In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Scott Forte answers questions about local issues.
Portsmouth Voters Guide
Candidate Survey: Nancy Pearson
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Nancy Pearson answers questions about local issues.
Candidate Survey: Jason Walls
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Jason Walls answers questions about local issues.
Candidate Survey: Josh Denton
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Josh Denton answers questions about local issues.
Candidate Survey: Peter Whelan
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Peter Whelan answers questions about local issues.
Candidate Survey: Beth Moreau
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Beth Moreau answers questions about local issues.
Candidate Survey: Doug Roberts
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Doug Roberts answers questions about local issues.
Candidate Survey: Chris Dwyer
In advance of the municipal election on Nov. 7, Portsmouth City Council candidate Chris Dwyer answers questions about local issues.
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Jim Splaine
Jim Splaine Age: 68, but rather young in mind and spirit. Occupation: Certified trainer at an amusement park (York’s Wild Kingdom); writer, consultant. Years living in Portsmouth: Lifelong...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Jack Thorsen
Jack Thorsen Age: 59 Occupation: Software engineer, technologist, and entrepreneur. Years living in Portsmouth: 11 Prior public service experience: Two-term city councilor; president of Portsmouth...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Eric Spear
Eric Spear Age: 46 Occupation: President of a higher education technology firm Years living in Portsmouth: 17 Prior public service experience: Eight years on the...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Rebecca Perkins
Rebecca Elizabeth Perkins Age: 33 Occupation: Lawyer at Enel Green Power North America Years living in Portsmouth: 3 Prior public service experience: Peace Corps volunteer,...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Nancy Pearson
Nancy Elizabeth Pearson Age: You never ask a lady her age. Occupation: Nonprofit administrator Years living in Portsmouth: 4 Prior public service experience: I have put...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: John Palreiro
Age: 66 Occupation: Owner, Great Bay Taxi Years living in Portsmouth: 8 Prior public service experience: Member of Portsmouth Taxi Commission; Ricardo, Texas volunteer fire chief How...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Duncan MacCallum
Duncan MacCallum Age: 64 Occupation: Attorney Years living in Portsmouth: 23 Prior public service experience: Member of Zoning Board of Adjustment, 2004-2007; member of mayor Evelyn...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Brad Lown
Bradley M. Lown Age: 57 Occupation: Attorney Years living in Portsmouth: 29 Prior public service experience: Six years on city council, four years on school board,...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Gibson Mike Kennedy
Gibson “Mike” Kennedy Age: 66 Occupation: Retired chief information officer, BAE Systems, Inc. Years living in Portsmouth: 5 Prior public service experience: Two years as Portsmouth...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Esther Kennedy
Esther Kennedy Age: 50 Occupation: Educator, director of student services for Gilford School District and professor of graduate studies at Plymouth State University; owner, Esther’s Marina...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: M. Christine Dwyer
M. Christine “Chris” Dwyer Age: 68 Occupation: Co-owner, RMC Research. which does research and policy consultation Years living in Portsmouth: 30 years in Portsmouth, 37...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Josh Denton
Josh Denton Age: 34 Occupation: Congressional liaison for Army Labs, attorney Years living in Portsmouth: 6 Prior public service experience: Eagle Scout; United States Army, 2003-2007...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Josh Cyr
Joshua Cyr Age: 41 Occupation: Director, Alpha Loft Years living in Portsmouth: 19 Prior public service experience: Member of Economic Development Commission How often do you...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Jack Blalock
John Jack Blalock Age: 63 Occupation: Owner, Old Ferry Landing Years living in Portsmouth: Life-long resident Prior public service experience: 15 years on Zoning Board...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide: Rick Becksted
Rick Becksted Age: 44 Occupation: Building contractor, partner in a 29-year-old family-owned business Years living in Portsmouth: 32 Prior public service experience: Portsmouth Little League: coach and manager, member...
The Sound’s 2015 Portsmouth City Council Voter’s Guide
Local elections matter. There’s no way around it — the candidates elected to local city councils, school boards, and other elected bodies set a community’s...