Councilor Eric Hoffman: New state representative in District 5 is honored to serve

To The Daily Sun,

As one of the newly elected state representatives for District 5, I am extremely honored to serve the residents of Laconia in this new capacity.

Tuesday was a historic shift all across the country. It was a shift in Laconia as well, but it was far from a landslide. This was a close race. As a state representative, I hope to demonstrate the same pragmatism, moderation, common sense, and cooperation that I see reflected in the election results.

Thanks to everyone who placed their trust in me and filled in my name on the ballot. I am intensely grateful to them.

I would especially like to thank everyone that attended a living room, forum, event, or listened to me at their doorstep. I absolutely love those conversations, and we cannot have a better government without an informed electorate, and civic engagement. That kind of engagement should not stop at the ballot box. Please feel free to reach out and let me know where residents stand on issues, what their concerns are, and ask me to explain my votes. I think they will find that I am always willing to listen, and I believe good ideas can come from anywhere, or anyone.

My campaign was powered by Laconia residents, not PACs, not corporations, and not shadowy organizations. I work only for residents, whether they voted for me or not.

As a newly elected legislator, my priorities remain unchanged. Decrease the property tax burden, make meaningful progress on the housing crisis, and support our public education system.

Thanks everyone, I’m excited and ready to get to work and deliver results for Laconia.

Councilor Eric Hoffman (Ward 3)

Laconia