Laurie Sanborn Named to House Leadership Team

First, it was Speaker Terie Norelli naming her leadership team.

Now, it’s Republican Leader and former Speaker Gene Chandler’s turn.

On Dec. 21, Chandler, R-Bartlett, announced his first set of leadership appointments, including state Rep. Laurie Sanborn, R-Bedford, who co-owns The Draft on South Main Street. Sanborn was named Republican Policy Leader.

"I look forward to helping represent all members of the Republican caucus to create legislative policy which brings positive, common sense solutions that serve the needs of New Hampshire citizens,” she said in a statement. “Our focus will be to remove barriers to economic growth, balance a budget based on realistic revenue estimates, and protect against the overreach of government."

Chandler also named state Rep. David Hess, R-Hooksett, Deputy Republican Leader, state Rep. Sherman Packard, R-Londonderry, state Rep. Shawn Jasper, R-Hudson, the Republican Whip, and state Rep. Andrew Renzullo, R-Hudson, the Deputy Republican Whip.

Chandler said the team brings “a wealth of knowledge and experience” to the positions “not only as effective legislators, but as business owners and community leaders.” He noted that all involved would be working to “encourage economic growth and job creation, curb spending and keep taxes low.”