Democrats Alison Johannensen and Michael Ricci, both of Woodstock, are running unopposed for the two Windsor County assistant judge seats on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The Valley News asked the candidates in a survey about their experience, why they are running and what they see as the biggest issue facing the state. Ricci’s answers, edited lightly for style, appear below.
Ricci, who has served as assistant judge for five years, names affordability as the biggest issue and says he addresses it through careful management of county spending. Johannensen did not return the questionnaire.
MICHAEL A. RICCI
Democrat · Windsor County assistant judge
73, Democrat, Woodstock
Political experience: Windsor County assistant judge, five years; justice of the peace, six years; chair of the Woodstock Trustees, 12 years.
Professional experience: Senior management and finance at the Norman Williams Public Library, the Windham Northeast Supervisory Union and Dartmouth College.
Community service: President, Woodstock Chamber of Commerce; Dartmouth Hillel board; adviser, Dartmouth College.
Why are you running? I have a longstanding commitment to service and believe my service in this position benefits our community.
Biggest issue: I believe affordability is the greatest issue facing our state and community, and I address it through careful management of county spending.