Projects stalled as governor, executive council clash over information shared on contracts

Projects stalled as governor, executive council clash over information shared on contracts

A standoff is emerging between Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the New Hampshire Executive Council that is putting millions of dollars of projects and contracts on hold.

Council Tables 21 Contracts Citing Lack of Info; Reacts To Berlin Murder-Suicide Report

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – The majority of the state’s Executive Council tabled a record 21 contracts brought by Gov. Kelly Ayotte Wednesday, including ones to fund a child advocacy center and another to repair an important bridge in Charlestown, which is down to one lane. Led by Republican Executive Councilor David Wheeler of Milford, fellow Republican councilors Joe Kenney of Wakefield and John Stephen of Manchester voted as a blo…