William Barton, Ward 1 Concord City Council Candidate

Concord NH

19 September, 2021

5:07 PM

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William Barton (Bill) Age (as of Election Day) 60 Position Sought City council Ward 1 Party Affiliation Conservative Family Wife-Terese 6 children 2 dogs Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? Wife is a license clerk for the state in nursing Education Masters of science engineering mgmt U of H Occupation EHS Abbott labs Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office None Campaign website N/a Why are you seeking elective office? To give back to the community The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. Not sure of all the issues yet What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? I don't know the other candidates but would like to If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency) Not to my knowledge. I don't feel I need a reason to run for office other than to serve the community How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus? What if anything would you have done differently? No comment Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform. What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job? The best advice ever shared with me was: If all you have is a hammer in your toolbox, all you see is nails What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? An uncontested election is not really an election. A new set of eyes can change perspectives