Jay B. Gooze - Town Council Candidate

JAY B. GOOZE - Town Council
9 Meadow Road

Education:  
Dartmouth College (BA Economics)
U. of Pennsylvania Medical School (MD)
General Medicine/Surgery Internship Greenwich Hospital, CT
Ophthalmology residency U. of Pennsylvania

Occupation: Physician (Ophthalmology - Eye MD) - Retired

Years as Durham Resident:  35

Previous Service on governmental/community/civic boards, commissions, committees, or organizations:
Current Durham Town Council serving as Chair this past year
Past  member of the Durham Zoning Board of Adjustment serving for 7 years (last 5 as Chair)
Past Chairperson of the Physicians Association of Rochester dealing with contracting, budgets and community projects
Past member of the NH Department of Safety Commission to evaluate best method to test aging drivers
Past member of the Board of Directors Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Past member of the Board of Directors New Hampshire Association for the Blind
Past Chief of Medical Staff of Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Past Chief of Surgery of Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Reason for Interest in Running for Elected Office: 
I have thoroughly enjoyed my past 3 years serving on the Durham Town Council.  With this experience, I am more aware of the varied concerns of Town residents.  During the past 3 years the Council has approved the construction of our wonderful new Public Library and has progressed with issues of water supply, the health of the Great Bay, conservation of land for water and recreation, neighborhood quality of life and many other issues that make Durham a wonderful place to live and raise a family.  I have tried to keep the Goals set by the Council as my primary focus being mindful of our tax burden.  The number of new restaurants and businesses in Durham is a testament to the Council’s concern (with my support) about broadening our tax base.
 
My wife Martie and I have raised 3 daughters who attended Oyster River Schools. Although retired from my solo Ophthalmology practice, I am still associated with the UNH Department of Kinesiology working with the athletic trainers and help as a physician with the UNH hockey team.  I ran a solo medical practice acting as my own business manager and accountant for 35 years. Having an undergraduate degree in economics and having been treasurer of a number of organizations starting in college, I feel comfortable working with budgets.