Welcome Dale Girard!

On behalf of the Sullivan County Republican Committee, I want to welcome Representative Dale Girard to the Republican Party. Dale’s decision reflects what many Granite Staters have recognized in recent years, the Republican Party is increasingly the home for common-sense leadership, fiscal responsibility, local control, and policies focused on the everyday concerns of working families.… Continue reading Welcome Dale Girard!

When Sports Became a Spectator Sport in Claremont

The same town that rallied for athletics last summer found its voice against athletes this spring. By Kevin Tyson Last August, the Claremont school district stared into a five-million-dollar hole, and the community did what communities do. People wrote checks. People ran fundraisers. People rallied for the kids. The athletic department, in particular, became a… Continue reading When Sports Became a Spectator Sport in Claremont

A Sullivan County Republican Committee View: Why the Property Tax Narrative Misses the Point

In New Hampshire, property taxes are not a theoretical issue. They show up in escrow payments, rent increases, and “maybe we should move” conversations at kitchen tables across Sullivan County. So when we hear speeches and posts claiming that property taxes are high because Republicans “shifted burdens,” “broke promises,” or “underfunded” education, we think the… Continue reading A Sullivan County Republican Committee View: Why the Property Tax Narrative Misses the Point