The accolades STILL just keep coming!!
You can read a complete explanation of what went into developing WalletHub’s rankings here: https://wallethub.com/edu/
In 2018, WalletHub rated Nashua as the 9th best-run city in the US.
“Being repeatedly recognized by WalletHub and Money Magazine, as well as receiving a AAA bond rating from the Fitch and S&P, shows off the effectiveness and efficiency of Nashua’s city government,” Mayor Jim Donchess said.
In 2019, Money Magazine continued to rate Nashua as the best place to live in NH and #71 in the country. In New England, only Portland ME, Somerville MA and Brighton MA did better.
This meeting will be held in person – returning to the Nashua Public Library Theatre (downstairs)!
Minutes for the June meeting are published below.
Thanks
The NDCC
Nashua Democratic City (NDCC) Minutes
Thursday 6/9/2022
7:00 p.m.– 8:05 p.m. (Zoom)
Call to order by chairman Mike Pedersen at 7:05 p.m.
Introductions
Senator Cindy Rosenwald spoke about getting all 27 state rep seats filled, both state senate seats (Rosenwald, Melanie Levesque) and Executive Councilor (Shoshanna Kelly)
Important Dates
6/17 Friday the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Fundraising Dinner
6/11 Saturday 1:00 Library Hill Students walk for gun safety – 10AM they would canvas first.
6/21 Silver Knights Fundraiser
6/25 Candidate Training State House
6/25 Nashua Pride Parade – We will have an info booth
7/16 Fundraising Picnic – Laura Telerski’s House
Elections
Asma Ackbar has offered to do the photography and the literature for the elections. Some discussion on buy-ins and fundraising.
Laura Telerski confirmed 373 candidates for state rep across the state.
Derek Thibeault spoke about the importance of these elections and the work we will need to do to win.
Ward 1 candidates were filing on Friday at 10:30 at City Hall. Maggie Hassan was also filing at 10:30 at the state house in Concord.
Nikki Arguin said we would need sponsors for the BBQ.
Adjourned 8:05 AM.
Nashua Democratic City (NDCC) Minutes
Monday 5/2/2022
7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Call to order by chairman Mike Pedersen at 7:02 p.m.
Doug Marino from Maggie Hassan’s campaign spoke and wanted to share this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEMHBE9M9z_ZsW7ISNOZ6dsZwyiEPOn7VcUraONSTuPNwvew/viewform
It’s all about what her victory meant to you and you can share stories.
Doug also wanted this tweet retweeted: https://twitter.com/Maggie_Hassan/status/1521121549385879552
Treasurer’s Report – Bill Bordy
Bill Bordy delivered the financial reports.
ZOOM
John Lisle offered to be Derek’s back up for ZOOM duties but will need access to votebuilder.
Fundraising
We discussed the fundraising mail project.
On 6/21 we will be having a fundraiser at Holman Stadium with the Silver Knights. The communication is forthcoming and the ticket price is still being decided.
We discussed restaurant fundraisers and a summer BBQ event hosted by Laura Telerski. We will be looking for help.
We discussed having a table at various summer events.
Recruitment of State Candidates
Laura Telerski discussed the efforts to recruit candidates. If we know of people who want to run, reach out to her.
We went through the current list.
Next Meeting
Derek Thibeault will see if the library theater is available for our June meeting. We discussed getting good guest speakers like maybe Dr. Tom Sherman.
Next Meeting may or may not be hybrid but will be Monday, June 6th at 6:00 (Executive) and 7:00 (General)
Adjourned 8:15 AM.
Nashua Democratic City (NDCC) Minutes
Saturday 3/5/2022
10:00 a.m.– 11:00 a.m. (Zoom)
Call to order by chairman Mike Pedersen at 10:00 a.m.
Treasurer’s Report – Bill Bordy
Open Ward Chair Positions
Chairman Mike Pedersen mentioned that he will be looking to fill the open ward chair positions.
Donation Letters
Sherry Dutzy and Lou Juris went over the donation letter and how we will be distributing them.
Recruitment of State Candidates
Laura Telerski discussed the efforts to recruit candidates. If we know of people who want to run, reach out to us. Laura, Mike Pedersen, Nikki Arguin, Lou Juris or Derek Thibeault
Discussion on finding candidates.
Do we have questionnaires to vet the candidates?
Next Meeting 7:00 General meeting, 6:00 Executive Monday April 4th.
Adjourned 11:20 AM.
For those of you who I have not yet had the opportunity to meet, my name is Josie Weck, and I am the Regional Organizing Director for Nashua and the greater Hillsborough Region for Organize NH, the New Hampshire Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign.
I am thrilled to let you know our campaign office for the November election is now open! We are so excited to welcome you all into our newest field office and celebrate what we will accomplish together this year as we work to elect Democrats up and down the ticket.
The office is located in the Telegraph Building at 60 Main Street. Please park in the back parking lot, accessible via Pierce St. We are located in Unit 240. Signage will be posted throughout the building.
If you have any questions, you may reach me here by email or by phone at (505) 553-5696.
Onward,
Josie
House Democratic leader, Renny Cushing, died of prostate cancer on March 7. The following is from NH Democratic chairman, Ray Buckley.
This week, New Hampshire lost a great and courageous hero, and I lost a good friend, with the passing of New Hampshire House Democratic Leader Renny Cushing. Renny’s passion for justice was unparalleled in New Hampshire history. Leader Cushing spent his entire life fighting the good fight and always courageously championing the cause of those who needed a champion.
Personally, I was inspired by his charismatic leadership as a teen, and followed him in the fight against the Seabrook nuclear plant. Just ten years later, we were both elected to the NH House in 1986 — both by 9 votes. Together we worked on issues both great and small, his clarity of thought, strategic mind and heart of gold were a wonder to behold. His sense of justice never wavered or compromised. His epic determination and strength led to impressive victories both inside the legislature and out.
All New Hampshire Democrats are feeling an immense loss and mourn the passing of Leader Cushing. Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife Kristie Conrad and his three daughters, Marie, Elizabeth and Grace.
On April 10, Representative Kathi Rogers died of cancer. I am heartbroken to have announced the passing of eight term New Hampshire State Representative Katherine D. Rogers of Concord, my closest friend of nearly fifty years.
Kathi’s heroic battle with cancer is now over. Right up to the end she was working hard on legislation. She never gave up the fight. She died peacefully Sunday afternoon surrounded by friends and her beloved pug, Romeo.
Kathi was brilliant, skilled, and tenacious in everything she did-– but most of all she was loyal to her friends, who she considered family.
Throughout her life Kathi’s underlying concern was protecting those from abuse; animals, children, women and all disenfranchised peoples. She has left a lasting legacy in Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire and the Democratic Party.
Our hearts are broken, we will keep our promise to continue their fight.
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