Eric Turer

Broad-based sales tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"NO - Sales taxes are highly regressive, as those with the lowest income spend all of what they earn and would be effectively taxed on every dollar. They are also difficult to administer logistically, placing an additional burden on small and retail businesses."

Broad-based income tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"NO - I do not support an income tax, but I also do not support our current property tax system that forces the elderly, others on low and/or fixed income, or those that live in rapidly changing communities, to leave their homes due to rising taxes. Tax relief should be targeted at those that need it. I would support expanding and re-targeting of tax relief programs such as the means-based protections on statewide property taxes for those at the lower-end and middle of the income scale, as well as similar programs such as those in place for veterans, the elderly, and the disabled. The basic structure for this is already in place in NH law, but it is crude, narrowly defined, and doesn't provide meaningful assistance at current levels or support to towns to offset the cost. As a result, the value of exemptions from the Low-Moderate relief program fell by 85% from 2003 to 2018. Expanding these types of options could provide key protections to those at risk of being forced from their homes for no fault of their own, without an income tax."

Business tax decrease
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"NO - There are two taxes on business in NH, the Business Profits Tax and the Business Enterprise Tax. Most small and in-state businesses do not pay the Business Profits Tax, so recent cuts to this tax simply allow large out of state corporations, which will do business here regardless, to take these needed funds out of our state with no benefit to keeping jobs in NH. The Business Enterprise tax is more relevant as it is paid on the total scope of each NH businesses. Business is recovering after the challenges of the pandemic and, while issues remain, the tax rate is less than 1% on businesses over $250K in value, which is a reasonable contribution level, and provides a vehicle for state cuts to support business in the event of future downturns."

Phasing out Interest and Dividends tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"NO - We are living in a time of historic wealth disparity in which earnings from hard work is taxed (federally) at a much higher rate than income from invested wealth, which far exceeds other income for some. There is no reason to repeal or reduce the tax on interest and dividends at this time, however I do feel that the excluded income threshold ($2400 per individual) is likely too low. At this level, the tax may be burdening those that are living on this income alone (in spite of an additional elderly exemption), and causing unnecessary filings for those with typical investments."

Business tax credit for student loan repayment
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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?

"DEPENDS - The burden of student loan debt is a large and growing problem that threatens to hamper the ability of our most capable young citizens to reach their full potential. Several industries are suffering from lack of workers, while our state loses talented graduates to other areas of the country unnecessarily. Education loan repayment programs have proven successful in attracting talented graduates into needed industries and communities in need, while providing a vehicle for students to access higher education. A business tax relief financed approach seems well suited to the situation in some industries. I have worked with the National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps programs as part of my professional work for nearly 3 decades, both here in NH and across the country, These programs succeeds by targeting the aid to those individuals, professions, and communities where assistance is needed. A similar approach should be taken here. The recent proposal to target such assistance to a single industry - human organ manufacturing (SB 564) seems based on scant evidence of targeted need in a potentially highly profitable field, however I remain open to learning more on this."

Minimum wage increase
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"YES - NH has no state minimum wage - relying on the federal minimum only, placing it among the states with the lowest minimum wages in the country. We are one of the 'wealthier' states overall, and NH has a relatively high cost of living compared to other parts of the country. Recent price increases in some key sectors has only further reduced the value of our fixed minimum wage with no means to adjust it to match. Wages are rising but not at a pace to match costs. Other states in New England have minimum wages more than 50% higher than ours. Establishing a phased in increase to the minimum wage in the state is needed, and can be accomplished without impacting the job market."

Encourage local zoning changes for housing development
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"DEPENDS. Affordable housing is a huge challenge for our state. Housing prices in our region are very high and rental availability is very limited. This makes it difficult to attract and retain our retail and service workforce, and for young residents to live in our communities. This is unsustainable. There are a range of effective strategies to incentivize increased affordable housing and avoid gentrification. That said, our community has recently seen the unintended impacts of changes to zoning and building ordinances that threaten the rural character of our town while failing to produce more affordable options."

