Scott Lawrence
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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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?
"We should focus on making our public schools better first."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion is a complex and private decision that the government should have no part in."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion is a complex and private decision that the government should have no part in."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Against"Against| Read My Position
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"?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"An income tax that is a low percentage and very progressive (higher rates for high incomes) would be fairer than our current reliance on property taxes."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"A broad based sales tax impacts low and middle income people too much."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Recent Republican cuts to business taxes that are mostly paid by large out of state corporations will force even higher property taxes. They should be reversed."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Much much more."For| Read My Position
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"
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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?
"Traditionally transportation has been supported by fuel taxes, which worked when everyone used fuel, but not so well as we change to electric vehicles and mass transit. We should move to taxes based on vehicle weight and mileage."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"We have a severe housing shortage."For| Read My Position
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?
"We should increase our commitment to renewable energy and efficiency, including greater incentives for homes and businesses."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Abortion is a complex and private decision that the government should have no part in."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Voting should be as accessible and easy as we can make it."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"Legalize it and tax commercial production. Amnesty for past non-violent convictions."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Legalize it and tax commercial production. Amnesty for past non-violent convictions."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Legalize it and tax commercial production. Amnesty for past non-violent convictions."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"The minimum wage should be enough to live on at 40 hours per week. It’s not even close."For| Read My Position
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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"More than half of these taxes are paid by the top 1% of income earners; the recent Republican cut to it and phase-out should be undone."Against| Read My Position
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?
"The current system is unfair and impractical."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Abortion is a complex and private decision that the government should have no part in."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"We need a better balance between 2nd amendment rights and public safety."
