My name is Ben Ming.  I’m a lawyer and planning board member in Hollis, and I’m running for State Representative in the Hillsborough 40 District, covering Hollis, Milford, Mont Vernon, and New Boston.  I’ve been fortunate to be involved with a town government that functions in large part on the efforts of citizens who care enough to volunteer their time to create the best version of the town we share.  It gives me hope that effective governance free of political ideology can exist not only in our towns, but also in Concord.  While I’m eager to bring representation to our young families, my primary focus will be to lower real estate taxes with the help of the State, which I believe can have significant positive impacts on housing, the ability to retire, reducing land development, and slowing the aging of the state.  I look forward to hearing about your concerns and dreams as we work together for a stronger New Hampshire.