Joseph LachancePrimary Election 2022 Winner

If elected or re-elected, please describe legislation you expect to sponsor or co-sponsor.

Cannabis Legalization.  Modifications to the current medical Marijuana law which would improve access to patients, reduce cost, and update the current antiquated program to include the ability for qualified patients to grow their cannabis.  I would sponsor a bill that would limit ticket event fees that are charged at the time of sale to consumers by ticket brokers which would provide more transparency about fees to the public.

What are the most important concerns you’ve heard from Manchester residents and how can you address those concerns if elected or re-elected?

People I talk with are concerned with their property taxes, crime, protecting and improving the NH Advantage, Infrastructure improvement, and the economy.  I will support legislation that protects the taxpayer.  Bail reform needs a major overhaul, and I will always support the protection of constitutional issues at all levels.

New Hampshire legislators are citizen legislators and being a legislator is a significant time commitment. How much time per week can you spend on legislative duties while the Senate/House is in session?

People I talk with are concerned with their property taxes, crime, protecting and improving the NH Advantage, Infrastructure improvement, and the economy.  I will support legislation that protects the taxpayer.  Bail reform needs a major overhaul, and I will always support the protection of constitutional issues at all levels.

How do you feel the current divisive political climate in the United States will impact the New Hampshire General Court over the next two years and how would you navigate that divisiveness in your duties?

While elected to the NH House of Representatives (14-16) I served on the Ways and Means Committee.  During this session I sponsored and co-sponsored several pieces of legislation that was written into law.  My past performance will indicate I have always dedicated the proper amount of time to effectively serve this position and serve my constituents well.

New Hampshire legislators are citizen legislators and being a legislator is a significant time commitment. How much time per week can you spend on legislative duties while the Senate/House is in session?

While elected to the NH House of Representatives (14-16) I served on the Ways and Means Committee.  During this session I sponsored and co-sponsored several pieces of legislation that was written into law.  My past performance will indicate I have always dedicated the proper amount of time to effectively serve this position and serve my constituents well.

What is the most significant issue facing Manchester residents at the municipal level and how can you, as a legislator aid the city government on that issue?

Politics has always been divisive as history dictates.  I learned early in my political career to work with people across the aisle while serving as an elected official.  Treat people the way you want to be treated, listen to and debate something from a different perspective while keeping an open mind.  You never know, some of the best legislation has come out of bipartisanship.

In your conversations with voters, what is the most significant issue to them right now? How would you address that if elected or re-elected?

Downshifting of costs to the city by the state.

In your opinion, what were the five most significant pieces of legislation introduced over the last two years? Please explain what made them significant

Taxes and crime.  Manchester continues to decline in many areas while taxes continue to rise with no significant improvement to the quality of life of Manchester residents.