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Position on Issues

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?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. Taxes are adequate to cover our expenses"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. Taxes are adequate to cover our expenses"

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?

"Yes, these are only voluntary standards to guide educators in preparing students for the high-tech, global economy"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The present law on marijuana should remain unchanged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"We need to revise disclosure requirements for some groups."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"I believe the current level of funding is adequate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"The present law on marijuana should remain unchanged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "as long as an applicant is undergoing treatment, he should receive assistance."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. Taxes are adequate to cover our expenses"

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, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles. It costs more to sue a motorist without insurance than the claim itself."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"This is a complex issue with science on both sides of the issue"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"States with Right to Work always have lower wages than states that do."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more. Through tax incentives, we should encourage employers to relocate to New Hampshire and establish enterprise zones."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I support legislation that prohibits convicted felons, mentally defective persons and minors from possession of assault weapons."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter."

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