Ted Gatsas

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

Other, 2016

"[Gatsas] does not take a position on the expansion of rail service to the city, instead saying there has to be a discussion about how to pay for it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Other, 2015

Mayor Gatsas has not ruled out a casino in New Hampshire, but he is skeptical of the benefits of expanded gambling. He said, "I was in favor of gaming back in 2000. That was before Massachusetts came in and said they're building three. It's before the expansion of the one in Maine. So I look at it and say 'how much revenue is truly left on the table?'"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Against"

Other, 2014

Mayor Gatsas supports the efforts of the Manchester School District to opt out of the Smart Balanced Assessments associated with Common Core, in part because the tests are not tailored for the many English language learners in Manchester schools. In September 2014 he said, "I think it's sad the DOE [Department of Education] doesn't understand us and doesn't want to work with us. Maybe the state needs to look at Common Core again and withdraw like other states."

(Source: NH Angle, 2014)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

Other, 2016

"As for energy net metering, Gatsas believes the limit has to be raised, particularly so municipalities can take advantage of lower costs."

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?

"Against"

Voting Record, 2021

Executive Councilor Gatsas voted against accepting federal funding related to COVID-19 vaccinations in October 2021. In November 2021 he voted "present" rather than vote "yea" or "nay" on accepting the funds.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should there be a higher threshold for the size of state contracts that must be reviewed by the Executive Council (currently $10,000)?

"Against"

2022

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on an appointment?

"Against"

2022

Candidate's Website, 2016

"But what we need to do and the dealers need to understand is that that for every overdose of Fentanyl we trace back to the dealer the charge should be attempted murder.

"A few weeks ago the Board of Aldermen heard our Assistant Chief say if they go to a call they are unable to make arrests because the law protects the other people under the Good Samaritan statutes.

"We saved a life, yes we did and that's what we all want. No mother or father should ever have to wake up to that call. But what we cannot definitively say is that we prevented the death of another by the very same hands.

"Would arrest prevent it? Would harsher penalties prevent it? There is no easy answer but we must constantly keep reevaluating so we get the answer."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Would you vote for Attorney General Gordon MacDonald to be chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"Against"

Other, 2016

Gatsas has said he doesn't want to repeal expanded Medicaid eligibility without putting an alternative program in place. In a March 2016 interview he said, "We have 46,000 people that are covered by it. I think it we can get folks to primary care physicians instead of emergency rooms, that's good. We need to take a look at programs they may be using in other states to see if we can fine-tune the one we have in place. We have to make sure it doesn't cost the taxpayers any dollars."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

Other, 2008

As a state Senator, Gatsas voted in favor of requiring local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws (SB 353)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?

"Against"

Other, 2016

"As your governor, I will put the ratepayers first. I will not allow Northern Pass to come into this state without assurances in the form of a new PPA. It must make guarantees that 30 percent of the power generated stay in New Hampshire at the low hydroelectric rate for the entire 20-year agreement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

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?

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

Other, 2016

"Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas pledges to veto an income tax or sales tax if elected governor, and he supports a constitutional amendment to prohibit an income tax."

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?

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"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"Against"

Candidate's Website, 2016

"I have consistently opposed public funding for Planned Parenthood and believe that there are many community health organizations that can provide alternate, high quality health care options for women. As governor, I will ensure that Planned Parenthood does not receive tax dollars."

Other, 2014

Mayor Gatsas supports the efforts of the Manchester School District to opt out of the Smart Balanced Assessments associated with Common Core, in part because the tests are not tailored for the many English language learners in Manchester schools. In September 2014 he said, "I think it's sad the DOE [Department of Education] doesn't understand us and doesn't want to work with us. Maybe the state needs to look at Common Core again and withdraw like other states."

(Source: NH Angle, 2014)

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?

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Does not apply to duties of the Executive Council."