Ben Colbath: Being involved with the planning board all these years, I've seen a lot of issues that come from the state level . I can impart my voice and my experience and speak to the real-world issues I see here in Conway. That would help the citizens of Conway, and it would also help their constituents in whatever districts they serve, on whatever committees.

Ben Colbath of Conway, who is running for state representative in Carroll County District 1, says he will bring the same approach he used as Chair of the Conway Planning Board — working with other boards and officials to solve local problems — to Concord.

He will focus on preserving local control over zoning.

Together with Rep David Paige, who is running for reelection, Ben Colbarth and Ellin Leonard will work together to best represent the citizens of Conway. Vote for all three.