Mark Coen, Ward 5 Concord City Council Candidate

Mark Coen

Age (as of Election Day)

72

Position Sought

Ward 5 city councilor

Party Affiliation

Independent

Family

Tracy Coen, wife. K. Jane Tewksbury, daughter. Georgia Coen, daughter

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Georgia Coen, veterans administration

Education

Central High School, Tulsa Ok. New Hampshire College Class 1974.

Occupation

Sales/Management 50 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

13 years previous Concord City Councilor at Large

Campaign website

No website

Why are you seeking elective office?

Make positive impact

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

Continue sound fiscal decisions

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

Have a proven track record serving on Council

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

How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently?

Very well

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

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

Serving on City Council

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Listen, understand what the issues are

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

Lived in ward 5 for 49 years. Important to return calls asap and listen.