Belknap County Races: June 2008 Archives
'Tis the season to be jolly...if you're going to run! The filing period starts this Wednesday, June 4 and will continue through June 13.
In the meantime, we'll track actual announcements of who is going to be running for what elective office - we'll update and bump this post as needed.
US District 1 Congressional Seat
NH District 4 Senate Seat
Belknap County Commission:
Tom Tardif (former Laconia Mayor)
His campaign website: TomTardif.com
Belknap County Sheriff:
Belknap County Registrar of Probate
NH House of Representatives:
R. Larry Scott - Tilton
In the meantime, we'll track actual announcements of who is going to be running for what elective office - we'll update and bump this post as needed.
US District 1 Congressional Seat
Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro)His campaign website: Jeb For Congress
His blogsite: Jeb For Congress blog
NH GovernorJohn Stephen (R-Manchester)His campaign website: John Stephen for Congress
Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield,currently NH State Senator)
NH District 2 Senate SeatHis campaign website: Joe Kenney Governor
(Center Harbor, Meredith, New Hampton, Sanborton and towns in Grafton County)
Bill Tobin (currently House Representative)
NH District 4 Senate Seat
(Alton, Barnstead, Belmont, Gilford,Gilmanton, Laconia, New Durham, Strafford, Tilton)
Greg Knytych (currently Laconia City Ward 1 Councilor) running against Kathy Sgambati (D-Tilton)His campaign website: Knytych 4 NH Values
His blogsite: The Blogging Councilor
Belknap County Commission:
Tom Tardif (former Laconia Mayor)
His campaign website: TomTardif.com
Frank Tilton (currently House Representative and Belknap County Republican Chair)
Belknap County Sheriff:
Belknap County Registrar of DeedsCraig Wiggin
Barbara Luther (currently the incumbent Belknap County Registrar of Deeds)
Belknap County Registrar of Probate
Karen Brickner (currently the incumbent Belknap County Registrar of Probate)
NH House of Representatives:
District 1 (Center Harbor, New Hampton)District 2 (Sanborton, Tilton; 2 seats)Fran WendelboeDennis Fields - Sanborton
R. Larry Scott - Tilton
District 3 (Meredith; 3 seats)Stephen Nadeau
Elliot Finn
District 4 (Laconia; 5 seats)District 5 (Alton, Barnstead, Belmont, Gilford, Gilmanton)James "Olie" Anderson
Tom Brown
Glenn Dewhirst
Don Flanders
John VeazeyDistrict 6 - GilmantonPeter Bolster - Alton
Laurie Boyce - Alton
Alida Millham - GIlford
James Pilliod - Belmont
Jeffrey L. St. Cyr - Alton
Elaine Swinford - BarnsteadDavid Russell
Laconia Daily Sun (P1,8)
Mike Kitch
Tobin to provide GOP challenge to Reynolds
SANBORNTON — Republican Bill Tobin of Sanbornton is leaving the seat in the House of Representatives he has held for two terms to challenge Democrat Deborah Reynolds of Plymouth for the Senate in District 2. Tobin and Democrat Gail Morrison, also from Sanbornton, are currently representing a district comprised of the townships of Sanbornton and Tilton.
Reynolds topped six-term incumbent Carl Johnson of Meredith 10,408 to 8,554 to win the seat in 2006.
“I had filed for the House on Monday,” Tobin said yesterday, “but when I got home I had a call from Carl Johnson asking me to run for the Senate.” He said he met with Johnson and other Republicans from the district who urged him to challenge the incumbent.
“I told them that I will need all the help I can get,” Tobin said, “and they assured me I would have it.” He described being recruited by Johnson as “a great honor,” adding with him asking, I couldn’t refuse.”
A veteran of both the United States Air Force who worked as an air traffic controller, Tobin has provided home and commercial inspection services since 1962 and engaged in furniture making at Water Loon Studios between 1967 and 1994. He served as building inspector, code enforcement officer and health officer in Gilford from 1989 to 1995. For the past 27 years he and his wife Faith have volunteered at the Children’s Fair in New Ipswich, where they lived before moving to Sanbornton 20 years ago. He currently serves as health officer in Sanbornton, where he has held a number of town offices, including selectman. During his two terms in the House, Tobin served on the Environment and Agriculture Committee.
