New Urbanism Division Elections

The New Urbanism Division will be holding its elections during January-February 2009. Ballots will be distributed via e-mail, so be sure the information in your APA profile is up to date.

• Go to the My APA section on the right side of this web page and click on the link "Go to My APA".
• Make necessary changes, then Submit all Details at the bottom of the screen
• The changes become effective immediately. DO NOT CREATE A NEW RECORD.

Please contact Clarence Eng, AICP, Nominating Committee Chair, if you have any questions regarding the election process.

As the new leaders will take office at the Division Annual Business Meeting during the 2009 APA National Planning Conference in Minneapolis, April 25-29, all candidates should plan to attend the conference.

Positions include: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary-Treasurer, with all terms running for two years, beginning at the 2009 APA National Planning Conference. Please review the general descriptions of these positions.

Slate of Candidates

The petition process is complete, and the candidates' statements are posted below.

Chair

Lawrence (Murphy) Antoine, AICP, position statement (pdf)

Learn more about the position (pdf)

Vice Chair

Stephanie D. Monroe, AICP, position statement (pdf)

Martin A. Scribner, AICP, position statement (pdf)

Learn more about the position (pdf)

Secretary/Treasurer

Christine M Dersi position statement (pdf)

Learn more about the position (pdf)

Eligibility Requirements

All nominees must be paid-up members of the APA and the New Urbanism Division. Elected officers may not hold any elected APA national position.

Petition Process

To petition to add a candidate for one of the elected positions to the slate:

• Submit a petition signed by at least 15 current New Urbanism Division members.
• Prepare and submit a brief (not more than 300 words) position statement and a concise summary of your background and qualifications to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Be sure to include any APA or other volunteer leadership experience.
• Send the signed petitions and your statement to Clarence Eng, AICP, Nominating Committee Chair, NUD@citiesthatwork.com before December 19, 2008.
• The Nominating Committee will review the petition and present a final slate of candidates for each office.
• Each candidate's unedited statement will be posted on the Division's website and distributed to the membership.