Stephen Stepanek

Grover Norquist and John StephenMANCHESTER- Joined by Grover Norquist, former Health and Human Services Secretary John Stephen (R-Manchester) signed the Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

"The tax cuts of the past decade are absolutely critical to the long-term success of our economy and our growth. To get rid of them would send a clear message that we're not committed to keeping our economy strong, whether in the short-run or the long-run" Stephen told the crowd assembled at Brady-Sullivan's offices in the Jefferson Mill.

Stephen added that the government does not have a revenue shortage.

"We consistently don't have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem," he said.

Stepanek delivers his official speechGOFFSTOWN- Standing inside a small diner, State Rep. Steve Stepanek (R-Amherst) formally announced his decision to run for the Executive Council District Five seat.

The stop was part of a series of announcements that Stepanek hopes will introduce his candidacy to voters.

"New Hampshire values of less government and lower taxes is evaporating before our eyes," Stepanek told a crowd a supporters and family. "It's critical that we protect the New Hampshire way of life."

State Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R-Amherst) will announce his candidacy for Executive Council in a series of speeches throughout the Fifth District.

The speeches will be held on Friday and Monday.

On Friday, Stepanek will be in Amherst, Merrimack and Goffstown. He will then be in Keene and Nashua on Monday.

State Rep. Stephen Stepanek (R-Amherst) has decided to run the Executive Council.

Stepanek will be challenging Councilor Debora Pignatelli (D-Nashua) for the District 5 seat.

The Amherst state rep has established a political action committee called "Friends of Stephen Stepanek" and has set-up a website: http://stephenbstepanek.com.