News/Announcements
March 26, 2026
Dorsey’s Search Village Election 2026
The Village of Dorsey’s Search has two (2) Board of Directors seats open for the May 2026 – April 2028 term. There are three (3) candidates running to fill the seats. The following names have been validated as candidates by the Election Committee. Please click on the names below to view their candidate statements.
At this time, residents are encouraged to send questions for the Candidates. Candidates Night will be held at Linden Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 starting at 7pm. Linden Hall is located at 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Residents must include their name and address on the submission. The name will not be announced or printed for public use. Please email the questions to Nancy Meredith and Ingrid Hatz. The election committee will give these questions to the candidates before Candidate Night so written responses will be posted on our website.
Candidates Night will begin with introductions. Each Candidate will have no more than 3 minutes to deliver a statement about their candidacy. The floor will be open for 45 minutes for questions. Anyone in attendance, except the candidates, can pose relevant questions to the candidates about their positions on any matter related to the functioning of Dorsey’s Search Village or Columbia in general.
Who can vote & how to vote
Who is eligible to vote: There is one vote per property and the property must be in compliance with the covenants. In Article 7—Section B, “such members will collectively be entitled to one vote relative to the lot, unit, share, membership or other interest, and if such members cannot jointly agree as to how that vote should be cast, no vote shall be allowed with respect to such lot, unit, …..”. To cast a ballot, the individual must be a property owner or tenant (tenants must have proof of residency, e.g. drivers license, utility bill, lease) as of March 1, 2026.
Absentee Ballots may be mailed to members upon request. When requesting a ballot to be mailed, you must provide your name and address. Your information will be matched to “The List of Members” as is stated in By-Law Section 1.08 List of Members. The mailing address will be used as noted on the “List of Members”.
Absentee Ballots are available at the Village Office located at Linden Hall from April 1 – April 23. No Absentee Ballots may leave the office unless the member requests it to be mailed to them. Please bring ID. If you are a tenant, supporting documents must be viewed to ensure membership as stated in Article 6 in the Dorsey’s Search Articles of Incorporation.
Mailed ballots must be received by close of business on April 23. Residents may drop the completed ballot in our black exterior mailbox located on the left hand side of our parking lot entrance. It is attached to the brick wall.
Office hours for Absentee Voting: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8am – 3pm; Tuesday and Thursday – 8am – 7pm.
Election Day – In-person voting Saturday, April 25 from 8am – 1pm
Polling location: Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Voting in-person, please bring ID. If you are a tenant, please bring supporting documents with you on election day. Only one vote per property. Please review Article 7-Section B written above regarding “one vote”.
To increase voter turnout, a Plant Giveaway will occur the day of the Election. Residents coming to vote will be allowed to bring home a Native Plant which Columbia Association supplied to the Village. Only one plant per property. There will be two plants to select from: Penstemon (Foxglove Beardtongue) and Golden Alexander. The plants are available on a first come, first served basis. Come and vote early and get your first pick of plants.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 410-730-4005 or email Nancy Meredith or Ingrid Hatz.
