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A Single-Tax Community, Founded 1900

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Inactive Stuff

This page is a holding area for candidate statement, sidebar items, etc, that are inactive. They are updated each year and posted where appropriate. This page is not reachable by links on the website. You may have found it as the result of a search.

Sample Ballot: Committees & Officers

This post is no longer available through the links on the website, although it may still be reached via the "search" function. This page is … [Read more...] about Sample Ballot: Committees & Officers

How to request an Absentee Ballot for the Committees & Officers election

This page is no longer active. It can only be found through the "search" function. The deadline for submitting a request was Mar 21, 2022. This page … [Read more...] about How to request an Absentee Ballot for the Committees & Officers election

Candidate Statements: Committees & Officers

This page is no longer current. Links to this page have been removed from the website, but you may have reached it through the "search" function. It … [Read more...] about Candidate Statements: Committees & Officers

Draft Ballot: March 2022 election

Who is running for committees and officers? See the latest DRAFT ballot by clicking the link below. • DRAFT BALLOT  Last updated: Thursday, March 7, … [Read more...] about Draft Ballot: March 2022 election

Submit a Candidate Statement

This post is no longer available through the links on the website, although it may still be reached via the "search" function. This page is … [Read more...] about Submit a Candidate Statement

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

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

Assessor Candidate Statements

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 … [Read more...] about Assessor Candidate Statements

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

Jean Mullin

No statement received yet. … [Read more...] about Jean Mullin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Office Hours

3rd Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Via Zoom teleconference.
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: June 27, 2022 • 7:30pm

Please check back after June 7 to see if the June Town Meeting will be conducted in person. Around one week before the meeting, … [Read More...] about The Next Town Assembly: June 27, 2022 • 7:30pm

Email Signup Form

Click here to sign up for email blasts from the Village of Arden. The Village of Arden uses an email distribution list to provide … [Read More...] about Email Signup Form

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

• Trash service in the Ardens includes weekly trash collection and bi-weekly recycling and yard waste. Click here for the … [Read More...] about Trash & Recycling

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

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