Christopher Lins, Bow, Hopkinton State Representative Candidate

Christopher Lins

Age (as of Election Day)

56

Position sought (including district number if applicable)

NH State Representative, Merrimack County, District 9

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Blended Family of 8 - Wife, Jennifer, Gunnar (25), Gavin (18), Trey (16), Nikolas (13), Madison (12), Demetri (11), Ace (cat that thinks he's a dog), Austin and Journey (dogs)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Northeastern University - BSEE; Tuck - Advanced Management Program

Occupation

33-years in high-tech sales and international sales leadership; Currently Vice President and General Manager - Americas; CEO/Founder at The Lins Company LLC (Culture Coaching and Customer Experience Expert)

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

www.chrislins.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

To invest in and protect the conservative values my family and I hold dear - minimal government, maximum personal liberty, fiscal responsibility

The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most pressing issue facing our district is the high cost of living. When elected, I will sponsor, co-sponsor, and support legislative initiatives that will result in a more fiscally and operationally efficient government, and maximum personal liberties in the Life Free or Die state!

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

My Republican colleagues and I offer a patchwork of complimentary skills and passions such as fiscal conservatism, education freedom, parent's rights, veteran's affairs, and business friendly initiatives to help drive down the current high cost of living in this great state. Our Democrat opponents, however, have a lengthy history of supporting bigger more intrusive government, overreaching pro-union, anti-education, anti-parent's right policy, and higher taxes making it increasingly difficult to afford to raise a family in NH!

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency)

At nearly every turn, the incumbent Democrats have voted for bigger, more costly taxpayer obligations to support excessively large government and restricted personal liberties.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Education Freedom; Parent's Rights; Second Amendment Protections; Veterans Affairs; NH Sovereignty; Healthcare Policy; Logic, Reason, and NH Commonsense values!

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have spent more than 33 years leading teams of people to business and competitive success. I have worked for large and small companies. I have coached young and older student athletes. I have contributed to building one business, and have recently founded a second. Bringing people together with inspired leadership, putting the right people on the bus, getting the wrong people off the bus, helping everyone take a seat and driving away, to solve the problems facing families today, will be my legacy.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Fall down seven times, stand up eight.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am an imperfect man with strong and growing faith. I have a passion for excellence. I am running for public office to contribute my gifts to our communities and this great state, and to set an example for my children to be the change they want to see.