Douglas Whittum: Hayward has skills, ability, knowledge & passion to be rep

To The Daily Sun,

We live in a complex world that changes almost daily. As such, we need to elect leaders that have common sense; integrity; consensus building skills; commitment to public service and respect for diverse opinions. There are a mix of fiscal, social, technological and public safety issues that challenge our state legislators on a daily basis. These issues are combined with the daily challenges that face the people they represent: cost of living; housing; fuel; healthcare and grocery expenses make it imperative that elected officials uphold the core principal of a democracy. "Listen to and act on the needs of the people they represent."

The upcoming elections are taking place in a time that has never been so politically convoluted. Decisions that will be made in November, will shape the stability, safety and well-being of entire communities. 

Marcia Hayward is running for the New Hampshire House of Representatives. As a resident of Laconia and a retired educator who worked in the school systems of Laconia and Belmont, she has first-hand knowledge of the needs of our communities. Her experience as a science teacher has given her the innate ability to think and work analytically with data to solve problems. These were many of the same skills that she used as a principal, along with building relationships; balancing listening and action and identifying problematic issues and types. Marcia Hayward has the skills, ability, knowledge and passion to assume the role of New Hampshire state representative.

Douglas Whittum

Laconia