Tobin vowed to run a “positive campaign,” explaining “I want people to know what I can do, not what the other person can’t do or didn’t do.” He said he believes in “minimum government and maximum personal responsibility” and counts himself a “financial conservative.”
Senate District 2 includes four towns in Belknap County (Center Harbor, Meredith, New Hampton and Sanbornton) and 27 towns in Grafton County.
Dennis Fields, who represented Merrimack in the House in the past but lost his fi rst bid to represent Sanbornton in the GOP primary in 2006, and Larry Scott, a former counselor, pastor, long-haul trucker and teacher, have fi led for the two slots on the Republican primary ballot.
Morrison has yet to file for re-election.
Mike Kitch
Tobin to provide GOP challenge to ReynoldsSANBORNTON — Republican Bill Tobin of Sanbornton is leaving the seat in the House of Representatives he has held for two terms to challenge Democrat Deborah Reynolds of Plymouth for the Senate in District 2. Tobin and Democrat Gail Morrison, also from Sanbornton, are currently representing a district comprised of the townships of Sanbornton and Tilton.
Reynolds topped six-term incumbent Carl Johnson of Meredith 10,408 to 8,554 to win the seat in 2006.
“I had filed for the House on Monday,” Tobin said yesterday, “but when I got home I had a call from Carl Johnson asking me to run for the Senate.” He said he met with Johnson and other Republicans from the district who urged him to challenge the incumbent.
“I told them that I will need all the help I can get,” Tobin said, “and they assured me I would have it.” He described being recruited by Johnson as “a great honor,” adding with him asking, I couldn’t refuse.”
A veteran of both the United States Air Force who worked as an air traffic controller, Tobin has provided home and commercial inspection services since 1962 and engaged in furniture making at Water Loon Studios between 1967 and 1994. He served as building inspector, code enforcement officer and health officer in Gilford from 1989 to 1995. For the past 27 years he and his wife Faith have volunteered at the Children’s Fair in New Ipswich, where they lived before moving to Sanbornton 20 years ago. He currently serves as health officer in Sanbornton, where he has held a number of town offices, including selectman. During his two terms in the House, Tobin served on the Environment and Agriculture Committee.
Tobin vowed to run a “positive campaign,” explaining “I want people to know what I can do, not what the other person can’t do or didn’t do.” He said he believes in “minimum government and maximum personal responsibility” and counts himself a “financial conservative.”
Senate District 2 includes four towns in Belknap County (Center Harbor, Meredith, New Hampton and Sanbornton) and 27 towns in Grafton County.
Dennis Fields, who represented Merrimack in the House in the past but lost his fi rst bid to represent Sanbornton in the GOP primary in 2006, and Larry Scott, a former counselor, pastor, long-haul trucker and teacher, have fi led for the two slots on the Republican primary ballot.
Morrison has yet to file for re-election.
Press Release from Larry Scott
For Immediate Release Contact: Larry Scott
June 4, 2008 603-286-8512
larryscottfornh@live.com
For Immediate Release Contact: Larry Scott
June 4, 2008 603-286-8512
larryscottfornh@live.com
Tilton:
Today Larry Scott announced a run for the State House of Representatives representing Belknap County District 2, the towns of Tilton and Sanbornton.
“Massive spending, a looming budget deficit in excess of $200 million and the impending threat of an income or sales tax has fueled my decision to run,” said Larry. “I have been profoundly disturbed by the fiscal and social mismanagement of the Democrat controlled House. From the fiscally irresponsible 17% increase in the state budget to the socially irresponsible repeal of parental notification of minors and radical civil union legislation, New Hampshire voters certainly didn’t get what they bargained for in 2006.”
Larry Scott was born to missionary parents and spent his youth growing up in Peru. He is a graduate of the Ashland Seminary in Ohio, has experience as a counselor, pastor, long-haul trucker and teacher.
“I plan on taking my experience in education, labor and religion to Concord to do the business of the people in an open and honest way. I plan on being available and open to the voters of Sanbornton and Tilton and encourage them to contact me with any questions or concerns. We need a breath of fresh air in our state capitol, and I hope to provide that,” concluded Scott.
