Elections

The Soapbox: FY 27 budget debate – elections have consequences

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The debate over the fiscal year 2027 budget in Manchester drags on, with no apparent end in sight. At the last Aldermanic meeting the regular crew of anti-Manchester residents came out. It was the usual suspects who spoke, those who believe Manchester should not spend one more red cent on anything. They are not interested in fixing our roads, fully funding contracts for police or fire or keeping the West Side library open. Additionally, their disdain for public education is quite evident, not wanting the Manchester School District to be adequately funded. In essence it’s okay with them if Manchester reverts back to 1985.

The Soapbox: NH voters – help reduce polarization by supporting these bills

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If there’s one thing most people will agree on it is that we are a polarized country. And the same  is true for NH. For those who still believe there is hope (and I am one of those), there are some  bills coming up in the legislature designed to diminish polarization and enfranchise voters – particularly Undeclared voters (about 40%, at this time). The bills are about replacing a two-party  ballot system and moving to a single ballot (for the primary election).  

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