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Harley Featherston

Historical Details

Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?

Possible revenue sources: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Income Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax."

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?

Possible revenue sources: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Income Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Possible revenue sources: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Income Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends Tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I would support an appropriate bill that would allow casino gambling."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime. We should revise the present law on marijuana to make it less punitive."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns. 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?

"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools. Should increase state spending for all Education including post grad."

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 support the Northern Pass Project 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: "Gambling Winnings Tax, Income Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Interest and Dividends 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 be a full participant in RGGI as originally 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 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 is a sham and should be avoided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Yes, the state should do more."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I believe assault weapons should be banned."

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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