Recently, I had the privilege of attending the NADA Washington Conference alongside our chairman, Marshall Jespersen, and NADA director, David Hammer. During this event, we engaged in person with members of our congressional delegation and their staff/policy experts to discuss federal issues that could significantly impact auto dealers in New Hampshire. Conversations with our counterparts from other states reinforced the crucial role that our elected officials play in shaping the future of our industry and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with them. Supporting elected officials who understand and advocate for the needs of our industry is essential to our continued success. We must ensure that the people representing us at the local, state and federal level recognize the challenges we face and are committed to finding solutions that benefit dealers and the communities we serve. Elections have consequences. While we would never tell or ask you who to vote for, we encourage every member to recognize the immense privilege of living in a democracy where your voice counts. Voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. In many parts of the world, people long for the opportunity to participate in free and fair elections. We have that freedom, and it’s crucial that we make the most of it. So, as elections approach, take the time to research the candidates, understand their positions and make an informed decision that supports both your values and the future of our industry. ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES BY DAN BENNETT, REM, IOM, CAE PRESIDENT, NHADA Courtesy of New Hampshire Secretary of State Rilynn Bolen’s winning entry shows a moose standing on a ledge in front of an autumnal vista of Mount Washington with “I Voted” written across a blue sky. Courtesy of New Hampshire Secretary of State Jacob, a fourth grader from Auburn, drew a cartoon-like figure shaped like the state of New Hampshire, fishing by a lake under a sky of stripes and stars. 19
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