It’s time for change in Newport, Claremont and Charlestown
To the Editor:
Our communities can no longer afford Ruth Ward as their senator. In a recent debate in Newport, New Hampshire, when asked why the Senate failed to pass HB 1583 and HB 1656 —bills that would have provided much-needed additional funding for our schools and property tax relief — Sen. Ward had no recollection of these critical measures.
When asked about proposed changes by the Department of Education to weaken the state’s 306 rules, which govern our public schools, she admitted she had no knowledge of the details. As chair of the Senate Education Committee, this is deeply concerning. How can our senator be unaware of the serious implications these decisions have on our education system?
In contrast, Dave Trumble, who is running against her for our Senate seat, was well-informed about the failures in our state’s education system and its inequitable funding. He has actively testified in Concord in support of HB 1583, recognizing how desperately our towns need those funds, as well as fighting against the dismantling of the 306 rules.
Please, take the time to educate yourself on the education funding crisis we face and help bring new leadership to Concord. We, the taxpayers, can no longer afford Senator Ruth Ward’s lack of attention and action.
Guenter Hubert
Newport, NH
