THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATE
20092010 Biennial Session --

 

 

Senator Michael Downing, R-Salem
Senate District 22

Senator "Mike" Michael Downing is a Republican from Salem serving his second term representing Senate District 22. Mike is no stranger to the legislature as he served three terms in the New Hampshire House from 1996 - 2002 where he was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee.

Mike is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division; served as a member of the New Hampshire State Police and the Town of Salem Police Department; a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salem Haven nursing home and Silverthorne Adult day care. In addition, Mike is involved with numerous community groups including the Salem Amvets Post #2, the Rockingham County Law Enforcement Association, Knights of Columbus, and is a Little League coach.

Mike is a member of the Capital Budget Committee, the Executive Departments and Administrative Committee, the Ways and Means Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee. Priorities for this session will be looking for new revenue sources without increasing taxes and to hold the line on non essential spending measures.

Mike and his wife, Heidi, live in Salem with their 5 children.

Committees:
CAPITAL BUDGET
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
RULES AND ENROLLED BILLS
WAYS AND MEANS
Legislation:


Senate District 22 comprises:
Atkinson, Pelham, Plaistow and Salem.


Contact Information:

Senate Office:
Statehouse Room 124
107 N. Main St. 
Concord, N.H. 03301
michael.downing@leg.state.nh.us

Home:
7 Darryl Lane

Salem, NH 03079