Election 2012: Selectman Candidate John Moody

Office: Selectman

Name: John R. Moody

Age: 55

Address: 47 Donna Drive

Background: As a member of Plymouth’s Advisory and Finance Committee for 6 ½ years, I have acquired a deep understanding of the Town’s finances, operations and the issues confronting Plymouth. Employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for 23 years in a variety of managerial roles in finance, audit and operations, I have acquired substantial experience in strategy development, process improvement, detailed analytics, and building decision-making consensus that I believe would benefit Plymouth. I also serve as a member of the PCIS School Council and recently served on the School Redistricting Sub-Committee. I’m a 16-year resident of Plymouth and am formally educated in Nursing and Journalism.

Reasons for running: To bring greater emphasis on long-range thinking about our community and a more open and collaborative decision-making process among our elected and appointed officials. Plymouth is at a critical point in its evolution and the decisions we make today will have a substantial impact on what Plymouth will be in the years to come. Some of the most critical issues confronting us that require broader collaboration are:

• Growth of our Commercial & Industrial tax base to mitigate the residential tax burden
• Addressing necessary fixes at Pilgrim and initiating discussions about the impact decommissioning (either next year or 20 years from now) will have on our community
• Taking action to implement a solid waste management solution that is more fitting for a community of 60,000 residents
• Preserving historical assets (like the 1820 Court House) that are important to our community’s character and its tourism industry
• Improving quality educational outcomes of our schools