Seabrook Select Board candidate 2025: Paul Knowles
Name: Paul Knowles
Town: Seabrook
Occupation: Retired
Political or civic experience highlights: I have been elected by the townspeople to the Planning Board, served as a member of the Budget Committee, and currently hold the position of vice chairman of the Recreation Committee. Additionally, I am a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a proud member of the Shriners Burn Institute Hospital, an organization that has helped countless children worldwide.
How would you address concerns residents have about rising property taxes?: Our town is facing significant challenges, and if we do not take action soon, we risk losing the beautiful small town we have known and loved for decades. With my extensive experience in town politics, I understand what Seabrook needs to address these issues. This election is not a popularity contest; it is about the future of our town. We must curb unnecessary spending to prevent our taxes from continuing to rise.
What are your top three priorities if elected?: Our town has evolved over the years, but it remains full of wonderful people, including our elderly residents who deserve to see Seabrook thrive. If elected to the Select Board, I will prioritize the needs of our elderly, children, and taxpayers. I will not make promises I cannot keep, but I pledge to do everything in my power to preserve the town we call home, just as my father, ASA Knowles Jr., did.
What else should voters know about you?: The current leadership has had their chance and proven ineffective. It is time for new leadership that can bring about the necessary changes. My door will always be open, and my phone will always be on. I will never forget my roots and where I came from. Whether you love me or hate me, I will always have your back.
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Seabrook Select Board candidate 2025: Paul Knowles
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