(Hours 3b,c) Rich was joined by Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas. They discussed the following issues:
- Discussion around the requested $2 million increase for the schools
- Restraint exercised by Superintendent Vargas
- Are the votes there to override the tax cap?
- Union contract negotiations
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(Hour 3c) Rich and the Mayor continued with:
- The Mayor’s candidacy for reelection
- Reason for the delay in announcement
- The need for redistricting in the Manchester School District
- Economic development: Dean Kamen’s ARMI Project
- The opioid epidemic: Safe Stations
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