603 Forward

Ready to take your seat? → https://lnkd.in/eU8uXf3d #NHPolitics Thank you to #NH leaders Candice O'Neil, Karina Bonilla, Jared Sullivan, Fisto Ndayishimiye, and Desiree Potter for sharing your voices.

Fired up about what's happening in #NH that will impact your future? We're accepting applications for two pivotal positions on our team, Advocacy Engagement Director and Leadership Development Coordinator. We're fighting for a better New Hampshire for young people and working families, and we want you to be part of making it happen. https://lnkd.in/g4cCSWTW

Being last.... not a good look for New Hampshire. Does it make sense to have our town election officials manually type voter registrations and updates into an online system? If this were a business, we would say no in a heartbeat and modernize the process. Online voter registration has been proven to be more secure - reduce time- be more cost effective- and allow for busy people with all kinds of things going on in their lives, to still update registrations - and vote. You don't vote, you don't have a say in ALL the other things that impact your life; the economy, childcare, education, healthcare, etc. Tell your elected officials we want our voices to be heard, and modernize to an online voter registration process. Use our easy form to contact your rep directly: https://lnkd.in/dMNZC52m #democracy #nheconomy #voting #21stCentury #modernization

Join our team! We are hiring a dynamic, community-centered individual who is passionate about making New Hampshire better for current and future generations of young people, as a Development Manager for 603 Forward. This person will plan an essential role in helping 603 Forward realize our vision of a thriving New Hampshire where democracy is protected; young people have a voice in government at all levels; and policy changes help to build an inclusive, affordable, and thriving state. https://lnkd.in/exypqHaG #NHeconomy #leadership #GraniteState #JobOpportunity

Grilled Cheese? Yummy drinks? Library Trustees? What a recipe! 🥪 🧀 603 Forward and TFF-The Forward Foundation's Executive Director, Julianne Gadoury made it up to Cheese Louise in #NorthConwayNH for Democracy on Tap this week to hear from local leaders on what it's like to run for office and serve in the many elected town positions. These roles make a HUGE difference in what impacts our lives local communities. Thanks to David Paige and Kim Fudge for the invite! 🏔️ Filing deadlines are coming up in less than two weeks across #NH towns (city deadlines are later this year). Thinking of running for Select Board, Library Trustee, Planning Board, School Board, or joining a town committee? We have recorded trainings on the role of all these positions, and how to put together an effective campaign. Two live upcoming sessions will be held: January 22, 7 PM, Run for Office 101: School Board January 29, 7PM, Run for Office 201: Running a local campaign: Town Election Essentials Change starts at the local level. Sign up to receive Zoom information and take your first steps toward serving your community. Sign Up!: https://lnkd.in/e7DAMKxB Questions? Contact Beck at beck@603forward.org

⏰ In just four weeks, literally thousands of elected positions for town and community leaders across New Hampshire will have their filing deadlines. 📆 That means we only have until January 31st to recruit strong community leaders to run for town and school offices in municipalities with a March election. 💪 💪🏽 💪🏾 This year, will it be you? EVERY year, EVERY town in New Hampshire has its own town election where important offices like Select Boards and Town Councils, School Boards and Library Trustees, and Planning and Zoning Boards are elected. Whether you want to see a change at the local level, advocate for an issue you are passionate about, or simply want to stand up for your community, consider running for a local office in 2025. You're not alone! We will help you get there! 603 Forward is hosting a 3 part zoom series to give you a crash course in learning about the different positions being elected, explain what exactly a “Town Meeting” is, introduce you to a panel of inspiring young elected leaders, and share some best practices for running office. January 15th at 7 PM for Run for Office 101: Town Elections January 22nd at 7 PM for Run for Office 101: School Board January 29th at 7PM for Run for Office 201: Town Election Essentials Change starts at the local level. So what’s holding you back? The 603 Forward community is here to support you. Sign up to receive Zoom information and take your first steps toward serving your community. Sign Up!: https://lnkd.in/e7DAMKxB Questions? Contact Beck at beck@603forward.org

What a year it has been! Looking back, we had BRAT summer, the rise of a midwest princess (Chappell Roan), over 150 young leaders got elected, + we passed HB1400! Swipe through to see our 2024 recap.

"As members of the Manchester Neighbors Welcome Coalition, we know that Manchester needs more homes at different prices and sizes for our current and future neighbors...The proposed zoning code takes some steps in the right direction, but it can and should do more to address Manchester’s housing needs. We have a choice. Will Manchester return to being a community where people of all income levels can find a home within their budgets? Or will we allow ourselves to become a playground for the wealthy where no workers can afford to live? Our zoning code is how we will decide." https://lnkd.in/ewMfZsEd #affordablehousing #walkablecities #economicdevelopment #NHhousing

Tomorrow, 9/10 is Primary Day!!! 🥘 ☕ 🍹 🎙 🎶 We're throwing a post-primary celebration this Saturday at the Crown Tavern in #ManchesterNH. Food, drinks, and music on us! Candidates and civic organizations have been working hard to share with the people of #NH their plans for working toward a vibrant future. Join us in person to connect, celebrate, vibe, and hear a sneak peak about what 603 Forward and the TFF-The Forward Foundation will be working on this fall into 2025 to advance pro-next generation policies and leaders for New Hampshire. Free, RSVPs appreciated https://lnkd.in/eWQMNgkB #NHpolitics #civicengagement #democracy #affordablehousing #workforcehousing

We are stoked too! Sara Olson has been visioning and producing great content about why a healthy democracy, supporting young leaders, and #affordablehousing is critical for the #GraniteState . Celebrating 4k followers on IG! #democracy #NHpolitics #diditforthegram