Simon Allie
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"This proposal would likely result in expensive litigation, in which NH would be unlikely to prevail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I oppose expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I support term limits for NH elected officials."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"The private sector is best equipped at handling the heroin crisis. Government has proven ineffective at solving this crisis."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"NH must remain a tax haven in order to prevent the population from declining. We should also repeal the tax on interest and dividends."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I am undecided on this issue."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Against"
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"The governor has continued to extend the state of emergency when there is no bona fide emergency. Many, if not most, of the restrictions appear to have been arbitrary and not based on data. The governor's power to declare an emergency should be substantially curtailed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"I oppose broader campaign finance disclosure laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"Government needs to reduce regulations on electric utilities to reduce our extremely high electricity prices."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?
"Throwing more money at this problem will not work. Government needs to get better at spending the money it already has."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"NH public records access should be expanded in general, not just for police misconduct reports."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"While I believe marijuana is much more dangerous than commonly believed, and I urge people not to use it, people do have a right to use it without government interference."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I oppose NH's expanded Medicaid program."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"We should abolish the minimum wage. The minimum wage hurts the poorest and most disadvantaged workers by preventing them from getting opportunities to grow their careers."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"There is no good reason why the size should be limited."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Subsidies of all kinds distort the market and dis-incentivize improvement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"While the Northern Pass may not be perfect, we need to do whatever we can to solve the electricity crisis. The Northern Pass will bring much-needed electricity to NH."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"NH public school are already very well funded. To lower property taxes, we must demand that school districts become more efficient."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"There is no need for a government program. These private plans can be set up by employers at any time."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
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?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"Government should not fund any private organization."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"This should be a decision made by local school boards."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"This is equivalent to an income tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"We should not subsidize real estate development as it distorts the market."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"NH should implement a full school voucher program and make it available to all residents without any income restrictions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?
"Parents should be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"Government should never restrict energy development, especially renewable energy."
