Edward J. SapienzaMunicipal Primary Election 2021 Winner
Running forWard 8 Board of Aldermen
in 2021
Running as
Previously served one term as the Hillsborough County Register of Deeds.
This is my third campaign for Ward 8 Alderman.
Current jobPrivate Security at the Brady Sullivan Plaza on Elm Street.
Have been working with the homeless for over 20 years as a Correctional Officer, Court Security Officer. Private Security at the Plaza on Elm st.
1985, Graduate of Manchester Memorial High School. Served as Student Council President. Achieved perfect attendance for four years.
1989: Graduate, Keene State College Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety.
Best way to contact candidateedward.sapienza@yahoo.com
603-391-8038
Why are you running?
To serve and represent the people of Ward 8. That’s ALL the people of Ward 8.
What uniquely qualifies you to be an Alderman?
Not a thing. Just a regular guy that wants to get involved.
What do you see as the main function of an Alderman?
To serve and to represent the people.
What do you see as the key solution to reducing homelessness in the city?
Getting out of the way of developers, reducing red tape. Enforcement of existing laws. Realizing at some point there is only so much government, at any level, can do.
Do you feel that Manchester needs more affordable housing as defined by US HUD and NHHFA (costing no more than 30% of occupants' monthly income)? If so, how would you achieve this? If not, why not?
Please, let’s leave the alphabet soup and feds out of it if only for a moment. Increasing supply is a great idea and let’s all work toward lower property taxes.
What are your thoughts on public safety in the city?
Man enough to do the crime….man enough to do the time.
Please provide one or more examples of a person, organization, or business that exemplifies the spirit of Manchester
Stevens Park and Prouts Park: Two great places with nothing but good memories for me.
How would you describe the city's current infrastructure and business climate?
My understanding is you need a permit to repair a deck, put blacktop on your driveway, add a layer of shingles to your roof. Like I said, let’s reduce red tape. Also, we need to separate out our sewer and storm run-off systems.
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Manchester School District? What is the top need for improvement or change?
The strengths are the people, the weakness is the bureaucracy, regulations, mandates etc. Redistricting is the biggest challenge.
Do you support the budgetary autonomy of the Manchester School District's governing body? (currently known as the Board of School Committee, but proposed to be renamed as the Manchester School Board). If so, why (or why not?)
No. I’ve seen a few of those meetings. Holy Toledo!!!
What is the greatest strength of your ward and what needs improvement? For at-large candidates, what is the greatest strength of the city as a whole and what is in need of improvement?
The tennis courts at Memorialn… and they’re working on those! Also, we need to enforce existing laws such as speed limits and noise ordinances.
Anything else you'd like to add?
Yes. I want to thank all the folks who have offered me their encouragement and support to run for Ward 8 Alderman … for the third time.