MANCHESTER, NH — Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess on Monday announced his endorsement of Joyce Craig for Governor. Mayor Donchess worked closely with Joyce Craig throughout her time as Mayor of Manchester to deliver historic progress for Granite Staters in New Hampshire’s two largest cities.
“I’m supporting Joyce Craig for Governor because it’s time for New Hampshire to have a Governor who will support local communities and deliver opportunities for Granite Staters to succeed,” said Donchess. “I’ve worked closely with Joyce Craig and I’ve seen her dedication and commitment to solving problems and helping residents. As Mayor, she attracted thousands of good-paying jobs, and hundreds of millions of dollars in economic investment to Manchester and our entire region. I know Joyce is focused on helping Granite Staters, no matter where they live, by addressing the housing crisis, supporting public schools, and ensuring our cities and towns are great places to live and raise a family.”
“Mayor Jim Donchess is delivering historic progress for the residents of Nashua by creating jobs, delivering more affordable housing, and building a stronger city for everyone,” said Craig. “Mayor Donchess and I worked collaboratively as Mayors to solve our shared challenges and bring economic development opportunities to New Hampshire. Our state is stronger when we support our cities and towns and Mayor Donchess knows that he can count on me to support Nashua and every community when I’m Governor.”
Donchess joins a growing list of current and former Mayors supporting Craig for governor including: Mayor Bob Carrier, Dover, Mayor Tim McNamara, Lebanon, Former Mayor Paul Grenier, Former Mayor Jo Brown, Franklin, Former Mayor Sylvio Dupuis, Manchester, Former Mayor Charlene Lovett, Claremont, Former Mayor Jack Blalock, Portsmouth, Former Mayor Caroline McCarley, Rochester, Former Mayor Bob Lister, Portsmouth.