Gwen Friend

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

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 am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I am not completely decided on this, but the State of New Hampshire must do something to increase revenue at the state level. Property taxes are out of control and the state needs to increase revenue in some way in order to appropriately provide funds to currently underfunded programs such as mental health, addiction prevention and treatment, public education, post-high school college and technical education.and other important services to insure everyone has an equal chance for prosperity in this state."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Big money in politics is eroding our equality and freedom. And it is unjust: donations from the wealthy, large corporations, and Super PACs skew our elections toward the interests of the rich and (already) powerful.

The Citizen's United decision by the Supreme Court, treating Corporations as 'people' and allowing corporate donations has made this situation much worse in recent years.

I believe we need to bring campaigns back to an even playing field - where candidates of any party, any point of view can be fully seen and heard, and where voters can make choices based on hearing all points of view, and from all candidates. In the world of big money, candidates with big campaign funds drown out the voices of other candidates.

To this end, I would work for and support legislation for campaign finance laws which would insure all candidates have an equal chance to be evaluated by voters on their merits and positions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I support marijuana legalization."

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

Candidate's Website, 2018

"New Hampshire provides less state funding to the public University system than any other state in the union. And, it has the highest in-state tuition/fees in the country. A 2012 statistic shows that New Hampshire had the second highest rate of recent High School graduates who enrolled in college in a different state.

"I would work to support New Hampshire's universities, colleges, and community colleges. We need to keep our young people here, in New Hampshire and provide a good education at a reasonable cost. We need to help young people as they work to increase their ability to get good, well paying jobs. And we need a well-educated public."

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, 2018

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

"I do not believe in increasing business subsidies; however, were a business to make a significant investment in New Hampshire, offering well paying jobs and good benefits, it would be worthwhile to consider short term tax incentives on a case by case basis."

Candidate's Website, 2018

"Happily, the SEC recently denied the Eversource application for 'Northern Pass' based on their inability to show that their plan will not negatively affect the environment or property values.

We don't know what will happen next, as Eversource appeals the decision, but this was an important victory for the people in Deerfield and other towns who worked so hard to prevent this devastating development in our state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I am uncertain as to whether or not police brutality is an issue for NH; however I agree with requiring body cameras and limiting the availability of military equipment for other reasons."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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 New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."

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 support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I support stricter gun control laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."

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."