Ronald Cormier
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: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"New Hampshire should repeal the new law and only ban text messaging."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Does not support an income tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Does not support an income tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I really need more information on this topic to make an informed decision."
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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?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."
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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?
"I support the Northern Pass project as currently proposed."
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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: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
Undecided| Read My Position
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 greenhouse gas initiatives but I need to understand the details of the structure before I can say yes or no."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support appropriate labeling of some GMO foods."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation should be considred along with other changes to NH's employment laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Yes, the state should do more. Job growth is fueled by the private sector but the state needs to do what it can to foster an environment that is business friendly to attract new employers to the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support legislation that would place some limits on the possession of assault weapons."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I believe the state needs a comprehensive energy plan for the future that includes as many types of renewable resources as possible."
