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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?

Possible revenue sources: "Gasoline Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH allow binding referendums?

"Yes, New Hampshire should allow a public referendum"

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Gasoline Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Gasoline Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I support the last two. [We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all political campaigns and politically-related advertising.]"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?

Opposes LLC tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?

Opposes increase in I&D tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?

Opposes adding tolls to I-93 at Mass. border

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I support the expansion of Medicaid without using private insurance"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees: Discrimination, overtime"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I support the Northern Pass project as currently proposed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Gasoline Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax"

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?

"No, do not repeal"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?

"No, they should not be able to deny coverage"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require motorcycle helmets?

"No, let those who ride decide"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require seat belts?

"No, adults should be able to choose whether or not to wear a seatbelt"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?

Opposes increases to meals and rooms tax

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more: Infrastructure"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?

"Yes, use public money for a manmade Old Man"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I believe assault weapons should be banned."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?

"I would be for streamlining the retirement system to cut costs, this is the type of 'reform' I would support."

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."

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