Merrimack 15 includes one seat representing Concord’s Ward 1. Democrat Tracy Bricchi is running unopposed.

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Tracy Bricchi

Party affiliation: Democrat

What town/city do you live in? Penacook

Political experience: One term as state rep. Eight years serving on MVSD School Board, three years as chair.

Professional experience: Retired after 35 years as a public school educator. Five years as a bookkeeper.

Community service experience: Concord Public Library Foundation

Policy Positions

Should NH legalize recreational marijuana use and position?

Yes

What is the No. 1 action the Legislature should take to address the housing shortage?

Give towns and cities grants to revise their local zoning restrictions.

How involved should NH government and law enforcement be in immigration enforcement?

NH should not assist at all.

To what extent should NH restrict abortion, if at all?

It should not restrict abortion at all.

What is one law currently on the books in NH that you would repeal, and why?

Education Freedom Accounts.

NH consistently struggles with funding its government and services. What is one way you would raise state revenue, and one area you would cut expenses? Be specific.

One way would be to reinstate the dividend and interest tax and repeal the EFAs. This would put $140M back in the budget.

As people across the state struggle with their local school tax bills, what role should the state play in funding education?

Fully fund an adequate education as ruled by the court.

Aside from those mentioned above, what do you believe is the biggest issue facing the state today?

Fair and just wages.

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