Robin McLane
Overview
Granite State College administration, teacher, reading specialist, mental health advocate, representative NH House of Representatives in the 1980s; served on the Institutions Committee of the NH Legislature and worked on the legislation to build a modern mental health facility run by Dartmouth Medical School to supplement local mental health services
PO Box 1536
Portsmouth, NH 03801
United States
History
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
What was the best decision made by the Executive Council in the past two years?
"The Council approved funding for Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth. Infrastructure planning over the next 10 years has been an important function of the Executive Council and the Governor."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
What do you think of the dollar limit on the size of state contracts that must be reviewed by the Executive Council?
"The limit should be higher. Amount: $25,000"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
What is your position on accepting federal grant money related to the online health insurance exchange?
"The Executive Council was right to accept federal money related to the online health insurance exchange. The Executive Council should have accepted early planning money to allow NH to develop its own exchange options designed for NH citizens' needs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
When approving a state purchase or contract, which is most important?
"Competitive bids on the contract; using New Hampshire sources to build employment"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
When making an appointment, how much should the Executive Council consider a nominee's political beliefs?
"A nominee's knowledge and experience are more important than his/her political beliefs - unless rigid or tea party beliefs block a person's ability to support traditional government functions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do you agree with the Executive Council's refusal to grant a pardon to Thomas Schoolcraft, a reformed burglar turned corrections officer?
"The Executive Council was right to deny the pardon."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"The Executive Council was right to approve the contract with Planned Parenthood in 2014. the problem was in 2011 when the Executive Council voted 3-2 to de-fund women's health services."
