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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?

"This program has inadequate oversight, and large unchecked overruns, costing taxpayers additional millions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion care should be one part of safe, accessible reproductive healthcare."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion care should be one part of safe, accessible reproductive healthcare."

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?

"Raise the luxury sales tax to 5%."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Prioritize the development of renewable energy sources; incentivize alternative energy sources, including geothermal, water, solar; increase investment in maintaining clean lakes and other waterways."

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?

"Loosen regulations around ADU's; encourage mixed-use developments."

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?

"Increasing net metering would be good for both solar and non-solar customers, and keep money in the NH economy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion care should be one part of safe, accessible reproductive healthcare."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"Increase state and federal funding, and business buy-in, to expand childcare resources. The lack of affordable, high quality childcare has added to the State's worker shortage and depressed our economic growth."

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?

"The State is not meeting its legal and constitutional duty to provide anything close to 'adequate funding' to our schools. It's unfair to students and unfair to property owners. SWEPT funds should be put to use as intended, the interest & dividends tax should be reinstated, and the so called 'Education Freedom Account' voucher program should be eliminated."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I lean towards legalization of marijuana, as I believe the economic, legal, and potential health benefits outweigh the risks associated with marijuana use and sales."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I lean towards legalization of marijuana, as I believe the economic, legal, and potential health benefits outweigh the risks associated with marijuana use and sales."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I lean towards legalization of marijuana, as I believe the economic, legal, and potential health benefits outweigh the risks associated with marijuana use and sales."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"NH's minimum wage has not been raised since 2009 (tied to the Fed level) and makes it impossible for low-wage workers to pay their bills - contributing to poverty and income inequality. It also contributes to the inability of many businesses to attract workers, harming our economy."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Abortion care should be one part of safe, accessible reproductive healthcare."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I agree with the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCAA) that local law enforcement should not become entangled in federal immigration enforcement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"The proliferation of guns has become a public health epidemic - increasing the suicide rates, homicides and life changing injuries - for which we all pay. The Second Amendment can be upheld, with the understanding that weapons of war have no place in our communities and should be banned for private ownership. Gun ownership should require a level of safety education that includes periodic licensing and re-registration for hunters and those who own guns for personal protection."

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