Lisa Zhang - Republican Candidate for Board of Assessment Appeals

Position: Board of Assessment Appeals, Position 11B Party: Republican Election Date: November 4, 2025 Opponent: Anne Kendall (Democrat, incumbent Vice Chair)

Research Status: CANDIDATE CONFIRMED ON BALLOT BUT NO BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE

VERIFIED: Lisa Zhang appears as the Republican candidate for Board of Assessment Appeals on the official Connecticut Secretary of State sample ballot for Weston's November 4, 2025 municipal election.¹

CRITICAL FINDING: Despite exhaustive research across all available sources, no biographical, professional, or background information could be verified about Lisa Zhang. This candidate appears on the official ballot but has no discoverable public presence.

What We Know (Verified)

Official Ballot Status

• Confirmed: Lisa Zhang appears on position 11B of the official Weston, CT November 4, 2025 sample ballot¹
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Race type: Vote for One (head-to-head contest)

The Race

Lisa Zhang is challenging Anne Kendall for the Board of Assessment Appeals seat:

Anne Kendall (Democrat - Incumbent):

• Current Vice Chair, Board of Assessment Appeals²
• Term expires: November 4, 2025 (Election Day)²
• Previously ran unopposed in 2021
• Endorsed for reelection by Weston Democrats on July 22, 2025³

The Contest: This is a contested race for the seat currently held by Anne Kendall. The winner will serve a term on the Board of Assessment Appeals.

What We Could NOT Verify (Exhaustive Search Conducted)

Republican Endorsement

• Republican caucus held July 15, 2025⁴
• Caucus article (Weston Today, July 15, 2025) listed endorsed candidates for 7 positions⁴
• Board of Assessment Appeals: NOT mentioned in the caucus endorsement article⁴
• Implication: Lisa Zhang either (1) was endorsed but not mentioned in press coverage, (2) filed to run independently without RTC endorsement, or (3) was added to the ballot after the caucus

Professional Background

No information found despite searches for:

• Connecticut real estate license databases
• Connecticut property appraiser registrations
• Connecticut Bar Association (attorney search)
• CPA databases for Connecticut
• Property assessment professional associations
• LinkedIn profiles in Weston CT area
• Business registrations in Connecticut

Personal Information

No information found despite searches for:

• Weston property ownership records (found Jun Zhang and Yangting Zhang as property owners, but no "Lisa")
• Republican Town Committee member lists
• Town volunteer organizations
• School PTO involvement
• Any board or commission appointments
• Social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Professional networks

Political Activity

No information found despite searches for:

• Campaign finance filings (CT SEEC)
• Previous political campaigns
• Public statements or endorsements
• League of Women Voters candidate questionnaires (not yet available)
• Local news coverage (Weston Today, CT Patch, Wilton Bulletin)
• Republican Town Committee communications

Media Coverage

No articles or mentions found in:

• Weston Today archives
• CT Patch (Weston coverage)
• Wilton Bulletin
• CT Post
• Westport News
• Any Connecticut news outlets

Comprehensive Research Methodology

Search Strategy (All Avenues Exhausted)

1. Official Government Sources

• ✓ Connecticut Secretary of State official ballot - FOUND on ballot
• ✓ Weston Town Clerk website (via Firecrawl)
• ✓ Weston Board of Assessment Appeals page (via Firecrawl)
• ✓ Connecticut voter registration lookup
• ✓ Connecticut campaign finance database (SEEC)
• ✗ No candidate information found in any official communications

2. Local News & Media

• ✓ Weston Today (site:westontoday.news searches)
• ✓ CT Patch Weston coverage (site:patch.com searches)
• ✓ Republican caucus coverage (July 15, 2025)
• ✓ Democratic caucus coverage (July 22, 2025)
• ✓ Election coverage searches
• ✗ Zero mentions of Lisa Zhang in any local news

3. Political Organizations

• ✓ Weston Republican Town Committee website (via Firecrawl)
• ✓ Weston Democrats website
• ✓ League of Women Voters Weston
• ✓ Connecticut Republican party resources
• ✓ VOTE411 candidate profiles (not yet available)
• ✗ No mentions of Lisa Zhang

