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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"As a Libertarian, I believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"As a Libertarian, I believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I support expanded commuter rail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"This is preferable to arresting people with a heroin addiction; however I'd prefer to see treatment options be privately funded."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"The law should be repealed. Many European cities have eliminated all traffic signs, and driving has become safer because drivers pay more attention. Many things are distracting to drivers, what's next, banning listening to the radio, eating and talking to passengers while driving?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I support allowing casinos to operate, I oppose limiting that to a select few people chosen by the NH government."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"The adoption of any testing criteria should be decided upon by local school boards."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"I support full legalization of cannabis, and believe that all substances should be as legal as tomatoes!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"The Governor should not have near-unlimited unchecked power during a state of emergency, and should not have the power to prevent the General Court from convening."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"Fewer regulations are better!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"Libertarians believe government should not be subsidizing any particular form of energy, and oppose all government control of energy pricing, allocation, and production. Neither the fossil fuel industry, nor renewable energy should receive government subsidies."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2014

"I don't believe the state should be funding ANY schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"An unredacted version of the Laurie List should be a Public Record, available on demand. Police should also be required to fully document all instances in which any use of force was used, and the NH Department of Justice should compile these reports and release a Quarterly Report on the Use of Force by police."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I favor the decriminalization and elimination of restrictions and regulations concerning the use, possession, sale, distribution, and production of cannabis and other scheduled drugs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?

"I oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"I'm not well versed on the employment laws in NH; however I'm opposed to government involvement in private contracts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose this because is clearly violates Part 1 Article 19 of the NH Constitution."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"Libertarians oppose oppose all forms of government subsidies to business, labor, or any other special interest. As for the tax credits, it depends on whether these are in the form of deduction or nonrefundable tax credit, or if they are in the form of a refundable tax credit."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I oppose the use of eminent domain; however I would not use the force of law to prevent a private business from building the Northern Pass if done without government funding or the use of eminent domain."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"The bigger issue in NH is misapplication of the law, i.e. false arrest, and criminal over-charging. Additionally local police should not be allowed to acquire military equipment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?

"For"

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?

"I am undecided on this issue."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"NH already has a fuel tax, that is legally referred to as a "road toll" which is supposed to be a road usage fee, but which actually is a regressive tax on people with lower mileage cars. Additionally, NH has toll roads, which are road usage fees for those roads. Additionally, NH taxes vehicles based on value as part of vehicle registration. Instead of finding new taxes and fees, we should be finding ways to reduce spending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"New Hampshire government does not need to do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"I oppose New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"Businesses should however enroll in these programs voluntarily."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Every individual has the right to self-defense and, by extension, the right to keep and bear arms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"In favor if the incentive is in the form of deduction or nonrefundable tax credit because that reduces the taxes that affordable housing developers must pay. Opposed if the incentive is in the form of a refundable tax credit because that creates an opportunity for developers to manipulate the system to not only not pay taxes but also receive money taken from other taxpayers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"I oppose school vouchers, though would support a property tax reduction for parents who home school or send their children to a private school."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should not impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"Government should not prohibit private businesses from building wind generating towers, as long as they are not being funded with taxpayer funds!"

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