THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATE
20092010 Biennial Session --

 

 

Senator Betsi DeVries, D-Manchester
Senate District 18

Senator Betsi DeVries is a dedicated leader with a genuine commitment to her community and a strong record of public service. Betsi's experience includes a twelve year career on the Manchester Fire Department. After her retirement in 2001, Betsi decided to further her commitment to the city in which she lives by becoming an Alderman.

Betsi has served three terms on the Board of Aldermen where she has developed a reputation as a committed and responsive advocate for the neighborhoods she represents and the city at-large. 

In addition to her elected positions Betsi also serves on the board of directors of the Heritage United Way, and the Manchester YWCA. She is past president of the Manchester Area League of Women Voters, a member of the Crystal Lake Preservation Association and a member of the Pine Island Pond Environmental Society.

She lives in South Manchester with her husband Walter Becht, also a retired firefighter. She has two step children and one 3-year-old grandchild.

Committees:
COMMERCE, LABOR AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
Legislation:


Senate District 18 comprises:
Litchfield and Wards 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 in the city of Manchester.


Contact Information:

Senate Office:
Statehouse Room 106
107 N. Main St.
Concord, N.H. 03301
(603) 271-6933
betsi.devries@leg.state.nh.us

Home:
14 Old Orchard Way

Manchester, NH 03103