Bill Ohm's Positions, Principles and Biography

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• Stop overspending
• Manage budgets to balance them
• Fiscal reform to minimize the deficit

New  Hampshire is famous for having no sales tax! It has distinguished  itself by being living proof that no sales tax brings shoppers to New  Hampshire and makes New Hampshire more competitive. It is an attractive,  affordable tourist destination.  No sales tax is good for the residents  and for visitors, and good for businesses in New Hampshire. 

 Income  tax is an increasing concern not only for the Greatest Generation, but  for Baby Boomers as more and more reach retirement age. Recent shocking  deficits created by overspending by local and federal governments will  burden our children and grandchildren for decades to come.
 

Income tax is the primary source of revenue for federal, state and local  governments. With increasing demand for public services, the pressure  to raise taxes is tremendous.
 

We all want the best for our families. We want excellent public services  and benefits for all citizens -- good schools, hospitals, public  safety, infrastructure and assistance for the unfortunate. New Hampshire  can deliver these services by growing the private sector, increasing  the proportion of revenues from business rather than taxing individuals'  incomes. 

 New  technologies have created whole new industries. The Internet made new  markets for computer companies to create new types of hardware and  software. Online retail sales are free of sales tax -- a natural fit for  New Hampshire. Advances in medicine, materials science and other  technological segments made the industries for medical instrumentation and devices boom.
 

Bill Ohm knows technology. He knows business. He can create a  business-friendly environment in New Hampshire. He has created private  sector jobs. He can do it for New Hampshire. 

Bill Ohm is an accomplished business executive with more than thirty years of experience in high technology companies. He has managed teams of more than 100 employees. When Bill was the Vice President and General Manager of ADE Technologies, he created more than 30 new jobs and consistently delivered profits for over six years. 

He has proven he knows how to set priorities, manage budgets and complex programs to deliver value. These skills can help make New Hampshire's Wards 5, 8 and 9 be vibrant communities. 

Bill contributes to his community his technical and people skills.  

He actively participates in the Medical Reserve Corps, the Emergency Management Agency, and the Citizens Emergency Response Team. He sets up on-site ham radio stations to communicate with emergency responders. He works at outreach events to increase awareness of community service organizations. He is a Justice of the Peace, ham radio operator and member of the Nashua Elks.
 

Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).  His Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the Harvard Business School enables him to use fiscal best practices to build successful companies and organizations.

Why did you decide to run for re-election?

To do my best to reduce property taxes for Nashua. Local casinos, such as the Nash, are required to pay about 10% of their slot profits to regional charities. This is now nearly $30 million per year. I believe some of this money should be given back to Nashua to reduce property taxes.

What have been some of your major accomplishments during your time in office?

I cosponsored a bi-partisan bill to establish a charitable gaming study commission to look at the overall situation. A report is due out shortly. Serving on the House tax committee (Ways and Means) for eight years, I have prevented attempts to create an income tax and a sales tax. My committee also limits what NH can spend by providing revenue estimates. NH has to have a balanced budget.

What are some of the major challenges facing Hillsborough District 10? How would you address these challenges?

One of the biggest upcoming challenges in Ward 9 (Hillsborough 10) is the projected explosion in traffic on Spit Brook Road from the planned Tara Casino. This expansion was just approved by the Nashua Planning Board and will bring an estimated 7,400 additional cars into Spit Brook Road every day. We have no supermarkets and have to drive Spit Brook Road to cross the Everett Turnpike for groceries or going shopping. There is also a safety concern with school buses. I have just filed a lawsuit to stop this additional traffic. I believe the casino should pay for direct access to the Everett Turnpike and not clog up Spit Brook road.

What are a few of your ideas to move District 10 forward?

Affordable housing remains a problem. Folks who have lived here forever can't afford the high and increasing property taxes. We need a cap on taxes for seniors. Accessory dwelling units should be readily permitted to allow modest expansion of housing for those homeowners who desire them.

What are some of the differences between this election and the 2024 race?

The main difference from 2024 is the casino expansion in Nashua. Smaller operators (Lucky Moose, River, Boston Billiards) have been sold to major out-of-state corporations (Delaware North, ECL Entertainment). Nashua gets no license fee. Massachusetts gets at least $25 million. This is not fair.