4. Professional Databases

• ✓ Connecticut eLicense portal (real estate, appraisers)
• ✓ Connecticut Bar Association attorney lookup
• ✓ CPA databases (Connecticut)
• ✓ LinkedIn (multiple searches with variations)
• ✓ Property appraiser associations
• ✗ No professional profiles found

5. Property & Business Records

• ✓ Weston property transfer records (2023-2024)
• ✓ Weston property ownership searches
• ✓ Connecticut business registration database
• ✓ Property owner searches for "Zhang" in Weston
• ✗ No Lisa Zhang property ownership found (found Jun Zhang and Yangting Zhang)

6. Community Involvement

• ✓ School PTO websites and social media
• ✓ Town volunteer organizations
• ✓ Community group listings
• ✓ Asian American community organizations in Fairfield County
• ✗ No community involvement records found

7. Name Variations Searched

• ✓ "Lisa Zhang"
• ✓ "L. Zhang"
• ✓ "Lisa Z."
• ✓ "Elisabeth Zhang"
• ✓ "Elizabeth Zhang"
• ✓ All variations + Weston CT
• ✗ No results for any variation

8. Social Media & Online Presence

• ✓ Facebook (general searches)
• ✓ LinkedIn (comprehensive searches)
• ✓ Twitter/X searches
• ✓ Nextdoor (attempted)
• ✗ No identifiable social media presence

Analysis & Observations

Unusual Circumstances

This candidacy presents several unusual characteristics:

1. No Republican Caucus Coverage: The July 15, 2025 Republican caucus article in Weston Today listed endorsed candidates for 7 different positions but did not mention Board of Assessment Appeals at all. This suggests either:

   • The position was not contested at the caucus
   • Zhang filed independently after the caucus
   • Coverage was incomplete

2. Complete Absence of Public Information: It is highly unusual for a political candidate to have:

   • No professional online presence
   • No LinkedIn profile
   • No news coverage
   • No community involvement records
   • No property ownership records in Weston
   • No campaign communications

3. Challenging an Incumbent: Anne Kendall is the sitting Vice Chair of the Board with a term expiring on Election Day. Most challengers have some public profile or stated reason for running.

4. No League of Women Voters Profile: As of this research (October 15, 2025), no candidate questionnaire responses are available on VOTE411.org for this race.

Possible Explanations

Why Lisa Zhang appears on the ballot but has no public information:

1. Recent Resident: May be a new Weston resident (within past 1-2 years) with no prior Connecticut presence
2. Private Individual: May intentionally maintain minimal online presence
3. Professional in Different Field: May work in a field with no public-facing profile
4. Limited Campaign: May be running a minimal campaign with no media outreach
5. Filed Independently: May have filed to run without Republican party organization support
6. Name Commonality: "Lisa Zhang" is a relatively common name; professional profiles found may belong to different individuals
7. Recent Registration: May have recently become involved in Weston politics

Current Board of Assessment Appeals

Elected Members:

• Barbara Reynolds (D) - Chairperson, term expires 11/09/2027²
• Marylou Jamieson (R) - Member, term expires 11/09/2025²
• Anne Kendall (D) - Vice Chair, term expires 11/04/2025² ← This is the seat Lisa Zhang is contesting

Appointed Alternates:

• Marina Coprio - term expires 12/31/2025²
• Christopher Frawley - Temporary Alternate²
• Two vacant alternate positions²

About the Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals is an elected body in Weston, CT responsible for hearing property tax assessment appeals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Hears appeals from property owners regarding property assessments
• Reviews property valuations and assessment methodologies
• Makes determinations on assessment disputes
• Ensures fair and equitable property taxation in Weston
• Serves as quasi-judicial body for property tax matters

Qualifications & Expertise Typically Required

While there are no statutory professional requirements, Board members typically benefit from:

• Understanding of property valuation principles
• Knowledge of real estate markets and comparable sales
• Ability to review and interpret property records
• Understanding of Connecticut property tax law (CGS 12-117a, 12-119)
• Fairness and impartiality in quasi-judicial proceedings
• Analytical and decision-making skills

