Derry News
---- — DERRY — Two incumbents hope to win another three-year term on the Town Council in next week’s election.
Incumbent David Milz goes up against Tom Cardon for the open District 2 council seat. Incumbent Joel Olbricht takes on newcomer Mark Osborne for the Councilor-at-Large position.
Al Dimmock is running unopposed for the open District 4 council position. Brian Chirichiello is not seeking another term on the council.
Derry Town Council, Councilor-at-Large
Name: Joel Olbricht
Age: 56
Occupation: Certified public accountant
Incumbent: Yes
Elective experience: School Board, Town Council, fire commissioner
What is the main issue facing the Derry Town Council? Economic development work is important. Derry needs continual efforts to expand businesses and jobs. We must work with downtown and Route 28 south.
Name: Mark Osborne
Age: 35
Occupation: Lawyer
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: None
What is the main issue facing the Derry Town Council? The property tax must not go up. Derry cannot afford higher taxes. The town government must live within its means like the rest of us.
Derry Town Council, District 2
Name: David Milz
Age: 63
Occupation: Retired airline executive
Incumbent: Yes
Elective experience: Town Council, fire commissioner, state representative
What is the single most important issue facing the Derry Town Council? Bringing down and controlling the Derry tax rate, including the school budget.
Name: Tom Cardon
Age: 61
Occupation: Teacher
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: Charter Commission
What is the single most important issue facing the Derry Town Council? Taxes went up last year and will go up another $3 per $1,000 this year, making our tax rate the highest in the state.
