Address   2 McDaniels Drive / Brookline NH 03033

Cell    603-930-9951       

Email: MelanieLfornh@gmail.com

Political Office Sought    Executive Council District 5

Education/Family/Personal 

Family Information 

I was raised in Nashua, NH, and I am the third eldest in a family of six children. After my mother passed away from cancer at a young age, I took on the responsibility of raising my younger siblings. I am proud of the citizens they have become today.

I married my high school sweetheart. We moved to Brookline, NH over 30 years ago because we loved the rural and peaceful environment. We are fortunate to have a beautiful, smart, and socially engaged adult daughter.

Education 

Some would say I climbed the education ladder beginning with the foundation of a Nashua public school education: From White Wing Kindergarten, Broad Street Elementary School, Sunset Heights and Fairgrounds Jr. High to Nashua High School
Nashua Community College AA Marketing and Management

Daniel Webster College BA Business Management

Southern NH University, MBA

Profession 

Founder/CEO TCS of American Enterprise, LLC, a telecommunications consulting company focused on managing client’s telecommunications expenses and contracts.

Digital Equipment Corporation: Call Center Management- Client Support.
AT&T: Quality Management – NE Region Sales and End user support
NEC: Established Technical and Sales Call Center

Organizations & Affiliations (current and former)

NH Civics, Board Member	NH Women’s Foundation, Board Director
Greater Nashua NAACP, Executive Committee	Hollis Brookline Coop School, Board Member
NH Community College System, Trustee	Nashua Boys and Girls Club, Trustee
Nashua Ethnic Awareness Committee	NH Endowment for Health Advisory Committee
Brookline Town, Trustee	Brookline Community Church, Trustee
Brookline Women’s Club, Member

Political Experience 

State Senator (2018-2020): Nashua Wards 1,2,5; Hollis, Brookline, Mason, Greenville, New Ipswich, Rindge.

• First African American State Senator District 12
• Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee, Chair
• Bail Commission, Chair
• Senate Judiciary Committee
• Senate Transportation Committee
• Senate Transportation Council, Co-Chair (Study methods for implementing new transportation technologies and modes across New Hampshire, including bus, rail, highway, marine, and air transportation, and their logistics.)

State Representative District 26 (2006-2008 / 2008-2010 Hollis, Brookline, Mason) 2012-2014 (Brookline, Mason)

• Election Law Committee
• Science Technology and Energy Committee
• Assistant Majority Floor Leader between 2008 and 2010
• Sponsored/passed Statewide Emergency Notification System for NH bill

Town of Brookline

• Brookline Town Trustee
• Hollis Brookline Coop School, Board Member

Candidacy Questions – Answer the following prompts about your candidacy. Let the voters know why you are running for office and what you hope to accomplish in our community. 

Why are you running for this elected office?

* We have to ask ourselves what kind of future we want and what will we do to achieve it. *

This saying inspires me daily to work toward a future that upholds democracy, secures and protects fundamental, inalienable rights, and fosters a thriving society.

With over twenty years of town and city civic engagement, more than twelve years in the State Legislature as both a representative and senator, years of leadership on various corporate and nonprofit boards, and Founder/CEO of a telecommunications service business, I have developed a broad and comprehensive understanding of how our state functions and how we can transform our vision of a healthy and prosperous future into a reality.

The time is right, and I am ready to bring my experience and skill set to the Executive Council table to ensure that all Granite State voices are heard, our families are healthy, our environmental goals are achieved, and our taxpayers’ dollars are respected. That is the future I want for all of us. This is why I am running.

Within your authority as an elected official, what issues do you plan to address in order to improve our community/state?

Whether it’s a sports franchise, a tech startup, a small neighborhood business, or a non-profit, the first rule is always to hire the best talent. This principle should also guide our government and public service appointments. I will vote for:

• commissioners who are leaders in their fields to head our state agencies.
• the appointment of professionally qualified judges who are respected for their fairness and committed to equality under the law.

The health and well-being of our families and communities is paramount to me. I will support

• funding for the health of our families, including family planning and lunch for kids
• infrastructure improvements that are safe and reliable and that contribute to a clean future, including rail and expanded broadband.

I respect our taxpayers too much to accept anything less than the absolute best. I support

• the utilization of all available resources, including federal funding, to support our state’s needs.

How will your skills/background contribute to the position you are running for? 

I have worked alongside governors, senators, house representatives, and state agencies to pass laws that benefit our communities. I have met with judges and judicial leaders to understand how best to protect our rights, promote safe neighborhoods, and ensure compassionate law enforcement. My collaborations with business executives have focused on developing successful business models that encourage consumer confidence and excellence in service. As a business executive, I understand the importance of contract fairness and intent.

I bring this experience to the Executive Council and fully understand its duty to appoint qualified state commissioners and judges. I will also keep a watchful eye on the budget, ensuring funds are used to help all Granite Staters.

I do my homework. In preparation for running, I visited all 34 towns in Executive Council District 5, from Swanzey to Rindge, Goshen to Hudson, and everywhere in between. I have spoken with residents of all ideological backgrounds, met with seniors, town administrators, school superintendents, clean energy leaders, and young families, and heard their voices. The bottom line is that I will utilize all my learned and natural skills to make decisions based on the good of the people, not on ideology. At the end of the day, you can depend on me to SHOW UP, FOLLOW UP, and STAND UP for the unwavering spirit of Granite Staters and our bright futures.