I believe the contract allows for up to 5% but OPA has only ever collected 2.5%.

Furthermore, I couldn't believe we got credit for over 7k voters and matched or doubled OC and Berlin.  The whole second home vs voting seemed like the numbers didn't jive to me but whatever-strong argument.   [I always wished that if you pay taxes you should get a vote regardless of where you live- my military background and sending in absentee ballots].    

Not sure what you mean, but the count of registered voters in Ocean Pines has nothing to do with property owners who vote in OPA board elections or with the number of property owners. When it comes to normal elections only registered voters can vote and to be a registered voter Ocean Pines must be your full time residence -- whether an owner or a renter. Also of note, each property in OPA has one vote. In a regular election the people vote, not properties. Thus one property could have two or more registered voters.