Cody M. Belanger

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"If a student isn't thriving at their school and they have an opportunity for a better education out of district or at a private school or home school the money should 100% follow the student."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Honestly, I hate voting for abortion rights but this is one of the things that comes up too often. You cannot 100% outlaw and ban abortion. It's impossible. However, as a parent if you have a child you weren't expecting then you should know almost immediately if you plan to keep this child or not. Obviously there are circumstances that are out of anyones control, but most importantly an abortion should not be used as a form of birth control. I recall to my days in high school where this one peer was over heard bragging about having unprotected sex and that if she got pregnant she would just get an abortion, and she would keep having unprotected sex. It's an outlier and doesn't happen often but, if we are going to have this awkward conversation we need to talk about everything and not just the political talking points to further a political agenda."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Honestly, I hate voting for abortion rights but this is one of the things that comes up too often. You cannot 100% outlaw and ban abortion. It's impossible. However, as a parent if you have a child you weren't expecting then you should know almost immediately if you plan to keep this child or not. Obviously there are circumstances that are out of anyones control, but most importantly an abortion should not be used as a form of birth control. I recall to my days in high school where this one peer was over heard bragging about having unprotected sex and that if she got pregnant she would just get an abortion, and she would keep having unprotected sex. It's an outlier and doesn't happen often but, if we are going to have this awkward conversation we need to talk about everything and not just the political talking points to further a political agenda."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Most people do not know this but business pay their fair share and then some. We need to be appealing for people to want to start a business here in the granite state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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, 2022

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

"I support making it easier for homes to be built and more affordable apartment buildings but I am against work force housing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

When asked a similar question on the 2020 Citizens Count survey Belanger wrote, "Yes, however I do not believe that subsided should increase, and we should be doing everything we can to ensure the best possibly lowest energy rate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Honestly, I hate voting for abortion rights but this is one of the things that comes up too often. You cannot 100% outlaw and ban abortion. It's impossible. However, as a parent if you have a child you weren't expecting then you should know almost immediately if you plan to keep this child or not. Obviously there are circumstances that are out of anyones control, but most importantly an abortion should not be used as a form of birth control. I recall to my days in high school where this one peer was over heard bragging about having unprotected sex and that if she got pregnant she would just get an abortion, and she would keep having unprotected sex. It's an outlier and doesn't happen often but, if we are going to have this awkward conversation we need to talk about everything and not just the political talking points to further a political agenda."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Not totally against a state run operation. Would rather privatize it but anything to finally legalize it!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Not totally against a state run operation. Would rather privatize it but anything to finally legalize it!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"As a business owner myself just raising the min. Wage isn't best for the economy on a larger scale. But I believe if you pay your employees fairly (which I do) and treat them like humans rather then just a worker you will get further then being forced by the Gov. To raise their wages."

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Honestly, I hate voting for abortion rights but this is one of the things that comes up too often. You cannot 100% outlaw and ban abortion. It's impossible. However, as a parent if you have a child you weren't expecting then you should know almost immediately if you plan to keep this child or not. Obviously there are circumstances that are out of anyones control, but most importantly an abortion should not be used as a form of birth control. I recall to my days in high school where this one peer was over heard bragging about having unprotected sex and that if she got pregnant she would just get an abortion, and she would keep having unprotected sex. It's an outlier and doesn't happen often but, if we are going to have this awkward conversation we need to talk about everything and not just the political talking points to further a political agenda."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"We shouldn't allow tragedy dictate policy, that's a dangerous precedent to set. NH is one of the freest and safest places to live. Criminals will always break the law."