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A Single-Tax Community, Founded 1900

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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

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

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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.

Recent Posts

The Next Town Assembly: January 25, 2021 • 7:30pm

AGENDA Click here Join us via ZOOM! ZOOM Town Meeting via Video Procedures for Arden: Our meetings are now via video … [Read More...] about The Next Town Assembly: January 25, 2021 • 7:30pm

Guest Speaker at January 25, 2021 Town Meeting

Andrew Hayes, Senior Engineer and Landscape Architect, from Foresite Associates will give us an update on the Master Stormwater … [Read More...] about Guest Speaker at January 25, 2021 Town Meeting

Committee & Officer List

Here is a the most recent list of who serves on which committees in the Village of Arden, Delaware, and who serves as officers. … [Read More...] about Committee & Officer List

Trash & Recycling Flier

Trash didn’t get picked up? Can you recycle pizza boxes? Get answers in the latest Trash & Recycling Flier for the Ardens. … [Read More...] about Trash & Recycling Flier

Records Management and FOIA

To learn more about best practices for records management and about handling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Village … [Read More...] about Records Management and FOIA

Next Advisory Committee Meeting

Monday, March 1, 2021, 7:30pm via video using ZOOM.us For ZOOM login info, call Danny Schweers at 302 475-0998. TENTATIVE … [Read More...] about Next Advisory Committee Meeting

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