9/2/2025 Town Council meeting the discussion revolves around the Londonderry Town Council’s consideration of formally taking legislative policy positions on bills before the New Hampshire state legislature. The measure was brought forward by Councilor Deb Paul. Proponents (Councilors Paul and Bouchard) argue that being proactive and having the town manager testify in Concord on behalf of the town would give Londonderry a stronger voice, especially on issues directly impacting its budget or community, citing instances where state-level decisions negatively affected local revenue. Conversely, opponents (Councilors Dunn, Faber, and Combes) express concern that this would overstep the council’s purview, interfere with the role of elected state representatives, and potentially lead to partisan conflicts within the town, preferring a case-by-case approach where the town manager could bring critical issues to the council’s attention for a specific response. The debate also touches on the effectiveness and timeliness of town-level involvement in a fast-paced legislative process, with varying opinions on whether a town manager’s testimony truly holds significant weight compared to individual citizen or councilor advocacy.