David DePuy

Other, 2024

"Increased state support for public schools. State school aid appropriations have increased just 12.3% over 15 years, from 2008 to 2023, while inflation has gone up 41.5%. The state’s response to this has been to authorize $50 million for a voucher program for children who attend private school or are homeschooled (the “Education Freedom” accounts). A family that homeschools two children and whose property taxes are $7,000 can receive more than $10,000 from the state voucher program, ending up $3,000 ahead. There is no accountability for how those funds are spent. That is $50 million that could be going to our public schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. ... I believe that a woman’s healthcare decisions should not be made by the state. If a rapist impregnates a woman will the state 'permit' her to have an abortion? If so, where is that determination made? In a courtroom where there is a determination if it was rape? And how long would that legal process take?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. ... I do not believe in broad based income or sales taxes and am fearful that others may go that way as our present legislature keeps cutting or eliminating other sources of tax revenue and doing so while it intentionally fails to pay what is due the municipalities. That is irresponsible. Money to support state services does not come out of thin air."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. ... I do not believe in broad based income or sales taxes and am fearful that others may go that way as our present legislature keeps cutting or eliminating other sources of tax revenue and doing so while it intentionally fails to pay what is due the municipalities. That is irresponsible. Money to support state services does not come out of thin air."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. ... Most of the other issues are national issues, not state issues and do not even address the main state issue:  The fiscal irresponsibility of the present legislature and its failure to pay towns their share of tax revenue now totaling over $400,000,000, while cutting taxes on big businesses and the highest echelon of the wealthy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Other, 2024

"Increased state support for public schools. State school aid appropriations have increased just 12.3% over 15 years, from 2008 to 2023, while inflation has gone up 41.5%. The state’s response to this has been to authorize $50 million for a voucher program for children who attend private school or are homeschooled (the “Education Freedom” accounts). A family that homeschools two children and whose property taxes are $7,000 can receive more than $10,000 from the state voucher program, ending up $3,000 ahead. There is no accountability for how those funds are spent. That is $50 million that could be going to our public schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. For instance, I do not believe in legalizing marijuana, but it should not be a felony or misdemeanor which can have severe repercussions on a person’s life. It should simply be a violation like a speeding ticket. Even that answer is an insufficient reply as there are many factors to be considered."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. For instance, I do not believe in legalizing marijuana, but it should not be a felony or misdemeanor which can have severe repercussions on a person’s life. It should simply be a violation like a speeding ticket. Even that answer is an insufficient reply as there are many factors to be considered."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. For instance, I do not believe in legalizing marijuana, but it should not be a felony or misdemeanor which can have severe repercussions on a person’s life. It should simply be a violation like a speeding ticket. Even that answer is an insufficient reply as there are many factors to be considered."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

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, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

In an email to Citizens Count DePuy wrote, "I have had many requests like yours to comment on questions like these, most of which require lengthy explanations to answer. ... We should reenact the Brady bill that President Reagan approved many years ago, but unfortunately expired."