Community Involvement

• Founding Board Member of Maple Avenue School Parent Faculty Together - serving as Treasurer
• Member of the first local Board of Directors -Villa Augustina School serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee and member of the Marketing & Development Committee
• Past trustee of the Goffstown Public Library
• Served as building committee co-chair overseeing the addition to the building
• During the vacancy of Library Director, served as Board Advisor assisting with supervision of daily management, monthly budget administration, interaction with the town Finance Director and budget committee proposals.
• Treasurer of Goffstown Salvation Army
• 20 year Co-chair of Greater Goffstown Children’s Christmas Program
• Present Treasurer of Goffstown Friends of Recreation 
• Active resident of Goffstown speaking out and serving on many ad-hoc groups that aim to preserve the land and rural character of the community for the Future of Goffstown

     How do I foresee my image as the future Town Clerk? 

   My goals, if elected Goffstown Town Clerk, are to provide efficiency while retaining the small town atmosphere of friendly and helpful service. 

I plan to do this by: 

• Requesting that I be allowed to relocate the Town Clerk’s office back into the big sunny Front Room at the top of the stairs so that I am accessible to the public
• Consolidate the functions of Town Clerk into one location for the convenience of all
• Welcome residents to the Town Hall and newcomers to our community by visibly representing the position of Town Clerk delivering friendly efficient customer service
• Perform the clerical duties, vital records retention and election responsibilities of a Town Clerk as described in the NH RSA’s
• Adhere to the rights of privacy of individuals
• Follow the directives of the NH Secretary of State and comply with applicable laws
• Interact and communicate with Town Administration, the Board of Selectmen, Town Dept Heads, School Officials, Town & School Moderators  and Supervisors of the Checklist by understanding their goals and offering assistance as a team player 
• Investigate cost effective methods of archiving records eg. microfilm, computer disc, space needs and accessibility
• Examine customer flow and recommend efficient staffing models
• Listen to the public and balance their needs for in- person servicing versus online servicing
• Continue  enhancement of user friendly  computer access  allowing residents to obtain information and submit requests
• Explore implementation of additional “ methods of payment” options, as they become legally available
• Evaluate office ergonomics for the well-being of employees and efficient work flow
• Enhance the esthetics of the Town Clerk’s Office by keeping it neat and uncluttered
• Provide professional development through coaching
• Establish a plan to cross-train employees
• Promote Teamwork
• Improve employee retention and reduce costs associated with turnover
• Designate a Deputy Town Clerk to ensure that customer needs are met at all times

      Thank You: 

I’d like to thank all the people that are supporting my candidacy for Goffstown Town Clerk.  I appreciate residents offering to put signs in their yards and all the encouraging telephone calls.

I’m touched by the kind words from friends and acquaintances – regarding their confidence in my abilities. 

Your endorsement inspires me!

YOU ARE THE REASON that I want to become Goffstown Town Clerk.

Please Elect Cathleen “Cathy” Ball - Town Clerk on Tuesday March 11th

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