By Pam Manney Candidate County Commissioner of Hillsborough County, District 3.

I am running for County Commissioner because I believe I can do things in a different way that will lead to better results for the County, County employees and the taxpayers who foot the bill.

My campaign will focus on Open government; Efficient County Operations; Respect for the voters, taxpayers and employees of HillsboroughCounty; and being a team player with those who work for, do business with, and pay for County Operations.

As my record shows, I believe in being accessible to constituents, open government and working as a team player.

I will use the experience I have gained over the years in Municipal, State and County Government to provide the most efficient County services, ensuring equity for county employees, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

What is County Government and what does a County Commissioner do?

Some of the questions I¢m always asked while out on the campaign trail is, "What is County Government, why do we need it and what does it do for me"?

County government has been around since colonial days and provides valuable services to its residents that are not always provided by local or state government.

The day to day financial management and control of county assets and liabilities are vested in the County Commissioners who are given authority over the general management and control of the Financial Affairs of the County and County Property.

            County Government Saves taxpayer dollars

There is a belief that County Government is an unnecessary level of Government.

That thought couldn¢t be further from the truth as County Government actually saves the taxpayer dollars because small government is efficient government.

The County provides many services to you at a small cost on your property tax bill. You can imagine what the increase would be if your town had to absorb the cost of services now provided by the county!
Our taxes are high enough, and, with the ever increasing food and energy cost, the taxpayer doesn't need to have anymore added to their expenses and eliminating County Government would do just that.

             County Services and Community Programs

Some examples of County Services your County Commissioner has management and financial oversight of are:

1. Human Services Department
2. Office of County Attorney
3. Office of Registrar of Deeds
4. Office of County Sheriff
5. County Nursing Home
6. Department of Corrections

Some examples of County support to other agencies

1. St. Joseph's Community Services
2. Family Intervention Program
3. Intensive Juvenile Intervention Program

Some examples of programs that benefit Hillsborough County communities

1. Southern New Hampshire Services
     - the place to go when you need help - fuel assistance, housing, medical, schooling.....
2. HCDOC Community Service Program
3. Incentive Fund Program

It's time for a fresh perspective in County Government and you can depend, that when elected, I'll be just that. And, as your County Commissioner, you¢ll know what¢s going on in your County Government and what services are available to you because I¢ll make sure the services are posted on the county website in a clear and user-friendly fashion and I¢ll make sure the minutes and agendas are posted on the website so you¢ll know how your County tax dollars are being spent.

Please vote Pam Manney on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.

For more information on County Government, log onto www.pammanney.com

Pam Manney is a Republican candidate for County Commissioner and a Goffstown resident. She is a current State Representative serving Goffstown and Weare, NH and is a member of the Hillsborough County Executive Committee charged with the oversight of county finances and expenditures.

Pam Manney

46 Knollcrest Road

Goffstown, NH 03045-1836

pammanney@yahoo.com

by Bill Boyd (R) Candidate for Hillsborough County Register of Deeds

For most Americans, financial security occurs through home ownership. Even in this time of economic uncertainty, home ownership has been one of the most steady and sure ways to build toward the dreams that so many families seek – a steady retirement, college for their children and security throughout one's life. Because of this, the mechanisms that track and record real estate transactions must be efficient, accessible and, most importantly, error-free.

This is the job of the Register of Deeds.

My name is Bill Boyd and I am running for Register of Deeds for Hillsborough County. The official records of every real estate transaction in the county are tracked at its offices in Nashua. By itself, the Registry of Deeds can be a very interesting place, with records of great personal intrigue, deep despair and family successes dating back before the founding of our country. However, there is often confusion and questions regarding the role of the Register of Deeds and how it affects the public.

Whether you are a real estate title examiner, a broker, an attorney or preparing to sell or purchase property, the accuracy of the Registry's database is critical in providing the best information possible to the consumer. With records that go back to 1771, and online records going back to 1966, there is a wealth of information available; but also the potential for errors and, more troublesome, identify theft and fraud. Fixing these problems can be quite expensive and time-consuming, and open the county up to litigation.

As a candidate for Register of Deeds, I take this responsibility very seriously. I will ensure that the records of property transactions in Hillsborough County are accurate and meet (or exceed) state standards. In a society where identity theft is prevalent, preserving these vital documents is paramount to the financial security of homeowners in Hillsborough County.

Simply put, a well-maintained and well-run Registry of Deeds saves taxpayers money by preventing unnecessary expense and litigation.

My campaign, "No Good Deed Goes Unrecorded," focuses upon three issues:

Economy: I am a fiscal conservative. It remains important that the Registry of Deeds continue to provide the county excellent services while strategically repositioning itself for the next real estate boom. Currently, the Registry makes more money than it spends while using its profits to reduce the county's property taxes. It will be my intent to continue this practice, ensuring that the registry exercises fiscal prudence within its budget while maintaining appropriate services.

Furthermore, as energy costs skyrocket, we should embrace energy efficiency by investigating whether solar energy to heat and power our facility would lower costs to the county taxpayer.

Efficiency: In an effort to move towards paperless technology, the Registry has adopted a program called "Simplifile." This allows consumers to make land transactions when it is most convenient for them. However, there is a fee to register for the program, along with the cost of printing documents. To further streamline the Registry's processes, I'd like to institute a first-time user program that would allow all people with Internet access the opportunity to print off a copy of their deed at no charge. Integrating local libraries into this program will provide immediate access to those users without the Internet. Utilizing existing and newer technologies will be critical in managing the Registry's resources.

Transparency: The public should know more about how local land transactions are impacting their lives. The Register of Deeds provides public service to the community at large as a land records manager, and as a conduit of information on matters affecting the public as it relates to real estate. Developing an Internet message board to communicate and educate the public about current registry issues and real estate matters would provide real time updates to users.

Managing the Registry of Deeds is a full-time job requiring a full-time commitment. As we continue to move the Registry into the Information Age, easier online information services with efficient document technology, combined with effective fiscal management will be vital to continue and improve upon the level of services for Hillsborough County.

Now that you know the issues, please take the opportunity to learn more about me at www.boydnh.com. You can also contact me at bill@boydnh.com. I hope to earn your support and vote on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Bill Boyd is a Republican candidate for Register of Deeds and a Merrimack resident.

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William W. Boyd, III

139 Joppa Road

Merrimack, NH 03054

"Let the people know the truth, and the country is safe." Abraham Lincoln