Kirsten Larsen Schultz

Kirsten Larsen Schultz earned a high school diploma from Lebanon High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1996 and a graduate degree from the University of New Hampshire in 2006. Her career experience includes working as a marketing consultant.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A lifelong New Hampshire resident, I’m running for State Representative as a true independent because I want to give North Hampton families a real voice in Concord. I believe in lower taxes, parental rights, and having a representative who answers to the people of North Hampton, not party bosses.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Integrity & Honesty: I say what I mean and mean what I say—no spin, double-talk, or telling different groups what they want to hear. You’ll always know where I stand and why. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll say so and work to find it. Some have called me a disruptor. I take that as a compliment: I will speak the truth, challenge the status quo, and stand up for those who may not have a voice.Economy & Taxes: I’ll always fight to preserve New Hampshire’s advantage: no sales or income tax. Our state and local economies are stronger when people keep more of their hard-earned money. Small businesses employ nearly half of New Hampshire’s workforce, so maintaining a competitive business-tax environment is vital to their success—and to our state’s economy.Family & Community: I will listen to and represent the unique needs of families, older adults, veterans, people living on fixed incomes, and others in our community. I will support policies that lower costs for families and promote academic excellence, educational choice, local control, and transparency in our schools. I firmly support parents’ rights to guide their children’s education and well-being.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Putting people first, not party politics

Support lower taxes & responsible spending

Protect our NH and US Constitutional rights

Stand up for parental rights and the future of our children

Support transparency and local control

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus, my Lord and Savior - He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, honesty, transparency

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

open communication with constituents, honesty and transparency on the issues, adhering to the sworn oath of office

What legacy would you like to leave?

A legacy of kindness, compassion, and wisdom.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked as a cashier at our local Kmart for a summer.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

A system of checks and balances built on cooperation, mutual respect, and finding practical solutions instead of constant gridlock.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Aging demographic, affordable housing, education funding, power and grid challenges

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, I believe it is important to find common ground - the place where the majority can degree. However, I do not believe in compromising one's values or beliefs.

What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?

The day the challenger exploded and we lost Christa McAuliffe

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