Brandon Ross
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"NH should repeal the new law. Existing distracted driving laws should be enforced."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. This is generally true, but there are a few places where NH can increase tax revenues. I do not support a broad-based income tax or sales tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. This is generally true, but there are a few places where NH can increase tax revenues. I do not support a broad-based income tax or sales tax."
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Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012
Supports business tax credits to fund scholarships
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I support open gambling. I do not expect there is a strong consumer demand for it. I do not support a single owned by a large, foreign corporation. We should not dole out special privileges for corporations, while keeping the same activity a felony-level crime for our own citizens."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"Common Core math standards are embarrassingly weak. But the adoption of any testing criteria should be decided on by local school boards and parents, not Concord"
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Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012
Supports a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature full authority over education funding.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"I support decriminalizing the possession of marijuana."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"The law is generally fine as it is, but several parts that are unconstitutional should be removed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I support increasing state funding to charter schools. I would rather see parents receive tuition grants so they can select their choice of schools."
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Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012
Supports legalization of medicinal marijuana
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation. The cost of testing is enormous and expected to vastly exceed any savings."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"The Northern Pass Project is not a matter for the legislature to decide. Landowners, developers, and abutters should be deciding these issues, not Concord."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending. This is generally true, but there are a few places where NH can increase tax revenues. I do not support a broad-based income tax or sales tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
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?
"NH should withdraw from RGGI and pursue its own energy policy. RGGI does nothing to reduce carbon emissions, it's just a 'pay-to-pollute' system."
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Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012
Does not support repeal of same-sex marriage
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I oppose legislation that would mandate insurance in order to register a vehicle."
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Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012
Supports allowing employers to exempt contraception from insurance plans; "The Legislature should not mandate any line of coverage. Contraception should be more affordable so no adult needs insurance to buy it."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I oppose do-nothing GMO legislation, as scientifically meaningless feel-good legislation. Farmers and growers are free to mark their products 'non-GMO' if they would like."
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Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012
Does not support voter ID.
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work should be passed. But the Right to Work bill must not be heavy-handed (laden with hidden criminal penalties)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"'Assault weapons' is a meaningless, politically charged phrase. I support the right to keep and bear arms as protected by our state and federal Bill of Rights."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"Individual landowners and power providers should decide whether the benefits outweigh the costs."
