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Position on Issues

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 oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications. The government should not be involved in how a woman perceives her reproductive rights. 'Keep your hands off my body!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"I am pro life - & pro choice. No government has the right to dictate womens' reproductive rights. Restrictions are pro-birth, not pro-life."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I support expanded commuter rail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs and other opioid treatment programs!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"We can't keep burdening people with higher property taxes rather than finding a better way to pay for our services. I am ready to examine options."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Nobody likes taxes, but I am ready to examine options."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Businesses & corporations need to pay their fair share, but they don't need to pay more than their fair share, & they definitely shouldn't be paying less than their fair share. I want to see the data."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"No idea until I know more."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Need more data to respond."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"I think our police forces need to be properly educated & trained, & in more direct contact with health service providers who have the experience to deal with issues that may have a mental or physical health component."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"In general, I am for it. The devil is in the details."

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Need further data before I can respond."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I will need to study this issue in our state more deeply in order to make a more informed opinion."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?

"I need to know more about this before responding."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

"For"

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 support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"Need more data to respond."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I need to study this further before making a blanket statement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?

"I need to know more about this before responding."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I am in favor of common sense, reasonable gun laws that are properly enforced."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"It's an interesting idea. I need to know more."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"I am for affordable housing. I am not willing to make a blanket statement about funding it without further information."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"A solid public education is key to a successful democracy. Public funding is for public schools, not private or homeschooling. Our children need to be exposed to & learn from many different points of view & experiences, & to have an education that stresses the humanities, sciences, civics, & the arts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"If working, work study, pay taxes, in NH for at least 9 months per year, you should be able to vote here."

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