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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH abolish partisan primaries and adopt the "Top 2" primary system?

Opposes adopting a top 2 primary system

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH allow binding referendums?

In favor of amending the NH constitution to allow citizen to vote on statewide issues in a referendum

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Any cell phone use is distracting and should be restricted other than in exceptional cases, like an emergency."

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: "Tobacco 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: "Tobacco 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?

"Need more information"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH pass a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature more control over the distribution of school funding?

Supports adopting constitutional amendment that reduces the role of the courts in the school funding challenge

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The present law on marijuana should remain unchanged."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?

Opposes LLC tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"Need more information"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?

Opposes increase in I&D tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?

Supports adding tolls to I-93 at Mass. border

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?

Not in favor of legalizing medicinal marijuana

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"The present law on marijuana should remain unchanged."

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, 2012

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

Does not believe immigration laws should be left to the federal government

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH keep the death penalty?

Opposes repealing the death penalty

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Need more information"

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: "Tobacco 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?

"NH should withdraw from RGGI and structure its own energy strategy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?

Supports repealing the gay marriage law

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require motorcycle helmets?

Supports a mandatory helmet law for motorcycle riders

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH require seat belts?

Supports a mandatory seatbelt law for adults

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?

Supports increases to meals and rooms tax

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation will create many new jobs in NH. Right to work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012

Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?

Supports reform of retirement benefits for municipal and state employees

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."

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