On Sept. 13, I will be on the ballot for state representative for Laconia.
In my prior time in the Legislature, I focused my efforts on improving the care and support for those dealing with mental illness, as well as on bringing federal funds to expand our high speed internet services to schools, libraries and hospitals.
As a member of the State House committee that examined new options for revenue, we worked hard to ensure there would be no further downshifting of state costs to local communities and towns.
My background in business has spanned more than 30 years.
I will bring my experience and skill set to the Legislature and also to the Belknap County government, where the state representatives participate in setting priorities and determining funding levels.
I have lived in Laconia since 2011, when I moved with my husband, Marty, from Sanbornton.
I retired in 2015 and now work as a volunteer on the board of the LRGHealthcare system, Genesis Behavioral Health and on the N.H. Endowment for Health’s advisory council.
In 2014, I was elected to the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Governance and joined the board of the Foundation for Healthy Communities in New Hampshire last year.
I am asking for your vote in the upcoming primary on Sept. 13. Please save the date on your calendar.
I look forward to meeting you so I can hear your views about our city and learn how I can best represent you.
ELIZABETH MERRY
Laconia