The following letters support my candidacy for Windham State Representative, 2012
*Windham residents endorse Kristi St. Laurent and Carolyn Webber*
(See their ad in the Windham Independent on Thursday, November 1, 2012)
Tara Picciano Henri Azibert Wendy Joanis Michael Joanis Laura Bellavia
Cathy Souter Tracey Mulder Vanessa Nysten Ed Crean Neelima Gogumalla
Tracey Partington Sway Maripuri MaryAnn Dubay Louise Peltz Claude Peltz
Ruth-Ellen Post Jesse Steele Susanne Bizot Jim Hebert Lisa Haswell
Scott Baetz Michael Caruso Cathy Coburn Peter Tousignant Daphne Kenyon
Jerome Rekart Carol Pynn Kathleen Difruscia Patricia Barstow Tom Barstow
Beth Talbot Mike Specian Ross McLeod Stephanie Wimmer Mike Hatem
Ellie Rouillard Bernie Rouillard Bev Donovan Jonathan Sycamore Jocelyn Sycamore
Valerie Roman Tony Roman Heather Petro Bruce Anderson David Riese
Tom Case Margaret Case Con O’Donnell
Tara Picciano Henri Azibert Wendy Joanis Michael Joanis Laura Bellavia
Cathy Souter Tracey Mulder Vanessa Nysten Ed Crean Neelima Gogumalla
Tracey Partington Sway Maripuri MaryAnn Dubay Louise Peltz Claude Peltz
Ruth-Ellen Post Jesse Steele Susanne Bizot Jim Hebert Lisa Haswell
Scott Baetz Michael Caruso Cathy Coburn Peter Tousignant Daphne Kenyon
Jerome Rekart Carol Pynn Kathleen Difruscia Patricia Barstow Tom Barstow
Beth Talbot Mike Specian Ross McLeod Stephanie Wimmer Mike Hatem
Ellie Rouillard Bernie Rouillard Bev Donovan Jonathan Sycamore Jocelyn Sycamore
Valerie Roman Tony Roman Heather Petro Bruce Anderson David Riese
Tom Case Margaret Case Con O’Donnell
Laura Bellavia - Windham
I have no hesitation in writing this letter of support for my friend Kristi St. Laurent, candidate for State Representative. While I am a registered and voting Republican there are instances when I feel a candidate should be elected no matter what their political affiliation. This is one of those instances. I have no doubt that Kristi will do her best to put forth Windham's interests in the State House. She has the intellect, desire, drive and determination to research issues thoroughly and look at all sides. While we may not agree on the Presidential candidate we do agree on one thing: Concord needs proactive, level-headed, sensible, Windham representatives. Concord needs Kristi St. Laurent. Please join me in voting for her at the Windham High School on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012.
NEA-NH Recommends Webber and St. Laurent to be your State Reps
Letter by Carolyn Webber - candidate for State Representative
On October 15th, 2012 the 16,000 members of the "National Education Association in New Hampshire" gave the recommendation to vote for Carolyn Webber and Kristi St. Laurent to be your State Representative because they support public education and respect workers' rights.
The NEA, during the past two years, has seen the N.H. Legislature enact laws that took tax dollars from public schools with a voucher program. They passed a bill to keep non-performing teachers for another two years over their three year probationary period. They also reduced funding for state aid to schools by $300 million.
They considered bills to repeal the requirement that schools teach Art, Music, Foreign Languages, Health Education, Technology Communication, and to repeal kindergarten. They even voted to repeal compulsory education and to repeal lunch. A special committee established by Speaker O'Brien is currently considering a plan that will cost school districts and municipalities $1.5 BILLION in additional expenses.
According to the group "Defending NH Public Education", our four State Rep (opponents) were graded on how they voted on public education bills. A grade of 90 and above is an "A", below 50 is an "F". Our legislator's scores are as follows:
Rep. Kolokziej 49 or F
Rep. Griffin 53 or F
Rep. Waterhouse 53 or F
Rep. Mc Mahon 62 or D
All the more reason for you to vote for CAROLYN WEBBER and KRISTI ST. LAURENT to be your State Representatives. Please vote this November 6th, 2012.
