Three Leaders in Nashua Mayoral Race

Voters gave Donnalee Lozeau 29% of their votes, finishing her second only to James Tollner with 35%. Donald Davidson came in a strong third at 21%. What does that mean for this city? Ultimately, it means that 36% of Nashua Voters need some real convincing.

Lozeau and Tollner are going to have to work really hard to get those remaining votes on their side. The issues, which swayed Nashua Voters towards the other candidates are primary pieces of real estate now up-for-sale. Both candidates have to take a hard look at their new and old opposition to see what the voters want, and then lead them to the voting booth to actually win. Clearly, Donald Davidson was a successful Mayor of our city – twice… and is still a wide receiver of votes. Either Lozeau or Tollner is going to have to step onto his field -- and play ball. To win this city, one of them must not only get the ball he was carrying, but also rush their own campaign for the winning touchdown.

Davidson showed us that he has the guts to shut the money-hungry Pennichuck takeover down. His supporters also looked to him to fix the budget; his record of accomplishment clearly shows his prowess in that department. Davidson’s strong opposition to the pending tollbooths and his smart and perceptive government leadership abilities all call out to voters the success of his abilities. However, some consider him an old-timer, which may be why he did not win this primary. We had inclement weather, which may have harbored some of his older supporters from making it to the polls, while other voters are willing to sacrifice his abilities for younger blood.

One thing is for certain, Nashua will not be happy with a close battle. History has shown us repeatedly how our city divides itself. The most disturbing was the dissension of the Nashua northern citizens who after a monumental town-wide argument formed their own town in 1842 and called it Nashville. They remained separated for eleven years before finally rejoining their original kinship. Most recently, we have seen the last four years with Bernie Streeter has been no walk in the park for this city either… One candidate must really take the lead for this city; otherwise, the remaining cast of citizens will make the next four years of Nashua politics a stalemate -- and we all know what that means for progress in Nashua.

We need some stronger voices. None of the members of this mayoral race has given the gas to push the voters in this city. Elections are full of controversy; there is a constant inundation of information provided by the candidates. They are making news, they are stuffed in your mailbox, and they are kissing babies. You drive down the streets and see friends, family, and supporters all holding, singing and swinging signs. You just cannot turn around without someone saying something about someone during election time… Right now, I am hard-pressed to know that there is even an election going on.

So step it up Mayoral candidates! Ms. Lozeau and Mr. Tollner, Find your platform, Shout it out loud, and Make us want to vote!