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Bill Barry

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Running forWard 10 Alderman
in 2023

Running as Non-Partisan Election

Background info

College graduate, retired law enforcement, Ward 10 Alderman for the past eight years.

Married/Father, wife Debbie and daughter Lauren
Prior political experience/offices

Alderman for Ward 10 since 2014

Current job Investigator for P2E (Peninsula Pacific Entertainment)

Time lived in NHLifelong resident of Manchester

Education

Manchester Central High School, Daniel Webster College, NH Police Academy

Best way to contact candidateI can be reached at 603-627-7189.

Social NetworksFacebook

Why are you running for Alderman?

I’m running for re-election as Ward 10 Alderman because it is important to me that all of the residents in Ward 10 have someone that will always be there for them. I pride myself on constituent service.

What qualifies you as the best candidate for this office?

Since I was elected in 2013, I have made sure that the residents of Ward 10 have a voice at city hall. We have had over 60 streets reconstructed and paved in the past 10 years. I have received countless emails and phone calls from residents in Ward 10 as well as from outside of our Ward. It is important to me that all of them are handled swiftly and satisfactorily. I will continue that service when I am re-elected in November.

What are your thoughts on and plans for addressing homelessness?

I have worked very hard to find a solution to homelessness in our community. Most of our homeless population are suffering from substance misuse as well as mental illness. I believe that one of the ways to defeat this is to assist them in finding treatment to their illness. That’s why I was a huge proponent to partnering with Gatehouse Treatment. They were able to assist over 60 of homeless and get them into detox/treatment in just over two months. I look forward to working with them in the future. I am in favor of shelters as a temporary solution, not a permanent one.

What are your thoughts on housing costs and plans for addressing those concerns?

Housing costs in Manchester, as well as other communities, is very high. I have supported developers that want to build in Manchester to include affordable rates.

What are your thoughts on and plans regarding crime and public safety?

I have spent over 34 years in Law Enforcement. I know the importance of supporting our police and making sure that our residents and properties are safe and protected. I will continue that support when I am re-elected.

What are your thoughts on and/or plans for addressing concerns about property tax rates?

I will continue to make sure that our property taxes are as low as possible. I will also make sure that all of our residents receive the best services that our city provides.

What are your thoughts on the city's snow removal and trash pickup services?

I have the highest praise for our DPW employees. They work very hard each and every day. The snow removal and trash pickup is second to none. If I receive a concern from a resident about plowing or trash issues, I will reach out to our department leaders, and it is taken care of in a timely manner.

What are your thoughts on the city's small business climate?

I am very proud of our Economic Development Department. They have been working very hard with our current business community, as well as making sure that the new businesses receive a warm welcome into our city.

What are your thoughts on and plans on improving parks and recreation in the city?

We have a great Parks and Recreation Department. I would like to see an addition to the department that would have more resources for our children. It is important that we continue to find alternatives for our younger residents to enjoy while in school, after school and during their vacation breaks.

What are your thoughts on how public transportation and infrastructure in the city can be improved?

Mike Whitten, Director of Manchester Transit Authority, is doing an outstanding job. He has always communicated with our city leaders to making sure that public transportation is a high priority. I will continue to work with him and his staff in the future.
I believe that we need to do whatever we can to be more welcoming to builders in our community by making changes to our ordinances that will make it easier for them to build while maintaining safety to their projects.

What are your thoughts on the current state of the city's civic pride and ideas on how to improve it?

As a lifelong resident, I have always had pride in our city. I am a big fan of the branding effort that our Economic Development Department is doing to showcase our community. I will continue to do whatever I can to make sure that Manchester is tops in the region as well as the Nation.

What are your thoughts on any neighborhood specific issues in your ward as well as any plans on addressing those issues?

In my ten years as Alderman, I have worked very hard in addressing concerns in Ward 10. I will continue this effort in the future. Most of the concerns that I have dealt with in our neighborhood are road maintenance, trash pickup, public safety, street signs as well as others. I have always handled these concerns as quick as possible.

What is your view on the main role of an Alderman?

Constituent service is the most important role of an Alderman.