Emmanuel "Manny" Krasner

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?

"This is a subsidy to people who had already placed their children in private or parochial schools, or were home schooling; they received 85% of the money. They are free to choose, but they should not ask taxpayers to pay for their decision not to use the public schools."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Too much government interference in a private matter."

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 oppose 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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is an issue of women's health care. The State has no business interfering. People need to be able to make their own health care decisions. If we give the State the power to say 'you may not have an abortion' then we also give the State the power to say 'you must have an abortion'. I do not want to State to have that power over anyone. The ban after 24 weeks is unnecessary. If a woman has carried the child that long she clearly intends to give birth. Only a major catastrophe like that child being dead, or suffering from a condition that makes it not viable would cause her to terminate the pregancy. The State intervention would only increase the pain and trauma of the loss."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is an issue of women's health care. The State has no business interfering. People need to be able to make their own health care decisions. If we give the State the power to say 'you may not have an abortion' then we also give the State the power to say 'you must have an abortion'. I do not want to State to have that power over anyone. The ban after 24 weeks is unnecessary. If a woman has carried the child that long she clearly intends to give birth. Only a major catastrophe like that child being dead, or suffering from a condition that makes it not viable would cause her to terminate the pregancy. The State intervention would only increase the pain and trauma of the loss."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is a solution in search of a problem. I have never heard of a teacher initiating such a discussion; and they should be able to respond if a child asks a question."

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"?

"The law is an unwarranted intrusion by the state into classroom activities. It will do no good. No one teaches that anyone 'inherently' has certain attitudes. They have to be acquired. The law is a thinly veiled attempt to muzzle discussion of reality in our history."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"NH needs a new source of revenue to provide relief to the property tax payer. But the tax should not be stacked on top of existing taxes; the first amount of income received should be used to pay for public education at the same level the property tax now pays, and relieve the property; then any additional funds can be utilized for other state responibilities. An income tax is more fair than a sales tax,"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"NH needs a new source of revenue to provide relief to the property tax payer. But the tax should not be stacked on top of existing taxes; the first amount of income received should be used to pay for public education at the same level the property tax now pays, and relieve the property; then any additional funds can be utilized for other state responsibilities. I do not favor a sales tax because it often is regressive. I do not think enough out of state visitors will pay it to offset the regressive nature of it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This sounds like a good idea, but I would want to see the details"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"The State has been cutting business taxes for years with no benefit to the citizens of New Hampshire. I have not seen any major corporations rushing to set up their corporate HQ's here because of our low taxes. The lower revenue from cutting business taxes just puts more pressure on the property taxpayer to pay for services"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Any revenue for a new tax must be used in the first instance to offset (reduce or eliminate) local property taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Any new revenue should first be used to offset local property taxes for education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"This is the great problem of our time, one that will leave our grandchildren, and possibly our children with a world in which they can not live. It is getting worse all the time and yet nothing is done. We need to take big steps right now."

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?

"This conflicts with Federal law for people overseas in the military; and it violates the secret ballot. Poll workers in the small towns, and at the ward level will be able to identify who cast a particular ballot and how they voted."

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?

"Against"

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, 2022

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

"We need more affordable, workforce housing so zoning barriers to that should be modified, but it has to be done carefully to avoid sprawl and simply expanding the number of expensive housing units."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is an issue of women's health care. The State has no business interfering. People need to be able to make their own health care decisions. If we give the State the power to say 'you may not have an abortion' then we also give the State the power to say 'you must have an abortion'. I do not want to State to have that power over anyone. The ban after 24 weeks is unnecessary. If a woman has carried the child that long she clearly intends to give birth. Only a major catastrophe like that child being dead, or suffering from a condition that makes it not viable would cause her to terminate the pregancy. The State intervention would only increase the pain and trauma of the loss."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We should always make voting easier. We want all our citizens to participate"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

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 ofprivate insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"No one should be working 40 hours a week and be eligible for food stamps, medicaid or other public assistance. That is simply a subsidy to the employers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws. Immigration is the province of the federal government; the state should minimize federal interference within the state."

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"The current amount is so unrealistic it is a joke, a bad joke."

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?

"The State has been pushing more and more costs onto the towns and cities. It should also share the revenue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This would just shift the responsibility onto the local property tax payer who is already doing too much."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I am not aware of any problems with police brutality; if there are incidents they should be investigated and prosecuted."

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?

"Against"

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?

"Education is a State responsibility. The State should step up and do its Constitutional duty and provide funding for an adequate education for all its children."

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, 2022

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

"This is an issue of women's health care. The State has no business interfering. People need to be able to make their own health care decisions. If we give the State the power to say 'you may not have an abortion' then we also give the State the power to say 'you must have an abortion'. I do not want to State to have that power over anyone. The ban after 24 weeks is unnecessary. If a woman has carried the child that long she clearly intends to give birth. Only a major catastrophe like that child being dead, or suffering from a condition that makes it not viable would cause her to terminate the pregancy. The State intervention would only increase the pain and trauma of the loss."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"This would be regressive and fall most heavily on lower income people. Not until we have good mass transit."

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, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I am definitely for universal background checks and a red flag law."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"No public money should be spent for any private purposes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should not impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."