David Fracht

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Too much burden on property tax"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"As chair of Enfield's planning board, I am committed to an overhaul of our zoning regs which will reduce the many regulatory barriers to housing which currently exist. We will encourage a variety of housing types which meet the needs of all demographic groups from young singles to seniors. We are currently working on this with our professional planning consultants (funded 100% by a NH Housing Opportunity grant which I wrote) and expect to bring a complete package before the voters for their consideration at the 2025 Town Meeting."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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, 2023

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?

"There is no easy solution to equitable education funding and opportunities. I favor a state-wide distribution of education funds which is based upon several factors including property taxes and the ability of the landowner to pay."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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?

"I am a strong supporter of a robust public education system. An Education Freedom Account program would weaken the the public education system."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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"?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Age appropriate discussions on all topics should be encouraged with an opt out provision for parents who do not want their children to participate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Reproductive health care decisions, including terminating a pregnancy at any stage when medically necessary, should be made between a woman and her health care team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Reproductive health care decisions, including terminating a pregnancy at any stage when medically necessary, should be made between a woman and her health care team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Reproductive health care decisions, including terminating a pregnancy at any stage when medically necessary, should be made between a woman and her health care team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Reproductive health care decisions, including terminating a pregnancy at any stage when medically necessary, should be made between a woman and her health care team."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"We are surrounded by states which allow the sales and use of recreational marijuana. Regulated sales would insure product safety and quality and could provide additional revenue to the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"We are surrounded by states which allow the sales and use of recreational marijuana. Regulated sales would insure product safety and quality and could provide additional revenue to the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"We are surrounded by states which allow the sales and use of recreational marijuana. Regulated sales would insure product safety and quality and could provide additional revenue to the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I am in favor of common sense gun laws such as universal background checks, waiting periods, secure storage requirements and required safety training and licensing. I support the right of people to own and use non-military style guns and ammunition."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"New Hampshire should encourage public utilities to add renewables to their power mix. In addition, it should encourage the development of distributed, green generating capacity through tax incentives and other methods."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"EV owners should do their fair share to support the construction and maintenance of our roads and other transportation infrastructure which has traditionally been supported through taxes on motor vehicle fuel."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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

"Mail-in ballots makes voting easier and available to more people. States which have had mail-in voting for years have proven that they can conduct safe and secure elections."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2023

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?

"For"