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Weston Elections 2025

Anne Kendall

DemocratIncumbent

Candidate for Board of Assessment Appeals

Anne Kendall

Candidate for Board of Assessment Appeals (Democratic)

Election: November 4, 2025 Ballot Position: 11A Status: Incumbent (Vice Chair) Party: Democratic

Quick Facts

  • Current Position: Vice Chair, Weston Board of Assessment Appeals (term ending 11/04/2025)1
  • First Elected: November 2021 (ran unopposed)2
  • Previous Election: Won November 2021 with 1,922 votes (unopposed)3
  • Professional Role: Technical Director, Theatre Fairfield at Fairfield University4
  • Education:
    • MFA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill45
    • BA, University of Alabama4
  • Contact: Available via Town Hall
  • Opponent: Lisa Zhang (Republican)6

Political Career

Board of Assessment Appeals (2021-Present)

  • First Elected: November 2, 2021 (ran unopposed as Democratic candidate)27
  • Vote Count: 1,922 votes (2021)3
  • Current Role: Vice Chair (as of 2025)1
  • Term: Four-year term ending November 4, 20251
  • 2025 Status: Running for re-election in contested race6

Prior Political Experience

  • Based on public records, this appears to be her first elected position
  • Part of Democratic Town Committee's endorsed slate for 2021 election7

Professional Background

Theatre Fairfield at Fairfield University

  • Position: Technical Director4
  • Role: Oversees technical aspects of theatrical productions including scenic design, lighting, and production management
  • Productions: Multiple Theatre Fairfield productions including:
    • "Authenticity" (Scenic Designer/Technical Director)
    • "Love and Imagination" (Technical Director)
    • "Project X" (Technical Director)
  • Faculty Status: Listed among Theatre Fairfield faculty5

Previous Professional Experience

  • Westport County Playhouse: Technical Director4
  • New York Theatre Workshop: Assistant Technical Director4
  • Berkeley Shotgun Players (CA): Technical Director4
  • Altarena Playhouse (CA): Resident Lighting Designer and Technical Director4
  • American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco): Purchasing Agent/Assistant Technical Director4

Areas of Expertise

  • Technical Theatre: Scenic design, technical direction, production management
  • Theatrical Production: Comprehensive experience in theatrical production design and implementation
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Technical and artistic solutions in production environments

Education

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

  • Degree: Master of Fine Arts (MFA)45
  • Field: Theatre (focus area not specified in available records)

University of Alabama

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree (field not specified in available records)4
  • Connection: Foundation for theatre career

Relevant Experience for Board of Assessment Appeals

Skills Transferable to Board Role

  1. Analytical Assessment: Experience evaluating technical specifications and production requirements
  2. Attention to Detail: Technical theatre work requires precise attention to specifications and measurements
  3. Problem-Solving: Experience finding creative solutions within constraints (budget, space, technical limitations)
  4. Project Management: Managing complex theatrical productions with multiple stakeholders
  5. Fair Evaluation: Experience assessing technical proposals and designs objectively

Board of Assessment Appeals Experience (2021-2025)

  • Four Years of Service: Gained direct experience hearing property assessment appeals
  • Vice Chair Role: Leadership position on the board indicating trust and experience
  • Case Review: Experience evaluating property assessment disputes and making determinations
  • Legal Framework Understanding: Four years of working within Connecticut property tax assessment statutes

Understanding Board Responsibilities

As Vice Chair for four years, Anne Kendall has gained substantial experience with:

  • Hearing real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle appeals
  • Reviewing assessor valuations and determining if corrections are warranted
  • Administering oaths and conducting formal hearings
  • Applying Connecticut General Statutes governing property assessments
  • Making impartial decisions based on evidence presented

Campaign Platform

2025 Campaign

Information about specific campaign platform for 2025 re-election not available in public sources at time of research.

2021 Campaign

  • Ran as Democratic candidate on party slate
  • Endorsed by Weston Democratic Town Committee
  • Ran unopposed, indicating broad support

Key Positions & Statements

No public campaign statements or positions available in accessible sources at time of research.

