Marc Plamondon, Nashua State Representative Candidate

Marc W. Plamondon

Age (as of Election Day)

65

Position sought (including district number if applicable)

New Hampshire State Representative

Party Affiliation

Democrat

Family

I grew up in Nashua and still have several family members in the area

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education

University of Lowell Bachelors Degree Psychology

Occupation

Recently retired. Multiple positions over 18 years at Xfinity

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Six term Alderman for Ward Four, City of Nashua
Aldermanic Chairman for Infrastructure Committee
Aldermanic Chairman for Human Affairs Committee
Chairman for Broad Street Parkway Committee
Chairman for Mohawk Tannery Advisory Committee
Commander of Tree Streets Crime Watch

Campaign website

Facebook.com/Marc4Nashua

Why are you seeking elective office?

To move forward on common sense issues, such as protecting our environment, meeting our States economic needs, as well as keeping our streets and neighborhoods safe.

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

In the past several years NH has experienced a population loss of our younger generation. NH now has the second oldest population in the country. I will work to support policies, to encourage our younger population to live and work in a healthy, safe and productive Granite State.

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

Experienced leadership for over 20 years in addressing residents needs in Ward Four as well as the entire city of Nashua.

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

Not applicable as election is to fill a vacant seat.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

Protecting our Environment
Protecting Women’s Rights
Supporting our police and fire personnel
Supporting our strong school systems and personnel
Supporting our professional Public Works employees
Keeping our streets and neighborhoods safe

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

Drafted legislation and worked with State Reps and Senators to legalize Skateboard Parks as well as legalization of Dog Parks for the State of NH.
Led the way for building the Broad St Pkwy (Veterans Memorial Pkwy)
Led and still fighting to clean up the hazardous Mohawk Tannery
Brought the 25MPH speed limit to Nashua’s neighborhoods. (Lowest allowed by RSA)
Created and lead the Tree Streets Crime Watch, which grew to encompass the Ledge st and Number streets neighborhoods. Resulting in the largest Crime Watch in NH.
Attended 3 Citizens Fire Academies. Helped renovate and upgrade Amherst St and Airport fire stations. Building committee member for Lake st and East Hollis st stations.
Attended 2 Citizens Police Academies.
Certified Instructor for AMA - Advanced Disaster Life Support (natural and terrorist)
Liaison to the Board of Public Works
Member of Nashua Regional Planning Board (as Infrastructure Chair)
Awarded State of NH Champion of Diversity for Community Service.
Community Service Award from Nashua Foundation for Mental Health
Community Service Award by Nashua’s Brazilian Community
Community Service Award by Nashua’s Dominican Republic Community.
Upon invitation, attended the Presidential Inauguration for the Dominican Republic for President Hipolito Mejia. As well as being a guest at the US Embassy.
Received the key to the city for Santo Domingo, from Mayor Ventura.
Received 2 keys to the City of Nashua

The best advice ever shared with me was:

I would point to my consistent campaign slogan, “Common Sense for a Common Purpose”

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

That no matter what elected position entrusted to me, I will always represent all peoples equally and fairly without bias.