Candidate statements — Committees & Officers

I have lived in Arden since 1990, living in the home that once belonged to my uncles. I am happy to have raised two children who as adults retain … [Read more...] about Beth Stevenson, candidate for Archives Committee

I have been actively involved in the Ardens since returning to my childhood home four years ago. I enjoy being involved in the community, getting to … [Read more...] about Vicki Scott, candidate for Archives and Budget committees

My husband, Danny Schweers, and I moved to Arden in January 2000 when I accepted a job with Christiana Care Health system. I am retired from CCHS, … [Read more...] about Barbara Henry, candidate for Archives Committee

I have lived in Arden and have participated in the governmental process since 1991. In my professional life, I was a social worker for four years and … [Read more...] about Cookie (Helen) Ohlson, candidate for Audit Committee

I have had the honor of serving on the Buzz Ware Village Center committee for the past four years. I am grateful to live in such an inclusive, … [Read more...] about Mary Young, candidate for Buzz Ware Village Center Committee

Before moving to Arden in February 2021, Bob and I lived in Ardencroft for 6 years where I was co-chair of the Recreation Committee. I just finished … [Read more...] about Susan Stith, candidate for BWVC Committee

I have served on the BWVC Committee from Oct 2015 to March 2022 as secretary and accountant. It has been my pleasure and a great experience working … [Read more...] about Debbi Sheiker, candidate for BWVC Committee

Hi - I grew up in Ardentown. Moved away, wandered around, yet always felt called back. I have been living in Arden since 2017 and in Ardentown since … [Read more...] about Michelle F. Lauer, candidate for BWVC

I have lived in Arden for 18 years and enjoy the community and the Buzz. I spent over 10 years working at the Buzz and currently currently I get to … [Read more...] about Patrick Barry, candidate for BWVC Committee

I have lived in Arden for many  years and love the community.  I would love to be more involved in the community. INTERESTS & SKILLS: I love … [Read more...] about Kathy Barry, candidate for BWVC Committee

I have lived in Arden with my wife, Sue, for the past two and a half years. I am a retired math teacher and former nonprofit manager and … [Read more...] about Steve Benigni, candidate for Civic Committee

I have been married to Marcia for 53 years and we have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. I am an elder at Faith Presbyterian Church. I was a corporate … [Read more...] about John Scheflen, candidate for Community Planning Committee

Hello Everyone, I moved from Los Angeles (specifically Culver City) to Arden in 2015 and love it here. I served on Community Planning and woud be … [Read more...] about Grace Ressler, candidate for Community Planning Committee Committee

My name is Lisa Wolfe and I am a nemophilist. For me, it seems appropriate to use a seldom-used 100+ year-old term to describe myself. After all, this … [Read more...] about Lisa Wolfe, candidate for Forest Committee

I've lived here in Arden on Millers Road (the McNeils' former home) for close to a year. In that time I’ve logged close to 500 hours in the forest on … [Read more...] about Eric Reed, candidate for Forest Committee

I moved to Arden in July 2018 and became a member of the Forest Committee in November 2020. I am a biologist by training, but my specialty is at the … [Read more...] about Beverly Clendening, candidate for Forest Committee

I’ve lived in Arden since 1981 and have been active on town committees, ACRA, and the Arden Club since I arrived, doing some jobs really well and some … [Read more...] about Cecilia Vore, candidate for Registration committee

I’m (almost) a lifelong Arden resident. Worked for the Delaware General Assembly for over 20 years. Just retired from Trader Joe’s. I’m a blogger for … [Read more...] about Steve Tanzer, candidate for Registration Committee

Statement from 2021, while running for BWVC. I have lived in North Wilmington for most of my life and in Arden since 2017, sharing a home with my … [Read more...] about Katey Scobell, candidate for Registration Committee

My name is Jess Colgan-Snyder, I am new to the Ardens but not new to community, connection, or the skills or work it takes to be part of a … [Read more...] about Jess Colgan-Snyder, candidate for Registration Committee

I frequently walk through the Village, including crossing Harvey Road, and could add looking for ways to improve the safety of the Village roads and … [Read more...] about Marianne Cinaglia, candidate for Safety Committee

My name is Brooke, I’m a native Ardenite and have raised my 5 kids here. I have a background in political activism and collective businesses and have … [Read more...] about Brooke Bovard, candidate for Advisory Chair

My family and I found Arden in 2020 while looking for a place with a sense of civic engagement and community. We moved into the house across from the … [Read more...] about Sachin Puranik, candidate for Advisory Chair

I moved into the Ardens in 1999 and moved to Arden in 2000. Pam, my wife, and I were drawn to Arden because of the strong sense of community we felt … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Politis, candidate for Town Assembly Chair

I’ve been the Village Treasurer for two years now and have learned a lot. There was much to learn as I’ve lived here since just 2018. I believe I have … [Read more...] about Skip Bailey, candidate for Treasurer