John,

We are 11 days out from the primary election. When I write to you next week we will be on the eve of our primary get out the vote weekend. This primary is the first step in continuing the hard work that has made our city stronger. In the next 11 days, be sure to make a plan to vote, and sign up to volunteer to help make sure your neighbors vote. Information on voting in Manchester is available here, and information about how to volunteer during GOTV is available here.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best,

Joyce

Cruising Downtown

Congratulations to Derek and his '99 Mustang for winning the Mayor's Choice Award at the Rotary Club of Manchester's Cruising Downtown car show. Derek specially built this car for his brother who is a quadriplegic, with special controls and a trailer. Downtown was filled with around 1,000 amazing cars last Saturday. Thanks to Art who let me sit in '57 Bel Air, which he has owned since he was 21!

Lemonade Stand while Canvassing

Out canvassing and happened upon a lemonade stand. They’re raising money for college and toys (love the honesty). It was delicious!

NH AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast

Thank you to the New Hampshire AFL-CIO for standing up for workers across NH and hosting their annual Labor Day breakfast on Monday. I'm committed to continuing to work with all the brothers and sisters of organized labor to build a city that works for everyone.

Teamsters Local 633 Endorsement

I'm honored to have the endorsement of Teamsters Local 633.

Teamsters Local 633 members are hard working, dedicated employees that work across our city and provide a wide array of services that our residents and businesses rely on.

Full release here

MSD Back to School

A back to school tradition — my daughter Kathryn and our next door neighbors Katie and Will in the first day of school picture. On Wednesday, Kat and Will entered their sophomore year at Central, and Katie started her first day as a senior.

I also had a great time welcoming students back to school on Wednesday! Thank you to all of the Manchester School District teachers, staff and parents who worked to make today special for students.

Let America Vote Endorsement

Our community is stronger when as many people as possible participate in the democratic process. I’m honored to have Let America Vote's support, and I look forward to continuing our work to make voting and participating in our city government more accessible. Release here

Manchester Demands State Step Up Efforts to Combat Opioid Addiction

Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig is demanding the state open more treatment and support options across New Hampshire for those suffering from opioid addiction and other substance abuse disorders. Craig and other Manchester officials said Friday they’re overwhelmed by the high numbers of people coming to their city from other communities to find help. They also expressed frustration with the governor's office...[Read More]

The initiative was announced during Mayor Joyce Craig’s February State of the City address, prompted by a question from a parent who wanted to know why high schoolers had to pay to ride a city bus to school. From that conversation, Craig worked with MTA Executive Director Mike Whitten to figure out what was possible and realized it was something the city could do...[Read More]

Letter: Craig is only Choice

Letter: Schools have Changed

Pre-Primary Reception in Support of Mayor Craig

Volunteer!

We have 11 days until the primary election on September 17. This is a critical measuring point for Joyce's support across Manchester and the next week is our last chance to get out the vote for her. If you've been waiting to get involved, this is the time.

Canvassing and Calling
Knock doors or make calls across Manchester to talk about voting on 9/17:

Saturday, 9/7 10:00am and 1:00pm @ 264 Mammoth Road | RSVP

Sunday, 9/8 10:00am and 1:00pm @ 264 Mammoth Road | RSVP

Wednesday, 9/11 Bike Canvass at Oak Park @ 5:00pm | RSVP

Saturday, 9/14 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm @ 264 Mammoth Road | RSVP

Sunday, 9/15 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm @ 264 Mammoth Road | RSVP

Monday, 9/16 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm @ 264 Mammoth Road | RSVP

Tuesday, 9/17 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm @ 264 Mammoth Road | RSVP

Visibility (Sign Holding)

We are looking for people to help with morning commute visibility from 7:00-8:30AM on these dates:

Tuesday, 9/10 7:00-8:30am @ Bridge St x Elm St, Ward 3

Wednesday, 9/11 7:00-8:30am @ S Willow St x Weston Rd, Ward 8

Thursday, 9/12 7:00-8:30am @ Webster St x Hooksett Rd, Ward 1

Friday, 9/13 7:00-8:30am @ Candia Rd x I-93, Ward 6

Monday, 9/16 7:00-8:30am @ McGregor St x Amory St, Ward 11

We are also looking for visibility help for shifts between 6:00am and 7:00pm on Election Day, 9/17.

Contact [email protected] or (603) 486-1926 to sign up!