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Arnott G Gooding
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Biography
Arnott Gordon Gooding Jr. is an 80-year-old retired Democrat from Shelter Island Heights. An Islander for 40 years, he served as chairman of the town’s Community Preservation Fund advisory committee for eight years, championing land preservation and environmental protection.
Top Priorities
- Ensure accountability and transparency in government, including keeping meetings open and promoting a business-like approach to Town Hall.
- Control town expenses to keep taxes as low as possible for residents.
- Preserve land and protect the environment, balancing these needs with affordable housing and sensible economic development.