hard deadlines

Election day for the Portsmouth Water and Fire District is Wednesday, June 10, and even if you never voted before, you should this year. Here's why: Running against the incumbents is at least one person with close ties to the PCC, and if they get their base to the polls, they can easily tip a small election like this.

Why should you care? The PCC has worked hard to cut budgets in the Town government and the Schools. Do you really want anti-taxers to make decisions about our water supply?

Very few people turn out for these elections, so your support for is crucial. It's quick and easy, just head on down to the office at 1744 East Main Road between 7am and 9pm on Wednesday. harddeadlines endorses the incumbents.

For tax assessor:
George D. Crockett
Joseph A. Magliocco

For tax collector:
Gaetano Polselli

I'll tell you my paranoid theory about why tax rebels would be interested: Infrastructure. You can starve development if you can control water supply. Or maybe, just maybe, they took my suggestion that the District is the natural home for any sewer project seriously. You can read my earlier coverage here.

Full disclosure: My uncle, Steve Kirkwood, served on the board in the 1960s.