Peter Owen McVay
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; LLC Tax; Gasoline Tax; Gambling Winnings Tax; Tobacco Tax; Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials. 2 yr governor is too short"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Strengthen the current 'driving while distracted' rule, which covers present and future possible distractions."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am undecided on this issue. Legislature has to change business tax, cigarette, heavy use, gase, and liquor taxes"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"The adoption of any testing criteria should be decided upon by local school boards."
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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?
"Full disclosure of all finances to political campaigns, PACs, or political 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, 2018
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I support marijuana legalization."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?
"I support expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Complex issue that requires review in all employment fields, since needs and expectations differ."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"Laws yes. Arbitrary federal policies are anti-American!"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "Federal recipients of ANY benefits should be held to generally accepted standards of employment, but no more than that."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"New Hampshire should increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."
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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?
"While energy need is important and increasing, it should not be at the expense of the environment and landowners."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"State government should take action to reduce police brutality in New Hampshire, for example by requiring body camears or limiting the ability of police to acquire military equipment. Police are doing well. But I question the need for military-grade armament and vehicles."
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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?
Does not support an income tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border); Limited Sales Tax; LLC Tax; Gasoline Tax; Gambling Winnings Tax; Tobacco Tax; Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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 New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
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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 such legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right-to-work is really an attempt to take away individual rights to bargain"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing. We need a work force!"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Yes, the state should do more. Work closely with business, private sector, and labor to make NH a desirable state to come and work."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I oppose New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments. As a former HS teacher, I found these tests forced 'teaching to the test', not teaching"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support stricter gun control laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Make sure 'alternate' schooling meets national and state standards"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"Residency when registering to vote, but not at the voting booth (ID)"
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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."
