Ward 4 Councilor
Dean Trefethen
Age: 53, Dover res. 23 yrs.
Occupation: design engineer, Alcatel-Lucent
Public Experience: City Council, Planning Board rep., Zoning Board of Adjustment, Waterfront Development Comm.

Age: 53

Occupation: Design Engineer with Alcatel-Lucent

How long have you lived in Dover: 23 years

Have you served on any boards, councils or committees?

Ward 4 City Councilor for the past 4 years including being the Planning Board representative, previously on the Zoning Board of Adjustment for 16 years, 7 as chairman. Also currently on the Waterfront Development Committee.
 
As Dover becomes a more desirable place to live, how can the city keep it an affordable place for low-income residents?

The city needs to continue to encourage the development of more non-residential development, retail, office and modern industrial uses. These uses produce tax revenue without high service costs, thereby reducing the cost of services to residents.

What have you accomplished for Dover that you are most proud of and what would you like to accomplish if you are re-elected?

I’m most proud of moving the development of the waterfront at the point now that will ensure its completion. If re-elected, I'd like to completely revamp the city's site development regulations to reduce residential development and increase quality nonresidential development.

What is an important environmental issue facing Dover?

We need to finish the cleanup of the old Tolend landfill site.
 
What is the most recent cultural or artistic event that you have attended in Dover?

The most recent event was Apple Harvest day. Before that I attended several of the summer concerts at Henry Law Park.

What type of new businesses would you like to see come to Dover?

I'd like to see a Lowe's Home Improvement store and a department
store like Kohl's.

Do you support a tax cap for Dover?

As a sitting City Councilor, this is not my decision to make, but I will support whatever the decision is by the voters, and if it passes I will not vote to override the provision. If it does pass, the city still needs intelligent Councilors to decide where the limited new spending dollars are actually spent. If it doesn't pass, the next Council must realize
that a significant number of Dover residents are concerned about their tax levy and act accordingly.
 
Dover has a growing art community. What can the city do to support arts and artists?