Permanent increase to local revenue sharing
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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 - Decreases in revenue sharing from the state to the towns has been a key reason for rising local property taxes over the past decade or more. When the state reduces revenue sharing to towns, the towns have few options but to raise property taxes or dramatically cut services. The state has many options by which it can generate revenue to offset the burden borne by local taxpayers. The revenue sharing should not be left to the whims of each legislature, leaving towns unable to plan ahead. The commitment should be made by the state and funded as needed, as had been the case for municipal retirement plans in the past, for example."

Public school funding through local property taxes
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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?

"NO - The flaws in the current education funding system are more than fully documented, and have been the subject of multiple state Supreme Court cases which have refuted as not just flawed, but unconstitutional. Yet another suit was filed on June 28, 2022, as the state has failed to address the underlying problems. The non-partisan NH School Funding Fairness Project has done a great deal to outline the issues and potential solutions. Even the recent $100M one-time reduction of the statewide property tax, touted by republicans, was so poorly targeted that it made the underlying problems worse, targeting aid to property rich communities and leaving many communities in need with less state aid than they had before, per the non-partisan InDepthNH's August 2022 article, 'State's Education Funding System Is a Mess'."

"Education Freedom Account" program
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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 - This is a terrible policy that undermines public education and the unity of the community to continually improve our school system. It diverts public funds to private and religious schools with little oversight. Most of the recipients were already in private school settings. Vouchers lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure in public education systems, as those with the means use public resources as a supplement to support their private decision and leave the schools with the fixed costs. This change was inserted into the budget rather than being passed by legislators to hide the underlying intentions and has opened the state system up unlimited costs that have already greatly exceeded the programs' budget."

Ban on teaching certain concepts related to race
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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"?

"NO - This is among the worst pieces of legislation passed pertaining to state education. It diminishes the quality of education at the minimum, and - in reality - places an arbitrary threat over educators, forcing them to avoid some of the most important topics students should learn about. It is likely unconstitutional and has created a 'bounty system' for any parent that wishes to assert their preferences over the established curricula to call out individual teachers for scrutiny. It will erode our teaching workforce just as we are facing a crisis in teacher availability."

Ban on discussing sexual orientation, gender identity in K-3
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"NO - I trust our educators to balance the needs of young students in addressing these topics, as they always have in instances when any questions of sexuality arise from children trying to understand the often complex world of adults around them. Bans like this serve no purpose other than to leave these children with no resources and likely greater fears and questions as they sense the inability of trusted adults to engage with them."

Repeal ban on abortion after 24 weeks
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Repeal 24 week ban: YES - Any decisions that a woman and her family makes in this area are very personal and difficult. They should be made by the woman her health care providers, and those she wishes to involve...... not by the state. Nothing is gained by state intervention in these private family matters. I am firmly Pro Choice, from both a practical and philosophical perspective. With the recent Supreme Court decision, taking away a woman's/family's right to make private medical decisions and leaving it to state legislatures to intervene, it has never been more important to have representative in Concord that will honor the rights of privacy and personal choice that women have held for decades. The Supreme Court took away the most fundamental right of women and families to make private choices, gave it to ever-changing state legislatures. If I'm elected I will work to give that right back. I will not only work to repeal this legislation, I'll work to codify a woman's choice as a right in NH, as it has been for the past 50 years. With respect to the 24 week threshold - this is a ban on something that is literally not done in our state. This law only exists to open the door to further restrictions by allowing the legislature to lower the threshold in increments - which has already been attempted. More could be said here, but I will also add that this is more than an abstract argument to me. My wife is an Ob/Gyn physician who has cared for women in our community for decades, and she has seen the many permutations of these difficult decisions play out in real, not theoretical, terms. Guarantee Right to abortion before 24 weeks: YES - This should be reinstated as a RIGHT, under individual privacy, as it has been for the past 50 years. First and foremost, a woman should have the right to make decisions about her health and reproduction. Unintended pregnancies, forced pregnancies, and unknown health risks are things that do happen. We can't ban abortions - only safe and medically appropriate ones. Our society is also strengthened by family planning and parents that are ready and able to care for their children to the degree they feel is appropriate. There is also seemingly little appetite for providing greater resources to support more children born to families that cannot support them (separate discussion). Nobody is forced to have an abortion - it is a choice and often a difficult one, as it should be. Any fully elective abortions near or at viability would normally be reviewed by medical ethics boards which would explore questions of the clinical and psycho-social situation surrounding a situation. Abortion should be rare, safe, and legal. Privacy and choice over one's body and family should be sacrosanct freedoms, not to be infringed by the state."

