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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?

"Yes, but it needs to be expanded to recover local or district portion as well. The districts are agents of the state and are obligated to contribute funding or appropriate to all students in the district."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"Abortion is not a political issue. It should be banned. Doctors and their patients are covered by Dr. patient confidentiality."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"Pregnancy is a medical issue. The right of conscience is protected by the Constitution. NH needs to make adoption a very accessable preffered option."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I support expanded commuter rail. Also bus service on the major corridors"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I oppose increased funding for heroin treatment programs. There is a reason heroin is illegal."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"The NH legislature needs to remove the abortion issue from the discussion. It is a medical procedure. However a medical procedure should be for medical purpose. Birth control can be dealth with differently. The legislature should make adoption and support a priority."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"The NH legislature needs to remove the abortion issue from the discussion. It is a medical procedure. However a medical procedure should be for medical purpose. Birth control can be dealth with differently. The legislature should make adoption and support a priority."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Children need to learn to socialize and play and non controversial things - like all are created equal."

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"?

"We need to require children to learn to read and write or otherwise acquire information. We need to teach and allow for thinking."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"No NH should make sure it gets back from the Federal Gov what it needs!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"No NH needs to manage their assets better and let locals save money year to year not be forced to use it or lose it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Yes where it can especially for start up business"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"NH gov should require the DES to enforce the minimum (at least) for shoreland protection to keep lakes and rivers cool by keeping vegetation near shore."

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?

"Voters need ID to register. No ID no vote if not registered."

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?

"Nor should the gov pay for the charging station."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Zoning is based on local conditions and should remain that way."

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?

"Renewable energy is NOT as dependable on traditional. We need to improve technology of more traditional electric generation or decentralize it so we don't have to transmit as far. Improve hydro power."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"The NH legislature needs to remove the abortion issue from the discussion. It is a medical procedure. However a medical procedure should be for medical purpose. Birth control can be dealth with differently. The legislature should make adoption and support a priority."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"If a police officer fails to follow procedures or professional conduct standards they should be dismissed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I don't know."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"NH should own the marijuana trade, just as they do the liquor trade. It should be sold out of the liquor stores."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"If the growing and use of cannabis is allowed it needs to be regulated similar to alcohol. The state needs to own the purchasing of all crops and the sale through the established liquor stores."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"If the growing and use of cannabis is allowed it needs to be regulated similar to alcohol. The state needs to own the purchasing of all crops and the sale through the established liquor stores."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"If the growing and use of cannabis is allowed it needs to be regulated similar to alcohol. The state needs to own the purchasing of all crops and the sale through the established liquor stores."

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, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I am undecided on this issue. The federal gov should enforce fed laws. NH should enforce NH laws. Currently, the immigration laws appear oppressive"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"This trend is short sighted. We need to revitalize hydro power."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"NH needs to encourage business investment while protecting neighborhoods."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"NH needs to rethink education funding. Some districts more [illegible]"

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?

"No - these payment should be needs dependent."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I don't know about this"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"Police need to remember people are innocent until proven guilty by a trial by jury and act accordingly."

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?

"For"

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?

"Yes, if a community works hard to maintain property value, and wants to spend on schools, they should be encouraged."

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?

"This is not based on good science. There are other much worries than carbon."

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 am undecided on this issue. It is cost driven - balance renewable with what the market can bear"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"The NH legislature needs to remove the abortion issue from the discussion. It is a medical procedure. However a medical procedure should be for medical purpose. Birth control can be dealth with differently. The legislature should make adoption and support a priority."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I believe NH needs to make it attractive for landowners to build affordable housing, for instance using the guildelines of workforce housing allows for zoning variances or special exception to build small multihousing units - similar to the cottage hotels"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"There needs to be standards by they need take into account appropriate education assessment."

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?

"Against

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"NH should ensure all who purchase guns have a gun safety course and background checks."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"The industries should do that"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"Affordable is a moving target."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Policies should be adopted to cover all students including private and homeschool w/ appropriate support."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."

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