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
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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
Assessor Candidate Statements
Fifteen Arden residents have agreed to have their names on the Assessors ballot: Brooke Bovard, Chris Junk, Michelle Lauer, Albert Marks, Roderick … [Read more...] about Assessor Candidate Statements
Draft Ballot: March 2020 election
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 March … [Read more...] about Draft Ballot: March 2020 election
Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives Committee
Vicki Scott place holder RETURN TO NOMINEE STATEMENTS … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives Committee
Brooke Bovard, candidate for Safety, Archives, Community Planning
WHO I AM: I am Brooke Bovard. I was born and raised in Arden, and attended the last years of the Arden School. I moved back to town in 1994, and have … [Read more...] about Brooke Bovard, candidate for Safety, Archives, Community Planning
Grace Ressler, candidate for Community Planning & BWVC
WHO I AM: Hello All! I am currently a member of Community Planning and hope to continue on the committee & am also running for for the Buzz Ware … [Read more...] about Grace Ressler, candidate for Community Planning & BWVC
Jeff Martin, candidate for Community Planning
WHO I AM: Y’all know me. In the 2-½ years I’ve resided in Arden, I’ve made an honest effort to participate in the community. For being a relative … [Read more...] about Jeff Martin, candidate for Community Planning
Deborah Ricard, candidate for Audit Committee
WHO I AM: I have been a resident in the Ardens for almost 20 years and have lived in my current home on the Arden Green for 16 years. After 32 years … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard, candidate for Audit Committee
Dela Bryan, candidate for Forest Committee
WHO I AM: My name is Dela Bryan, and I live with my husband Rob and daughter Katie (age 11) on Orchard Road. I would be thankful for an opportunity … [Read more...] about Dela Bryan, candidate for Forest Committee
Jennifer Borders, candidate for Forest Committee & Community Planning
WHO I AM: I have lived in Arden for 24 years and have served on the Forest Committee for 10 years. I live on the woods and care deeply for our … [Read more...] about Jennifer Borders, candidate for Forest Committee & Community Planning
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
Jan Westerhouse, Candidate for Registration
WHO I AM: Hi! I'm Jan My journey to Arden started in the Midwest. I'm a graduate of Purdue Univ. & Indiana Univ. From that education followed … [Read more...] about Jan Westerhouse, Candidate for Registration
Tegan Harcourt, candidate for Safety Committee
WHO I AM: I am an expected graduate of Hollins University in May with a major in international business, minor in Spanish, and certificate in … [Read more...] about Tegan Harcourt, candidate for Safety Committee
Rowan Harcourt-Brooke, candidate for Safety Committee
WHO I AM: I was brought up volunteering in Arden and, even since I've gone to college, I work on Arden projects when I'm home on weekends and during … [Read more...] about Rowan Harcourt-Brooke, candidate for Safety Committee
Frank Maier, candidate for Playground
WHO I AM: I am a 22-year resident of Arden & have spent many a day with my children and grandchildren playing on the playground. I think it would … [Read more...] about Frank Maier, candidate for Playground
Steve Tanzer, candidate for Safety Committee
WHO I AM: I’m (almost) a lifelong Arden resident. Previously worked for the Delaware General Assembly. Currently work at Trader Joe’s. I’m also a … [Read more...] about Steve Tanzer, candidate for Safety 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
Warren Rosenkranz, candidate for Budget
WHO I AM: Short term resident of Arden (only 16 years) and firm supporter of open and transparent government. INTEREST AND/OR SKILLS: I have owned … [Read more...] about Warren Rosenkranz, candidate for Budget
Barbara Henry, candidate for Registration Committee
WHO I AM: My husband and I moved to Arden 17 years ago from Texas when I took a job with Christiana Care. I am a professional medical librarian, which … [Read more...] about Barbara Henry, candidate for Registration Committee
Ruth Panella, candidate for Playground
WHO I AM: I, now 70, am a 43-year resident who has greatly appreciated the open areas and playground equipment that Arden offers for our children, … [Read more...] about Ruth Panella, candidate for Playground
Jill Althouse-Wood, candidate for Forest Committee
WHO I AM: I am an artist/writer who moved to Arden with my family 6 years ago. I live on a property bordering Sherwood Forest – my point of view when … [Read more...] about Jill Althouse-Wood, candidate for Forest Committee
Sample Ballot March 2018 Election
The Election of Committees is Monday, March 26. See who is on the ballot by linking to the Sample Ballot below. The annual election is held at the … [Read more...] about Sample Ballot March 2018 Election
Mike Opelka 2018
MIKE OPELKA 2018 Having lived in Arden for the past nine years, I am a relative newcomer here and would offer a fresh perspective for this post. I … [Read more...] about Mike Opelka 2018
Albert Marks (Al), candidate for Budget Committee
Note: Albert currently serves on the Civic Committee. Below is his statement for Civic from 2018. WHO I AM: Hello. I have served on the Civic … [Read more...] about Albert Marks (Al), candidate for Budget Committee
Barbara Henry, candidate for Registration Committee
WHO I AM: My husband (Danny Schweers) and I moved to Arden in 2000 from Austin, Texas. We fell in love with the community and all the activities in … [Read more...] about Barbara Henry, candidate for Registration Committee
John Martin, candidate for Budget Committee
INTEREST AND/OR SKILLS: I’m good with numbers :) … [Read more...] about John Martin, candidate for Budget Committee