I’m pleased to announce that the City of Somersworth is dispersing additional $ to local food banks to help families during this difficult time
No one should go hungry & I’m sad to see our state & federal leaders ignore the needs of those who struggle the most
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While Governor Ayotte and President Trump take away food stamps to pay for tax breaks for billionaires, I promise to fight for families and the workers who make our economy run.
Thank you for the second term.
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Results are in! TWO MORE YEARS!!!!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! And thank you to the residents of Somersworth for their faith and belief in me!
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Next up, Somersworth! Get out and vote for @mattgerdingnh.bsky.social
and Bonnie McNair!
Great to team up with Chuck Grassie today to chat with our neighbors about making a plan to vote on Tuesday’s election
Having a strong & supportive local government is so important as State & Federal leaders fail us
Remind everyone you know to show up on Nov. 4th!
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Join me and Rochester’s Chuck Grassie for our Get Out The Vote event this weekend!
Rochester Child Care Center
Sunday, 11/2 @ 11AM
Let’s knock some doors and get people excited for this election!
Sign up here:
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The Somersworth Library renovation project may not have received funding from Washington, but it doesn’t mean I’m done fighting for the project and the City of Somersworth
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Absentee ballots for the Nov 4th election are now available at city hall!
All voters are encouraged to check their voter registration status! Voters looking to register can also do this at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall
For more info, go to the link in my bio
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Knocking doors and meeting voters with candidate for Ward 1 City Council, Bonnie McNair!
For info about how to vote go to…
mattgerding.org/2025vote
or click the link in my bio
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Thanks to everyone who came out today to support me and Bonnie McNair! We knocked a ton of doors - voters are motivated for the election this November!
And thanks to our gracious host, the New England Sports Hub
Join me at The New England Sports Hub on Sun. 10/5 at 10am for my Canvass Kick-Off Event!
10-11am: Hang out, hit golf balls at the indoor range, & meet some great folks
11am: start knocking doors!
1pm: Come back to The Hub for free lunch
Sign up today - LINK IN BIO
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Trump’s gutting of GEAR UP is a blow to Somersworth’s students & families. Programs like GEAR UP open doors for kids - now those doors are being slammed shut
I am so grateful to @SenatorHassan for showing up today & fighting alongside me for Somersworth
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Today I learned that the funding for GEAR UP NH has been cut by Trump. Devastating news for students & teachers who use GEAR UP to help prepare students for college & careers. Somersworth is once again reeling from reckless cuts by state & fed officials who want to dismantle public ed
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We’ve accomplished a lot in two years - imagine another term!
More housing is desperately needed! In times like these, we can’t afford leaders who wait for someone else to solve our problems. We need leaders who roll up their sleeves and deliver results here at home
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“It feels like what Congress & the President were doing was targeting communities like us”
Cuts to SNAP are having huge effects on granite staters. An estimated 44K NH families are expected to lose benefits that keep them healthy & fed
Of all things to cut, why make people go hungry?
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I’m so proud to be representing this amazing city and all its people. Join me as I run for reelection this fall!
Support the campaign at…
actblue.com/donate/gerding2025
Big news! I’ve filed to run for reelection! Help support my campaign for Mayor of Somersworth!
Check out my website for more info:
MattGerding.org
And donate 👇 to support the campaign
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The story behind ProPublica’s new Private School Demographics database began with our need to understand how many “segregation academies” still operate — and where.
By @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
Despite Republican legislative majorities, passing universal education freedom accounts – an idea strongly opposed by Democrats – is no guarantee. And even Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte is pumping the brakes slightly. From @ethandewitt.bsky.social #NHPolitics https://buff.ly/4jkhVhK
The NHGOP tax cuts for the wealthy are now coming to roost…with the new GOP Governor
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Voters want their local public schools well-funded. They recognize the benefits to their children, the opportunities that are provided, and the positive impacts on the community.
It’s a shame the state doesn’t see the value that we all do
www.nhpr.org/education/20...
Thanks to @thimblelitmag.bsky.social for publishing my poem, “Naked Parrot,” in her fall issue! You can read it here 👇
www.thimblelitmag.com/2024/10/10/n...
The state claims that they are only responsible for the statutorily outlined requirements for education. How convenient
But as far as I understand it, statute doesn’t determine or override constitutional requirements - it’s the other way around
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Oh very cool! Love this!
Here’s the text of the federal voucher bill they’re working off to fold into reconciliation in January.
It’s a love child between a garden variety wealthy tax shelter and a typical voucher subsidy.
Eligibility up to 300% of *local median income*
www.congress.gov/bill/118th-c...
A significant source of funds for the state budget - interest and dividends tax - is slated to be cut out by the NHGOP, creating a sizable revenue hole.
Don’t be surprised if you see Ayotte & the NHGOP cut important programs and funding for education to balance her budget
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Guarantee the NHDOE’s upcoming cuts to special education won’t help.
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Yup, not happy at all
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Your post got me thinking this morning, and I wrote the following post because of it. Thanks for the prompt 😁
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