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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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 and this program should be expanded."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

" am in favor of allowing abortion in all cases where it is medically necessary to save the life of the mother. I am also in favor of all medically approved contraceptives and fertility treatments such as IVF being widely available. I am not in favor of elective abortions up until birth with no restrictions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

" am in favor of allowing abortion in all cases where it is medically necessary to save the life of the mother. I am also in favor of all medically approved contraceptives and fertility treatments such as IVF being widely available. I am not in favor of elective abortions up until birth with no restrictions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"New Hampshire is only 0.3% of US emissions and one of the lowest CO2 emitters per capita. I am against any new taxes in the name of combatting climate change. I am in favor of removing regulatory obstacles to technology or industry that is carbon neutral or negative."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Mixed-use developments and starter homes should be broadly available to address our severe housing shortage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?

"I am in favor of more energy production, particularly renewable energy, provided it does not unfairly come at the expense of others."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

" am in favor of allowing abortion in all cases where it is medically necessary to save the life of the mother. I am also in favor of all medically approved contraceptives and fertility treatments such as IVF being widely available. I am not in favor of elective abortions up until birth with no restrictions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"Child care is way too expensive. We need to find ways to lower costs and provide quality childcare without adding to our tax burden."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"I am in favor of moving towards a voucher system that allows parents to decide where their children are educated with the resulting savings used to reduce the property tax burden. The one size fits all system of government controlled education is failing too many children and families to not be seriously reformed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"The average wage in New Hampshire is already well above the federal minimum. The market should set the rate to create the most jobs for the broadest segment of workers. The cost of living crisis that makes everything too expensive for the most vulnerable in our society should be fixed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?

"I believe there are already protections in place. In no event should anyone in New Hampshire be subject to the laws of a different state while engaging in activity which is legal in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

" am in favor of allowing abortion in all cases where it is medically necessary to save the life of the mother. I am also in favor of all medically approved contraceptives and fertility treatments such as IVF being widely available. I am not in favor of elective abortions up until birth with no restrictions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

"If the federal immigration laws are good laws then NH should cooperate. If the federal laws are not in the interests of the people of this state then NH should not be forced to cooperate. Our current immigration system is in need of major reform to allow a lawful and orderly procedure for the immigrants who will benefit our country. Criminals and moochers who come here however should not be allowed to wantonly break the law."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"New Hampshire is one of the safest states while also respecting the rights of responsible gun owners. Gun control would do nothing to improve public safety while depriving law abiding citizens from access to effective self defense. With gun bans, criminals who do not follow laws and would use illegal guns against defenseless law abiding citizens."

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