About Sean Barnes
What We Need In City Council
I am running for Ocean City Councilman at Large because it is time that we bring new energy, vision, and common sense to our city government. As a lifelong resident, I care deeply about our community; I will bring new energy and support new ideas that allow Ocean City to remain a vibrant, safe and welcoming community for all of our residents and visitors! I will also bring a clear understanding of who I work for - THE RESIDENTS OF OCEAN CITY!
Ocean City is like no other place in the world, but the challenges are real; we have a unique environment that must be protected. Our economy needs to be strong and we must do all that we can to preserve our Shore Way of Life in America’s Greatest Family Resort - our home!
I have a track record of getting things done for our community. For example, as president of Snug Harbor Association, our lagoon neighborhood in Ocean City, I sounded the alarm and successfully led the charge for action when our waterway had become unsafe and not navigable. And when the State came in to take some of our neighborhood land thru eminent domain, I successfully negotiated fair and just compensation for our community.
I am passionate about my faith community; I am lifelong parishioner at St. Damien Parish here in Ocean City and currently serve as Eucharistic minister, lector, and musician with the St. Damien Parish choir.
I am a proud graduate of the Ocean City school system! I also hold a BA in Business Management from Richard Stockton College, and a MS in Real Estate Finance & Investment from New York University.
I currently work as a Director at Enterprise Community Asset Management, Inc., a company that helps create affordable housing opportunities across the country. I am also a Coast Guard licensed boat captain and owner of Sail Atlantic, LLC, a local sailing charter business that provides various excursions including sunset cruises, coastal cruising, and corporate/employee team building opportunities.
I am blessed to spend my free time with family and friends in our beautiful shore community. I enjoy surfing, fishing, biking the boards, and sailing with my first mate Harbor - seen here patiently waiting to jump on the boat!
Those of us who have the privilege of living and working in Ocean City have the best life has to offer. I will work hard for the residents of Ocean City to preserve our Shore Way of Life!
