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About Iz

Hi! My name is Iz. In 2022 I completed my second term as State Representative for Hillsborough District 9, which is coextensive with Manchester's Ward 2. I represented Ward 2 along with my friend and colleague Rep. Linda DiSilvestro.

I was born and raised in New Hampshire. My parents are both public school teachers, and I attended public schools myself. I first became interested in politics in high school when I competed (with my classmates) in a New Hampshire constitutional law and civics competition. Eventually, after four years of college in Maine and three years of law school in Boston, I returned to New Hampshire to start my legal career.

I support Democratic initiatives because I know firsthand how they can help level the playing field for hard-working people. My father is a South American immigrant who met my mother while she was serving in the Peace Corps. My dad spoke no English when he moved to New Hampshire thirty years ago, and at times worked multiple jobs while also learning a new language. Sometimes, though, my parents couldn't quite make ends meet and had to rely on food stamps, Medicaid, and other government programs to provide for our family.

Thanks to this state support, my parents were able to feed their young family, get medical care, and buy a home. Now, my parents are both public school teachers with masters degrees. My father is an American citizen and valued member of the community. My brother is also a New Hampshire schoolteacher. That's why I support issues like Medicaid expansion, raising the minimum wage, and paid family leave: I know that sometimes good folks just need a little help during the hard times.

As for me, my law practice focuses on representing New Hampshire residents in a variety of civil litigation matters, including representing property owners who have their trees wrongfully cut down, also known as timber trespass. I am a proud board member of the New Hampshire Association for Justice, a statewide organization working to preserve a fair and effective justice system.

In my free time, I enjoy playing music and watching Boston sports, particularly the Red Sox.

Iz Piedra

State Representative serving Manchester Ward 2.
Lifelong New Hampshire resident; attended public schools.
Son of two public school teachers.
Graduate of Bates College and Boston College Law School.
Attorney representing individuals and local businesses.

Legislative
Accomplishments

When I was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 2018, I pledged that I would support legislation that benefited working Granite Staters, not just corporations and the wealthy.

With the help of my Democratic colleagues in the House, I was able to deliver on that commitment. Despite the abbreviated 2020 legislative session, during the biennium we passed dozens of important bills relating to education, health care, the environment, criminal justice reform, LBTQ+ rights, and many other areas. Unfortunately, many important bills – even ones with bipartisan support – were vetoed by Governor Sununu.

Below is a small sampling of bills passed by the House in the 2019-2020 term. I look forward to continuing this legislative progress if re-elected by the citizens of Ward 2!

Selected Legislation

Category	Description	Bill	Year
Education	Increased state adequacy funding by $138 million statewide	HB3	2019
COVID-19	Allowed absentee voting for COVID-19 related concerns	HB 1266	2020
Economic Security	Established a Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance program*	SB 1*	2019
Environment	Omnibus PFAS bill, creating a Remediation Fund, setting maximum contaminant limits for PFAS in drinking water	HB 1264	2020
Environment	Increased penalties and fines for air pollution and water pollution	HB 614	2019
Healthcare	Increased transparency in pharmaceutical costs	SB 226	2019
Racial Justice	Prohibited the use of chokeholds by law enforcement	HB 1645	2020
Healthcare	Reduced and capped the cost of insulin to $30 per month	HB 1280	2020
Economic Security	$12 Minimum Wage*	SB 10*	2019 and 2020
Opioid crisis	Established opioid abatement trust fund to create prevention programs	HB 614	2020
Voting rights	Bill establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission to help prevent partisan gerrymandering*	HB 706*	2019
Transportation	Funded development phase of capitol corridor rail project	SB 241	2019
Child protection	Fully funded DCYF to hire additional child protective workers	SB 6	2019