Guarantee right to abortion before 24 weeks
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Repeal 24 week ban: YES - Any decisions that a woman and her family makes in this area are very personal and difficult. They should be made by the woman her health care providers, and those she wishes to involve...... not by the state. Nothing is gained by state intervention in these private family matters. I am firmly Pro Choice, from both a practical and philosophical perspective. With the recent Supreme Court decision, taking away a woman's/family's right to make private medical decisions and leaving it to state legislatures to intervene, it has never been more important to have representative in Concord that will honor the rights of privacy and personal choice that women have held for decades. The Supreme Court took away the most fundamental right of women and families to make private choices, gave it to ever-changing state legislatures. If I'm elected I will work to give that right back. I will not only work to repeal this legislation, I'll work to codify a woman's choice as a right in NH, as it has been for the past 50 years. With respect to the 24 week threshold - this is a ban on something that is literally not done in our state. This law only exists to open the door to further restrictions by allowing the legislature to lower the threshold in increments - which has already been attempted. More could be said here, but I will also add that this is more than an abstract argument to me. My wife is an Ob/Gyn physician who has cared for women in our community for decades, and she has seen the many permutations of these difficult decisions play out in real, not theoretical, terms. Guarantee Right to abortion before 24 weeks: YES - This should be reinstated as a RIGHT, under individual privacy, as it has been for the past 50 years. First and foremost, a woman should have the right to make decisions about her health and reproduction. Unintended pregnancies, forced pregnancies, and unknown health risks are things that do happen. We can't ban abortions - only safe and medically appropriate ones. Our society is also strengthened by family planning and parents that are ready and able to care for their children to the degree they feel is appropriate. There is also seemingly little appetite for providing greater resources to support more children born to families that cannot support them (separate discussion). Nobody is forced to have an abortion - it is a choice and often a difficult one, as it should be. Any fully elective abortions near or at viability would normally be reviewed by medical ethics boards which would explore questions of the clinical and psycho-social situation surrounding a situation. Abortion should be rare, safe, and legal. Privacy and choice over one's body and family should be sacrosanct freedoms, not to be infringed by the state."

Ban abortion during 2nd trimester
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Repeal 24 week ban: YES - Any decisions that a woman and her family makes in this area are very personal and difficult. They should be made by the woman her health care providers, and those she wishes to involve...... not by the state. Nothing is gained by state intervention in these private family matters. I am firmly Pro Choice, from both a practical and philosophical perspective. With the recent Supreme Court decision, taking away a woman's/family's right to make private medical decisions and leaving it to state legislatures to intervene, it has never been more important to have representative in Concord that will honor the rights of privacy and personal choice that women have held for decades. The Supreme Court took away the most fundamental right of women and families to make private choices, gave it to ever-changing state legislatures. If I'm elected I will work to give that right back. I will not only work to repeal this legislation, I'll work to codify a woman's choice as a right in NH, as it has been for the past 50 years. With respect to the 24 week threshold - this is a ban on something that is literally not done in our state. This law only exists to open the door to further restrictions by allowing the legislature to lower the threshold in increments - which has already been attempted. More could be said here, but I will also add that this is more than an abstract argument to me. My wife is an Ob/Gyn physician who has cared for women in our community for decades, and she has seen the many permutations of these difficult decisions play out in real, not theoretical, terms. Guarantee Right to abortion before 24 weeks: YES - This should be reinstated as a RIGHT, under individual privacy, as it has been for the past 50 years. First and foremost, a woman should have the right to make decisions about her health and reproduction. Unintended pregnancies, forced pregnancies, and unknown health risks are things that do happen. We can't ban abortions - only safe and medically appropriate ones. Our society is also strengthened by family planning and parents that are ready and able to care for their children to the degree they feel is appropriate. There is also seemingly little appetite for providing greater resources to support more children born to families that cannot support them (separate discussion). Nobody is forced to have an abortion - it is a choice and often a difficult one, as it should be. Any fully elective abortions near or at viability would normally be reviewed by medical ethics boards which would explore questions of the clinical and psycho-social situation surrounding a situation. Abortion should be rare, safe, and legal. Privacy and choice over one's body and family should be sacrosanct freedoms, not to be infringed by the state."

