New Hampshire
‘I’d like to stay in the media’: N.H. Governor Chris Sununu on what’s next after he leaves office – The Boston Globe
CONCORD, N.H. — With just a few weeks before he vacates the corner office, Governor Chris Sununu has a few ideas about his next gig.
One thing he’s clear on: It has to pay, and, at least to start, he said, that means working in the for-profit sector.
“I think I’m really excited to work with some nonprofits down the road, but I’m trying to make sure that the things [I do] can help me pay bills and whatnot,” he told reporters on Wednesday.
Rather than focusing on one job, Sununu, 50, said he plans to pursue a “bread basket” of things to spend his time on. That bread basket could include positions on boards, private equity, and advocacy on civic issues like balanced budget amendments, he said.
But just because he’s no longer governor doesn’t mean he intends to fade from the public eye entirely.
“Obviously, you know, everyone’s been speculating, and I haven’t signed on the dotted line with anybody, but I’d like to stay in the media a little bit,” he said. “It kind of helps scratch the political itch a little bit, just having a voice there, and being able to be involved in that discussion.”
Sununu has been among New Hampshire’s longest-serving governors, holding the position for four two-year terms. Since he announced he would not seek reelection in July 2023, he’s been coy about his next move, as his name was tossed around as a possible contender in the presidential race.
Would he run in four years?
“Not in the plans,” he said. “[I’m] focusing on making some money and taking care of my family.”
Before his tenure as governor, Sununu served for three terms on New Hampshire’s executive council. He has also worked as an environmental engineer, a business consultant, and as chief executive of the Waterville Valley Ski Resort, which is owned by his family. He is married and has three children.
He comes from a family that has created a political dynasty in the state: his father, John H. Sununu was a three-term governor and became chief of staff to President George H.W. Bush; his mother, Nancy Sununu, served as chairperson of the state Republican Party; his brother, John E. Sununu, was a member of Congress and a US senator; and his brother, Michael Sununu, is a selectman in Newfields.
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High winds and widespread rain contributed to more than 12,000 power outages Saturday as a low pressure system passes over New Hampshire.
A high wind advisory remains in effect for southeastern New Hampshire until midday.
There is a high surf advisory in effect for the Seacoast area until 8 p.m. Saturday, with large-breaking waves in the range of 6-9 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast warns of dangerous wintry winds for hikers and campers, with heavy wet snow likely at higher elevations and a foot of snow possible on summits in the White Mountains.
In southeastern New Hampshire, the wind advisory calls for steady winds of 15-25 mph, and potential wind gusts up to 50 mph.
Eversource reported over 10,000 outages as of 9:30 a.m. Unitil had about 1,400 outages at that time.
The Mount Washington Observatory has recorded winterlike weather over the past 24 hours. Weather observers there say over half a foot of snow and sleet has fallen at the summit.
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