Judith Gaynor Johnson

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?

"With no financial or student achievement oversight how can we continue to support this program. So far $15 million dollars has been spent over the last two years with 80% of those dollars going to students who were already attending private/religious/home schools. Our school tax dollars should only be going to our public schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is one of the hardest decisions a woman ever makes in her life and it is never taken lightly. All women have a right to make their own decision when it comes to their bodies. I firmly believe the decision to have an abortion should be left to the women and her doctor and not a politician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is one of the hardest decisions a woman ever makes in her life and it is never taken lightly. All women have a right to make their own decision when it comes to their bodies. I firmly believe the decision to have an abortion should be left to the women and her doctor and not a politician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"First of all, curriculum decisions belong at the local level, not the State. If parents want to know what is happening in their child's school they need to spend time volunteering in the classroom, join their local PTA's, attend school board meetings and get involved."

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"?

"Trust our college educated certified professional teachers to do their job and leave curriculum decisions where they belong at the local level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Since businesses are offering this as a hiring incentive, like they do with other employee benefits, no they should not receive a tax credit."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"I would rather a property tax decrease for senior citizens who are on a fixed income and are at risk of losing their home."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Yes, absolutly. We owe this to the future generations of New Hampshire!"

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?

"Absolutely. No legitimate voter should ever be denied their right to vote."

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, 2022

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

"As New Hampshire we are locally controlled and this decision should be left up to every town and city to make, not the State."

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?

"Not only will this lead to more energy independance and lower the cost of electricity it will contribute to reducing green house gases. It's a win win!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is one of the hardest decisions a woman ever makes in her life and it is never taken lightly. All women have a right to make their own decision when it comes to their bodies. I firmly believe the decision to have an abortion should be left to the women and her doctor and not a politician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"If the state of Colorado can do mail-in-ballots for their nearly 6 million residents I firmly believe we can do this in New Hampshire. I believe mail-in-ballots provide the opportunity for everyone to participate in our elections and to become informed voters."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe recreational use of marijuana should be legalized as we are the only state in New England that still has not taken this step. Keep these sales and taxes in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe recreational use of marijuana should be legalized as we are the only state in New England that still has not taken this step. Keep these sales and taxes in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe recreational use of marijuana should be legalized as we are the only state in New England that still has not taken this step. Keep these sales and taxes in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Since 2008 NH's minimum wage has been $7.25. That is only $14,500 a year. How can the least among survive on this. I"

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?

"No comment at this time."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"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?

"Due to the difference in income disparities and housing values across our state which go hand in hand, if we want every child to receive an equal public education, the State has a constitutional obligation to make this happen."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is one of the hardest decisions a woman ever makes in her life and it is never taken lightly. All women have a right to make their own decision when it comes to their bodies. I firmly believe the decision to have an abortion should be left to the women and her doctor and not a politician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Speaking as a former high school teacher of students with raging hormones, GUNS should never be allowed in schools as they are now. I also believe as do several gun owners I have spoken with, that the legal age to purchase long guns should be 21 and all guns need to be securely locked up in their homes."