Ban abortion during 1st trimester
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Repeal 24 week ban: YES - Any decisions that a woman and her family makes in this area are very personal and difficult. They should be made by the woman her health care providers, and those she wishes to involve...... not by the state. Nothing is gained by state intervention in these private family matters. I am firmly Pro Choice, from both a practical and philosophical perspective. With the recent Supreme Court decision, taking away a woman's/family's right to make private medical decisions and leaving it to state legislatures to intervene, it has never been more important to have representative in Concord that will honor the rights of privacy and personal choice that women have held for decades. The Supreme Court took away the most fundamental right of women and families to make private choices, gave it to ever-changing state legislatures. If I'm elected I will work to give that right back. I will not only work to repeal this legislation, I'll work to codify a woman's choice as a right in NH, as it has been for the past 50 years. With respect to the 24 week threshold - this is a ban on something that is literally not done in our state. This law only exists to open the door to further restrictions by allowing the legislature to lower the threshold in increments - which has already been attempted. More could be said here, but I will also add that this is more than an abstract argument to me. My wife is an Ob/Gyn physician who has cared for women in our community for decades, and she has seen the many permutations of these difficult decisions play out in real, not theoretical, terms. Guarantee Right to abortion before 24 weeks: YES - This should be reinstated as a RIGHT, under individual privacy, as it has been for the past 50 years. First and foremost, a woman should have the right to make decisions about her health and reproduction. Unintended pregnancies, forced pregnancies, and unknown health risks are things that do happen. We can't ban abortions - only safe and medically appropriate ones. Our society is also strengthened by family planning and parents that are ready and able to care for their children to the degree they feel is appropriate. There is also seemingly little appetite for providing greater resources to support more children born to families that cannot support them (separate discussion). Nobody is forced to have an abortion - it is a choice and often a difficult one, as it should be. Any fully elective abortions near or at viability would normally be reviewed by medical ethics boards which would explore questions of the clinical and psycho-social situation surrounding a situation. Abortion should be rare, safe, and legal. Privacy and choice over one's body and family should be sacrosanct freedoms, not to be infringed by the state."

Marijuana legalization with home-growing, no sales
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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?

"Personal Use: YES - I have absolutely no issue with private recreational marijuana use, including home growing for non-commercial purposes. Criminalization of growing and possession has led to decades of unwarranted and wasteful use of law enforcement and judicial resources, and damaged many lives Private Retail: DEPENDS - I believe that citizens should be able to purchase and possess marijuana with appropriate age and product controls, but I am opposed to the FOR-PROFIT sale of marijuana or products containing THC, as there is no value in having organizations actively promoting initiation or increased use. The only difference between the marijuana industry and big tobacco is the federal ban on moving the proceeds though the banking system. This federal law will likely be repealed in the near future, and open the door to a new public health crisis. I believe sales and distribution can be accomplished by limiting sales to licensed non-profit organizations with a mission to educate users and hold use to a minimum. State Run Distribution: DEPENDS - The state should certainly legalize recreational use of marijuana, but this should not be viewed as a new general-revenue stream based on taxation or state-owned profit, as this undermines the government's role in oversight and control of the product. An excise tax, to recoup monitoring costs and fund any public health needs, may be appropriate. The state has not lived up to its role in similar areas, where funds collected through alcohol, tobacco, and legal gambling are not used - even minimally - to address the known and predictable consequences of these 'products', while the funds derived simply mask expenses rightfully borne more broadly. If the state is to be involved in the distribution of marijuana, it must be first to act in the public interest and not simply to avoid the need to raise revenue through other more traditional and broadly shared means."

