Salem Democratic Town Committee Candidate Forum

The Salem Democratic Town Committee held their candidates forum Monday night. Eight Salem candidates running for the nine seats in Concord (Harley Featherston was unable to attend) along with candidates running  for Executive Council, William Duncan http://duncan4nh.com/  and Joe Plaia http://joeplaiaforcountyattorney.com/ running for County Attorney and Victoria Czaia running for State Senate  spoke of the issues of why they are running with optimism for a win in November.

Larry Disenhof, Chair of the Salem Democratic Town Committee was the MC for the event. Each candidate had five minutes to speak addressing the issues and why you should place a vote for them on Nov. 6.

Dee Lewis: “ I am running because we need people in Concord who are sensible, rational and can listen to both sides and come to mutually agreeable solutions.”

“We need representatives who can be present in committees, listen and work for the people of Salem, not their party’s interests or their own.”

“ I strongly believe our representatives from Salem should represent everyone, male, female, rich, poor, young white, Hispanic, black, gay or straight.”

Michael Murray expressed his concern that the budget is in dire straits and spending has to be controlled, but certain essential services need to be explored very closely before cuts are made. “This is where you need communication between both parties.”

Mike promises if elected he will be a full time Representative, not part time. “I will put in the time to gain insight and knowledge of bills and to be able to answer questions when approached by a Salem constituent.”

Susan Desmet believes in the New Hampshire tradition which is bipartisan, commonsense leadership, all working together. “The Economy is a critical issue facing our State and we need to create a revenue source that protects the property owners.”

“Supporting expanded gambling has the potential to bring in much revenue to our State and our town of Salem.”

John Murphy spoke of the women who approached him at the polls on Primary Day, “distressed that the program her special needs child was in had been eliminated and what was she going to do?” 

Each candidate spoke of the O’Brien Bills that have come out of Concord these past two years. O’Brien has led the legislature to decrease the quality of life for New Hampshire residents. They all assured they will bring a breath of fresh air needed back into the State House.

The entire forum can be seen on channel 17 http://www.sctv17.com/ this weekend. Check their schedules for day and time.