Who represents you
Elected officials in Manchester, by office and by ward, and how to reach them.
Checked October 1, 2026 against official city and school websites. Members change after elections and when a seat is filled; those websites are the official record.
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Members elected citywide, such as at-large members, represent every ward. They're listed under each office below.
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Ward 1
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Bryce Kaw-uh
- Board of School Committee: Julie Turner
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Ward 2
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Dan Goonan
- Board of School Committee: Sean Parr
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Ward 3
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Dana Dexter
- Board of School Committee: Sarah Georges
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Ward 4
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Christine Fajardo
- Board of School Committee: Leslie Want
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Ward 5
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Jason Bonilla
- Board of School Committee: Jeff Taylor
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Ward 6
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Crissy Kantor
- Board of School Committee: Dan Bergeron
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Ward 7
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Ross Terrio
- Board of School Committee: Christopher Potter
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Ward 8
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Edward Sapienza
- Board of School Committee: Nicholas St. John
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Ward 9
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Jim Burkush
- Board of School Committee: Stan Garrity
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Ward 10
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Bill Barry
- Board of School Committee: Gary Hamer
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Ward 11
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Norm Vincent
- Board of School Committee: Liz O'Neil-Wong
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Ward 12
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen: Kelly Thomas
- Board of School Committee: Julie Smith
Mayor
Elected citywide for two years. The mayor presides over the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and chairs the Board of School Committee.
| Seat | Member | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citywide | Jay Ruais | January 2028 | Email Jay Ruais (603) 624-6500 |
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Twelve aldermen elected by ward and two at-large, for two years. The mayor presides.
- Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings
- The Board of Mayor and Aldermen's official page (opens in new tab)
Board of School Committee
Twelve members elected by ward and two at-large, with the mayor as chair.
| Seat | Member | Term ends | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jay Ruais · Chair | January 2028 | Email Jay Ruais |
| Ward 1 | Julie Turner | – | – |
| Ward 2 | Sean Parr | – | – |
| Ward 3 | Sarah Georges | – | – |
| Ward 4 | Leslie Want | – | – |
| Ward 5 | Jeff Taylor | – | – |
| Ward 6 | Dan Bergeron | – | – |
| Ward 7 | Christopher Potter | – | – |
| Ward 8 | Nicholas St. John | – | – |
| Ward 9 | Stan Garrity · Appointed February 2026 to fill a vacancy | – | – |
| Ward 10 | Gary Hamer | – | – |
| Ward 11 | Liz O'Neil-Wong | – | – |
| Ward 12 | Julie Smith | – | – |
| At-large | Jim O'Connell · Vice Chair | – | – |
| At-large | Cindy Rodenhauser Stewart | – | – |
Spot a mistake, or a change the city has made? See Corrections.