Rep. Steven Bogert: Bogert running for reelection for NH state representative

To The Daily Sun,

As there were many bridges burned by the previous delegation, during my first term in office, I worked tirelessly to rebuild the county's political relationship with Concord.

With the help of other Belknap County delegates, using a common sense approach, we restored the Belknap County budget to a properly funded level.

By appointing new members to the Gunstock Area Commission, we created a positive atmosphere at Gunstock Mountain Resort, ensuring that Gunstock Resort remains to be a great place to work and visit. Initiated a legislative debate and, in turn, with the help of a bipartisan majority of the legislators, defeated HB 1414 introduced by the same group of Free State Libertarians. This action helped to prevent financial stress on Gunstock Mountain Resort.

Assisted Sen. Tim Lang to increase state funding by $2 million for the Laconia School District.

Lead the charge in defeating SB 553, which would have reduced the return on investment with funds deposited by the City of Laconia, which would have cost the city about $800,000.

Stood my ground debating against unnecessary bills being introduced by the far right and far left political groups, pushing their agenda.

In order to close the loop in Laconia, I have been elected to represent the people in Ward 5, as a city councilor. This has enabled me to have a complete view of the relationship that the city, county, and state government play and to optimize the benefits derived from this relationship.

As a state representative, it is my hope that I have done the job the people of Laconia wanted and that the voters will reelect me to a second term.

Rep. Steven Bogert

Laconia