Governor and Executive Council Quick results - 2026-01-07 - Quick results

Meeting Date

2026-01-07

Attachment Kind Label

Quick results

Attachment Relation

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Parent Meeting Title

Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-01-07

QUICK RESULTS

January 7, 2026

GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

APPROVED ITEMS #’s 1A – 2D, 4A – 29, 31 – 34, 39 – 73, 75 – 93, 95 - 98, Previously Tabled Items 29,

47 & 84

WITHDRAWN BY AGENCY #’s 30, 74

TABLED ITEMS #’s 94

NOT USED #’s 3A, 35, 36, 37, 38

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RESIGNATIONS

The Governor and Council accepted the following resignations:

New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights - RSA 354-A:4:3

Adrienne Evans, Concord Effective: May 20, 2025

Commissioner, Department of Transportation - RSA 21-L:3

William J. Cass, Laconia Effective: February 27, 2026

Electricians’ Board - RSA 319-C:4

Michael Palmeri, Amherst Effective: December 30, 2025

Board of Nursing - RSA 326-B:3

Samantha L. O’Neil, Merrimack Effective: January 5, 2026

Dental Hygienists Committee - RSA 317-A

Jennifer Pearl, Concord Effective: November 4, 2025

Midwifery Council - RSA 326-D

Heidi Rinehart, Keene Effective: November 25, 2025

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CONFIRMATIONS

The Governor and Council confirmed the following:

Deputy Commissioner, Department of Information Technology - RSA 21-R:3

Kenneth R. Dunn, Hooksett Effective: January 7, 2026

Reappointment Term: January 10, 2030

Grade KK, Step 7 (Salary): $154,700

Community College System of New Hampshire - RSA 188-F

(Public Member)

Joel P. Dolan, Salem Effective: January 7, 2026

Succeeding: Sharon D. Harris, Exeter Term: June 30, 2028

Assistant Commissioner, Department of Revenue Administration - RSA 21-J

James C. Vara, Andover Effective: January 7, 2026

Succeeding: Ora M. LeMere, Nashua (resigned) Term: January 1, 2030

Grade JJ, Step 6 (Salary): $143,732

Advocate for Special Education - RSA 4:5; RSA 186-C:36

Timothy D. Lenihan, Enfield Effective: January 7, 2026

Succeeding: Kristen Mansharamani, Lincoln (resigned) Term: July 1, 2028

Grade GG, Step 3 (Salary): $100,819

Board of Land Surveyors - RSA 310-A:55

Mitchell B. Cummings, Loudon Effective: January 7, 2026

Succeeding: Joseph M. Wichert, Manchester Term: February 3, 2030

Board of Chiropractic Examiners - RSA 316-A

Stephanie Ryan, Concord Effective: January 7, 2026

Reappointment Term: August 24, 2030

Board of Chiropractic Examiners - RSA 316-A

Edward Rusher, Manchester Effective: January 7, 2026

Succeeding: Denise M. Pickowicz, Gilmanton Iron Works (resigned) Term: August 24, 2030

Board of Accountancy - RSA 309-B

(Certified Public Accountant)

Steven R. Lavoie, Allenstown Effective: January 7, 2026

Succeeding: Richard R. Silverman, Hampton Term: December 2, 2030

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NOMINATIONS

The following nominations were submitted:

Adult Parole Board - RSA 651-A:3

(Attorney – Member of the NH Bar in Good Standing)

Lynne F. Blankenbeker, Concord Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Roger B. Phillips, Concord Term: September 16, 2030

Grade GG, Step 6 (Salary): $118,352

Board of Psychologists - RSA 329-B:3

(Licensed School Psychologist-Doctoral or Licensed School Psychologist-Specialist)

Tyler St. Cyr, Hooksett Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy Term: March 23, 2028

Board of Mental Health Practice - RSA 330–A:3

(Licensed School Social Worker)

Jennifer Rein, Concord Effective: Upon Confirmation

Succeeding: Courtney Porter, Claremont (resigned) Term: October 19, 2028

Board of Mental Health Practice - RSA 330–A:3

(Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

David Meichsner, Westford, MA Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy Term: October 31, 2028

Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission - RSA 484

Robert E. King, Keene Effective: Upon Confirmation

Vacancy Term: May 1, 2028

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