My name is Robert Gillespie, and I am running for state representative in Merrimack County District 3 (Northfield and Franklin, Ward 3). I became a resident of Northfield in 2009. Maine was my home for over 40 years.
My wife, Joyce, and I raised our five children on a 50-acre farm. The farm was almost lost after Joyce died from a catastrophic illness. It was then that the realization hit that there was a need for quality affordable health care for all, no matter the income.
I also worked on a 200-acre horse farm for 30 years as a caretaker/groundsman for the minimum wage of $8 an hour before retiring in 2009. In addition, my other activity in Maine was serving as a volunteer/mutual aid firefighter.
In 2009, I met a state representative by the name of Deborah H. Wheeler. During the years 2009 through 2015, I visited the New Hampshire State House in Concord many times to see and learn about the General Court.
I married Rep. Wheeler in 2011 and became very active in her campaign for the 2015-2016 state representative position.
In my 73 years, from the life experiences in Maine and New Hampshire, I know I can do the duties of a state representative.
I would like the opportunity to represent Merrimack County District 3 and eventually all of the residents in New Hampshire.
Please consider me. I can be reached at 286-8212.
Bob Gillespie
Northfield