[Updated 4/2/26] This year’s Town Center race is uncontested, so there will be no candidates’ forum or election. See your newly elected candidates below!
Run
Openings:
- Village board: 3
- CA board: 1
Save the date:
- Sunday, March 8: Candidate applications due by 12pm.
- Thursday, April 9: Hybrid candidate forum (7:15-8:45pm) at Historic Oakland and via Zoom (if there is a contested election).
Vote
Town Center village board (one candidate for three open seats):
- Irene Hechler
Columbia Council representative (one candidate for one open seat):
- Collin Sullivan
Who can vote:
- Owners or renters in compliance with Town Center covenants.
- Only one vote is permitted for each property.
- Renters/tenants must have a lease on file with the Association by Friday, April 17 in order to vote.
- In-person voters must show a valid driver’s license or utility bill or rental lease.
How to vote:
- Eligible voters in Town Center can vote online, in-person or via mail-in absentee ballot.
Save the date:
- Friday, April 17: Renters must file a current lease agreement with the village by 5pm. Tenants of rental apartments, condos, townhouses or single family homes can email a copy of their recent lease to villagemanager@columbiatowncenter.org or drop it off at Historic Oakland Manor.
- Tuesday, April 21: Mail-in ballots must be postmarked.
- Thursday, April 23: Online voting closes at 11:59pm.
- Saturday, April 25: Election day! In-person voting is open from 9am-2pm at Historic Oakland. Mail-in ballots must arrive at Historic Oakland Manor no later than 12pm to be counted.
Have a question about how to run or vote?
Contact Town Center Village Manager Lyn Locke at 410-730-4744 or villagemanager@columbiatowncenter.org.
For more information, visit the Town Center Residential Community Association website.