(2021 statement) 26 years ago my wife woke me and said “Tom, we have to move to Arden.” A year later we were here. Like many newcomers we engaged … [Read more...] about Tom Wheeler
Candidate Statements — Board of Assessors
This statement page is updated as new or revised statements are received. Last updated: Oct. 6, 2021 • 11:45 a.m.
Below are brief statements of those willing to serve on the 2022 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 Nov. 2, 2021. Ballots must be received by 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, when they will be counted at the Buzz Ware Village Center. Candidates are listed below by last name, in alphabetical order.
There are 14 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.
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
Bob Erenburg
No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Bob Erenburg
Kelly Gillen
No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Kelly Gillen
Simon Hamermesh
No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Simon Hamermesh
Albert Marks
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Albert Marks
Michael Oates
I'm Michael Oates, candidate for Assessor. I have lived in Arden since 2001 and had a leasehold here since 2004. I think the Board of Assessors is … [Read more...] about Michael Oates
Denis O’Regan
No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Denis O’Regan
Sachin Puranik
No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Sachin Puranik
Deborah Ricard
I have been an Arden resident since 2003 when I moved to my leasehold on the Arden Green and have served on the Arden Board of Assessors for the past … [Read more...] about Deborah Ricard
John Scheflen
(2020 statement) 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 … [Read more...] about John Scheflen
Vicki Scott
(2020 statement) 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’ … [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
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