Submitted by Deb Paul candidate for Town Council:
I would like to announce that I will once again be running for a three-year seat on the Londonderry Town Council. It has been a couple of years since I sat on the council, and during that time, I’ve seen the town heading, in what I believe, to be a very concerning direction. I thought long and hard about whether to run again, but after witnessing the complete dismissal of residents’ concerns by the current board, I felt that the best way to make change would be to do so from within.
As the publisher of the Londonderry Times, I have spent the last 25 years delivering information to the residents and have observed how this community has expanded beyond its capacity to sustain that growth. Some of these changes have been positive, but many have raised significant concerns. Unmanaged growth has led to traffic problems, water issues, and management challenges stemming from a lack of accountability and transparency, among others. Additionally, I believe that town spending and the lack of access to public documents have become major concerns recently. All residents have the right to access public documents, and it should not require a superior court judge to compel officials to release these materials. I hope to again be a strong advocate for genuine transparency in our town’s government.
I will be running against a candidate who has been a member of the Town Council for over a decade. During this time, the community has experienced three different Town Managers, two interim Town Managers, four Fire Chiefs, several Town Planners, and the departure of many valuable employees. The town has also witnessed rapid, high-density developments that have worsened traffic and infrastructure issues that remain unaddressed. All of this has contributed to what has now become a significant challenge for the residents. I also see the town losing much of its rural and historical charm.
I respectfully ask residents to cast their vote for change and common sense on March 11. Please vote for Deb Paul for Town Council.
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