Rose Van Dover (Westerly Town Council, Rhode Island, candidate 2024)

Rose Van Dover

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Republican Party

Candidate, Westerly Town Council

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associate

Briarwood College, 1994

Personal

Birthplace

Hartford, Conn.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Real estate appraiser

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Rose Van Dover (Republican Party) ran for election to the Westerly Town Council in Rhode Island. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Van Dover completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rose Van Dover provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024:

• Birth date: August 3, 1965
• Birth place: Hartford, Connecticut
• High school: AI Prince Tech
• Associate: Briarwood College, 1994
• Gender: Female
• Religion: Christian
• Profession: Real Estate Appraiser
• Incumbent officeholder: No

Elections

General election

General election for Westerly Town Council

The following candidates ran in the general election for Westerly Town Council on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Joy L. Cordio (D)
	Submit photo	Christopher A. Duhamel (D)
		Alexandra L. Healy (D)
	Submit photo	Robert L. Lombardo (D)
	Submit photo	James George Nicholas (D)
	Submit photo	Michael T. Niemeyer (D)
	Submit photo	Mary E. Scialabba (D)
	Submit photo	Dylan J. Lapietra (R)
	Submit photo	A. Frederick Provost (R)
	Submit photo	Rose Van Dover (R)
	Submit photo	William J. Aiello (Independent)
	Submit photo	Jean L. Gagnier (Independent)

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a the owner and operator of Bordertown Appraisals . I have been appraising Real Estate for the last 36 years. I am 59 years old and have living in RI for almost 5 years. I am one of 11 children, I have 2 children and 6 grand children. I have an associates degree in communication. When I was a child my Aunt owned a cottage on Lawton Road in Misquamicut and I came to love this little Town. I moved here after I graduated from High School, left after 4 years and have been back since February of 2020. I am a Christian Conservative who wants to keep this area pretty much as it is with minimal development. I have a strong, unwavering dedication to fight for what we believe in. I am open, honest and accessible. I am involved and vocal in Town Council and School Board meeting. I love Westerly and the people in it and God willing will never leave again as I consider Westerly my home.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Keep Westerly Fiscally Responsible: I will carefully review the town budget looking for ways to curb spending, provide a reasonable level of services at a reasonable tax rate, now and in the future and work to increase transparency in spending.
• Public Beach Access: The public trust doctrine is the principle that certain natural resources such as beach access belong to the public. The state is not the owner of natural resources but rather is a trustee who holds a fiduciary relationship with the people. I will uphold this doctrine to ensure that the public is able to access and enjoy our beautiful beaches.
• Winnapaug Golf Course Project. I do not support the building of 2,300 low income housing nor do I support resort project of 700 condo units. We do not have the resources or the infrastructure to support these large developments. I would be open to a greatly scaled down version of the resort.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public access to the coastline, limited development in our town, transparency of local government, making sure the town is fiscally sound, and addressing some of the projects that need to be decided upon. No more kicking the can down the road. We have projects like the Potter Hill Dam, the Route one Corridor development and what to do with the Marina that need to be addressed and decided upon. To be educated with the facts from experts in these fields and to be able to make an informed decision as to what is best for the town as a whole.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

President Reagan: He got things done, He was respected and he would not let any Country take advantage of the US. We were safe under his tenure.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The truth and transparency. As a whole the people of this town deserve to know what is going on with all issues in the Town.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am honest, truthful, respectful and smart. What I don't know I will learn and I am not afraid to make hard decision.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be held accountable for their decision in representing the Town

What legacy would you like to leave?

That we got something done in this Town.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Watergate, Nixon resigned from office. I was 7.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Connecticut Education Association working in the mailroom at the age of 16. I was there until they laid me off right out of highschool.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible: Because it speaks the Truth

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

Yes, where their tax money is being spent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, I am not a politician, I am a concerned member of this community and want more transparency and action, therefore I have decided to run for Town Council.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Common sense, honesty, street smart, business minded.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

Its starting from the ground up. It affects us at home , right here in our own backyard.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

As elected officials we need to be held accountable to the Towns People

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