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Kate Cook

It has been an honor to serve the City of Portsmouth for the past 2 years. I am proud of the accomplishments we have made, but there is still much work to do…

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Experience that Matters

Masters education in both Public Policy and Education

Extensive leadership experience in non-profit organizations

Former diplomat for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations

Founder and Chair of the Governance Committee

Member of the Sustainability and Energy Advisory Committees

Proud member of the Moms Caucus

A Record of Success

Championed Community Power and a Climate Action Plan

Spearheaded a new Arts and Cultural Commission and Public Art Review CommitteeL

Fought for accessibility with wider sidewalks in the Market Square redesign

Secured funding for a new accessible playground at South Mill Pond

Founded and led the Governance Committee to drive ethics reforms and increase transparency

A Vision for the Future

Expand affordable housing options for families and workers

Fight for accessibility and inclusion in the Master Planning proccess

Advocate for expansion of childcare options and other critical needs for Portsmouth families

Implement practical climate change measures focused on mitigation and adaptation strategies

Collaborative framework to uplifts arts and cultural institutions and public art installations