Amanda Merrill for State Senate - NH

Merrill Announces Steering Committee

MERRILL ANNOUNCES STEERING COMMITTEE

DURHAM – Democratic State Senate candidate Amanda Merrill of Durham today announced her campaign steering committee and campaign manager. Merrill is seeking the Senate District 21 seat currently held by Iris Estabrook, who retires this year after representing the district for six years. The district includes Dover, Durham, Epping, Lee, and Rollinsford.

The Merrill Steering Committee will be co-chaired by Estabrook and another former District 21 senator, Katherine Wells Wheeler. Both reside in Durham.

“I am honored to have the support of such a talented group of District 21 residents,” Merrill said in announcing the committee. “Their advice and counsel will be invaluable to my campaign, and I am grateful to all of them for their willingness to serve.”

Merrill’s steering committee members are:

Senator Iris Estabrook who presently serves as Vice President for Policy and Chair of the Senate Education and Senate Health and Human Services Committees. She also served three terms in the NH House of Representatives. Sen. Estabrook is a former school board member, elementary school teacher, and educational researcher.

. Former Senator Katie Wheeler represented District 21 from 1997 to 2002. She is a member of the NH Public Television Board of Governors, the NH Legal Assistance board and the Health Services Planning and Review board of the NH Dept. of Health and Human Services. In 2005 Sen. Wheeler received UNH’s prestigious Granite State Award for contributions to the state

Toby Ball lives in Durham, where he serves as chair of the town Energy Committee. He is a member of the Carbon Coalition steering committee and was field organizer for the Coalition’s town meeting initiative in 2007. He works as a business manager at UNH.

Former Mayor Jack Buckley of Dover is chair of the NH Public Employee Labor Relations Board, Vice Chair of the Children’s Museum of NH, and a former trustee of Wentworth Douglass Hospital.

James Casey of Rollinsford served as Commissioner of Labor for the State of NH from 1999 to 2004. He was Business Manager and Financial Secretary of Local Union #490 I.B.E.W. from 1972 to 1998. Casey is a member of the NH Citizens Health Care Initiative.

Sarah and Dorn Cox operate Randall Farm in Lee. Sarah serves on the Lee Heritage Commission. Dorn is a member of the Lee Energy Committee and was the 2008 recipient of the NH Farm Bureau's Young Farmer Achievement Award.

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Dudley Dudley was a state representative for two terms and a member of the Governor’s Council for four terms. She authored legislation requiring local approval of the siting of oil refineries, thus defeating a proposal by Aristotle Onassis to build the world’s largest refinery in her hometown of Durham. Dudley has been active in the campaigns of candidates from Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Barack Obama.

State Representative William Knowles of Dover is retiring this year after 17 years in office. He served as chairman of the House Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety and was well known for his work on behalf of sexual and domestic violence victims.

Donna McAdam is a Dover resident. She recently completed a 35-year career at the Dover Adult Learning Center, where she served as Senior Counselor. McAdam currently serves as a field worker for Strafford Learning Center and as a member of the Workforce Investment Act’s NH Young Council.

Cory McPhee and Julie Ditursi own and operate Zampa Restaurant in Epping. They also cater special events at the local 1875 Governor Prescott House, the extended McPhee family’s 100+ acre homestead. McPhee served on the Epping Planning Board for seven years.

Jan Nisbet is director of the Institute on Disability at UNH. She was the 2007 recipient of the UNH Alumni Association’s highest award, the Charles Holmes Pettee Medal, which recognizes extraordinary achievement and distinguished service.

Salme Perry is a Rollinsford-based independent bookseller. She is a trustee of the first-ever Rollinsford Public Library and was instrumental in the establishment of the new library in the Salmon Falls Mill building.

Mark and Chris Vallone are educators and longtime Epping residents. Mark is principal of the Epping Elementary School, while Chris teaches music at area schools.

Merrill also announced the appointment of campaign manager Rachel Rouillard of Durham. Rouillard served as executive director of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program from 2001 to 2007. She recently completed a master’s degree in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

“Rachel’s experience as an administrator, organizer, and participant in the political process make her an outstanding choice for the role of campaign manager,” said Merrill. “I am very fortunate to have her working with me.”

