LACONIA — The race for city council in Ward 6 is between two-term councilor Tony Felch and Mike Conant, a new candidate who's lived in Laconia since 2017, after visiting the city over a lifetime. The Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Mike Conant

Conant, 63, is recently retired from work in the information technology field.

“I threw my name in the ring, because there was no opposition to the current councilor,” Conant said. “I felt the voters of Ward 6 deserved a choice.”

Conant said one of his top priorities is ensuring the city’s budget is managed responsibly, calling himself a “fiscal conservative” and drawing a contrast between his outlook and that of his opponent.

“I feel that the homeless situation in Laconia has gotten out of hand.”

Conant said city ordinances regarding ca

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