Marijuana legalization with private sales
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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?

"Personal Use: YES - I have absolutely no issue with private recreational marijuana use, including home growing for non-commercial purposes. Criminalization of growing and possession has led to decades of unwarranted and wasteful use of law enforcement and judicial resources, and damaged many lives Private Retail: DEPENDS - I believe that citizens should be able to purchase and possess marijuana with appropriate age and product controls, but I am opposed to the FOR-PROFIT sale of marijuana or products containing THC, as there is no value in having organizations actively promoting initiation or increased use. The only difference between the marijuana industry and big tobacco is the federal ban on moving the proceeds though the banking system. This federal law will likely be repealed in the near future, and open the door to a new public health crisis. I believe sales and distribution can be accomplished by limiting sales to licensed non-profit organizations with a mission to educate users and hold use to a minimum. State Run Distribution: DEPENDS - The state should certainly legalize recreational use of marijuana, but this should not be viewed as a new general-revenue stream based on taxation or state-owned profit, as this undermines the government's role in oversight and control of the product. An excise tax, to recoup monitoring costs and fund any public health needs, may be appropriate. The state has not lived up to its role in similar areas, where funds collected through alcohol, tobacco, and legal gambling are not used - even minimally - to address the known and predictable consequences of these 'products', while the funds derived simply mask expenses rightfully borne more broadly. If the state is to be involved in the distribution of marijuana, it must be first to act in the public interest and not simply to avoid the need to raise revenue through other more traditional and broadly shared means."

Marijuana legalization with state-run stores
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Personal Use: YES - I have absolutely no issue with private recreational marijuana use, including home growing for non-commercial purposes. Criminalization of growing and possession has led to decades of unwarranted and wasteful use of law enforcement and judicial resources, and damaged many lives Private Retail: DEPENDS - I believe that citizens should be able to purchase and possess marijuana with appropriate age and product controls, but I am opposed to the FOR-PROFIT sale of marijuana or products containing THC, as there is no value in having organizations actively promoting initiation or increased use. The only difference between the marijuana industry and big tobacco is the federal ban on moving the proceeds though the banking system. This federal law will likely be repealed in the near future, and open the door to a new public health crisis. I believe sales and distribution can be accomplished by limiting sales to licensed non-profit organizations with a mission to educate users and hold use to a minimum. State Run Distribution: DEPENDS - The state should certainly legalize recreational use of marijuana, but this should not be viewed as a new general-revenue stream based on taxation or state-owned profit, as this undermines the government's role in oversight and control of the product. An excise tax, to recoup monitoring costs and fund any public health needs, may be appropriate. The state has not lived up to its role in similar areas, where funds collected through alcohol, tobacco, and legal gambling are not used - even minimally - to address the known and predictable consequences of these 'products', while the funds derived simply mask expenses rightfully borne more broadly. If the state is to be involved in the distribution of marijuana, it must be first to act in the public interest and not simply to avoid the need to raise revenue through other more traditional and broadly shared means."

