For the last four years I have served in the legislature as Vice Chair of the House Science, Technology & Energy Committee.
This has been a very rewarding experience for me—not just being a part of leadership in the House, but also learning about such topics as our electric grid, how New Hampshire utilities work, the Public Utilities Commission, telecommunications, and the environmental issues that come to our committee.
The Governor’s initiative to have 25% of NH’s energy come from renewable energy sources by 2025 combined with my specific interest in renewables and my membership in the Governor’s New Hampshire Climate Change Policy Task Force, point to all the work I still want to do and the goals we need to meet. Continuing my work on energy and environmental issues, such as decreasing the state's greenhouse gas emissions, is one major reason why I'm running for reelection, but there are other issues needing attention that are very compelling for me.
Why I'm Running for Reelection
My priorities for a new term also include:
--defending Nashua's interests in Concord
--encouraging economic development and job creation/retention by current employers
--protecting the wellbeing of those without a voice (such as NH's children)
--supporting affordable, accessible healthcare
--ensuring our public education system serves all children equally and with excellence
--safeguarding NH's environment and natural resources for both tourism and future generations
--promoting clean and efficient energy for our homes, businesses and transportation
--demanding transparency in government and uses of public funds
--moving New Hampshire forward, not back; building on the good work our legislature accomplished in the last 4 years
I invite you to take a moment and stroll through this website. You'll learn more not only about how I’ve been involved, but also about how you, too, can become more involved in our community here in Nashua and in our state government.
And to keep up with what's going on in the legislature, click on the Contact tab above and ask to be added to the advance distribution email list for The HARVEY Letter, my electronic newsletter, which I'll start up again in January. Email addresses are not shared.
To contribute to my campaign, send a check made out to Suzanne Harvey for State Rep and mail it to 8 Crawford Lane, Nashua, NH 03063.