I support Kathy Rago’s campaign for the New Hampshire Senate, District 7, and ask you to do the same in this very important election.

Prior to being a Representative for Franklin for two terms, Kathy was a local advocate for many non-profits in Franklin. She worked tirelessly as a board member on behalf of the Tiny Twisters, a preschool group housed in the Franklin High School. She worked as a Board member and President for the Franklin Opera House during a time when few were willing to do the hard work needed to continue the development and sustainability of the organization. Kathy benefited both of these organizations by watching the bottomline and making sure these organizations stayed true to their mission and their bottom line. She has also been an advocate for economic growth. Kathy supported the City of Franklin and Franklin Business & Industrial Development Corp., by educating herself and her constituents about what citizens could do to help. She spoke directly and respectfully in local forums bringing knowledge and leadership to other interested civic groups that informed local positive improvements.

While in Franklin, I worked closely with Kathy Rago on a number of issues. We did not always agree on how to deal with local issues but I have always been proud of her work ethic, fearlessness, and genuine concern for families and children. She has been an advocate for education especially for children with needs that go beyond what is able to be addressed in public schools. She knows that everyone needs the best opportunities available and has pursued measures that improve our public schools; while also providing alternatives such as public charter schools and tax credit funded scholarships for lower income families.

Besides her education expertise, her previous work in the energy and health care professions are vitally needed in the Senate. Kathy Rago is one of the most compassionate and capable people I have seen run for the state Senate, and deserves your vote.