While some medically vulnerable immigrants were released, Strafford County continues to take in more detainees, despite the risks to the immigrants and to the community. COVID-19 will soon turn the jail into a death camp for the immigrants detained inside. We must release them before this happens. READ MORE
As a response to concerns raised by the community, Mayor Joyce Craig has convened a new Housing Taskforce to examine and address the challenges the city faces on the housing front. READ MORE
Mayoral Candidates There are two candidates on this year’s ballot. Joyce Craig Joyce Craig (incumbent), 52, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UNH. “I have the best job in the world – I’m READ MORE
Ward 2 Alderman Tyler Chase did not respond to the candidate questionnaire. Will Stewart (incumbent) did not respond to the candidate questionnaire. Board of School Committee Kathleen Kelley Arnold, 48, was appointed to take over READ MORE
Ward 3 Alderman Daniel Heck, age 35, is Managing Director at GKM. What qualifies you to hold this office? I built a multi-state managed services business where I serve as the managing director. I also READ MORE
Ward 5 Alderman Marcus Ponce de Leon, 38, earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and is COO for Certified Homecare Consulting. What qualifies you to hold this office? I have lived my whole life in READ MORE
Ward 8 Alderman Michael Farley, age 60, is a construction executive for a local steel fabrication company. What qualifies you to hold this office? Life-long Manchester resident, life-long volunteer, community activist and advocate, former Ward READ MORE
Ward 9 Alderman Daniel LeClerc, 57, is the Business Representative for the Carpenters Union in NH. What qualifies you (experience, background) to hold this office? I believe some of the things that help me qualify READ MORE
Ward 6 Alderman Gerry R. Gibson, 44, is a junior ROTC instructor at Alvirne High School. What qualifies you to hold this office? Through a lifetime of service, I have served on boards and committees READ MORE
Ward 4 Alderman Chris Herbert (incumbent), 70, was a business owner, journalist, Merrill Lynch financial consultant, and school board member for 12 years. List specific ways you will engage with your ward constituents, including one READ MORE
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