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Amy B. Dattner-Levy

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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?

"Originally told that this program might cost the state $5 million, now costs over $15 million per year and will only increase. Who pays for that? Under our current system, property owners and renters. With little to no oversight, our students do not gain with this program."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"Anti-abortion laws, based upon the religious belief that life begins at conception, have no place in our state. The only people involved in such decisions are the person who is pregnant and their medical team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"Anti-abortion laws, based upon the religious belief that life begins at conception, have no place in our state. The only people involved in such decisions are the person who is pregnant and their medical team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"Honest discussions about the choices people make about their personal lives erases stigma and decreases the level of emotional distress young children feel. Children who have parents along the gender spectrum and the sexual orientation spectrum need to be heard and their families normalized."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?

"I can think of no curriculum that teaches such subjective generalizations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"A sticky wicket, as they say. Too much of the tax burden falls on property owners, and renters (when the property owners pass the taxes along). Some say taxing businesses more will chase them away from our state. On the other hand, our college students pay the highest in-state tuition in the country because our gov't contributes the least. More money in our coffers means more money for our education, mental health, infrastructure..."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"A sticky wicket, as they say. Too much of the tax burden falls on property owners, and renters (when the property owners pass the taxes along). Some say taxing businesses more will chase them away from our state. On the other hand, our college students pay the highest in-state tuition in the country because our gov't contributes the least. More money in our coffers means more money for our education, mental health, infrastructure..."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"Anti-abortion laws, based upon the religious belief that life begins at conception, have no place in our state. The only people involved in such decisions are the person who is pregnant and their medical team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"Employment, family, and other obligations as well as distance from polling places may prevent people from voting on Election Day, even if it were made a Federal/State holiday. Mail in ballots broaden and increase the level of participation in the process."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"Cannabis sales to adults (21+) for recreational use makes sense, especially considering the fact that our residents purchase it in our neighboring states, taking away a valuable revenue source."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"Cannabis sales to adults (21+) for recreational use makes sense, especially considering the fact that our residents purchase it in our neighboring states, taking away a valuable revenue source."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"Cannabis sales to adults (21+) for recreational use makes sense, especially considering the fact that our residents purchase it in our neighboring states, taking away a valuable revenue source."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"The time of high school students making up the majority of minimum wage earners has passed. Even they have expenses that require higher wages. $7.25 doesn't cut it any more."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state’s current system of public school funding, with each district’s total funding primarily dependent on local property tax revenue?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"Anti-abortion laws, based upon the religious belief that life begins at conception, have no place in our state. The only people involved in such decisions are the person who is pregnant and their medical team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Right now,NH law prohibits the holder of a license to carry a loaded handgun from bringing it into a courtroom, or area used by a court. That's it. Period. Anyone over 18, who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm can carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle...without a permit. REALLY? Even though we've not had a mass shooting event since 1982, our gun death rate, per 100,000 is double that of MA. yes, we need stricter gun laws."

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