Art Sweed
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I support term limits for NH elected officials. But more than 1 term"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."
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Supports legalizing physician assisted suicide
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose NH adding an income tax on earned income."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am undecided on this issue but we are revenue poor if less revenue howcan we afford basic, necessary and ethical responsibilities"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I oppose casino gambling in New Hampshire."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I am undecided on this issue. Need more info but sounds like good idea based on what I think I know"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws. If broader = stricter"
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Supports a state minimum wage increase
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?
"Question vague. If you mean perpetrators - yes - increased and uniform enforcement. Victims need treatment - not jail"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I support marijuana legalization. But taxed"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I support NH's expanded Medicaid program. Needs further expansion."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I oppose the Northern Pass as currently proposed. Need all lines buried"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"Why are the services not incorporated into traditional medical facilities? Then fund them using medical procedure"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I support NH continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support stricter gun control laws. Reminder: control does not equal ban"
Undecided| Read My Position
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. Depends on the illness. If affects/impacts society as a whole or not"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I oppose restrictions on further wind power development."
