David A. Nesbitt
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"No, it takes money out of the public school system which must either make up the difference in new taxation or reduce staff and services."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"This issue is largely a red herring to build parental outrage at the expense of vulnerable people. We need to let people be who they really are and love who they love."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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"?
"This is one of the worst laws passed this last term. Our nation is based on a wonderful and noble idea, but we have frequently and repeatedly not lived up to our promise. Critical thinking skills are essential so that our students can see where we have succeeded and where we have failed, and how we can do better."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Yes, this is based on an ability to pay unlike a property tax. Nh has served as a tax haven for the wealthy for years"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Especially in a time of inflation, I fear this would hurt the average citizen."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"Yes, since our students face some of the highest education costs in the nation help is needed. We need our young people to want to and afford to stay in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I think NH has always bent over backwards to be business friendly. The business community should carry its fair share of community responsibilities."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Yes, I have seen drastic changes in our climate since my youth. I really worry about the world my granddaughter will have to live in."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?
"Yes, every user should pay their fair share."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Yes, to an extent. I would support cluster development to provide more housing while maintaining open space."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"No question here, we should support renewables whenever possible."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Yes, we should make it easier for citizens to undertake their civic responsibilities. If we don't allow mail-in voting, then we should make it easier to vote by making election day a national holiday."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"We are the only state in the region that does not allow this. Since we have relied for years on 'sin taxes', I'm surprised that we have not used this to help reduce the tax burden."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"We are the only state in the region that does not allow this. Since we have relied for years on 'sin taxes', I'm surprised that we have not used this to help reduce the tax burden."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"We are the only state in the region that does not allow this. Since we have relied for years on 'sin taxes', I'm surprised that we have not used this to help reduce the tax burden."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"No one can live on the present minimum wage and support a family."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
"Yes, we must help lower property taxes, especially on the elderly and retired."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"I think NH has always bent over backwards to be business friendly. The business community should carry its fair share of community responsibilities."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
"I think this is one of the most important issues in the state. We have the nation's lowest rate of state aid to education. Our teachers and staff work heroically to maintain a quality school system, but the burden is on people who may not have the ability to pay, potentially driving them from their homes. We deserve better."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"We should immediately ban assault rifles; they have no other use than to kill people quickly. I have no objection to people owning firearms for sport and hunting, but I believe that we should have strong background checks, red flag laws and a higher minimum age to legally purchase a weapon."
