I got a truth bomb for you. Manchester is rotting from the inside. Burglaries, gangs roaming the streets, homelessness, an out of control heroin epidemic, stores closing up shop, failing schools. Our beautiful city is crumbling. It has lost its luster. But none of these problems are the causes in of themselves. These are symptoms of a corrupt City Hall. The problem is City Hall. The Zoning Board denies approval for drug treatment centers because “people like that don’t deserve to be near decent people.” Poor law making leads to expensive, frivolous lawsuits the city could have easily avoided. It’s called research and Google. And after a decade of unchecked spending, City Hall keeps overriding the tax cap. And now it’s bond crazy. We need to live within our means, and keep an eye on the bottom line.
Uber, an innovative company, a symbol of forward thinking, of a vibrant economy, kicked out of the city. They are operating right now illegally. And good for them! We need to innovate our laws, not throw out innovative companies. We have to make Manchester a welcoming city. We have create a place where businesses are welcomed, overhaul the regulations hurting Manchester businesses, remove the barricades, make the economy thrive.
We have to to nurture an environment where you can raise a family, and have your kids get that quality education they deserve. We have a problem when Manchester is losing our school contracts with Candia and Hooksett to Pinkerton Academy. Education matters. City Hall should be listening to the needs and concerns of the parents, the teachers, and especially the kids. It’s their education after all that we’re talking about here.
Let's work together. That’s how you stop the drugs problem. That’s how you stop the crime, by making Manchester thrive, fill it with opportunities and second chances. This can’t be done with the same-old same-old. New, fresh, bold ideas. If you want that, and you want to feel pride once again in Manchester, support my candidacy for Alderman. Let’s get it done. Find me on Facebook, Andre Rosa for Alderman. Thank you