His website will soon be available.
Laconia Daily Sun (P. 5)
LACONIA — [snip]
In other courthouse news, Belknap County Registrar of Probate Karen H. Brickner has announced that she, too will be a candidate for reelection. She has been in her current position since 2004, when former Register Estelle Dearborn retires.
Brickner has been an employee of the judicial branch of N.H. government for 25 years.
LACONIA — [snip]
In other courthouse news, Belknap County Registrar of Probate Karen H. Brickner has announced that she, too will be a candidate for reelection. She has been in her current position since 2004, when former Register Estelle Dearborn retires.
Brickner has been an employee of the judicial branch of N.H. government for 25 years.
Laconia Daily Sun (P.5)
LACONIA — Barbara R. Luther has announced that she has fi led to seek the Republican nomination for Belknap County Registrar of Deeds. A 36-year resident of Laconia and 23-year veteran of the Registry, Luther was appointed in January to fill the unexpired term of long-time Registrar Rachel M. Normandin, who retired at the fi rst of the year.
Luther has served as Deputy Registrar since May of 2006. She is married to City Councilor Bob Luther (Ward 2). They have three adult children and four grandchildren.
LACONIA — Barbara R. Luther has announced that she has fi led to seek the Republican nomination for Belknap County Registrar of Deeds. A 36-year resident of Laconia and 23-year veteran of the Registry, Luther was appointed in January to fill the unexpired term of long-time Registrar Rachel M. Normandin, who retired at the fi rst of the year.
Luther has served as Deputy Registrar since May of 2006. She is married to City Councilor Bob Luther (Ward 2). They have three adult children and four grandchildren.
The Laconia Daily Sun (6/4/08, page 8,9)
Wiggin announces he will ask voters to keep him as sheriff
LACONIA — Belknap County Sheriff Craig Wiggin, who was appointed by the County Convention a year ago to complete the term Dan Collis who resigned to accept a corporate security position in the private sector, has announced that he will seek election to the post as a Republican candidate. The fi ling period for county and state positions opens today (June 4) and closes on the 14th.
A graduate of Newfound High School and St. Anselm’s College, Wiggin began his career in law enforcement in the Cadet and Explorer program as a high school student and served as a part-time officer in Bristol and Laconia while in college. After three years as an officer with the Laconia Police Department, he joined the New Hampshire State Police in 1984. During his 21 years with the state police, Wiggin was a K-9 handler and troop detective with Troop E, assigned to Belknap County, before serving five years with the major crime unit, the last three as assistant commander. He was promoted to lieutenant at Troop E in 1999 and later oversaw the professional standards unit before becoming captain of the support services bureau and later major of the field operations bureau.
Since retiring from the state police in 2005, Wiggin worked in sales at Sig Sauer Firearms in Exeter and in risk management at Meredith Village Savings Bank before being appointed Belknap County Sheriff in June 2007. As sheriff he commands the Belknap County Special Operations Group, or S.W.A. T. team.
Wiggin announces he will ask voters to keep him as sheriff
LACONIA — Belknap County Sheriff Craig Wiggin, who was appointed by the County Convention a year ago to complete the term Dan Collis who resigned to accept a corporate security position in the private sector, has announced that he will seek election to the post as a Republican candidate. The fi ling period for county and state positions opens today (June 4) and closes on the 14th.
A graduate of Newfound High School and St. Anselm’s College, Wiggin began his career in law enforcement in the Cadet and Explorer program as a high school student and served as a part-time officer in Bristol and Laconia while in college. After three years as an officer with the Laconia Police Department, he joined the New Hampshire State Police in 1984. During his 21 years with the state police, Wiggin was a K-9 handler and troop detective with Troop E, assigned to Belknap County, before serving five years with the major crime unit, the last three as assistant commander. He was promoted to lieutenant at Troop E in 1999 and later oversaw the professional standards unit before becoming captain of the support services bureau and later major of the field operations bureau.
