Yesterday was Manchester’s mayoral primary with Democrat mayor Joyce Craig uncontested and two Republicans vying to challenge her.
Rich Girard
Girard Releases Plan for Future Revaluations, Renews Demand for Pre-election Tax Bills
MANCHESTER, NH September 8, 2021–Manchester Republican mayoral candidate Richard Girard released a plan to prevent the kind of sharp spikes in property values forced onto homeowners by the recently concluded property tax revaluation. He also renewed his call for the city to release the property tax bills well before Election Day.
“Thank you, Kathy Sullivan”
MANCHESTER, NH August 30, 2021–In response to an Op.Ed. penned by former Democrat Party Boss Kathy Sullivan, Republican Manchester mayoral candidate Rich Girard released the following statement:
Manchester School District Acknowledges “Whiteness Training” Right to Know Request
MANCHESTER, NH July 26, 2021–The mayoral campaign of Manchester Republican Richard Girard announced today that it received its first response from the Manchester School District to a Right to Know request for “Whiteness training” materials.
NH Right to Life PAC Endorses in Republican Primary for Mayor of Manchester
Concord, NH – July 20, 2019) NH Right to Life believes Manchester needs a mayor who understands and reliably supports the inalienable right to life for all people, young, old, born and pre-born.
HCRC 3rd Annual Machinegun Shoot – Grok Interview with Rich Girard
Rich Girard is everywhere nowadays – and he has a good reason to be. A former Manchester City Alderman, former Manchester School Board member, he’s running to be the Republican nominee to run for Manchester Mayor and display the Socialist Joyce Craig. Sidenote: remember, a few years ago, the Question of the Day to Democrats … Read more
Manchester Is Suffering Systemic Failure Caused by Mayor Joyce Craig
Manchester is suffering systemic failure caused by leadership that’s either gone in the wrong direction or simply been overwhelmed and failed. Let’s take a look.
Open Letter Demands Release of “Whiteness” Training, School Assignments
Mayor Craig and members of the Honorable Board: As you know, the resignation of whistleblower Daniel Concannon has caused quite a stir. Rightly so!
Girard Backs State Budget Deal
MANCHESTER, NH–JUNE 23, 2021–“Like many, I have watched with great interest the progress of the state budget and HB2, the ‘trailer bill.’ As I heard from many people about their concerns, I have sought to learn about its various provisions.
Rich Girard’s vs. Victoria Sullivan’s Education Plans for Manchester Public Schools
It’s encouraging that parents and voters are finally speaking out against the radical agenda being imposed upon students in our public schools. Sadly, many school board members and administrators refuse to listen to parent’s concerns. They need to be voted out.
Girard Denounces Defund the Police Rallies Targeting Manchester
MANCHESTER, NH June 17, 2021—”The story written by John DiStaso in his NH Primary Source column is disturbing to say the least. That the NH Youth Movement, whatever that is, has “targeted” Manchester as a place that needs to defund police is as disturbing as it is dangerous.
Manchester Mayor’s Race: Girard Releases Housing Proposal
MANCHESTER, NH. May 27, 2021–“Increased housing costs are a direct result of increased demand and insufficient supply. The goal of my proposal to increase housing is to identify and remove obstacles that get in the way of building more housing.
Manchester’s Schools Have Failed Long Enough Here’s My Proposal to Save Them
MANCHESTER, NH MAY 14, 2021–Manchester mayoral candidate Richard H. Girard, a former at-Large member of the Board of School Committee, released his plan to revive the city’s sagging schools.
Girard Campaign Releases Exploratory Survey Results
MANCHESTER, NH. May 3, 2021—Manchester mayoral candidate Rich Girard released the results of a survey conducted by his campaign from his website, www.girardformayor.com. The survey, which was part of Girard’s exploratory effort, was advertised on a variety of social media sites, including several dozen Facebook pages and Twitter, Girard’s community television show and announced in … Read more
Girard Releases Plan to Deal With Manchester’s Out of Control Homeless Problem
MANCHESTER, NH April 21, 2021–Mayoral candidate Rich Girard released his plan to deal with the city’s troublesome homeless problem today. In releasing the document, Girard said the city has been overwhelmed by homeless individuals because it essentially rolled out the red carpet and invited them to come to the city.
Rich Girard to Run for Mayor in Manchester
MANCHESTER, NH April 15, 2021—Saying it’s past time for the city of Manchester to get a handle on the many and serious issues that have festered and worsened in recent years, Rich Girard, a former long-serving mayor’s aide, who’s been elected at-Large to the Board of Aldermen, Board of School Committee and a charter commission announced he will enter the 2021 race for mayor.
Girard Opposes Using Sununu Center as State Psychiatric Facility
MANCHESTER, NH. April 13, 2021—Reacting to an April 12, 2021 news report on WMUR TV-9, likely Manchester mayoral candidate Rich Girard said he would oppose the state’s use of the YDC facilities on North River Road as a psychiatric hospital.
Girard for Mayor Web Site Launched to Help Assess Potential Mayoral Bid
It’s true! I’m taking a serious look at running for mayor of Manchester this year. To that end, I’ve officially formed the Girard for Mayor political committee with the Office of the City Clerk. This allows me to raise and spend money while I consider the viability of my candidacy.
Rich Girard Takes a Closer Look at New Hampshire’s COVID-19 Case Map
Girard at Large, the radio show (RIP) has been gone for a while. Rich had a parallel local access TV show by the same name that lived on until Manchester refused to let him in the studio. He’s no longer an elected official so no access during a lockdown. That has not stopped him.
Manchester Alderman Worries About Teachers Pay – BOSC Says Show Me the Money!
Special Committee on Negotiations Chairman Richard H. Girard took issue with an email sent by at-Large Alderman Daniel P. O’Neil, Chairman of the Board of Aldermen, about the status of negotiations with the city’s teachers.