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Byron O. Champlin is an American politician from Concord, New Hampshire
Byron Champlin | |
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| 57th Mayor of Concord, New Hampshire | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Bouley |
| Member of the Concord, New Hampshire City Council | |
| In office 2023–2013 | |
Career
[edit]Champlin worked as regional director of foundation and community relations at Lincoln Financial Group until 2018. Following his departure from Lincoln Financial Group, Champlin was appointed to the Board of directors of CATCH neighborhood housing.[1] During his 10 years on the Concord, New Hampshire city council, Champlin served as an At-large city councilor and a councilor for ward 4.[2] Champlin has also worked as a public relations officer at Colby–Sawyer College and a public information officer for the New Hampshire House of Representatives[3]
Mayor of Concord
[edit]Champlin won the 2023 Concord mayoral election with 74% of the vote defeating customer service manager George Jack and Kate West.[4] During the campaign, Champlin and Jack participated in a debate where Champlin proposed an ice-breaker meeting of the City council and removing obstacles to serve on the city's diversity and belonging committee.[5] During his first State of the City address, Champlin announced his plan to address public safety, diversity, and housing.[6] Champlin denied a request for a resolution by former mayoral candidate Kate West that would support a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war[7]
References
[edit]- ^ erin (2021-11-19). "CATCHing Up with the Board: Byron O. Champlin". CATCH Housing. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Concord Election: Mayor – Byron Champlin". Concord Monitor. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Byron Champlin, Mayor Of Concord Candidate". Concord, NH Patch. 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Byron Champlin". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Candidates For Concord Mayor Prepare To Lead After Jim Bouley: Watch". Concord, NH Patch. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "'The ball is rolling': Housing and homelessness hot topics at 'State of the City'". Concord Monitor. 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Concord Mayor Nixes 'Ceasefire' Resolution Requests By Former Opponent". Concord, NH Patch. 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-07-07.