My goal is to help Dover residents more easily understand our government by bridging the gap between City Hall and the State House — to connect policy actions to the impact they have on our quality of life.
In 2025, the New Hampshire House and Senate split their education committees in two. One committee handled education policy related bills and the other education finance bills; leaders said the…
The city council approved major infrastructure funding for water treatment upgrades and the Henry Law Avenue reconstruction, both passing unanimously. Key updates included progress on the library reopening, activation of…
By: Phil Sletten, Research Director, NHFPI As part of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s 10 County State Budget tour, my colleagues and I travelled across the state to discuss what the State Budget is, how it…
The City Council held this workshop to review the status of housing initiatives and receive a project update on the ongoing dredge cell closure and waterfront park reconstruction.
The City Council approved critical infrastructure and public safety contracts, advanced regional planning initiatives, and formally adopted the Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan to secure federal funding eligibility. Proclamations were issued…
The session finalized key capital projects, addressed community input on safety and sustainability, and highlighted upcoming city initiatives.
When one person asks a question, there are usually others wondering the same thing. Here are some of the most common questions I’ve heard about Dover’s budget — and my…
The meeting was called to address the Dover School District’s health insurance carrier transition due to a $1.7 million assessment and threats to stop paying claims from SchoolCare. The board…
The City Council finalized the FY2027 budget with key financial adjustments to stay under the tax cap, including strategic reallocations from TIF funds. The meeting marked the formal adoption of…
The April 1, 2026 workshop focused on finalizing adjustments to the proposed FY2027 budget to ensure compliance with the tax cap through revenue increases, expense reductions, and fund reallocations.
The city completed its annual financial audit with a clean opinion, demonstrating strong fiscal health and a 26.8% unassigned fund balance — an appropriate level for a city like Dover…
The session presented time-sensitive energy efficiency and solar initiatives for city facilities, driven by federal incentive deadlines and critical infrastructure needs at the McConnell Center.
