Chris Thibodeau, Nashua Ward 6 Alderman Candidate

Chris Thibodeau

Age (as of Election Day)

52

Position sought (including district number if applicable)

Alderman ward 6

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Wife Kim, four sons Ryan, Bryce, Zach and Trevor, daughter in law Sabrina, grandson Levi and our family dog.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Attended art school in the early 90s, started my mechanical design education very slowly through the years starting in late 90s through 2010.

Occupation

Mechanical Designer Drafter since 20+years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

None

Campaign website

https://www.facebook.com/chris...

Why are you seeking elective office?

I am concerned with the direction I believe the city is heading and I want to be a part of the solution with the alderman team.

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

From going out and talking with community members the biggest concern to them is taxes and wasteful spending.

What do I intend to do about it?

The city needs to remember who’s money it is that they are spending, so that money needs to be spent in a responsible and respectful manner. I will use my voice and my vote to ensure that happens to the best of my ability.

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

I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting her, but look forward to having a conversation.

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.

Homelessness is a growing problem that I am concerned about, as well as the education of our children.

I am really not a fan of using main street as extra outdoor seating during the summer

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

Throughout my career I have been a department manager, have had to work as a team with a wide variety of personalities, I had been placed in charge of overseeing installation projects in the field on military bases that required making important decisions for success and I believe I have good analytical and problem solving skills that will benefit the people of Ward 6.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Not really advice but a quote I really love is “seek first to understand, then to be understood” ~Stephen Covey~

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

I’ve lived in Nashua since 2009 and Mines Falls Park is one of my most favorite places ever.