Community Involvement

Weston Historic District Commission

  • Served on Weston Historic District Commission4
  • Community service involvement in preservation and town character

Fairfield University

  • Faculty member at Theatre Fairfield5
  • Contributes to university's arts and cultural programming
  • Mentors students in technical theatre

Regional Connection

  • Works at Fairfield University (neighboring community to Weston)
  • Part of regional arts and cultural community in lower Fairfield County

Board of Assessment Appeals Context

Role and Responsibilities

The Connecticut Board of Assessment Appeals serves as an independent body that:

  • Hears appeals from taxpayers who believe property assessments are incorrect
  • Reviews evidence from both taxpayers and town assessors
  • Has authority to increase, decrease, or maintain assessments
  • Must follow statutory procedures and make impartial decisions
  • Corrects clerical errors and administers certain tax exemptions
  • Operates as a quasi-judicial body, not an assessing agency

Qualifications for Board Service

Connecticut statutes emphasize that the primary qualifications for Board of Assessment Appeals members are:

  • Personal Integrity: Commitment to fair and impartial review
  • Dedication to Duty: Willingness to carefully review evidence and make reasoned decisions
  • Impartiality: Ability to evaluate appeals without bias
  • Sound Judgment: Capacity to weigh evidence and apply legal standards

Specific professional expertise (real estate, legal, accounting) is not required by statute, though various backgrounds can bring valuable perspectives to the board's work.

Current Board Composition (2025)

  • Barbara Reynolds: Chairperson (term ending 11/09/2027)1
  • Anne Kendall: Vice Chair (term ending 11/04/2025)1
  • Marylou Jamieson: Member (term ending 11/09/2025)1
  • Marina Coprio: Appointed Alternate (term ending 12/31/2025)1
  • Christopher Frawley: Appointed Temporary Alternate1
  • Vacancies: Two appointed alternate positions vacant1

Electoral History

YearPositionResultVote CountPercentageNotes
2025Board of Assessment AppealsTBDTBDTBDContested race vs. Lisa Zhang (R)6
2021Board of Assessment AppealsWon1,922N/ARan unopposed3

2025 Election Context

Competitive Race

  • First Contested Election: After running unopposed in 2021, facing Republican challenger Lisa Zhang6
  • Democratic Endorsement: Part of Democratic Town Committee's endorsed slate
  • Incumbent Advantage: Four years of board experience including Vice Chair role1
  • Ballot Position: 11A (Board of Assessment Appeals)6

Key Factors

  1. Experience: Four years on board including leadership role as Vice Chair
  2. Track Record: Served full term following 2021 election
  3. Party Support: Democratic Town Committee endorsement
  4. Competition: Contested race requires active campaign vs. 2021 unopposed race

Assessment Appeals Board Meetings

Public Record

  • Meeting minutes available on Town website for years 2015-20251
  • Board meets as needed to hear appeals
  • Formal proceedings with documented decisions

Anne Kendall's Service Record

Specific attendance and participation records for individual board members not publicly available in standard town publications. Board decisions are collective and recorded in meeting minutes.

Media & Public Appearances

No campaign-specific media appearances, statements, or public forums identified in research.

Available Sources

  • Town of Weston Board of Assessment Appeals webpage (current member listing)1
  • Fairfield University Theatre Faculty listing5
  • Theatre Fairfield production credits
  • 2021 election coverage (Weston Patch2, CT Post7)
  • 2021 election results (Weston Today)3

Opposition & Challenger

2025 Race

  • Republican Challenger: Lisa Zhang6
  • Race Type: Contested election for four-year term6
  • Context: Board of Assessment Appeals seats are typically less high-profile than other elected positions, but play important role in property tax system

Contact & Resources

Campaign Activities

Democratic Party Support

  • Weston Democrats: Part of 2025 endorsed slate
  • Campaign Events:
    • "Meet the Candidates" event - October 19, 2025, 11am-1pm, Town Center
    • Democratic Town Committee organizing phone banks and door-knocking campaigns

Voter Resources

  • Sample Ballot: Available on Town website and through League of Women Voters
  • Early Voting: October 20 through November 2, 2025
  • Election Day: November 4, 2025

Research Notes

Information Availability

This profile is based on publicly available information. Anne Kendall maintains a relatively low public profile, which is typical for Board of Assessment Appeals candidates. Key information sources:

Available Information:

  • Current board membership and role (Vice Chair)1
  • 2021 election results (1,922 votes, unopposed)3
  • Professional position at Fairfield University45
  • Educational background (MFA from UNC, BA from Alabama)4
  • Theatre production credits4
  • 2025 ballot position and opponent6

Limited Information:

  • Detailed campaign platform or positions for 2025
  • Specific board decisions or appeal outcomes during tenure
  • Public statements on property assessment issues
  • Community involvement beyond professional role
  • Personal background or Weston residency history
  • Campaign materials or voter outreach efforts

This limited public profile is not unusual for Board of Assessment Appeals candidates, as these positions are technical/quasi-judicial roles that typically receive less media coverage than executive or legislative positions.