On October 15th, 2012 the 16,000 members of the "National Education Association in New Hampshire" gave the recommendation to vote for Carolyn Webber and Kristi St. Laurent to be your State Representative because they support public education and respect workers' rights.
The NEA, during the past two years, has seen the N.H. Legislature enact laws that took tax dollars from public schools with a voucher program. They passed a bill to keep non-performing teachers for another two years over their three year probationary period. They also reduced funding for state aid to schools by $300 million.
They considered bills to repeal the requirement that schools teach Art, Music, Foreign Languages, Health Education, Technology Communication, and to repeal kindergarten. They even voted to repeal compulsory education and to repeal lunch. A special committee established by Speaker O'Brien is currently considering a plan that will cost school districts and municipalities $1.5 BILLION in additional expenses.
According to the group "Defending NH Public Education", our four State Rep (opponents) were graded on how they voted on public education bills. A grade of 90 and above is an "A", below 50 is an "F". Our legislator's scores are as follows:
Rep. Kolokziej 49 or F
Rep. Griffin 53 or F
Rep. Waterhouse 53 or F
Rep. Mc Mahon 62 or D
All the more reason for you to vote for CAROLYN WEBBER and KRISTI ST. LAURENT to be your State Representatives. Please vote this November 6th, 2012.
Paul Picciano - Windham
I am writing in support of Kristi St. Laurent's candidacy for State Representative. Kristi's work on the Windham Planning Board demonstrates her aptitude and commitment to serve the interests of Windham in the NH House of Representatives. She practices attentiveness, fairness and equanimity that will not only benefit Windham, but also prove to be a positive influence on the mechanics of the legislature. Kristi's conviction is on full display at events such as the Windham Women's Club Candidate's Night, and on her website which spells out priorities of respect and responsibility. She advocates a State Budget that is "intelligent, frugal, responsible and informed by facts while reaffirming New Hampshire's longstanding commitment to ALL of its residents." I believe this is an essential position and best serves the town of Windham. On November 6th, support Kristi St. Laurent for State Representative.
Kathleen DiFruscia - Windham
Kristi St. Laurent is an outstanding candidate for State Representative. I have had the privilege of serving on the Planning Board with Kristi in my capacity as Selectmen's representative to that Board. Kristi always comes to the Planning Board meetings prepared and with the keen ability to identify the key facts in each case which assists each of us in the decision-making process and enables us to reach a more well-informed decision. Kristi has played an integral role both as a member of the Planning Board and in her service to our community in promoting smart growth that increases our tax base while protecting the character of our Town to provide the best possible future and quality of life for the citizens of Windham. Kristi is a woman of great intelligence and knowledge, a woman devoted to her family , her community and her Christian values.
In November, as we make our selection as to who will best represent the interests of our community and the citizens of New Hampshire, we must ask ourselves who will best represent all of our citizens; who will be an active and informed participant in the legislative precess, and who will be fair, open-minded and willing to collaborate with her fellow representatives on the many challenging issues that we face. Kristi is strong, articulate, effective and independent. Kristi will be an excellent representative. I encourage you to vote for Kristi St. Laurent on November 6th.
In November, as we make our selection as to who will best represent the interests of our community and the citizens of New Hampshire, we must ask ourselves who will best represent all of our citizens; who will be an active and informed participant in the legislative precess, and who will be fair, open-minded and willing to collaborate with her fellow representatives on the many challenging issues that we face. Kristi is strong, articulate, effective and independent. Kristi will be an excellent representative. I encourage you to vote for Kristi St. Laurent on November 6th.
Vanessa Nysten - Windham
Kristi St. Laurent - The Right Choice for Windham State Rep
I've had the privilege to work with Kristi St. Laurent for the past year and a half on the Windham Planning Board. During this time, Kristi has demonstrated to me that she is an intelligent person of sound judgement and high integrity.
As an Independent voter, I value candidates that embody these characteristics and that advocate for the critical issues such as quality education for the current and future workforce of New Hampshire. Kristi is committed to promoting excellence in education and attracting quality obs to our district. I'm confident that Kristi will allocate our tax dollars wisely while balancing both the short and long term goals of our community and our state.