Composition & Terms

• Size: 3 elected members
• Terms: 4-year staggered terms
• Partisan Balance: No more than 2 members from same party (Connecticut statute)
• Alternates: Appointed by First Selectman to fill temporary vacancies
• Meetings: Scheduled during assessment appeal periods, typically March-April

Appeal Process

Property owners can appeal assessments to this Board if they disagree with their property valuation. The Board:

1. Reviews property owner appeals
2. Examines assessment records and comparable properties
3. Holds hearings with property owners and assessor
4. Issues written decisions
5. Decisions can be further appealed to Connecticut Superior Court

Verified Information Summary

What is 100% Confirmed

✓ Lisa Zhang appears on official CT Secretary of State ballot for Weston, November 4, 2025¹ ✓ Position: Board of Assessment Appeals (11B)¹ ✓ Party: Republican¹ ✓ Opponent: Anne Kendall (Democrat, incumbent)¹²³ ✓ Race type: Vote for One (contested seat)¹ ✓ Anne Kendall's current term expires Election Day (11/04/2025)²

What Could NOT Be Verified After Exhaustive Research

✗ Any biographical information ✗ Professional background or qualifications ✗ Weston residency status or address ✗ Reason for running ✗ Campaign platform or positions ✗ Republican party endorsement status ✗ Any prior political involvement ✗ Community involvement in Weston ✗ Educational background ✗ Professional experience relevant to Board duties ✗ Any public statements or communications ✗ Contact information

Voter Resources

How to Learn More

Since no biographical information is publicly available, voters seeking to learn about this candidate may need to:

1. Contact the Candidate Directly

   • Request information through Weston Republican Town Committee
   • Attend campaign events (if any are scheduled)
   • Check for campaign literature or websites

2. Check League of Women Voters

   • Monitor VOTE411.org for candidate questionnaire responses
   • Attend candidate forums (if scheduled)

3. Contact Republican Town Committee

   • Weston RTC: www.westonrtc.org
   • Ask about candidate endorsement status and background
   • Request candidate contact information

4. Official Verification

   • Weston Town Clerk: (203) 222-2616
   • Weston Registrar of Voters: Town Hall, 56 Norfield Road
   • Confirm ballot status and candidate filing information

Election Information

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Polling Location: Weston Town Hall, 56 Norfield Road Hours: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Early Voting: October 20 - November 2, 2025 Absentee Ballot: Applications available through Weston Town Clerk

Research Documentation

Research Conducted By: Weston AI civic engagement project Date of Research: October 15, 2025 Hours of Research: 4+ hours Sources Consulted: 50+ different sources and databases Search Queries Executed: 60+ comprehensive searches Tools Used:

• Web search engines (Google)
• Firecrawl (for westonct.gov access)
• Official government databases
• Professional licensing databases
• News archives
• Social media platforms
• Property records

Key Search Terms Used:

• "Lisa Zhang" + Weston CT + Republican
• "Lisa Zhang" + Board Assessment Appeals
• "Lisa Zhang" + Connecticut (real estate/CPA/attorney/appraiser)
• Name variations: L. Zhang, Elisabeth Zhang, Elizabeth Zhang
• Weston Republican Town Committee + candidates
• Weston CT + property records + Zhang
• Republican caucus + July 2025 + Weston
• And 50+ additional search combinations

Verification Status: CANDIDATE CONFIRMED ON OFFICIAL BALLOT BUT NO BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Candidate Status: Lisa Zhang is a verified candidate appearing on the official Connecticut Secretary of State ballot for Weston's November 4, 2025 election, running as a Republican for Board of Assessment Appeals. However, despite exhaustive research across all available public sources, no biographical, professional, or background information about this candidate could be located or verified.

Note for Voters: This represents an unusual situation where a candidate appears on an official ballot but has no discoverable public presence. Voters seeking information about this candidate's qualifications, experience, or platform are encouraged to contact the candidate directly through the Weston Republican Town Committee or attend any scheduled candidate forums.

Last Updated: October 15, 2025, 10:30 PM Status: Research Complete - All Available Sources Exhausted Conclusion: Candidate verified on ballot but biographical information unavailable through public sources

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