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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"Medical care and decisions of treatment must be left between the doctor and patient."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
When asked about banning abortion after 20 weeks gestation on our 2018 survey, Curran wrote, "Medical care and decisions of treatment must be left between the doctor and patient."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I will only support an epanded commuter rail is after national reciprocity is passed. Until then if one of our fellow Granite staters misses a stop, they may inadvertently become a felon in Massachusetts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I support some casino gambling in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"I oppose basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

"After careful consideration, we must realize that increasing the risks only increases the profit for the suppliers and dealers. I believe we must work to lower the demand by aiding in treatment of those addicted which will save our neighbors, and loved ones in the long run."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I support marijuana legalization."

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 am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"We need to repeal the policing powers our state gave to border patrol with H.B.1298. They act with disregard to our New Hampshire's constitution and have no place making non-immigration or border related arrests in this state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

What do you believe are the most important public policy decisions the NH Legislature should address in 2017?

  1. Heroin treatment
  2. Education reform
  3. Constitutional carry
  4. Public Safety/Law enforcement

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"New Hampshire should not increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I am against the current proposal, I also believe that it should be the local municipalities where it would be crossing to have the final decision as to if it should proceed, seeing as those are the people who would be directly affected. If they approve it, I would also push to require precentage of workers must be from New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"Our law enforcement officers have a difficult job. I support body cameras for officers because it serves as an additional witness in high stress situation, the footage can also be used to better train future officers for what they will encounter in day to day operations."

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."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose stricter gun control laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2014

"Ryan will bring passion and youthful energy to his work as a State Representative, as well as a deep seated desire to help others and do what is right for the district he was born and raised in. Most of all, Ryan looks forward to listening to the concerns of all of his neighbors, and being a strong voice for them at the State House.

"Working as a state licensed security officer, Ryan has gotten the opportunity to work hand in hand with Manchester's first responders. He hopes to bring his knowledge of working with them to serve on the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. However he states that 'No matter what committee I am on, I will work tirelessly for the people of our district.'"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I oppose restrictions on further wind power development."

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