Why won't the Kurk's answer these questions?

With no experience, and even less conviction, Heleen "hell-on-wheels" Kurk has entered the political arena by winning a seat on the board of selectmen. The Kurk's are quickly becoming Weare's "Royal Family" headed by Neal "King" Kurk (her husband) who is School Moderator, Town Moderator, and a state representative.

After you congratulate Heleen on her win, consider asking her one or more of the following questions, especially considering her views on ensuring high ethical standards for those who participate in local government.

  • Should people who don't live in Weare be allowed to vote for Weare Candidates?

  • Was it just coincidence that your husband, acting as a state representative, voted to change NH election laws after your daughter's absentee ballot (cast in Weare) was challenged and her vote refused in the November 2002 election because evidence showed she was living in Hawaii?

  • Why did your daughter's website in Hawaii suddenly disappear from the Internet after a formal complaint was made to the Supervisors of the Checklist referencing that website as evidence that her home was in Hawaii?

  • Do you consider it a conflict of interest for your neighbor, a sitting member of the Supervisors of the Checklist, not to recuse herself from participating in complaints about your daughter's voting qualifications within the town of Weare?

  • Was it just coincidence that you sold three of your properties on Mt. Dearborn Road just prior to you and your husband actively supporting a petition warrant article declaring the road a "historic district" which prevented others from building on the road?

  • Why did your husband fight to allow a commercial lumber business for your neighbor on Mt. Dearborn Road after the historic district for that road was approved by Weare voters?