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Town Councilor (3-Year Term) - Jason Kolligs
Address: 72 Piscataqua Road
Occupation: Engineer
Education:
BS in Computer Science, USNA (2003)
MS in Systems Architecting and Engineering, USC (2012)
PhD in Systems Engineering, UAH (2022)
How long have you lived in Durham? 3.5 years
Have you previously served on any government/community, civil boards, commissions or organizations?
Over the years I've had the pleasure and opportunity to serve my community in many ways:
- United States Navy - OfficerAmherst (NH) Fire Department - Volunteer Firefighter
- Aberdeen (MD) City Manager Selection Commission - Decision Analyst / Commission Appointee
- Aberdeen (MD) Board of Appeals - Board Member
- Aberdeen (MD) Planning Commission - Commission Member
- Aberdeen (MD) City Council - Council Member
- Halls Cross Roads Elementary (Aberdeen MD) PTA - President
- Science and Math Academy (Aberdeen MD) - Mentor
Please provide a brief paragraph explaining your interest in being elected to the position for which you are running.
I stand with the recent rise in concern about the spending within the Town of Durham. I want the town to be a place for people to raise families, enjoy their children becoming adults, and get together with friends. That vision is supported by people knowing that their elected officials are good stewards of their money, which is a result of transparency, proper strategic planning, and an open ear toward the goals and directions of the town.
My prior council member experience was in an environment strikingly similar to Durham. The population (each around 16k) and budgets (roughly 20M) are very close. Durham has UNH and Aberdeen has the Army base. Each are massive influences on the community and are nurtured with cooperation and mutual understanding. I am not implying that I know more than I do. I am not here to change things for the sake of change; I am also not interested in the status quo without a compelling rationale. I want to offer my experience to the town to create a transparent, responsible, strategic financial plan that supports the goals of the community within the means of community.
