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If you need to know current Democratic candidates you can find them in this old FNHD post. If you need to know all current challengers In Strafford County you can reference the Political Scoop WMUR New Hampshire Political News and Analysis post.
For Congress-New Hampshire RepresentativeIf you need to know current Democratic candidates you can find them in this old FNHD post. If you need to know all current challengers In Strafford County you can reference the Political Scoop WMUR New Hampshire Political News and Analysis post.
Carol Shea-Porter
Dear Friends,
I am running for the United States House of Representatives. During
my two terms serving the good people of New Hampshire's First
District, I always worked for what I call the bottom 99% of
Americans, and I never forgot that public office is a public trust.
I was honored to pass legislation to help active duty soldiers and
veterans, families, working men and women, senior citizens, and
students. I am running again because I believe we must keep America
the land of opportunity and fairness for your children and mine.
I believe that education is the key to prosperity, that renewable
energy is key to our economic future and our national security, and
that shipping jobs overseas hurts not just American workers but also
our country. I believe that fostering job creation and investing in
America and our people are both good business decisions and good
moral decisions, and that we can reduce the debt without dismantling
essential programs.
Our current Congress is passing legislation that will hurt average
Americans, and they are bowing to special interests instead of
focusing on job creation and good government. My dad, who was born
and died a Republican, never forgot the power of good government to
transform lives. He served our country in WWII, and then our
country thanked him with the GI bill for college so his children were
raised in the middle class. He and my mom worked hard, raised a
family, and served their community. They paid their taxes and when
they retired, received Social Security benefits and Medicare. It was
a contract. My parents supported these programs when they worked,
and used them when they retired.
My parents lived the American dream. I still believe in it, and I
know you do too. Martin Luther King said our fates are tied up in "a
single garment of destiny." Please join me once again as we journey
towards a better destiny for all.
Best Wishes,
Carol
http://www.sheaporter.com/
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Carol Shea Porter 2012
For Governor of New Hampshire
For Legislature-New Hampshire Senator
Rich Leonard
For NH Legislature-New Hampshire Representative
I’ve been a life long Democrat and now feel it’s time to offer myself for
Public Service in my district and to give back to my community. I’m currently a member of the Advisory Council for
Strafford County Cooperative Extension Service. Our function is to oversee
the budget for the UNH Extension Service in Strafford County. I believe
quality public education for NH is our most
important investment in our states economic future.
I’m very concerned
about
this legislature's attempts to dismantle public schools, repeal
kindergarten,
eliminate compulsory education, and divert tax dollars to private
schools. I oppose instituting Sales Taxes and/or Income Taxes. What
needs to
be done is to start by reversing bad decisions made by this legislature –
end
tax giveaways to big tobacco, tax evaders and private schools. We then
need to
look at revenue growth and assess the needs from there.
I was raised in Hanover MA. I'm the oldest of eight. My father was a
WW2 Navy Vet., a retired US Postal Carrier, and a retired Boston Globe
employee. Mother was a stay at home mom. They were married over 50 years
and have both have passed on. I was widowed in July of 2011. I was married to Phebe Gulick in 2004. Phebe was a
surgical nurse at Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Dover.
I’m employed at Hannaford Pharmacy, Alton NH as the Pharmacy Manager and
have been there for over 6 years. I also own and operate Miller Farm in
New Durham where I live. Miller Farm is a small farm that produces Maple Syrup,
Apples, and Peaches. Miller Farm is about 40 acres with a 380 fruit tree
orchard, a Sugar House and two resident horses named Monty &
Fritz. I provide the Farmington School district with tree fruit when
in season and have been doing that for the past 3 years. The NH Farms to Schools
Program was the link that connected Miller Farm with Farmington.
Prior to moving to New Durham in 2004 I lived at Morton Ave. Rochester for 26 years.
For NH Legislature-New Hampshire Representative
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| Rachel Burke |
Rachel Burke is a former two-term State Representative, she served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2007-2010. Rachel was born in Dover, raised in Somersworth, and has lived in Farmington for the past 17 years. She worked in various shoe factories for over 32 years and was a proud member of the United Shoe Workers of America Union. During her time as a member of the USWA she served as a Union Steward.
Rachel has been politically active her entire life; she has worked on many state and national campaigns since the 1970’s, she temporarily served as the Chair of the Laconia Democratic Committee, and she is a current member of the Farmington Democratic Committee. Rachel is also active in other activities in Farmington; she is a member of the Farmington Historical Society and the Farmington Community Garden.
During her time in the House of Representatives Rachel served a term on the State Federal Relation and Veterans Affairs Committee and a term on the Education Committee. She worked to pass bills that improve education for the youth of New Hampshire. Some of her work includes working on bills that raised the drop-out age from 16 to18, the definition of an adequate education, and the institution of full-time kindergarten.
Rachel believes that she still has work that needs to be done in the legislature. When she is elected back to the House of Representative she wants to work on improving the state’s traffic problems, continuing to improve the state’s public school system, and she will be a defender women’s health and reproductive rights.
Rachel has been politically active her entire life; she has worked on many state and national campaigns since the 1970’s, she temporarily served as the Chair of the Laconia Democratic Committee, and she is a current member of the Farmington Democratic Committee. Rachel is also active in other activities in Farmington; she is a member of the Farmington Historical Society and the Farmington Community Garden.
