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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."

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: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"

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: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"

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."

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?

"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan."

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: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"

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."

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 will result in lower income to the working person."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"If assault weapons can be clearly defined and shown to pose a greater danger to public safety than weapons of similar designs and capabilities, I would consider supporting legislation that limits the possession of assault weapons."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter."

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