Making a change... (Concord: buying, school, taxes)

[SFT]

I'm a New Hampshire resident and have been for most of the twenty-four years of my life. Without making politics the subject of this post, I would like to get feedback from people in various New Hampshire communities. With discussions of the upcoming elections and "change" that needs to be made, I feel compelled to improve my community. It is my belief that change needs to start on a local level rather than merely complaining and not taking action.

What problems do you see in your communities? I will be candid in saying that I do not necessarily have a firm grasp on the challenges encountered by our state. I would like to educate myself and figure out where I might devote some of my time in order to improve my community.

I will be doing my own research regarding education, drug abuse, poverty, and other issues. My hopes are that some of you might expand my knowledge of challenges that face our state. I do not wish to turn this in to any sort of a political debate, but purely expose ways that our state can improve.

Thank you for your time,

Steve

[BF66389]

A lot really depends on the town; if you have the time I think being involved with troubled kids as a mentor is very beneficial or even a free tutor for kids who are struggling with certain skills at school.

I also know that for people with little money buying bad-for-you food is often the best bang for the buck (calorie wise)...perhaps working with local farmers to get their excess produce to some of these individuals at a reduced cost would be nice; or even about-to-spoil produce to a food pantry/church, etc- donated. There is a BIG difference between produce that is sell-able at a farm stand and produce that is "good enough" for a soup or whatnot.

[SFT]

Thank you for the response. I was thinking about the first recommendation you make. My biggest problem is that I work late on weekdays. I was thinking about opportunities to work with kids on weekend mornings, but most organizations don't have much going on. Perhaps I could contact a Boys and Girls Club, or other organization for space to offer a program.

The second idea is great as well. Thank you for the responses.

[BF66389]

Big Brothers/Big sisters perhaps as well?

[buck naked]

The Y can always use volunteers.

[bignhfamily]

The problem with our local governments is the same as those at the federal level. It's to damn big and in to much of our business. Generating more money is not the solution (as in taxes) Spending less is. Get rid of big government. Drastically reduce social welfare programs. No more free rides. I'm tired of carrying the load!

Revolution.

[db77]

Originally Posted by SFT

My hopes are that some of you might expand my knowledge of challenges that face our state. I do not wish to turn this in to any sort of a political debate, but purely expose ways that our state can improve.

Thank you for your time,

Steve

Thinking of ways to improve the state is a pretty subjective topic Steve.

For me one of the most important things is that our tax dollars not be wasted at the municipal level or state level on anything that is not necessary and beneficial to most of the population.

[Mrtwigg]

I see too many entitelment programs, too many laws, too many nickle and dime taxes.
I could go on but then somebody might think I was being grouchy.

Wanna really make a difference ?
Embrace Libertarian beliefs, run for office and get the dang gubbermint out or our lives.

[SFT]

Originally Posted by db77

Thinking of ways to improve the state is a pretty subjective topic Steve.

For me one of the most important things is that our tax dollars not be wasted at the municipal level or state level on anything that is not necessary and beneficial to most of the population.

I appreciate the responses. I know that the topic of improving the state is terribly subjective. When I mentioned avoiding politics, I was thinking more along the lines of improvements that can be made regardless of political affiliations. For instance, I don't think anyone can argue that improving reading, mathematics, etc. of children throughout the state would not be beneficial. The same would go for cleaning up parks and recreational areas.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by SFT

I appreciate the responses. I know that the topic of improving the state is terribly subjective. When I mentioned avoiding politics, I was thinking more along the lines of improvements that can be made regardless of political affiliations. For instance, I don't think anyone can argue that improving reading, mathematics, etc. of children throughout the state would not be beneficial. The same would go for cleaning up parks and recreational areas.

I 've heard that Concord usually has a monthly trails meeting that people attend and they have many trails that people "adopt" and clean up trash when necessary.