Laura Lambert

Political platform statement

Why I am running for this office: I moved here with my children about 17 years ago and settled into the town as a single mom. I struggled at times, but made it through with some help from my community. I met my husband Eric here in town and we have 5 children and 2 grandchildren between the two of us. We raised our children in Allenstown, putting them all through the Allenstown/Pembroke school systems. We moved away for a short time, but the "home" feeling that Allenstown brings brought us back! I have been employed full-time with the United States Postal Service here in Allenstown/ Pembroke as a mail carrier for over 17 years. I run the food drive we do every year out of our office. I also have been involved in and coordinated some community events, a few of those would include; Movie Night at the Fire station, providing food for the concerts in town and Reach the Beach in September at Bear Brook State Park. I truly feel that getting people involved in their community gives them ownership in it, the saying "It takes a village," is such a true statement. People in numbers supporting one another, helping one another can move mountains! I am running for the Select Board because I feel we need to take a different view with a fresh set of eyes. I offer honesty and integrity, and am a huge advocate for bridging the gap between our boards and committees and our community. The more involvement and ownership from the community, the more people will care, come out and vote no matter which way we do it. I am working hard to be more informed, to understand how we got to where we are, (with our higher taxes) and how to make things better for our community. I will work hard for you!!

Home town: Allenstown