If you are interested in running for the board or volunteering, keep reading for some more information.
The Town Center community is preparing for the upcoming Village Elections on April 25th. Once again, residents interested in the workings and future of our Village are invited to explore serving on the board as a way to be involved in the community. Over the years, we have prided ourselves on being a welcoming, collegial board that encourages resident involvement from all areas of our Village. If you are interested in running for the board or volunteering, keep reading for some more information.
Election Timeline
March 8
Deadline to submit candidate applications. Application Period Ends March 8at Noon EST. No exceptions.
The application is not complete and accepted without a signed original application, and your Candidate’s Statement delivered ELECTRONICALLY via email at [email protected].
April 9, 7:15 pm-8:45 pm*
Candidates Forum at Historic Oakland and/or via Zoom Meeting if there is a contested election*.
April 26*: Lease Agreement/Voting
If you live in a rental apartment in the Village of Town Center or a condo/townhouse/single-family house that you do not own, you must have a copy of a current lease agreement on file to participate in the Town Center Village election. Please email a copy to [email protected] or drop it off at Historic Oakland by Friday, April 17, at 5 pm. On election day, you can present your most recent utility bill or a valid driver’s license with your name on it showing your Town Center address.
April 25: Election Day*
If there are fewer or equal candidates for the Village Board or Columbia Council than there are Board seats, there will be no election, and all candidates will be deemed elected per TCCA’s By-Laws. In that case, there will not be a Candidates’ Forum, and an election will not be held on April 25.*
Volunteering for the Village Board
Town Center is also looking for Election Committee volunteers for the 2026 Village Elections. The Columbia Association Town Center Representative seat is up for election, along with several Village Board seats.
Qualifications:
- Must be residents of Town Center in your primary, tax-paying residence.
- Must not be a current Town Center Village Board member of any type (Village or CA Rep).
Residents eligible to vote are encouraged to serve, but committee members may not run for office or campaign for or against any candidate.
This very short-term commitment runs from January through the certification of election results on April 26. Committee responsibilities include reviewing the election packet prepared by the Village Manager, organizing a Candidates’ Forum (if the election is contested), and assisting on election day.
THRIVE AT COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER
Town Center is one of the ten villages of Columbia, Maryland. Our Village offices are located in Historic Oakland, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Howard County. In the heart of Columbia, Town Center’s residents enjoy living in an urban community in a suburban setting with close proximity to all Columbia amenities, attractions, and cultural activities. Visit us to learn more about our community at 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Call us at 410-730-4744 or visit our website https://www.columbiatowncenter.org/