It's Time to Make Life Affordable Again.
We all know exactly what it feels like to open that property tax bill every six months. I'm running to fight for real tax relief that puts more money back into your wallet, and to demand our state government stop passing the buck, so towns aren't forced to raise taxes just to cover essential services. It's time to make life genuinely affordable for every hardworking family.
Where I Stand
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Families across Rockingham District 20 pay property tax rates well above many of our neighboring communities — homeowners in Newton and Plaistow pay 17% to 46% more per dollar of home value than residents of Portsmouth or Hampton. Rick understands that these crushing taxes hit our family budgets hard, making it tougher to afford groceries, gas, and everything else. He will fight tirelessly to stop state politicians from shifting their responsibilities onto local homeowners, ensuring we keep more of our hard-earned money right here in our community.
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The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled that our public schools remain unconstitutionally underfunded. Rick believes every child deserves a quality education, and the state has a fundamental responsibility to adequately fund our schools. He will fight to ensure the state meets its constitutional duty, so property taxpayers are no longer forced to make up the difference.
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Year after year, the state has cut taxes on investment income and corporate profits, leaving regular homeowners to carry the financial burden alone. Rick stands for common sense: making sure working families aren't stuck paying more while special interests pay less. He'll fight to make wealthy investors and massive corporations pay their fair share, so we can finally fund our schools and fix our crumbling roads.
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New Hampshire has some of the highest electricity costs in the country. Rick supports practical, common-sense fixes. He wants to make it easier for homeowners and businesses to invest in energy storage and wants to protect residential ratepayers from paying more when large electric users, like data centers, drive up costs. Modern energy infrastructure, including storage, grid upgrades, and local renewable generation, means fewer dollars flowing out of state for imported fuel, more local jobs, and lower bills long term.
Meet Rick
Like his neighbors across Newton, Plaistow, and South Hampton, Rick experiences the reality of our area's high property taxes firsthand. He knows families are struggling to make ends meet and that our seniors are being taxed out of their homes. Rick is committed to fighting for real tax relief and making our communities more affordable for everyone.
Before settling in New Hampshire, Rick lived a life dedicated to service and learning. He spent years as a Benedictine monk. He holds advanced degrees and has a proven track record of solving complex problems in his professional career for a Fortune 500 bank. Locally, Rick serves on the Newton Recreation Commission, helping to build community with programs and activities for all ages. He and his husband, Michael—a community leader—built their life here because it is a place where people genuinely look out for each other. That core belief in mutual responsibility and building stronger communities is exactly what drives his politics.