Dear residents of Epsom: On March 12, I would appreciate your vote so that I may serve as a member of the budget committee.

I have been a resident of Epsom for almost 30 years and come to this position with no agenda except to do what is best for Epsom. I commit to factually analyze the information, listen and ask questions and to be sure I have an understanding before making recommendations. I am retired from state service after 30 years. My career was spent analyzing complex financial information, preparing budgets and providing good information to decision-makers from governors and legislative leaders to members of the public. Whether serving as commissioner of Administrative Services, budget director for two governors, Medicaid finance director at Health and Human Services or chief financial officer at the Department of Justice, good factual information was always key in trying to arrive at the right decision. Please consider me when you vote March 12.

LINDA HODGDON

Epsom