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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"This is draining public money into private use. This makes it more difficult for schools to provide a quality education for most of the students while the State caters to a few."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"This is a personal medical decision between a woman and her physician, and the 'state' should not be able to interfere with that process."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"This is a personal medical decision between a woman and her physician, and the 'state' should not be able to interfere with that process."

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, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"I have no idea what this means. Again, what are the credentials of the individuals trying to dictate educational policy?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?
"School boards are elected to hire trained administrators who hire trained professional teachers. Why would we allow second-guessing and micromanaging educational practices by individuals with no professional training?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Sales taxes are hardest on people with lower incomes because so much of their income is used for necessities."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"not really familiar with how this program works so don't have an opinion yet"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I am opposed to increased gaming for New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"High educational standards are important but 'over testing' is a problem. Local is not always adequate"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Affordable housing is a major problem for both individuals and businesses who want employees"

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"This is a personal medical decision between a woman and her physician, and the 'state' should not be able to interfere with that process."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"don't know enough about this issue to have an opinion"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"don't know enough about this issue to have an opinion"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"don't know enough about this issue to have an opinion"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Workers deserve a living wage"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Not familiar enough with this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I oppose the Northern Pass project in any form."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?
"I don't like the sound of anything labeled permanent"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, Tobacco Tax, Restore cuts -"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state’s current system of public school funding, with each district’s total funding primarily dependent on local property tax revenue?
"School funding is a serious problem, and the State is currently involved in a couple of lawsuits regarding statewide equity. A solution needs to be created with the participation of both parties. We can solve this if we can find the will."

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, 2022

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"This is a personal medical decision between a woman and her physician, and the 'state' should not be able to interfere with that process."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"'Right to Work' is a misnomer and the legislation is designed to hurt working familys."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more. To attract business we need a skilled work force which means support for higher education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"High educational standards are important but 'over testing' is a problem. Local is not always adequate"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"No one has yet explained to me why assault weapons, large capacity clips, and bulletproof vests should be available to non-military and non-police citizens."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."

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