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
Candidate Statements — Board of Assessors
This statement page is updated as new or revised statements are received. Last updated: Oct. 22, 2020 • 8:00 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.
Chris Junk
No statement yet. … [Read more...] about Chris Junk
Michele Lauer
No statement yet. Please check back. … [Read more...] about Michele 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