During her time in the House of Representatives Rachel served a term on the State Federal Relation and Veterans Affairs Committee and a term on the Education Committee. She worked to pass bills that improve education for the youth of New Hampshire. Some of her work includes working on bills that raised the drop-out age from 16 to18, the definition of an adequate education, and the institution of full-time kindergarten.
Rachel believes that she still has work that needs to be done in the legislature. When she is elected back to the House of Representative she wants to work on improving the state’s traffic problems, continuing to improve the state’s public school system, and she will be a defender women’s health and reproductive rights.
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| Rich Stanley |
Rich Stanley has lived in Farmington for the past 5 years; he served 2 years on the Farmington Economic Development Committee and 3 years on the Farmington Downtown Committee. He was a police officer for 10 years working for the City of Rochester and the Town of Newington.
Rich earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from McIntosh College in 2001. He then attended the New Hampshire Police Academy in 2003 where he earned his police officer certification. Rich is currently a full-time student at the Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health in Manchester NH where he is working on his nursing degree.
Rich feels that the Town of Farmington has been neglected over the past two years by the current representation that we have in the State House. Farmington’s economy has suffered because our current State Representatives put their personal ideological goals before the needs of Farmington and the rest of the state.
When Rich is elected to the State House he will work with state and local officials to develop a plan to bring municipal sewer to the Route 11 corridor, ensure that the state’s 10 year highway plan is properly funded, and that the state develops a responsible budget that is not balanced on the backs of the middle class. Rich believes that the best way for Farmington’s economy, along with the rest of the state, to improve is to invest in our infrastructure.
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Strafford County Registry of Deeds
Dennis Vachon
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Strafford County Registry of Deeds
“The role of Register is an important
one, and I would bring a full-time commitment to working with the dedicated
staff of the Registry to provide the highest level of customer service and
ensure the integrity of the recording process.” – Dennis Vachon
Dennis
Vachon of Strafford is running for Strafford County Register of Deeds in the
Democratic primary on September 11. This position oversees the county’s land
record office where deeds, mortgages and plans are filed. Vachon knows the
industry well. He is a real estate attorney with 25 years of experience and has
been a real estate broker for the past eight years.
Vachon sees his legal background as an important qualification for the position. There are many laws governing the recording process, so it is essential that the Register of Deeds keep a watchful eye on the details and take responsibility for making sure that only those documents that conform to the proper legal requirements are recorded. Equally important is making sure that the revenue generated by fees and transfer taxes is safeguarded and remitted in a timely way to the county and state.
Vachon was born in Rochester, grew up in Somersworth and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at the University of New Hampshire. He served two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, then worked in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s poverty food programs. While in Washington, he earned his law degree from Antioch School of Law and met and married his wife Jane. He returned to New Hampshire in 1986 and has lived in the town of Strafford for the past 25 years. He has two grown children.
In addition to running his own law practice and real estate business, Vachon served five terms as a State Representative between 1996 and 2010. There, he served three terms on the House Commerce Committee and two terms on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Vachon sees his legal background as an important qualification for the position. There are many laws governing the recording process, so it is essential that the Register of Deeds keep a watchful eye on the details and take responsibility for making sure that only those documents that conform to the proper legal requirements are recorded. Equally important is making sure that the revenue generated by fees and transfer taxes is safeguarded and remitted in a timely way to the county and state.
Vachon was born in Rochester, grew up in Somersworth and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at the University of New Hampshire. He served two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, then worked in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s poverty food programs. While in Washington, he earned his law degree from Antioch School of Law and met and married his wife Jane. He returned to New Hampshire in 1986 and has lived in the town of Strafford for the past 25 years. He has two grown children.
In addition to running his own law practice and real estate business, Vachon served five terms as a State Representative between 1996 and 2010. There, he served three terms on the House Commerce Committee and two terms on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Strafford County Registry of Probate
Hello Everyone – it was good to see so many of you at the picnic on Sunday. In 2 weeks, the primary will be upon us and I am asking for your help! Feel free to pass along to others you know in Strafford County – thanks so much!
To the VOTERS of Strafford County - I am writing to let you know that I am a write in candidate for the position of Register of Probate. No one has filed for the position and the incumbent (Kimberly Quint Wood) no longer works for the court system. I missed the filing period because of a family health issue.
The Register of Probate position has changed. When the restructuring of the courts occurred on July 1, 2011, the duties of the probate register were restructured also. Despite this change, I am still interested in holding the position. I have 19 years of experience in the probate courts and I am currently working for the Circuit Court Administrative Office (aka Trial Court Center).
It is important that the records be preserved in a manner that is accessible to all who want to view public probate case files. E-court is coming to the Judicial Branch and technology must blend with the preservation of the records for future generations. I will work with the 10th Circuit Court Clerk, Judges and Administrators to ensure that the records are accessible.
Strafford County has been my home for 40 years. I am a UNH graduate and recently completed my masters degree in Organizational Leadership at SNHU. Please consider writing my name in on the blank ballot on September 11, 2012. Thank you for your support.
Patty Cole Write in candidate for Register of Probate on September 11th
