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"Hands down, we have the best team for Manchester," Zingler, who's been on the board since 2001, said.
"We've always looked out for the best interests of all residents. We are always looking for ways to improve the quality of life. We arelooking to do things that will help people down the road."
Citing such accomplishments as passage of a living-wage ordinance, funding for more police officers, and planning for the eventual closure of the landfill, Democrats say they will continue to be "honest, frugal, and performance-driven," Zingler said.
"I believe in the town and its residents, and I know the four people I'm sitting here with believe in this town and have the residents' best interests at heart," Topping, who was elected to his first term in 2005, said.
He added, "... we respect each other and our counterparts, and it's clear to me it's not always the same on the other side."
Sheridan, who's served as the board's majority leader the last two years after first being elected in 2001, touted the experience of fellow Democratic directors in the areas of public safety, law, engineering,the legislature, and social services.
That's on top of local experience on the Board of Education, Planning and Zoning Commission, and 8th Utilities District board of directors.
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O'Neill ... said she's most eager to follow through on projects that already have been started, namely the continued renovation of the elementary schools."We're a proven majority," she said.
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While Doucette ... affably referred to Sheridan as the "dean of our delegation," he was equally complimentary of the other four directors, "All of the attributes we bring ... function seamlessly."
He added, "The most important thing that we do is a responsible and reasoned approach to town government."
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"We love this town, and it would be an honor and privilege to serve the residents again," Zingler said.
With Sheridan adding, "and it would be an honor and privilege to serve with these four."
