This November’s election will determine if we continue down the path of dismantling vital services & government, or return to a practical common sense approach on how to run the State. If you believe government should make things better – I am asking you to support my re-election.
The anti-government crowd in charge of NH has established a highway re-paving plan where state roads will not be paved for 30 years! I have consistently said NO to such foolishness and worked for good roads, safe bridges, quality education and a social service system for the neediest.
Republican Speaker Bill O’Brien recently said that if his team is elected in November, they plan to cut 400 million more dollars from the next state budget. Imagine how that will affect the basic functions of state government. Your property taxes will increase from the state’s downshifting and walking away from responsibility resulting in INCREASED PROPERTY TAXES!
The present legislature was elected saying they would create jobs & grow the economy – however their first act was to permit concealed guns in the State Capital and on the floor of Reps Hall. I’m not anti-gun, but you don’t bring them to the legislature! They have been hostile to NH Hospitals and social service agencies, as well as public sector workers. I ask that you send me to Concord and I will say NO to this extremist agenda.
Government needs to help business grow the economy & create good jobs. Experts agree that sustaining an educated trained workforce is vital to attracting and maintaining businesses and jobs; yet this legislature cut aid to the NH University System by almost 50% causing NH tuition to now be the most costly in America. Their short sighted financial policies have resulted in massive cuts to cities and school districts. This down shifting of costs to local communities will only mean one thing – increased property taxes.
Ward 3 Claremont needs to send to Concord someone who won’t support this radical agenda. My record has been one that has worked with everyone regardless of party, but not someone who has been silent regarding legislative overreach.
I have a proven record of fiscal common sense: As chair of the Sullivan County Delegation (‘08/10), I was part of the county team that paid off the debt incurred from past irresponsible fiscal management and helped make the County Home solvent..
BACKGROUND:
Native of Claremont – Born & raised in Ward 3Married – 1 child (daughter)
EDUCATION:
St. Mary’s High School
St. Francis College – AB History
Southern NH University – MS Human Services
EMPLOYEMENT:
Semi-Retired – Communications Consultant (2002-Present)
United States Marshal – 1994-2002
State Employee (DCYF) – 1972-1994
ELECTED OFFICE:
Claremont City Council 1986-1992
Mayor – 1991
NH House of Representatives (3 terms) ’06-‘12
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