Chris Pappas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 24, 2008Contact: Alexis Chininis(603)669-1050Democrats Out-Raise Republicans by Historic MarginManchester - Manchester Democrats chair Chris Pappas issued the following statement in response to a press release issued by City Republican chair Will Infantine:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 18, 2008Contact: Alexis Chininis(603)669-1050FRANK GUINTA USES TAXPAYER FUNDED WEBSITE FOR HIS OWN POLITICAL ADVANTAGEChris Pappas calls Mayor's actions shamefulManchester - Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has been very vocal in his support of the New Hampshire Advantage Coalition and has used little discretion as to the medium by which to deliver his message, posting on the taxpayer funded Manchester City Government website in the weeks since the Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to postpone the referendum on the tax and spending cap proposed by the NH Advantage Coalition in order to give voters more time to consider the serious implications such a cap would have on city services such as public safety and education, as well as to consider the legality of the cap. 

MINNEAPOLIS-- Bob Burns (R-Manchester), candidate for Hillsborough County Treasurer, says that county races do not get the amount of attention that they should.

"I think it's underrated," Burns said. "I don't think county races even get the same amount of attention as state rep. races."

DENVER-Manchester Democratic Chairman Chris Pappas thinks Queen City Democrats are poised to gain seats in the house and senate.

Pappas said he is confident that state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) will win re-election and Bob Backus (D-Manchester) will defeat state Sen. Ted Gatsas (D-Manchester).

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August 7, 2008

Contact: Alexis Chininis

(603)669-1050

Concerned Manchester Citizens Call on NH Advantage Coalition to Cease Illegal Activity

Asks Frank Guinta and NHAC to Comply with State Election Law

Manchester – The New Hampshire Advantage Coalition should disclose all contributions and activities according to a petition the Manchester City Democrats began circulating today. 

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June 5, 2008
Contact: Alexis Chininis
(603)669-1050

Manchester –  Manchester Democrats have fielded a full slate of legislative candidates who will work hard to continue the legacy of progress and fiscally responsible leadership that State House Democrats and Gov. Lynch have cultivated, while the Republican Party continues to offer only the same failed leadership of the past, based on tired policies and political gimmicks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2008Contact: Alexis Chininis(603)669-1050Manchester Democrats Field Full Slate of Candidates

Manchester – Beginning today, nearly 40 dedicated Manchester Democrats will begin to declare their candidacies for one of Manchester's 35 state representative seats. 

The Manchester Democratic Party have sent a letter to Mayor Frank Guinta reminding him to pay his taxes.

Recently Manchester residents received tax statements that are due by July. It was reported earlier this month that Guinta failed to pay taxes on property he owns.

An hour before The Union Leader reported that Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta is not running for governor, the Manchester Democratic Party released a statement titled, "Does Mayor Guinta Have Time to Notice Degrading Streets?

"Our Absentee Mayor should get back to the city and start serving the people who elected him rather than trying to chase down his political pipedreams," said Chris Pappas, Chair of the Manchester Democratic Party.

Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has decided not to run for governor, PolitickerNH.com has confirmed.

The news was first reported by The Union Leader.

"Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta has decided not to run for governor, believing that his duties as the city's chief executive should be his top priority," the article states.

New Hampshire Republican Chairman Fergus Cullen said Guinta has a "bright political future."

"Frank has a bright political future, but let's not forget the bright political present," Cullen said.

"He's doing a good job at controlling spending," he added. "He has a formidable challenge in running the city of Manchester."

Manchester Democratic Chairman Chris Pappas applauded the step, but said Guinta needs to focus on the city.