Jody Vaillancourt for Town Council

Hello, I am Jody Vaillancourt and I am running for a 3 yr seat on the Merrimack Town Council in the upcoming election on April 14th, 2015. It is my goal to work toward maintaining quality of life for the residents of Merrimack while keeping the taxpayer in mind. I hope to bring a broad perspective to decision making processes and effectively communicate with all stakeholders if elected.For the past 17 years, I have been a very active volunteer in the Town of Merrimack.

• MMK Road Runner Booster Club, Current Chair 2011 – present
• Merrimack Safe Guard – past president 2012 – 2013
• Merrimack Citizens for Pipeline Information 2014 – present
• CATV committee member 2009 - 2012
• MMK School District Program Evaluation and Review Committee (PERC)as a community representative 2003-05
• JMES-PATT, President and Fundraising VP 2001-04
• Established the Lunchroom Volunteer and School Spirit programs at JMES
• MMK Town Master Plan Committee 2011 - 2012
• Merrimack Friends & Family, Past President and Fundraising VP

One of the challenges that any candidate running for elected office faces is understanding how local government operates. I believe having served as an elected official in the following positions provides me with a distinct advantage as a proven leader:

• Merrimack School Board, Past Chair 2006–12
• MMK School Planning and Building Committee, Past Vice-Chair 2004-06

My husband, Tom, and I have lived in Merrimack for 22 years with our two children. I have Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Studies from SUNY @ Fredonia. I am employed in the insurance industry with a multi-line claims adjuster license in the state of NH.

I care deeply about our town and would be honored to serve as your Town Councilor for the next 3 years. It is time for a new voice in our town government. Please visit www.votejody.net for more information. I am grateful for your support. Please VOTE Jody for Town Council on Tuesday, April 14th, 2015.

www.votejody.net