Candace Cole-McCrea
Historical Details
Position on Issues
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Any cell phone use is distracting and should be restricted other than in exceptional cases, like an emergency."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I need to research this further"
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"We should revise the present law on marijuana possession to make it less punitive."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I believe the current level of funding is adequate."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Open to considering tolls on I-93 (Mass Border)
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"I need to research this further"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "If previous drug history is known"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I need to research this further"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage 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?
"I support NH's participation in RGGI as presently structured."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support such legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
Right to Work should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws.
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Yes, the state should do more. 1) Vocational rehab needs to be rehabilitated. 2) tax breaks to businesses that hire chronically unemployed part time or full time"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support legislation that would place some limits on the possession of assault weapons."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."
