At-large candidate
Karen Weston
Age: 56, Dover res. 56 yrs.
Occupation: manager of Janetos Superette
Public Experience: State of NH WIC Advisory Board, Northend Firestation Building Comm., Waterfront Design Sub-Comm.

Age: 56

Occupation: Manager of Janetos Superette

How long have you lived in Dover? 56 years

Have you served on any boards, councils or committees?

State of NH WIC Advisory Board, Northend Firestation Building Committee, Waterfront Design Sub-Committee,

As Dover becomes a more desirable place to live, how can the city keep it an affordable place for low-income residents?  

Control increases in spending and find ways of providing services in a less costly manner.

What have you accomplished for Dover that you are most proud of and what would you like to accomplish if you are elected?

I have actively participated in the design and making of an efficient new Fire Station plan, input into the Waterfront Design and I am helping to ease the traffic problems within downtown. I am most proud of working with my neighbors to help force the clean up of the Tolend Superfund site. If elected, I wish to work on managing spending and getting back to funding the basic needs of our City. To make the city so that our children can afford to be able to go away to college but be able to return to their home and be able to raise their family here.

What is an important environmental issue facing Dover?

To complete the cleanup of the Tolend Land fill

What is the most recent cultural or artistic event that you have attended in Dover?

Apple Harvest Festival.  

What type of new businesses would you like to see come to Dover?
I would like to see Dover have a variety of retail stores that would include clothing and a what not shoppe that is similar to the "Woolworth’s" of the past.

Do you support a tax cap for Dover?   

I will honor the decision of the voters.

Dover has a growing art community. What can the city do to support arts and artists?