OSSIPEE — Two candidates are seeking one Carroll County Commissioner seat for District 2. Kimberly Tessari of Ossipee became the GOP nominee after defeating incumbent David Babson in September's primary. She will meet Bob Pustell (D-Ossipee) in the general election on Nov. 3. Below are their candidate essays, describing their accomplishments and hopes for the county. — Daymond Steer
Bob Pustell
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