Joanne Martin, District 2 Executive Council Candidate

Joanne M. Martin

Age (as of Election Day)

71

Position Sought

Executive Council - District 2

Party Affiliation

Independent (Unaffiliated)

Family

n/a

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

n/a

Education

BSEE-Carnegie Mellon Univ; MEngr-Dartmouth Col; JD-Franklin Pierce/UNH Law

Occupation

Patent Attorney 40 yrs; Engineer 5 yrs; Board Member; Business Owner; Musician

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

n/a

Campaign website

NHECdistrict2.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

To serve the 49 NH towns of District 2 - See "WHY" statement at NHECdistrict2.com.

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

Voter discouragement, division, and lack of participation due to party politics - see my statements at NHECdistrict2.com for my actions.

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

I have more than 40 years of working with creative people and students to develop their ideas and dreams; I know the nuts & bolts of living, the hardships, and paths to success.

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

n/a

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

Promoting NH; Privacy & Technology; Education; Addiction; Immigration; Ideas from constituents - See NHECdistrict2.com for more.

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

I have looked for, and worked to bring together differences to the benefit of all. I have worked with technology and creative people and difficult situations with limited resources. I have seen in people, ideas that can make a better world that need better governmental policies and I have offered such policies.

The best advice ever shared with me was …

Relevant to holding office, I recently heard, "Listen, learn, help, and serve."

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

1. I am interested in what you think. 2. I have lived 45 Years in NH. 3. Never, never, never give up hope. 4. Be kind. - Thank you.