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Dana Dexter
Manchester City Council - Ward 3
About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
2 years
Election Date
Sep 16, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
Occupation
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My Top Issues
Arts / Culture
Activate public spaces year-round with markets, festivals, and family-friendly programming.
Education
Strengthen partnerships between schools and Manchester’s growing innovation sector.
Housing
Hold absentee landlords accountable for disruptive tenants and neglected buildings.
Taxes / Budget
Demand transparency and measurable outcomes in how city funds are used.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Promote walkability and housing livability without displacement.
Arts / Culture
Expand community events like Cruising Downtown, Merrymaking on W. Merrimack, and seasonal festivals.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Enforce red-light running, speeding, sidewalk biking, and illegal exhausts.
Housing
Address homelessness with both compassion and accountability.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Repair sidewalks and upgrade crosswalks for safety and accessibility.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Modernize city garages like Victory Garage to ensure they are safe, clean, and welcoming.
Infrastructure / Transportation
Coordinate traffic lights and improve signal timing to reduce backups.
Arts / Culture
Support experience-based retail to make downtown a destination.
Social Services
Collaborate with community groups to promote bike safety through education and youth outreach.
Education
Provide teachers with classroom resources.
Education
Invest in students facing language, economic, or generational barriers.
Taxes / Budget
Prioritize funding for safety, infrastructure, clean neighborhoods, and schools.
Taxes / Budget
Respect the tax cap.
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