Educators Lend Support to Fuller Clark

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Veteran Portsmouth legislator and community leader state Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth, received both the recommendation of the National Education Association of NH (NEA-NH), New Hampshire’s largest public sector union, and the endorsement of AFT-NH, who represents both teachers and a variety of public employees including highway workers, city and town hall staff, and police officers as well as higher education faculty.

“I am honored that these organizations have chosen to support me for reelection in Senate District 21. We all understand how imperative it is that the state and local government work together to ensure that our school systems are adequately funded and are able to provide a safe environment for students and faculty,” Fuller Clark said. “I believe that providing affordable high-level education and strong relationships between students and local businesses can lead to the retention of our high school and college graduates.”

“It is crucial that we work together to ensure that all of our state’s students are reaching their full potential and the members of NEA-NH and AFT-NH play an irreplaceable role in that work.”

For two decades in the New Hampshire legislature, Senator Fuller Clark has worked with New Hampshire’s families, educators and local communities to ensure that student’s and faculty have access to the resources that they need to succeed. Once reelected, Senator Fuller Clark will continue to work hard for the students of New Hampshire to give each individual equal opportunity.

AFT-NH President Douglas Ley explained their support Fuller Clark.

"A staunch advocate for working people, Senator Fuller Clark continues to work for smart economic investments aimed at creating good-paying jobs. Her Senate record includes expanding access to affordable health care for NH working families, and an abiding commitment to excellence in public education. We need Senators like Martha Fuller Clark, dedicated to improving the lives of working families in NH, and AFT-NH is proud to endorse her for re-election in 2016”

NEA-NH President Scott McGilvray also laid out his organization's reason for supporting the long-time Portsmouth lawmaker.

"Our members know that Sen. Fuller Clark is as dependable an ally to quality education as we've ever had and there was never any doubt that we'd recommend her re-election to our members and the people who support them," McGilvray said. "Sen. Martha Fuller Clark is a powerful voice for our concerns in the Senate."