Anthony B. Pugh

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

When asked about banning abortion after 20 weeks gestation on our 2018 survey, Pugh wrote, "I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"Absolutely not. It might be nice to have a commuter rail service in parts of New Hampshire, the record of commuter rail isn't all that great. This is one of those projects which would cost the taxpayers a lot of money but result in very few overall economic benefits."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I oppose term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"While heroin addiction is a serious problem in the state, there are some fundamental questions on what the responsibility of the government in providing funding for such things. Funding treatment programs are preferable to some of the more coercive enforcement measures that are frequently touted as a solution to this problem. Part of the response would be to make it easier for private organizations to provide help to those suffering from addiction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"I am still studying this issue"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"Previous plans to authorize casino gambling in New Hampshire was designed to benefit a special interest lobby. While legalization of gambling may be a worthy endevour, the creation of a vested special interest would not be to the benefit of the state"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"I oppose basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I oppose broader campaign finance disclosure laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

When asked a similar question on our 2018 survey Pugh wrote, "I oppose the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

"Increasing penalties will not solve NH's heroin problems. Efforts need to focus on treatment of those who are dealing with heroin addiction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I support marijuana legalization."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?

"I oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I oppose NH's expanded Medicaid program."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"Our political system was designed to be a federal system where state and federal governments are distinct entities. State governments not the appendage of Washington DC. State governments should not be enforcing federal laws. This has led to some federal overreach such as the use of immigration checkpoints miles from the border."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"New Hampshire should not increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I do not believe that police brutality is a widespread problem within New Hampshire. Police within the state are professional and hardworking. There have been a few troubling incidences and actions taken by individual police as well as by police departments which highlight the need for the legislature to maintain oversight of police practices and ensure that citizens' rights are fully protected while ensuring police are able to perform their jobs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?

"I oppose New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?

"I oppose the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I oppose requiring labeling of GMOs because these have been thoroughly studied and found to be safe. GMO labels are unnecessary and would cause people to deem the product is unsafe when it is not."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation will create many new jobs in NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"State and Local governments in New Hampshire can do more to increase the supply of affordable housing by alleviating some of the restrictions that place barriers to the building of more housing within the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?

"I oppose the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Job growth can be 'stimulated' by lightening regulatory burdens and towering taxes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose stricter gun control laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"Education funding should be tied to the individual student and not to the school district in which the child resides in. This would allow parents the freedom to seek out the education which is best for their child and introduce needed competitive pressures into the education system."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"We need fair standards for determining residency. Standards that respect the residents of a district to voice their choices at the ballot box while placing safeguards against voter fraud."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"The state government should not restrict the development of wind power. They should not take steps to subsidize it either."