By Julie Huss
jhuss@eagletribune.com
---- — LONDONDERRY — Incumbent Meg Seymour goes up against challenger Patti Hanley Maccabe for the three-year town clerk/tax collector job.
The town clerk/tax collector race is one of only two contested races in town.
Both women said successful customer service is key to the job. They also want to make sure town elections run smoothly and correctly.
:Name: Meg Seymour
Age: 51
Occupation: Town clerk/tax collector
Incumbent: Yes
Elective experience: Town clerk/tax collector
What is the main priority facing the town clerk?: Balancing the day-to-day priorities and ensure great customer service. Maintaining knowledge of state laws and updating procedures.
Name: Patti Maccabe
Age: 53
Occupation: Development director
Incumbent: No
Elective experience: None
What is the main priority facing the town clerk?: Provide accurate, personable service in Town Hall, efficiently maintain town records, develop productive working relationship with town manager, council, School Board; provide accurate, fair elections.