Merrill served as state representative from 1989 to 1998, and was elected Deputy Democratic Leader in 1997. For more information, go to www.merrillforsenate.com.

Granite State Conservation Voters endorse Merrill for State Senate

October 15, 2008 Contact: Jim O’Brien

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 228-1970

GRANITE STATE CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSE

AMANDA MERRILL FOR STATE SENATE

Concord, NH: The Granite State Conservation Voters today announced the endorsement of

Amanda Merrill for State Senate in District 21. Merrill is running for the open seat left by Iris

Estabrook who is retiring from the Senate.

“Amanda Merrill understands that a strong environment and a strong economy go hand and hand,”

said Rick Russman, former State Senator and Chairman of the organization. “Merrill has been a

leader on conservation issues her entire career, not only helping to create the state’s popular Land

and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), but also serving as its interim director in an

important time of transition.”

“Merrill brings years of experience on conservation issues, and will be a valuable asset in the

Senate as the state continues its work on climate and energy issues. During her decade of service

in the New Hampshire House, Merrill worked on advancing energy conservation and efficiency

measures, as well as promoting waste reduction and recycling initiatives. As the state looks to

achieve its goal of 25% renewable power by 2025, and build a 21st century transportation

infrastructure, we need strong leaders in the Senate who understand the challenges and will work

to bring results.”

“The Granite State Conservation Voters is proud to endorse Amanda Merrill’s campaign for

Senate. Voters in District 21 should know that Merrill’s positions, values and record while in the

New Hampshire House prove that she understands the importance of protecting New Hampshire’s

environment and quality of life for future generations.”

“ The Granite State Conservation Voters play a key role in ensuring that issues surrounding

protection of our vital natural resources receive the attention they warrant here in New Hampshire,”

said Amanda Merrill. “I am pleased to have their endorsement.”

The Granite State Conservation Voters Alliance is a nonpartisan, statewide organization dedicated to protecting New

Hampshire's environment by making it a priority for our elected leaders. GSCVA was established with the advice and

encouragement of New Hampshire’s conservation leaders to perform a critical role – hold state legislators accountable

for their votes and inform the public about key environmental issues under debate by the Legislature. For more

information, please visit www.VoteConservation.org

Merrill Announces For State Senate

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Contact: Amanda Merrill

merrillfornhsenate@gmail.com

868-2491 or 969-9900

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MERRILL ANNOUNCES FOR STATE SENATE

&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; DURHAM - Amanda Merrill today announced that she will be a candidate for state Senate District 21, the seat currently held by Iris Estabrook, who is stepping down after a 12-year legislative career. District 21 includes Dover, Durham, Epping, Lee, and Rollinsford.

&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Merrill, a resident of Durham, served as a state representative from 1989 to 1998, finishing her career as Deputy Democratic Leader. For the past two years she has served on the policy staff of the House Majority Office.

&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; “I believe my experience has prepared me for the challenges of being a state Senator,” Merrill said. “As a House member I found great satisfaction in collaborating with lawmakers of all political stripes to pass legislation on education policy, energy and air quality, land conservation, solid waste, and ethics guidelines. I look forward to working with legislative colleagues and Governor John Lynch to address the economic, educational, and environmental issues that affect the lives of the people of District 21.”

.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Merrill praised Senator Estabrook for having “set a very high standard during her tenure in the Senate. I will work hard to live up to it.”

&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Senator Estabrook said “Mandy has a reputation as a dedicated and thoughtful leader who works in a collaborative way to get results. The citizens of District 21 would be fortunate to have her represent them in the New Hampshire Senate.” &#160;

&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Senator Peter Burling of Cornish, former House Democratic Leader, noted “I can say without reservation that Amanda Merrill is the right person to take on the tradition of excellence set by her District 21 predecessors. She is one of the most effective legislators I have known, a listener and a consensus-builder.”&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;

&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Merrill has lived in New Hampshire since 1961. She graduated from Winnacunnet High School in Hampton and the University of New Hampshire before completing a Ph.D. at Dartmouth College. She has taught at the college level and worked with undergraduate researchers at UNH. Merrill is also involved with visual arts projects at the Mill Pond Center in Durham. She and her husband Ken Fuld, an associate dean at UNH, have lived in Durham since 1979. They have a son and a daughter.