We endorse these candidates for Select Board:
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Neil Ravin for Select Board
· Working for more than 50 years as a clinical endocrinologist, including diabetes center leadership, Neil recently retired
· Observing the impact of government and politics in the medical world, Neil appreciates that government affects everyone – and he wants to ensure that Hampton’s government helps people·
· Serving most recently as member of the Winnacunnet High School Budget Committee, he is committed to strong local schools
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Don Bliss for Select Board
· Applying executive leadership and policy development skills in local and state government and the international non-profit sector
· Overseeing critical infrastructure, safety, and emergency response operations as a former fire chief, EMT, state fire marshal, and homeland security director
· Understanding Hampton’s future vision, needs, and opportunities through service on the Master Plan Implementation Committe
· Demonstrating deep community commitment through active service with numerous volunteer organizations
We endorse these candidates for Planning Board, Budget Committee, and Library Trustee:
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Ward Galanis for Planning Board
· Offering experience from 3 years on Planning Board, Master Plan Implementation Committee, Coastal Hazards Adaptation Team and Seacoast Safe Drinking Water Commission
· Communicating technical concepts effectively and leading cross-functional teams to ensure excellent implementation
· Having worked as a degreed Engineer and Systems Administrator in the manufacturing space and managing projects to provide good return on investment, to improve performance, and to protect data
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Anne Marie Galanis for Budget Committee
· Completing her first term on Budget Committee, Anne Marie served as Chair for the last 2 years
· Striving to understand how town departments function best, she worked to maintain service delivery and ensure that requested budget increases were fiscally responsible
· Offering experience in leading teams with budget responsibility for revenue and expense, coordinating across departments to develop budgets, and using data to identify cost and process improvement opportunities, Anne Marie brings important discipline to our Budget Committee
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Christy Slavik Hamilton for Library Trustee
· Working as a university faculty member, public school classroom teacher, and district-level coordinator for more than 40 years, Christy is devoted to promoting literacy
· Offering leadership and program development experience, Christy’s service on boards and steering committees provides organizational knowledge
· Participating in multiple community-based and education-focused volunteer roles, Christy is dedicated to supporting literacy-based opportunities for all
We endorse these candidates for SAU 21 (Winnacunnet High School) roles:
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Nichole Duggan for WHS Budget Committee - Hampton Seat
· Volunteering for the Hampton Historical Society, Hampton PTA, and various school recreational programs has inspired Nichole, a dedicated mother of two children in the Hampton schools
· Serving for three years on the Hampton Zoning Board provided Nichole with valuable experience in town government
· Working hard to ensure Winnacunnet High School continues to maintain its outstanding educational standards is Nichole’s top priority
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Laura Currier Carty for School ModeratorWHS Budget Committee - Seabrook Seat
· Working in corporate finance and financial services for almost 40 years, Laura offers significant experience in budgeting and expense management
· Serving as the Chair of the committee charged with analyzing whether Seabrook should leave SAU 21, the committee concluded that Seabrook should remain with that recommendation endorsed by voters
· Believing that public education is essential to thriving communities, Laura is passionate about protecting our shared high school
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Chris Muns for Moderator
· Serving third year as Moderator of the Winnacunnet School District, Chris is the husband and father of 3 Winnacunnet graduates and a former chair of the Winnacunnet School Board
· Committed to ensuring that all opinions are heard in an open and respectful manner
· Serving third term as NH State Representative from Hampton, Chris is passionate about public education and giving back to our community
We endorse this candidate for SAU 90 (Hampton) School Board:
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Andrea Shepard for School Board
· Bringing decades of experience as an educator, administrator, parent, and long-serving School Board member, Andrea prioritizes educational excellence.
· Listening and responding thoughtfully to parents, staff, and taxpayers, she balances community priorities with responsible budget development
· Working collaboratively to set policy, oversee the Superintendent, negotiate contracts, Andrea’s leadership helps ensure our district’s continued growth and success