I am a retired school teacher, social worker and many other random jobs. I have lived in this community for almost 30 years. I like to be a good … [Read more...] about Cookie Ohlson, candidate for Audit
Candidate Statements — Board of Assessors
The page you have found is not currently active. Information below refers to the Nov. 5, 2019 election of the Arden Board of Assessors. Candidate statements for the 2021 Board of Assessors will be available in the fall of 2020 after the September Town Meeting.
This statement page is updated as new statements are received.
Below are brief statements of those willing to serve on the 2020 Arden Board of Assessors. Click each headline or the “Read more” links to read each candidate’s full statement.
The election is conducted by mail-in ballot during the month of October. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, when they will be counted at the Buzz Ware Village Center. Candidates are listed below by last name, in reverse-alphabetical order.
Sadie Somerville, candidate for Archives Committee
I came to the Arden Folk Gild for years before falling in love with my Arden house and moving to Arden in 1993. INTEREST AND/OR SKILLS: I was … [Read more...] about Sadie Somerville, candidate for Archives Committee
Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives
I was born in Arden and spent a lot of my youth here. I returned permanently in the summer of 2018 when I purchased my parents' leasehold at Orleans … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives
Marcia Scheflen, candidate for Archives
My husband John and I chose Arden for our retirement home about 10 years ago, after a number of experiences attending Ardensingers and Shakespeare … [Read more...] about Marcia Scheflen, candidate for Archives
Mark Wood
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Mark Wood
Tom Wheeler
(2017 statement) 1. Experienced as an Assessor and has also co-written 2 alternative assessments. 2. Supports the traditional land based method of … [Read more...] about Tom Wheeler
Laura Wallace
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Laura Wallace
Larry Walker
(2017 statement) My experience includes serving as an Assessor two times, and was Budget Committee Chairman. If elected, I will not support the new … [Read more...] about Larry Walker
Elizabeth Varley
(2017 statement) My family moved to Arden in 1960 and soon became involved with all aspects of Village life. For me it was a natural thing to serve … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Varley
Rick Smyth
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Rick Smyth
Vicki Scott
I was born in Arden and spent a lot of my youth here. I returned permanently in the summer of 2018 when I purchased my parent's leasehold at Orleans … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott
John Scheflen
(2016 statement) My wife Marcia and I acquired a leasehold in Arden in 2009 and moved to Arden in 2011. I have a basic understanding of the … [Read more...] about John Scheflen
Warren Rosenkranz
I have served on the Board of Assessors for many years with a priority of applying fairness and prudence principles along with many years of Board … [Read more...] about Warren Rosenkranz
Deborah Ricard
(2019 statement) I am a 16+ year resident of Arden and served on the 2019 Arden Board of Assessors. Working collaboratively with the other assessors … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard
Pam Politis
(2017 statement) I’ve been an Arden resident since 2000. While I have served in a variety of community activities over the years, I first served as … [Read more...] about Pam Politis
Csognor Pinter
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Csognor Pinter
Jean Mullin
No statement received yet. … [Read more...] about Jean Mullin
Albert Marks
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Albert Marks
Chris Junk
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Chris Junk
Brooke Bovard
(2014 statement) I’m a native Ardenite and raising my family here, and I’ve had the honor of serving on the Board of Assessors for most of the last … [Read more...] about Brooke Bovard
Mary Young, candidate for BWVC Committee
I am a relatively new resident of Arden and feel grateful to live in such a welcoming community where many are committed to its welfare. I am … [Read more...] about Mary Young, candidate for BWVC Committee
Debbi Sheiker, candidate for BWVC Committee
I have served on the BWVC Committee from Oct 2015 to March 2020 as secretary and accountant. It has been my pleasure and a great experience working … [Read more...] about Debbi Sheiker, candidate for BWVC Committee
Carol DiGiovanni, candidate for Civic Committee
Civic Committee exercises general supervision over communal property rights, road repairs, construction and expenditues concerning same, and approves … [Read more...] about Carol DiGiovanni, candidate for Civic Committee
Warren Rosenkranz, candidate for Community Planning Committee
I have been an Arden resident and volunteer for over 17 years. Having served on Budget Committee, Buzz Ware Village Center Committee (chair), Advisory … [Read more...] about Warren Rosenkranz, candidate for Community Planning Committee
Carol DiGiovanni, candidate for Community Planning Committee
The duty of the Community Planning Committee is to plan the physical and cultural future of the community and to advise with the Town Assembly and … [Read more...] about Carol DiGiovanni, candidate for Community Planning Committee
Jeff Martin, candidate for Forest Committee
As a new resident of Arden, I look forward to participating in and contributing to my adopted community, my new home. I’ve been blessed to witness the … [Read more...] about Jeff Martin, candidate for Forest Committee
Beverly Clendening, candidate for Forest Committee
I am a relative newcomer to Arden. My husband, Skip Bailey, and I purchased our retirement home at the bottom of Hillside Road (the Ponte House for … [Read more...] about Beverly Clendening, candidate for Forest Committee
Zachary Houck, candidate for Playground
I am a tall young man who wears a funky leather jacket and walks my dog Luke around the block. I live with my grandmother on Lovers Lane.INTEREST … [Read more...] about Zachary Houck, candidate for Playground
Cecilia Vore, candidate for Registration (elections)
I’ve lived in Arden since 1981 and have been active on town committees, ACRA, and the Arden Club since I arrived, doing some jobs really well and some … [Read more...] about Cecilia Vore, candidate for Registration (elections)
Mary Murphy, candidate for Registration
WHO I AM: I am running for re-election for the Registration Committee. I have lived in Arden since 2003. One of the things I do on the Registration … [Read more...] about Mary Murphy, candidate for Registration
Barbara Macklem, candidate for Registration
WHO I AM: Although I have only lived in Arden since 1997, my parents moved here in the late 1960s; so I have enjoyed being a part of Arden for much … [Read more...] about Barbara Macklem, candidate for Registration
Marianne Cinaglia, candidate for Safety Committee
WHO I AM: I have lived in the Village since the 70's and have served on Arden Committees as well as Arden Club Committees. INTEREST AND/OR … [Read more...] about Marianne Cinaglia, candidate for Safety Committee
Renata Brito-Cherrin, candidate for Safety
Renata Brito-Cherrin holds a B.A. in public policy from Hampshire College. She wrote her senior thesis, “Locating Race in Utopia,” partially on the … [Read more...] about Renata Brito-Cherrin, candidate for Safety
Danny Schweers, candidate for Chair of Advisory Committee
Schooled in physics and philosophy, having worked at Stanford University and M.I.T., I have been self-employed most of my life in typesetting, graphic … [Read more...] about Danny Schweers, candidate for Chair of Advisory Committee
Carol DiGiovanni, candidate for Chair of Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee is composed of the Chairs of all standing committees and the Trustees. Advisory Committee shall present nominations for Committees … [Read more...] about Carol DiGiovanni, candidate for Chair of Advisory Committee
Jeffrey Politis, candidate for Town Assembly Chair
I moved into the Ardens in 1999 and moved to Arden in 2000. Pam, my wife, and I were drawn to Arden because of the strong sense of community we felt … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Politis, candidate for Town Assembly Chair
Skip Bailey, candidate for Treasurer
My wife and I purchased our home on Hillside in 2015 and finally moved in summer of 2018. During two prior Delaware residencies Arden had always been … [Read more...] about Skip Bailey, candidate for Treasurer