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Candidate Statements — Board of Assessors

PLEASE NOTE: if  you have found this page through the SEARCH function, please note that it is out-of-date. This page will be updated for the November 2021 Election of the Board of Assessors for 2022. Check back in October 2021. This page is currently not accessible through the website’s regular menus and links. Unfortunately, it can still be found through a search.  —CAV/1/25/21

This statement page is updated as new or revised statements are received. Last updated: Nov. 2, 2020 • 12:15 p.m.

Below are brief statements of those willing to serve on the 2021 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 from mid-October to mid-November 2020. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17, when they will be counted at the Buzz Ware Village Center. Candidates are listed below by last name, in alphabetical order.

There are 15 candidates. Using the Hare System of Proportional Representation, 7 Assessors will be elected. You will mark your ballot using numbers to indicate the order of your preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.) Click here to see the sample ballot. Click here for a beautifully clear explanation of the Hare System from teacher Jaime Hedges.

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

Deborah Ricard, candidate for Audit & Budget committees

WHO I AM: I have lived in my home on the Arden Green for almost 20 years, I enjoy gardening in season, walking my dog and chatting with my neighbors. … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard, candidate for Audit & Budget committees

Brooke Bovard

I’m Brooke Bovard, candidate for Assessor. I was born and brought up in Arden, & attended The Arden School until it closed. I’m active in both … [Read more...] about Brooke Bovard

Chris Junk

No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Chris Junk

Michelle Lauer

(2018 statement)  It’s an honor and a privilege to be a candidate for the Arden Board of Assessors. Having never served in this capacity before, one … [Read more...] about Michelle Lauer

Albert Marks

No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Albert Marks

Roderick MacDonald

Cathy and I moved to our leasehold on Harvey Road back in 2016 because we were interested in finding a holistic community as opposed to simply a … [Read more...] about Roderick MacDonald

Denis O’Regan

No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Denis O’Regan

Csognor Pinter

No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Csognor Pinter

Gary Quinton

I have lived in Arden for fifteen years, learning much about our community’s quirkiness and dynamics through personal engagements, social service and … [Read more...] about Gary Quinton

Deborah Ricard

I have been an Arden resident since 2003 when I moved to my leasehold on the Arden Green. I was elected to the Arden Board of Assessors in 2019 and … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard

John Scheflen

My wife Marcia and I acquired a leasehold in Arden in 2009 and moved to Arden in 2011. I served as an assessor in 2019 and 2020 and believe I have a … [Read more...] about John Scheflen

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 parents’ leasehold at Orleans … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott

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

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

Laura Wallace

No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Laura Wallace

Tom Wheeler

1. Experienced as an Assessor and has also co-written 2 alternative assessments. 2. Supports the traditional land based method of finding full … [Read more...] about Tom Wheeler

Jennifer Borders, candidate for Community Planning

WHO I AM: I am a visual artist with an MFA in painting and maintain a studio at the Delaware Contemporary. Professionally I worked in arts … [Read more...] about Jennifer Borders, candidate for Community Planning

Ron Meick, candidate for Community Planning

WHO I AM: I am a visual artist and have a BFA in sculpture from Rhode Island School of Design. We moved to Arden in 2006 after 20 years in New … [Read more...] about Ron Meick, candidate for Community Planning

Grace Ressler, candidate for Community Planning

WHO I AM:  Hello All! I am currently a member of Community Planning and hope to continue on the committee. I’m an Adjunct Instructor in Communications … [Read more...] about Grace Ressler, candidate for Community Planning

Jill Althouse-Wood, candidate for Forest Committee

WHO I AM: I am an artist, writer, cook, hiker, dabbler. If you have entered Sherwood Forest at the top of Hillside, there is a good chance my dogs … [Read more...] about Jill Althouse-Wood, candidate for Forest Committee

Drew Jordan, candidate for Forest Committee

WHO I AM: I have been a resident of Arden since 2012. I am an Industrial designer and design products for the outdoor industry. I have a BFA in fine … [Read more...] about Drew Jordan, candidate for Forest Committee

Carol Larson, candidate for Forest Committee

INTEREST AND/OR SKILLS: I’ve served on the Forest Committee for 12 years and would love to continue, having found a calling in the work. I serve on … [Read more...] about Carol Larson, 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

Danielle Munroe, candidate for Registration Committee

WHO I AM: I am running for Registration Committee so that I can help welcome residents to the Ardens and encourage them to vote in our elections. I … [Read more...] about Danielle Munroe, candidate for Registration Committee

Marcia Scheflen, candidate for Registration Committee

I’m a retired teacher, mother of 4 adult children, grandmother of 8, and married for 50 years to my husband, John. We moved to Delaware 25 years ago, … [Read more...] about Marcia Scheflen, candidate for Registration Committee

Elizabeth Varley, candidate for Registration Committee

WHO I AM: My family and I moved to Arden in 1960 and quickly became active both in Town Meeting and the Arden Club.  I have distinct memories of … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Varley, candidate for Registration Committee

Chris Junk, candidate for Safety Committee

This is Chris Junk’s statement from 2017, when he was running for the Forest Committee. Chris currently serves on the Safety Committee. WHO I … [Read more...] about Chris Junk, candidate for Safety 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

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

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Buzz Ware Village Center
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Discuss village governance with officials of the Village of Arden, Delaware.
To learn how to join us by teleconference, contact the Town Assembly Chair, Jeffrey Politis, at ardenchair@arden.delaware.gov.

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Next Advisory Committee Meeting

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