Jan Schmidt, Nashua State Representative Candidate

Jan Schmidt

Age (as of Election Day)

68

Position Sought

State Representative for Hillsborough District 28

Party Affiliation

Democrat

Family

Maried with two adult daughters and 2 teenaged grandsons

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

Business degree

Occupation

Retired

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

State Representative for 3 terms, Nashua City Alderman for 2 terms

Campaign website

http://ward1dems.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

The citizens of Ward 1 Nashua deserve responsive representation, and I work hard to deliver my promise to them.

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

The affect of this virus has put strains on our community unlike any time in our history. This must be our first consideration, to bring Nashua and NH though this crisis to become better and stronger and more able to handle such disasters.

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

In the previous years the House had seated Representatives together in reps Hall.People of both parties were able to discuss issues with our neighbors as bills came before us. This session has not been the case and we have lost so much. I truly believe that we are there to represent all the people of our districts and not the party.

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

I am an incumbent.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

The Nashua area region is the economic engine of the state but often the folks up in Concord forget that, it is my goal to bring us the funding and programs that we need to continue to lead the state. We were able to do this last year, bringing our property taxes down and to fund an important replacement for our schools.

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

Having done this for 3 terms, I show up, I respond to constituents, I work hard to move important issues forward, and I work with everyone - left, right, or center.

The best advice ever shared with me was …

Epictetus — 'We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.'

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

I'm here any time you need to speak with me, and I promise to listen.