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Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?

Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I support expanded commuter rail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I oppose term limits for NH elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."

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, 2016

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I am open to discussing ways to lower property taxes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I am open to discussing ways to lower property taxes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I oppose casino gambling in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"I support basing statewide assessments on Common Core standards."

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, 2016

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws."

Project Vote Smart Survey, 2014

Does not support in-state tuition for illegal immigrants who graduate from New Hampshire high schools

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, 2016

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

"I oppose increased law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

Open to considering tolls on I-93 (Mass Border)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I support decriminalization of marijuana"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I support NH's expanded Medicaid program."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"We should always enforce our laws, otherwise get rid of the law."

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, 2016

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

"I oppose the Northern Pass as currently proposed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gasoline Tax, 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 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, 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, 2016

What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?

"I support the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more. Support the public universities and community colleges"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

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

"I support NH continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"close the loopholes in gun purchasing"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?

"Against, except in the situation where the child or family had previous reactions to vaccinations"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I oppose restrictions on further wind power development."

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