Brendan is a New Hampshire native, born and raised in Brookline. He attended the Brookline and Hollis School systems and received his Bachelor and Masters degrees from Keene State College. Brendan works for Keene State in the Registrar’s Office.
For the last 10 years Brendan has served on the Brookline Select Board, serving three years as Chair. He has also serves on the Planning Board and Conservation Commission and Chairs the Energy Committee.
Brendan was active in grassroots politics in Concord for many years, As a leader of the Coalition to End Discrimination he led the effort to get New Hampshire’s non-discrmination law to protect gays and lesbians; and as a member of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry helped make New Hampshire the first state to enact marriage equality through the legislative process.
Brendan lives in Brookline with his husband, Brian Rater.
Providing our towns and school districts with more state resources; offsetting local tax burden
Sustainability and energy efficiency/independence
Supporting Public Education and a Woman’s Reproductive Rights
As a Representative for Greenville, Mason, and Brookline I will ensure that the state provides the services that the residents of our towns and school districts need, and to make sure your voices are heard in Concord.
Sustainability and energy efficiency/independence are vitally important. I support renewables such as solar and wind, and local generation to reduce costs.
Conservation is key to protecting our water resources and creating shared public lands that protect the environment as well as provide year round recreational activities such as hiking, biking, snowmobiling and hunting.
Education: Strengthen New Hampshire’s public education system at both the local and college levels. I value and support public education.
I support women’s reproductive rights, and the inherent dignity and worth of every person.