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Watch this page for local commentary on issues that matter for our town and state. We welcome input (300 words max) from local Democrats. Email submissions to janevachon15@gmail.com

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What's the plan for replacing our voting machines?

Bob Perry, who monitors voting rights legislation in his work with Open Democracy, informed the committee at its March 2023 meeting as to the status of the Town of Strafford's voting machines, which must be replaced after the 2024 elections.

​Republicans Announce Plans to Increase Your Property Taxes

Rep. Mary Jane Wallner warns in her column in the Concord Monitor (11/16/20)  that New Hampshire Republicans are openly planning to increase local property taxes. I served with Mary Jane for 7 years.  She is totally committed to serving her constituents.  When she says your property taxes are going up, she is offering a warning that the new Republican majority, elevated to majority status by NH voters, is already serving the wishes of business by reducing their taxes, thus reducing state revenue.  Those revenue reductions will need to be made up by increases in property taxes, or reductions in state services.  It's that simple.  All of this when state revenues are already significantly reduced from the incompetence of Donald J. Trump to lead on the COVID response.  Pensions, you say?  Yes, at risk.  So much at risk.
- Bob Perry, January 2021
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Contributor Bob Perry is a former State Representative who chaired the Strafford Town Democrats for more than 16 years. He is a longtime board member of Open Democracy New Hampshire,  and a darn good blueberry picker.
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Take a virtual guided tour of the New Hampshire State House with Virginia Drew, Director of the State House Visitor Center.