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Joe Friedman - Town Councilor
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate
Education: UNH BA in Political Science, Durham, NH 1977, American University MBA in Real Estate & Urban Development, Washington, DC, 1982
How long have you lived in Durham? 15 Years.The first two years were from 1975 to 1977 then 13 Years from 2012 to the Present.
Have you previously served on any government/community, civil boards, commissions, or organizations? If so, please provide a brief background of your prior experience. 2022-Present Durham Town Council; 2024 Elected Chair Pro Tem; Committee member Parks & Rec Committee; Member Seacoast Economic Development Stakeholders
2021 President of the NH Commercial Investment Board of Realtors, a 600 member Statewide organization of Commercial Realtors. Served on the Public Policy, Real Estate Certification and Professional Standards Committees.
Previously:
Board Member & Treasurer Exeter Highlands Homeowners Assn.
Member of the following Chambers of Commerce in NH: Exeter, Greater Salem, Londonderry/Derry, Manchester, Nashua and Concord. Also previous member of the Merrimack Valley and Hartford CT Chambers.
Appointed by the Mayor to the Salem, NH Economic Development Action Committee.
Previously Served as:
Corporator, Hartford Hospital
Director Campfire Boys & Girls of Eastern MA
Chairman of the Associates, a 325 business member organization supporting the University of Hartford.
Board Member Knox Parks Foundation
Co-Chair of the West Hartford Schools Facility Assessment Committee
Consultant to the Town of Rantoul, Illinois for the Redevelopment of their to be closed Air Force Base
Please provide a brief paragraph explaining your interest in being elected to the position for which you are running. I am interested in continuing my position on the Town Council in order to give back to my community. I moved here in 1975 as an undergraduate at UNH living on Old Landing Rd. and Young Drive. I have lived next to the Durham downtown since 2012. Durham is a special place and I have always appreciated the natural beauty, fantastic location, and outstanding cultural, educational and recreational opportunities available here. My wife and I met at Breaking New Grounds on Main St. We have had children in the Durham schools who went to Moharimet, ORMS and graduated from ORHS. My grandchildren like to visit, go to UNH Camps in Durham and swim in the UNH Outdoor Pool.
Having worked in the private business sector for over 40 years I understand what needs to be done to work within a budget. I am open minded and care deeply about our environment, our economy, our schools and our neighborhoods. I want to help Durham continue to thrive and will work with the residents, Town officials and departments, businesses, and the University to make Durham an even better place to live, learn, work and play.