Comparison: 2021 vs. 2025 Elections

2021 Election

  • Status: Challenger (first run for office)
  • Competition: Unopposed27
  • Vote Count: 1,922 votes3
  • Context: Part of Democratic sweep in Weston elections3

2025 Election

  • Status: Incumbent (Vice Chair)1
  • Competition: Contested race vs. Lisa Zhang (R)6
  • Experience: Four years on board
  • Context: Seeking re-election based on record of service

Board of Assessment Appeals: Role in Town Governance

Importance to Residents

  • Property Tax Fairness: Ensures taxpayers have independent review of assessments
  • Due Process: Provides formal appeal mechanism for property owners
  • Tax Burden: Decisions affect individual property tax bills
  • Property Values: Assessment appeals can impact property valuations

Decision-Making Authority

  • Board has power to:
    • Increase assessments (if evidence shows undervaluation)
    • Decrease assessments (if evidence shows overvaluation)
    • Maintain assessments (if current valuation is supported)
    • Correct clerical errors
    • Grant certain veteran exemptions

Impartiality Requirements

  • Board members must:
    • Review evidence objectively
    • Apply consistent standards
    • Follow statutory procedures
    • Make decisions based on facts presented
    • Avoid conflicts of interest

Sources

Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Compiled by: Weston AI Research Team

Note: This profile represents publicly available information as of October 16, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to provide additional information about their qualifications, experience, and positions for voter consideration.

Footnotes

  1. Town of Weston. "Board of Assessment Appeals." Official Town Website. Accessed October 16, 2025. https://www.westonct.gov/government/boards-commissions/elected/board-of-assessment-appeals - Current board roster showing Anne Kendall as Vice Chair with term expiring 11/04/2025. Includes board composition and meeting minutes archives from 2015-2025. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14

  2. Weston Patch. "Weston 2021 Election Voter Guide - See The Candidates." November 1, 2021. https://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/weston-2021-election-voter-guide-see-candidates - Election coverage noting Anne Kendall running unopposed for Board of Assessment Appeals. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

  3. Weston Today. "Election Results." November 2, 2021. https://westontoday.news/articles/211102-results - Official election results showing Anne Kendall (D) received 1,922 votes, running unopposed for Board of Assessment Appeals. Total turnout: 2,818 voters (39% of 7,309 registered). ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7

  4. Weston Democrats. "Campaign 2021 - Candidate Biographies." October 2021. https://weston-democrats.org/campaign-2021/ - Comprehensive candidate biography stating: "Anne is the Technical Director of Theatre Fairfield at Fairfield University and was previously the Technical Director of the Westport County Playhouse, Assistant Technical Director of the New York Theatre Workshop, Technical Director of the Berkeley, CA Shotgun Players, Resident Lighting Designer and Technical Director of the Altarena Playhouse and Exhibit Builder for Group Delphi in Alameda, CA, and Purchasing Agent/Assistant Technical Director of the American Conservatory Theater, LORT A, in San Francisco. She graduated with a Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and has an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. Her extensive community service involvement includes the Weston Historic District Commission." ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9 ↩10 ↩11 ↩12 ↩13 ↩14 ↩15

  5. Fairfield University. "Theatre Faculty." Accessed October 16, 2025. https://www.fairfield.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/theatre/faculty/index.html - Faculty listing showing "Anne Kendall, MFA, University of North Carolina" as member of Theatre Fairfield faculty. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6

  6. Connecticut Secretary of State. "Weston Municipal Election Sample Ballot." November 4, 2025. https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/electionservices/town_ballots/2025/november-2025/ct-municipal-election-251104-sample-ballots/weston-sample.pdf - Official state ballot showing Anne Kendall (11A, Democratic) vs. Lisa Zhang (11B, Republican) for Board of Assessment Appeals. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9

  7. Connecticut Post. "Weston Dems and GOP announce 2021 election slate." July 29, 2021. https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Weston-Dems-and-GOP-announce-2021-election-slate-16349997.php - Coverage of Democratic Town Committee announcement including Anne Kendall on the endorsed slate for Board of Assessment Appeals. ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4

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