NH GOP - Chairman MacDonald Comments on Councilor Wieczorek's Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the statement below following news reports that Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek will not seek re-election:

“Councilor Wieczorek has been a tireless advocate for the Greater Manchester area throughout his career, and the entire state owes him a debt of gratitude.  He’s improved the quality of life for so many with his leadership and helped foster economic growth across southern New Hampshire during times when few saw the possibilities.  After a legendary record of public service, I wish my friend Ray all the best as he enjoys a well-deserved retirement.”

County Treasurer Robert Burns Considers Executive Council Run

Local business owner and Bedford resident Robert “Bob” Burns has announced his intention to explore running for the Executive Council seat currently held by the retiring Raymond Wieczorek. Burns is the current Hillsborough County Treasurer, a seat he won after beating incumbent Chris Pappas in 2010. Burns formerly held the position of Selectman in the 12th ward of Manchester.  Burns is also the Treasurer of the Bedford Republican Committee.

He attended Bedford public schools and graduated from Manchester High School West. In 2002 he earned a degree in Business Management from Keene State College.  Bob has had a lifelong interest in New Hampshire Republican politics. From an early age he attended legislative sessions in Concord with his mother, Rep. Leslie Burns, who served three terms as a New Hampshire State Representative from 1982 – 1988. Bob’s work with the 2008 Mike Huckabee presidential bid earned him an Alternate Delegate spot at the Republican Convention in St Paul MN.

He is also actively involved in the New Hampshire Young Republicans (NHYR) serving as their National Committeeman since 2008.  Burns has received both National and Local Awards for his involvement with the Young Republicans.  In 2010, he was presented with the Gipper Award by Congressman Paul Ryan. The Gipper Award is given each year at the Annual Convention to an outstanding NHYR who has worked hard to spread the message of Ronald Reagan..

On why he wants to run for the Executive Council Burns says, “I think it’s important for Republicans to continue the great work done by Councilor Ray Wieczorik.  Councilor Wieczorik served District 4 with such strong leadership by expanding the Airport into a huge economic generator for Southern NH, bringing us the Version Wireless Arena, and standing up for life by opposing Planned Parenthood’s state contract.  I believe the most important responsibilities of the Council are the confirmation of executives to head New Hampshire’s departments, judicial appointments, and the approval of state contracts. We need to ensure the next Governor of New Hampshire has the counsel of wise people who will carry on the proud New Hampshire traditions of liberty, justice, and the promotion of our unique economic advantage.”

NHDP -Andrew Hosmer Announces Campaign for District 4 State Senate Seat

Small businessman and attorney seeks seat in New Hampshire senate
 
Laconia - Today, Andrew Hosmer officially filed with the Secretary of State's office as a candidate for the state senate in District 4.  Hosmer is an attorney and small businessman from Laconia with strong ties throughout the Lakes Region.

"I know exactly how difficult this recession has been for Granite State businesses," said Hosmer.  "And I know exactly what we need to do to keep New Hampshire strong and leading the national economic recovery."

Hosmer is an executive manager at AutoServ, his family owned dealership with locations in Laconia, Tilton and across the Granite State. The business, which he runs with his wife Donna, employs nearly 200 individuals across the state.

"In these tough times, taxpayers, small business owners, and New Hampshire citizens deserve a state senator who works just a hard as they do," continued Hosmer.  "In the state senate, I will be an independent voice and advocate for the people of District 4."

In addition, Hosmer is an active member of his local community, serving as Chairman of the Endowment Board of St. Joseph's Church, and coaching youth soccer in Laconia.  He and his wife have four school-aged children, and they have lived in the lakes region for nearly 20 years.

Retiring state senator Kathleen Sgambati will serve as the fiscal agent for Hosmer's campaign. State Senate District 4 includes the towns of Alton, Barnstead, Belmont, Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia, New Durham, Strafford and Tilton.

Jim Forsythe Declares Run For State Senate District 4

Forsythe Declares Candidacy for District 4 State Senate Seat

Laconia, NH- Conservative Republican Jim Forsythe announces his candidacy for the District 4 State Senate Seat.

Jim Forsythe is a small business owner, an Air Force veteran, an aeronautical engineer, and a part-time professor at UNH.  Jim's diverse background in business, the military and academia has instilled in him a deep love for his country and a fierce passion to defend and renew the principles for which it stands.

As a candidate for the New Hampshire State Senate District 4 seat, Jim is committed to reversing the runaway spend-then-tax agenda that has led to the record deficits in Concord. In 2009, the New Hampshire legislature raised taxes and fees over 38 times. To add insult to injury, a jobs-killing "LLC tax" was passed around midnight on June 24, 2009 without the benefit of a public hearing.

Jim Forsythe believes that these types of abuses must be stopped. Jim pledges to be a State Senator who will serve the citizens of District 4 with transparency and accountability, bringing new energy and integrity to the race.

As a small businessman, Jim knows that the economic engines that will create jobs are already right here in our communities – from mom and pop operations to fledgling high tech firms.  Forsythe will work to reduce and eliminate the excessive taxes and bureaucratic regulations that cripple small businesses while they are attempting to expand and create new jobs.

Jim Forsythe has taken a leading role to repeal the new "LLC tax".  Adding this to the current business profits tax of 8.5% will result in a completely uncompetitive 13.5% tax rate. Jim is working with Senator Jeb Bradley to pass Bradley’s bill to repeal the "LLC tax".

Jim believes that government must be restrained in its scope of activities. The last two sessions of the New Hampshire legislature passed budgets that raised spending 25% over previous ones. Today the politicians and bureaucrats in Concord have produced budgets that are hundreds of millions of dollars out of balance. Jim Forsythe believes that it is time to restore fiscal sanity in Concord and to lessen the burden of high taxes on the families of State Senate District 4.

Forsythe is a former USAF pilot who flew KC-135 combat support missions throughout Europe and the Middle East. He was awarded three aerial achievement medals and his senior pilot wings.

Jim graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics and a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering.  After completing his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at Wichita State University, Jim became an Associate Professor at the Air Force Academy where he taught for five years.  He was awarded the Frank J. Seiler Award for groundbreaking research in the computational fluid dynamics field.

Jim is married to his college sweetheart, Sue, and they have two children, Kate and Connor. They live in the town of Strafford where Jim has been co-chair of the local Taxpayers Coalition and was the Cub Master of the Cub Scout Pack.

Please join Jim and his family for the “Forsythe for State Senate District 4” kickoff event at the Margate Resort in Laconia on February 25th at 6:00 PM.  RSVP by contacting Jim at jim@jimforsythe.com, by telephoning 603-822-2588 or by signing up online at www.jimforsythe.com.