CONWAY — Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas, who hopes to become New Hampshire's governor, says his first priority will be to fight the scourge of opioid abuse.
The Republican's other top goals are cutting energy and health care costs. His slogan is: "Keep it simple. Get it done."
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