Brian C. Shields

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"If it is privately funded, sure. If NH wants to subsidize a toy train, then no."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I oppose term limits for NH elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I am for the increase of private funding for non-profit treatment programs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I oppose NH adding an income tax on earned income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I oppose NH adding a broad-based sales tax."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"The best way to make small businesses grow into large businesses is to get out of their way by lowering tax burdens, decreasing burdensome regulation, and allowing them to adapt to the market."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I support some casino gambling in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

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

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

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

"We can't arrest our way out of the opiate crisis. I support non-profit programs that will treat addiction."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"I support an individual's right to self-determination and to live their lives without discrimination. Your rights are equal to everyone's, and I will protect and defend those rights in Concord. When another Transgender anti-discrimination bill comes before the house, I will vote for it."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"Raising the minimum wage is a common political issue, but is potentially perilous to the local economy and those affected by it.

"One of the main considerations before considering any bill is the potential for unintended consequences. Raising the minimum wage has many, many unintended consequences that other political parties don't like to disclose."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

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

"I oppose the Northern Pass as currently proposed."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"A person's home is their castle. We shouldn't fear being taxed out of our own home. That's why I will support ideas like Florida's Homestead law, which freezes your personal home's property taxes the day you buy it until the day you sell, if it is your personal primary residence."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

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

"I am for the private funding of Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

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

"I will seek the advice of experts and make a decision when the time comes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose stricter gun control laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

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

"Parents should be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2017

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I oppose restrictions on further wind power development."