We interviewed several candidates on the ballot on Tuesday, November 7th, and here are the reasons they think you should vote — even if you don’t vote for them. It is an opportunity to make positive, noticeable impact in the…
2017 City Council Candidates
Scott Forte, Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Scott Forte is Realtor, Pilot, and Entrepreneur. Before becoming a commercial and residential realtor in town, Scott flew Private Jets out of Pease for Atlantic Jet. He took his first flight lesson at age 8, then went on to the…
Ned Raynolds, Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Ned Raynolds is a Key Account Manager for Public & Higher Education Sector Sales for Philips Lighting North America. After 8 years on active duty and 2 years at grad school, Ned worked for a series of governmental then non-profit…
Brian Kelly, Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Brian Kelly is the Director of Marketing and Development at Seacoast Repertory Theatre. He is also the co-founder of the grassroots movement Keep Portsmouth Loud, the co-founder of the (un)Official City of Portsmouth Page and he has a whole slew…
Jack Blalock, Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Jack Blalock is the current Mayor of Portsmouth and owner of The Old Ferry Landing. A life long resident of Portsmouth managing a family owned business (43 years) in partnership with his son Richard and his daughter Jackie. In addition…
Rebecca Perkins — Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Rebecca Perkins is an in-house attorney for a renewable energy company. She’s currently on the Portsmouth City Council, and is running for re-election on November 7th. Her current and prior civic and government experience includes: Rebecca Perkins — Portsmouth City…
Nancy Pearson — Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Nancy Pearson is the state director for the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), a nonprofit organization funded by the SBA. CWE operates the New Hampshire Women’s Business Center in Nashua, and provides services to women entrepreneurs & women in…
Cliff Lazenby — Portsmouth City Council Candidate Interview
Cliff Lazenby is Director of Information Technology at Ocean Properties, where he has worked in Portsmouth for 15 years. There, he manages IT for 90 US hotels including Wentworth by the Sea Marriott. His civic experience in Portsmouth is extensive…
Portsmouth Municipal Elections — November 7, 2017 — Voter Info
Our next municipal election is Tuesday, November 7th. Are you ready to vote? One of the biggest reasons people give for not voting is their own lack of information or preparedness when it comes to what and who they are voting for…