Friend,
After much consideration and encouragement from my family, Ward 9 neighbors, and supporters across our city, I have decided to run for alderman in the upcoming special election. Filing for office today was bittersweet as this election is due to the passing of Alderman Barbara Shaw.
When I ran for mayor, I promised the voters I would never quit listening to their concerns or ensuring their voices were heard at City Hall. Since November, the issues plaguing our city have only gotten worse; crime has increased, education scores have continued to plummet, transparency has diminished, the homeless crisis has worsened, and taxes are set to go up.
The reality is that we desperately need more leaders in Manchester who are willing to stand up, recognize our problems, and have a vision to bring about a brighter future. I look forward to hopefully being a voice for a better tomorrow representing my home ward and an agent of positive change for our city as a whole.
In order to win this race though, I'm going to need your help. I represented Ward 9 for two terms as a state representative and won this ward during our incredibly competitive campaign for mayor last year. This seat is winnable, but I need your help in order to return balance to our board of aldermen and to fight for the issues we hold dear.
Thank you for your continued friendship and support,
