F. Barrett Faulkner
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Income Tax, LLC Tax (tax distribuions to owners >salary as dividends)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Income Tax, LLC Tax (tax distribuions to owners >salary as dividends)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Income Tax, LLC Tax (tax distribuions to owners >salary as dividends)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Open to considering tolls on I-93 (Mass Border)
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees. Adequate minimum wage; pay equity; give Dept of Labor adequate funding and authority to investigate and remedy employer violations."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan. But I don't believe the proponents are willing to make the necessary changes."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Income Tax, LLC Tax (tax distribuions to owners >salary as dividends)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
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?
"I support NH's participation in RGGI as presently structured."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support appropriate labeling of some GMO foods. Should be a federal (i.e. interstate commerce) initiative"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation will result in lower income to the working person. I oppose 'Right to Work' for a number of reasons."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Yes, the state should do more. Public higher education, infrastructure investment."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support some reasonable regulation of assaut weapons; however, additional restrictions would have only limited benefit, and the debate over gun control diverts attention from much more important issues."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."