Stricter gun laws
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"YES - I do support reasonable changes to our gun control laws. We will not solve all issues with gun violence but we can do much better without impinging on anyone's rights. I believe the second amendment does provide for the individual right to own firearms, and as a practical matter that will always be the case as well. The second amendment does, however, start with the phrase, 'A well regulated militia...' so I don't feel it precludes sensible regulations, which should not interfere with a responsible individual's gun ownership, but which would prevent some of the issues stemming from those that should not have had access to a weapon for several reasons. I view it similarly to how cars and driving are regulated in terms of registration and licensing, but also to include universal background checks. Even the first amendment has limits. Classically, you can't shout 'Fire' in a crowded theater.... because it would endanger public safety, and the same is true for this right. I also believe - as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the Heller ruling - that the second amendment is '...not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever.' In particular, I would like to assure that our police and military are always the best armed members of our society, and that there is a clear line between what is civilian vs not. Our communities have seen firearm tragedies directly, including the loss of a good man, officer, and father of my son's friend, which I believe everyone should want to find ways to prevent. I have been disappointed to see the adoption of laws weakening firearm regulations recently, including the repeal of the concealed carry permit and the adoption of 'stand your ground' legislation eliminating the requirement to diffuse potentially deadly conflicts. This past session saw a raft of similar bills introduced, including passage of a law allowing brandishing of a weapon without consequence. None of these is a responsible reaction to the rising issue of gun violence."

Extending renewable energy portfolio standard
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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?

"YES - The move to renewable energy sources will help our state in the long run, and this is also increasingly practical and important today - both in terms of environment and cost. Incentivizing the rapid adoption of locally sourced and renewable energy sources is in our best interest. The speed and methods for implementing such incentives should be set based on the practical predictions of technological advancement. As with the net metering expansion question, standards for inclusion of increasing levels of renewable energy in the generation mix has been a positive on many levels for the state. A 2018 review of the Renewable Portfolio Standard noted that, 'RPS has increased use of renewable fuels and the development of renewable technologies, and has provided both economic and environmental benefits.' We must continue and accelerate that progress to protect environment and protect our energy supply from the foreign influences of fossil fuel markets that are causing current spikes in cost."

Climate change action
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"YES - Reducing and mitigating carbon emissions is critically important. The impacts of inaction are becoming increasingly evident and time for effective action is running out. The technology to reduce reliance on carbon-based energy sources is becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, while technology to increase efficiency, such as electric vehicles and geothermal heating, are seeing a similar trend. I have personally moved to both of these technologies and seen nothing but positive results, particularly as energy prices have spiked. Both transitions were made more practical through government incentives, which lower the transition cost and make these technologies more attractive until widely adopted. Regional solutions, such as RGGI, are also important as they assure that no one area is bearing the burden while others continue outmoded practices. Carbon offsets are an effective approach to limiting our climate. Two recent reports have shown that RGGI has also protected children's health through reduced particulate emissions, while helping the environment and lowering family energy costs."

Electric vehicle fees
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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?

"DEPENDS - I support the phasing in of road usage fees in the future. Our transportation system is in the midst of a major revolution as electric vehicles become practical and desirable as alternatives to internal combustion engines. I currently drive an all-electric vehicle and love it for many reasons including cost, capability, and environmental impact. The trend towards electric cars will undoubtedly continue, and that should be supported in every way. There were tax credits to purchase the vehicle and incentives from my electric company to install the charger. That said, I am aware that I am not contributing to the upkeep of our roads through the gas tax, which is untenable in the long term. In the short term the lack of gas taxes is yet another incentive to move towards electric vehicles and is justifiable on that basis. Going forward, I would support a 'road usage' fee, but not as an in-state tax on electric vehicles which is insensitive to the level of actual use. Instead I feel an expansion of our toll system, which impacts all vehicles, including out-of-state drivers and trucks that damage the roads, would be best. It is tied directly to use, and the EZ-pass system avoids cost and delays. It can also allow for individual vehicle tax exemptions as incentives that are limited by time and value."

Mail-in voting
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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 - The rules passed to allow COVID to be a valid reason for not voting in person was a positive and necessary step at the time. In general, this option should be available to anyone that wishes to vote remotely instead of in-person on election day. This could expand participation and assure that last minute issues do no thwart any person's ability to vote. The system is secure and valid."

Conditional, affidavit ballots for new voters
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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?

"NO - This is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist in our voting system, and introduces the potential to violate a voter's right to a secret ballot as that voter's choices would be associated with their individual identity on those provisional ballots."

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Position on Issues

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

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

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

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

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

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

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?

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?

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"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

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

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

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

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

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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