Donald McFarlane
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"I do not feel that any detailed discussion in school of sexuality is necessary or appropriate for children of that age."
No Response
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"?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"New Hampshire taxpayers pay enough already. I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income or other broad-based tax on the citizens of this state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"New Hampshire taxpayers pay enough already. I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income or other broad-based tax on the citizens of this state."
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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?
"As we have seen (for example) at the federal level with the CARES Act, and at the state level with 2018's SB564, such approaches create an uneven playing field and often disproportionately benefit large employers, favored industries, etc. Generally speaking, I do not support these kinds of tax credits."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Taxes on businesses are a tax on those businesses' consumers. A decade ago, New Hampshire had the third highest taxes on business nationally. The reductions in BET and BPT which have been achieved since then have made NH more competitive regionally, and have helped New Hampshire business rebound better than many of its neighbors. I support reducing the tax burden on businesses in the state, including small businesses."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Preserving the natural beauty of New Hampshire is something which I believe many if not all residents want, for themselves and for future generations. It is reasonable that the state may collaborate to protect the commons, nevertheless I have not yet seen a related project for which I would support government spending or mandate."
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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?
"For"
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"It should not take two or three years to navigate a large town's approval process for a single development, and there are examples of this happening across the state. It is reasonable for landowners to expect that their zoning and planning submissions will be heard and acted upon timely."
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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?
"New Hampshire already has some of the most expensive electricity in the nation, and Eversource recently raised their supply rates by 112%. I am concerned about rising energy costs and its impact on already-stressed local households. I believe that, for example, clean nuclear power (not considered renewable) is preferable to expensive renewable sources which cannot support base load requirements and which require significant subsidy. I will seek to let the market - including consumers who choose to support renewable sources - drive an appropriate mix."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
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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?
"For"
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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?
"For"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"For"
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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?
"School districts have little incentive to spend wisely if most of their money is coming from Concord. Local funding preserves local control."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I am a staunch advocate of the natural right to self-defense, and the constitutional right to keep and bear arms."