Since retiring from the state police in 2005, Wiggin worked in sales at Sig Sauer Firearms in Exeter and in risk management at Meredith Village Savings Bank before being appointed Belknap County Sheriff in June 2007. As sheriff he commands the Belknap County Special Operations Group, or S.W.A. T. team.
Laconia Citizen:
In Laconia, residents John Veazey and Thomas L. Brown Jr. declared their candidacies for the state House of Representatives,
Veazey, who is the semi-retired president of Boulia-Gorrell Lumber, said he wants to get back to Concord — he was defeated in 2006 in his bid for a second House term — "to put the state back in the people's hands."
He wants state education aid spent in the classrooms, "not on bricks and mortar," and he wants to curtail any moves to increase taxes. Additionally, he says the state should take "a serious look" at expanding legalized gambling.
Despite a significant shortfall in state revenues, some people say "we shouldn't have it," Veazey said of gambling, "but that brings in $60 million a year and I don't know where we would make that up."
Veazey likes his chances to advance past the Sept. 9 Republican primary and also to succeed in the November general election, buoyed by the possibility that one or more of the three incumbent Democratic state representatives from Laconia might not run.
In Laconia, residents John Veazey and Thomas L. Brown Jr. declared their candidacies for the state House of Representatives,
Veazey, who is the semi-retired president of Boulia-Gorrell Lumber, said he wants to get back to Concord — he was defeated in 2006 in his bid for a second House term — "to put the state back in the people's hands."
He wants state education aid spent in the classrooms, "not on bricks and mortar," and he wants to curtail any moves to increase taxes. Additionally, he says the state should take "a serious look" at expanding legalized gambling.
Despite a significant shortfall in state revenues, some people say "we shouldn't have it," Veazey said of gambling, "but that brings in $60 million a year and I don't know where we would make that up."
Veazey likes his chances to advance past the Sept. 9 Republican primary and also to succeed in the November general election, buoyed by the possibility that one or more of the three incumbent Democratic state representatives from Laconia might not run.
PolitickerNH:
"It's a unique experience," Barbara Luther said. Luther is running for the Registrar of Deeds in Belknap County
"It's a unique experience," Barbara Luther said. Luther is running for the Registrar of Deeds in Belknap County
From the Citizen:
From the Laconia Daily Sun (p 1, 8-9)LACONIA — State Rep. Frank Tilton will seek a seat on the Belknap County Commission in this fall's election.
The Laconia Republican announced his candidacy for County Commissioner to The Citizen on Tuesday and will file when the period opens in two weeks.
Tilton said he will seek the seat currently occupied by Philip "Bud" Daigneault, who is not running for re-election.
"The budgets are tight, all the counties are being scrutinized," Tilton said. "We need to be well-managed so I have a lot of government experience."
Daigneault to retire from Belknap Commission; Tilton wants to take his place
LACONIA — After two-terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Frank Tilton is retiring to run for the seat on the Belknap County Commission opened by the pending retirement of chairman Philip “Bud” Daigneault.
Tilton said that 42 of the 46 years he has spent in government service — 32 in the United States Army, 10 as Director of Public Works in Laconia and 4 as a state representative — have been in the executive branch. “County commissioner is a necessary function,” he said. Noting that as member of both the House of Representatives and the Belknap County Convention “I’ve been wearing two hats, but when I’ve had to choose between the state and the county, I’ve clearly been on the side of the county.”
[snip]
“Frank is a great candidate, who will do a good job,” Daigneault said. Tilton serves on the executive committee of the County Convention as well as on a working group with Representatives Alida Millham (R-Gilford) and Jane Wood (D-Laconia) to review the statutes and procedures governing the operation of county government. Laughing at the prospect of giving up his seat in the House, which pays $100 a year, for the prospect of earning near $9,000 as a county commissioner, Tilton agreed “that’s a pretty good pay raise, but I won’t be able to go through the toll booths for nothing.”
Tilton is one five representatives and three incumbent Republicans elected to the House in Laconia. He also chairs the Belknap County Republican Committee. He said that his decision not to seek re-election would not weaken the GOP ticket in the general election this fall. “We’ll probably have six candidates for the five seats in the city (running in the September primary election),” he said. The filing period for the primary election in September opens on Wednesday, June 4 and closes on Friday, June 13.
