Ward 1 Alderman
The Incumbent: Joyce Craig
Listen to her Girard at Large Appearance from 9-29-2011
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Ward 1 Alderman
The Incumbent: Joyce Craig
Listen to her Girard at Large Appearance from 9-29-2011
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“Committed to making Manchester a better place.”
- Quality Education
- Public Safety
- Economic Development
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Exceptional Constituent Service
Ward 1 School Board Representative ’07-’09:
- Dedicated Committee Member
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Building & Sites
- Joint Building & Sites
- Superintendent Search
- Greater Manchester Professional Development Center Advisory Board
- Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council on Dropout Prevention
- Accomplishments:
- Hired new superintendent
- Adopted new math curriculum in elementary schools
- Implemented energy efficiency program throughout district
- Strong advocate for Ward 1 constituents
- Brought new, innovative ideas forward and worked in a bipartisan way
Community Involvement:
- Webster & Hillside PTO Member
- Manchester Community Music School Board Member
- The Palace Theatre Advisory Board Member
- City Year Community Council Member
Personal & Professional Accomplishments:
- Born and raised in Manchester
- Graduate of Manchester Public Schools
- BS from UNH in Business Administration & minor in English
- Married to Michael Craig and mother of three fun-loving children
- Enjoyed a 15+ year career as Marketing Director in Boston
- Currently a Self-Employed Property Manager
