James Porter

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James Porter

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Manchester Board of School Committee Ward 1

Successor: Julie Turner

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James Porter was a member of the Manchester Board of School Committee in New Hampshire, representing Ward 1. Porter assumed office on January 7, 2020. Porter left office on March 22, 2021.

Porter ran for election to the Manchester Board of School Committee to represent Ward 1 in New Hampshire. Porter won in the general election on November 5, 2019.

Porter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2019

See also: Manchester School District, New Hampshire, elections (2019)

General election

General election for Manchester Board of School Committee Ward 1

James Porter defeated Amber Jodoin in the general election for Manchester Board of School Committee Ward 1 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	James Porter (Nonpartisan)	58.5	1,336
	Submit photo	Amber Jodoin (Nonpartisan)	41.0	935
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	11

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,282
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2019

Ballotpedia survey responses

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James Porter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Porter's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a father, husband, coach and community volunteer in Manchester NH who has been focused on developing and empowering the youth of this great city for the last 14 years. I have served on the PTO of Smyth Road (my daughter Alice is in 3rd grade) for the past 3 years and realized I needed to get more involved to make a bigger difference in our schools. I served as the Membership Director of the YMCA Allard Center and as a board member there, chairing the Reach Out for Youth & Families Fundraising committee, which raised over $245,000.00 for the underserved members of our community. I have also coached Track & Cross Country in the city at West High and the Derryfield school as well as clinics for Central athletes over the summers for the last 9 years. I spent 6 years coaching Manchester North Soccer & Little league as well as serving as the President/Coach of the Greater Manchester Running Club. For the last 4 years I have run the GMRC summer track series, a 4 weeks series that draws over 500 kids a year for athletic competition. Before my daughter was born I owned my own restaurant for 5 years and ran the food service at the the Taylor Communities(a multi level senior, assisted living & nursing home facility). This business experience allowed me to write & manage million dollar budgets and manage staffs of 30-50 employees.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Fight for a fair contract for our teachers/professional that truly values their contribution to our community and our childrens lives.
• Work to bring more financial resources to our school district so Manchester schools are above the state average in funding per student
• Use evidence based research to implement an innovative curriculum that prepares our students to achieve in a 21st century economy.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I come from a family of teachers and I am extremely passionate about funding public education so teachers have every resource they need to develop todays students so the can achieve at a maximum level and reach their full potential. I grew up driving around in a station wagon with the bumper sticker that said 'Wouldnt it be great if schools had all the money they need and the Pentagon needed to have a bake sale to buy a bomber'. I believe as a society we undervalue the importance of public education, teachers and the other professionals that help shape our children future. I want to be their champion so every kid in Manchester gets a quality education and lives a fulfilling life! This is the best city in the state. It deserves the best schools!

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