Skip to main content

Historical Details

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?

"There may be some exceptions, but I believe in education standards and do not want much needed tax dollars going towards enriching private entities."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"No one likes abortion. Most doctors recommend against abortion in the third trimester/post viability. Though there are many exceptions to that 'rule'. No person should be forced to give their health/life for anything. I also believe the man should be able to remove themself from the situation. Most importantly this is a complicated topic where opinions can't be expressed with nuance in a single paragraph."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"No one likes abortion. Most doctors recommend against abortion in the third trimester/post viability. Though there are many exceptions to that 'rule'. No person should be forced to give their health/life for anything. I also believe the man should be able to remove themself from the situation. Most importantly this is a complicated topic where opinions can't be expressed with nuance in a single paragraph."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"I don't think it should be part of the curriculum, but kids have questions. No subject should be taboo. We should encourage curiosity and be able to explain sensitive topics in a scientific/unbiased manner."

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"?

"I don't support any bans on any subjects based in truth. I also don't support telling children they have 'inherent' bigotry. I do support teaching our full uncensored history."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"That's part of the appeal of living and working in NH"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"That's part of the appeal of living and working in NH"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"I honestly can't think of a down side."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"I'd be OK with shifting the tax burden away from small business to large and out of state chains."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Climate change is the largest threat to our quality of life."

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?

"It should be easy to vote. We should want as many people as possible involved in democracy."

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?

"We shouldn't be discouraging electric vehicle ownership."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"We should be able to house all of our citizens."

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?

"That number is probably too low."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"No one likes abortion. Most doctors recommend against abortion in the third trimester/post viability. Though there are many exceptions to that 'rule'. No person should be forced to give their health/life for anything. I also believe the man should be able to remove themself from the situation. Most importantly this is a complicated topic where opinions can't be expressed with nuance in a single paragraph."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"It should be easy to vote. We should want as many people as possible involved in democracy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"It should be treated the exact same as liquor."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"It should be treated the exact same as liquor."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"It should be treated the exact same as liquor."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"$7.25 is pitiful and needs to be addressed, but I'm not sure that's something that should be decided on the state level."

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?

"Anything we can do to better the lives of the people of NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I could see raising the threshold but I see no reason to reduce taxes for people collecting wealth without working."

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?

"Schools should be funded based on the number of students not the affluence of the community."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"No one likes abortion. Most doctors recommend against abortion in the third trimester/post viability. Though there are many exceptions to that 'rule'. No person should be forced to give their health/life for anything. I also believe the man should be able to remove themself from the situation. Most importantly this is a complicated topic where opinions can't be expressed with nuance in a single paragraph."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"On a national scale, NH doesn't really have a gun problem. At the same time, fewer guns always means fewer deaths."

Thank you to our sponsors and donors