I proudly support Kristi, a person who is worthy of our trust and confidence. Please join me on Tuesday, November 6th by casting your vote for Kristi St. Laurent for Windham State Rep.
I've had the privilege to work with Kristi St. Laurent for the past year and a half on the Windham Planning Board. During this time, Kristi has demonstrated to me that she is an intelligent person of sound judgement and high integrity.
As an Independent voter, I value candidates that embody these characteristics and that advocate for the critical issues such as quality education for the current and future workforce of New Hampshire. Kristi is committed to promoting excellence in education and attracting quality obs to our district. I'm confident that Kristi will allocate our tax dollars wisely while balancing both the short and long term goals of our community and our state.
I proudly support Kristi, a person who is worthy of our trust and confidence. Please join me on Tuesday, November 6th by casting your vote for Kristi St. Laurent for Windham State Rep.
Catherine Robertson-Souter - Windham
I am writing in support of Kristi St. Laurent for State Representative. I've only recently met Kristi, but I was immediately taken with the way she addresses issues in a level-headed and conscientious manner. This is someone I can imagine working with a wide variety of people, even those with extremely different viewpoints, in a sane and considerate way. We need to encourage this style of communicating on our local political stage.
Recently, I took the time to look up the voting records of some of our current Sate Reps, several of whom are running for re-election. It's a great way to really understand where they are coming from. For instance, did you know that several of them voted to stop state support of New Hampshire Public Television? That surprised me since most people I know, on both sides of the aisle, appreciate their children not being advertised to during and between their shows, and appreciate intelligent adult television that does not rely on sex and violence to attract viewers.
While not all of the extreme views out there are supported by everyone on the docket, it's important to know what they do support. Take the time to look them up by going to http://votesmart.org/.
Kristi has a background in health care and has served on the Windham Planning Board, the Capital Improvement Plan Committee and the Village Center District Subcommittee. She is also serving a second term as the chair of the Windham Democratic Town Committee, bringing candidates, speakers and information to Windham's voters. She is a native of Derry and has lived in Windham for the past 13 years. her three children are currently enrolled in our schools.
Kristi is not an extremist when it comes to the economy either. According to her candidate letter, Kristi's plan is to "Support a state budget that is frugal, responsible and supported by the facts while reaffirming New Hampshire's longstanding commitment to ALL of its residents."
Kristi both understands and supports the people of Windham. She supports families. She supports education. She is willing to listen to rational discussions about how to spend our tax dollars. Kristi will take the time to represent our town and our state and to support the "New Hampshire Advantage: overall low tax burden, breathtaking beauty and the people."
Recently, I took the time to look up the voting records of some of our current Sate Reps, several of whom are running for re-election. It's a great way to really understand where they are coming from. For instance, did you know that several of them voted to stop state support of New Hampshire Public Television? That surprised me since most people I know, on both sides of the aisle, appreciate their children not being advertised to during and between their shows, and appreciate intelligent adult television that does not rely on sex and violence to attract viewers.
While not all of the extreme views out there are supported by everyone on the docket, it's important to know what they do support. Take the time to look them up by going to http://votesmart.org/.
Kristi has a background in health care and has served on the Windham Planning Board, the Capital Improvement Plan Committee and the Village Center District Subcommittee. She is also serving a second term as the chair of the Windham Democratic Town Committee, bringing candidates, speakers and information to Windham's voters. She is a native of Derry and has lived in Windham for the past 13 years. her three children are currently enrolled in our schools.
Kristi is not an extremist when it comes to the economy either. According to her candidate letter, Kristi's plan is to "Support a state budget that is frugal, responsible and supported by the facts while reaffirming New Hampshire's longstanding commitment to ALL of its residents."
Kristi both understands and supports the people of Windham. She supports families. She supports education. She is willing to listen to rational discussions about how to spend our tax dollars. Kristi will take the time to represent our town and our state and to support the "New Hampshire Advantage: overall low tax burden, breathtaking beauty and the people."