Important vote next Wednesday for Water Board

On Wednesday, June 8, residents who live in the Portsmouth Water and Fire District (PWFD) will go to polls to elect a Water Commissioner and a Clerk, and I urge you to vote for Terri Cortvriend and Phil Driscoll. Every vote will count — sources familiar with the process have indicated that a write-in campaign by a former Council member is being conducted under the radar.

Elections are held at the PWFD office at 1944 East Main Road next Wednesday, June 8; polls open at 7am and close at 9pm.

With total turnout that numbers less than 500, every vote counts (and this is one race where write-ins can actually win; the PWFD actually had a successful write-in candidate back in the 1990s.)

Phil Driscoll has served on the Board for years, is thoroughly knowledgeable, and is a straight shooter. I have not always agreed with him on every issue, but I support him without reservation.

Terri Cortvriend has served on the School Committee and ran for Town Council in 2010. She is a local business owner who is deeply committed to our community and always has the best interests of her constituents in mind.

Full disclosure: Terri Cortvriend is a member of the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee, of which I am an officer.