Bob Barker
Danville, IL
Political platform statement
Why I am running for this office: I'm Bob Barker, and I'm running for the Hooksett School Board. As the son of two public school teachers, education has always been a passion of mine. I have spent most of my adult life educating myself or teaching others. Whether it was as an instructor in the military, volunteering as a tutor, or teaching engineering classes, education has always been a priority in my life. I want to bring that same passion for education to the Hooksett schools, while also bringing my executive business experience to ensure resources are being utilized as effectively as possible for the benefit of the children. I'm a veteran who served 12 years with multiple combat tours. I've managed budgets in the private sector that are larger than the school budget. I'm also a dad of three young boys. The most important thing to me is that our children are prepared to be adults and that they have all the tools they need. I also believe we can streamline our systems in order to deliver on that goal with less waste for taxpayers. Elect me to the school board, and I'll fight for the kids and the taxpayers. That's the only way to balance the tradeoffs in order to deliver for both constituencies.
Home town: Danville, IL