Are you a concerned voter and taxpayer who cannot attend the traditional town meeting or a COOP school district meeting? Some fellow citizens tout the traditional meeting as a pure democracy, as the voters present at the traditional meeting make up the legislative body and decide on all matters.
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SB2
Restoring SB2
There are still a lot of towns in New Hampshire that gather every year for Town Meeting. In a crowded room, all your neighbors raise their hands and say yeah and nay in front of everyone else. It could always get contentious, but in today’s political climate, you could get branded or targeted. There’s a cure for that.
HB-1175: Another Attempt to Repair SB2
by Op-Ed
To set the stage: Town meetings are dominated by the people who receive, benefit from or massage taxpayer loot. The “official ballot referendum town meeting” or SB2 procedure took away from town meetings the power to make final budget decisions for the upcoming year.
Merrimack Valley School District – “We Need to Do Better for Our Children”
by Op-Ed
These three petitions were submitted to be added to the Merrimack Valley School District Warrant. The meeting is to be held on March 4th, Penacook High School, and starts at 7 pm.
A Bleg – I’m Looking for Help: Budget Folks, Software Folks, and Those That Do Both.
by Skip
The Bleg: I’m Looking for Help: Budget Folks, Software Folks, and Those That Do Both.
VETO Day in the NH Legislature – NH Senate’s turn
by Skip
UPDATE and BUMPED:
(14) Vetoes Sustained: SB10, SB1, SB2, SB18, SB20, SB67, SB68, SB72, SB196, SB205, SB218, SB271, SB275, SB307
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(3) Vetoes Overridden: SB74, SB88, SB100, SB148
Democrat’s NH Budget – Repeals the Prohibition On Using Tax Dollars to Fund Abortion
New Hampshire Democrats have taken a cue from their Masters in DC. They are cramming things into the budget. Like a repeal on the state’s use of taxpayer dollars for abortion services.
Let’s Fund More Job Training – Because They did Such a Bang-up Job with the Education Monopoly.
On the job training is a staple of most workplaces. I know more than a few employers who prefer that method. It allows them to create the habits they want in their workforce. But Democrats think they can spend your money more effectively on job training than the people with the jobs.
Brentwood NH – Do you know how your two NH State Reps voted this week? GraniteGrok does!
by Skip
You know, because Liz McConnell asked for the Streisand Effect by trying to censor the Brentwood Newsletter, we’re just obliging her by continuing to share her voting record with her constituents. So this is what she did this week – and contrast that with your Republican State Rep, Josh Yokula. You have to ask yourself … Read more
NH State Rep Liz McConnell – thou doth protest too much
by Skip
Congratulations – you have brought both us and the Streisand Effect upon yourself (and we’ll start looking into Eric Turer as well). Yes, we may well end up “raising your profile” but doubtful in the way you think you might want. So, let’s circle back on your latest votes, shall we? And JUST because you … Read more
How did NH House of Representatives vote by Party lately?
by Skip
How your State Reps voted May 8: SB193, banning flame retardants for alleged health reasons but allowing those “unhealthy” products in schools or hospitals. Passed. 100% of Democrats voted to Pass. 93% of Republicans voted to Kill. SB205, allowing unelected bureaucrats to raise a hidden tax on electricity without legislative approval. Passed. 99% of Democrats … Read more
Letter Doodlings – a rebuttal to Meg Jenkins
by Skip
It is now Town Meeting / Deliberative Session time here in NH where town budgets are being proposed and voted upon by town citizens (no, not just City Councilors, select boards, Town Councils, aldermen, and the like – I really do mean ALL the registered taxpayers in a given town). My hamlet just did their Deliberative Sessions (Town and School Board) where each Warrant Article on the ballot is discussed, perhaps amended, and voted upon to put it on the official ballot for March’s actual vote. Apparently, Ms. Jenkins was none too happy with my actions to vote on these Articles in a secret ballot as opposed a voice vote, a hand raised vote, or a stand up vote. Nor is she all that keen that some of us want to start spending less in town (that’s considered to be “not supportive”). Of COURSE, I had a response that I sent in as a Letter to the Editor: