Gatsas announces bid for governor
read more…: Gatsas announces bid for governorMayor Ted Gatsas has officially thrown his hat into the gubernatorial ring.
Mayor Ted Gatsas
Mayor Gatsas’s PR stunts will not solve the substance abuse crisis
read more…: Mayor Gatsas’s PR stunts will not solve the substance abuse crisisIn what the Mayor himself acknowledged was nothing more than a measure to get media attention, he is now pushing for a 21-day State of Emergency to be called to raise public awareness of this important issue. The notion that we can solve this crisis by increasing public awareness at a time when families across our city know far too well about its devastating toll is absurd. Empty rhetoric in the face of a state-wide health crisis does nothing but put more people at risk.
‘If this isn’t a state of emergency, I don’t know what is’
read more…: ‘If this isn’t a state of emergency, I don’t know what is’“When I hear ‘state of emergency,’ I think you’re maybe sending in the National Guard to set up some emergency field hospitals, and bringing in a couple of doctors and nurses to start pumping people through these field hospitals so they can at least detox, reducing the waiting lists and relieving already overtaxed staff,” said Holly Cekala, of HOPE for NH Recovery.
Hassan declines Gatsas’ plea for ‘state of emergency’ as heroin toll escalates
read more…: Hassan declines Gatsas’ plea for ‘state of emergency’ as heroin toll escalatesMayor Ted Gatsas on Wednesday urged Gov. Maggie Hassan to declare a state of emergency to bring more resources to the city to address the rising toll of heroin.
Inauguration Day: Mayor, newly elected city officials take center stage
read more…: Inauguration Day: Mayor, newly elected city officials take center stageMayor Ted Gatsas was inaugurated to serve a fourth term on Jan. 5 at the historic Palace Theatre. He is the 47th Mayor of the Queen City. Read his complete address to the city of Manchester here.
New city officials sworn in Jan. 5 at the Palace Theatre
read more…: New city officials sworn in Jan. 5 at the Palace TheatreMayor Ted Gatsas will be sworn in for a fourth term as Mayor on Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., in a public ceremony. Also being sworn in: Commissioner of Welfare, new members to the Board of Aldermen and Board of School Committee; and Ward Election Officials.
Gatsas: ‘I will always put the taxpayers first’
read more…: Gatsas: ‘I will always put the taxpayers first’By putting taxpayers first we have achieved great things: economic development is thriving, public safety is a priority, we have created new public private partnerships in our schools for our students and we are addressing the heroin epidemic head on and emerging a leader on solutions.
Mayoral forum: Your chance to ask a question of the candidates
read more…: Mayoral forum: Your chance to ask a question of the candidatesMayoral forum Friday Oct. 23 at Green Acres school.
Now that ribbon is cut, Job Corps ready for 232 more recruits
read more…: Now that ribbon is cut, Job Corps ready for 232 more recruitsThe seven buildings that make up the new campus include dormitories, a gym/recreation center, movie theater, classrooms, a dining hall, and an administration and wellness center. It also features state-of-the-art learning centers and equipment that will be used to train the qualifying students, 16-24 years of age, who will spend an average of eight months to a year there earning a high school diploma or GED while also gaining practical career training.
Town Hall-style mayoral forum at Hillside Oct. 7
read more…: Town Hall-style mayoral forum at Hillside Oct. 7Wednesday Oct. 7, your next chance to meet the candidates and ask your questions.
An open letter to the students, taxpayers and teachers of #MHT
read more…: An open letter to the students, taxpayers and teachers of #MHTIt is the responsibility of the Mayor to present a fiscally responsible budget year after year. It is the responsibility of the Mayor to be a good steward of the taxpayers dollars. It is the responsibility of the Mayor to not obligate taxpayers, and other boards, to a future of recovering from reckless spending. This is the commitment I have made to the taxpayers of Manchester, one that I do not take lightly and one that I will never ignore – to do so would be irresponsible.
Disappointed in teacher contract veto by Gatsas
read more…: Disappointed in teacher contract veto by GatsasAs a member of the negotiating team I am disappointed at the outcome of Tuesday’s vote, but I am not giving up. I will continue working for a solution to this situation, which has been ongoing for three years.
Gatsas kicks off citywide ‘Talk with Ted’ Tour as mayoral campaign season shifts into high gear
read more…: Gatsas kicks off citywide ‘Talk with Ted’ Tour as mayoral campaign season shifts into high gear10 stops leading up to a televised town hall-style meeting, starting June 24.
Gatsas to kick off re-election campaign, hires Andrew Provencher as campaign manager
read more…: Gatsas to kick off re-election campaign, hires Andrew Provencher as campaign managerMayor Gatsas will host his official campaign kick-off and signature fundraising event on Thursday, June 4 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Shining a light on good work of City Year during ‘Starry Starry Night’ gala
read more…: Shining a light on good work of City Year during ‘Starry Starry Night’ galaOn March 28 City Year New Hampshire honored 15 community leaders with City Year’s Bridge Builder Award at City Year’s 15th annual Starry Starry Night Benefit Gala.
Mayor introduces FY 2016 budget before Board of Aldermen
read more…: Mayor introduces FY 2016 budget before Board of Aldermen“This evening I stand before you full of pride. Full of pride for a city that accomplishes so much in different ways every single day. In the past year alone so much has happened in this city, so much pride we have to share and more importantly we have seen Manchester lead the way.”
Deterring crime: Park people think they’re on candid cop cam
read more…: Deterring crime: Park people think they’re on candid cop camIf that is the case, then it has been working, as Bronstein Park has been this summer’s place to be – not so much for law-abiding citizens, but for people overdosing on drugs, and the police and rescue personnel responding to their urgent calls for service.
Aldermen question Mayor’s authority to shut down Bronstein Park
read more…: Aldermen question Mayor’s authority to shut down Bronstein ParkMayor Ted Gatsas has been called out by Ward 6 Alderman Garth Corriveau who, on behalf of his fellow aldermen, is questioning the mayor’s authority to restrict public access to Bronstein Park.