Principles Over Politics
Why is Mike Running for NH House?
It’s simple, Mike wants to serve.It’s simple, Mike wants to serve. Mike demonstrated that commitment this summer when, as a one of the leaders, he organized over 200 volunteers including over 20 local companies to donate 8 days of weekend work to help Milford residents impacted by the microburst.
Service is what lights Mike up. Mike is not running for prestige or power. He wants to serve as a representative because he loves helping people. He is dedicated to carrying forward his parents’ legacy of service to the beloved community of Milford and the state of New Hampshire.
A commitment to service runs deep in his family. His mother, Mariette Facques, founded the incredible SHARE program over 45 years ago, while his father, Mo, was a highly respected history teacher and renowned two-time championship boys basketball coach at Milford High School.
Mike’s diverse experiences have equipped him to serve Milford effectively in this role:
- As a two-time championship boys basketball coach, Mike has shown the ability to bring people together united for a common goal.
- Over 25 years of experience as a high school civics teacher, emphasizing the importance of our nation’s founding documents.
- A deep passion and understanding of our founders’ vision for both the United States and New Hampshire, rooted in a commitment to limited government and individual liberty.
Mike’s Priorities
Education
With 25+ years in NH public education and as a parent, I pledge to uphold high academic and behavioral standards, empower parental choice, and promote fairness. I’ll ensure students learn how to think, pursue their passions, and advocate for transparent policies that keep parents informed and involved.
Inflation & Economy
I’ll work to reduce burdensome regulations on New Hampshire businesses, empowering innovation and a thriving free market. Committed to keeping New Hampshire tax-friendly, I’ll vote against any tax increases, including income or sales taxes, to protect the financial well-being of our families, businesses, and entrepreneurs.
Energy
I’ll champion an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy, reducing regulations to foster innovation across all energy sources. By opposing government subsidies that favor specific programs, I aim to create a balanced, competitive energy market that benefits New Hampshire’s families and businesses without unnecessary costs or restrictions.
About Mike
Mike has lived in NH for almost his whole life. He is blessed to run to serve his community and the “Live free or die” state.
Mike grew up in Milford and attended Milford schools– MASH class of ‘86. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire and earned a graduate degree from Boston University.
Mike was a founding member of a local high school and served as a civics teacher for over 25 years. Mike enjoyed sharing his passion for our founding documents with his students. He has always tried to model the philosophy that democracy is not a “spectator sport” and that all citizens are responsible for working to keep our democracy strong.
His commitment to the youth in the community propelled him to serve as a basketball coach, winning back-to-back championships and having the honor of winning the 2003 Division 2 Coach of the Year. Mike has also served as a volunteer coach for many of his children’s sports teams.