Years ago, I thought that the Sierra Club was just a hiking club. It is so much more! It's the oldest, largest, and most influential environmental group in the USA! When we discovered that Merrimack's water was contaminated with PFAS, the Sierra Club jumped in and helped us! Key actions to help Merrimack included: Challenged State Air Permits: The Sierra club worked with local residents (Like water warriors Wendy Thomas, Nancy Murphy and Rosemarie Rung) to raise formal ob

Energy costs are rising, and communities like Merrimack are feeling the impact. As we navigate this complex landscape, it is crucial to understand the challenges we face and the steps we can take to protect our future. This blog post will explore the various factors contributing to energy cost challenges, the implications for Merrimack, and actionable strategies for residents and local leaders. Eye-level view of a solar panel installation on a residential roof Understanding E

The Bio section of my website provides a little bit of background on who I am. Also, please refer to this video, where I introduce myself to Merrimack residents at a Candidates Forum held in the town hall in August of 2026.

I am concerned that the Republican majority has a party agenda that they are trying to push through even if the general public does not want it. I plan to provide several data points over the next few blog posts. Today I'll concentrate on this one: I believe that he Republican party is pushing the state to be overly reliant on fossil fuels perhaps because of all the money that the fossil fuel industry lobby gives to them. This past session, Merrimack State Rep Jeanine Notte

I’m motivated to run for state rep based on what I have seen happening in Concord. Specifically, over the past few years I have noticed an alarming trend of legislators NOT listening to input from their constituents. Let me give you 3 examples. HB 1002 to repeal the solar energy systems tax exemption. https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1002/id/3284500 There were 5 comments in favor of repealing the solar energy tax exemption and 209 comments opposed. Yet the Republican cont

Over the past few years, I found myself spending more and more time commenting on local (state level) bills, and traveling to Concord to testify for or against certain bills. Now, instead of just trying to influence the lawmakers in Concord, I've decided it's time to run for election to be one of them.