Johnathan A.Z. West

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I do not support a broad-based income tax in New Hampshire. There are many mechanisms through which state collections of the tax base occur that are not based on income. I believe a thorough re-working of the property tax code among many others can improve our budget and more fairly distribute the burden of state taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I do not support a broad-based sales tax in New Hampshire. There are many mechanisms through which state collections of the tax base occur that are not based on sales. I believe a thorough re-working of the property tax code among many others can improve our budget and more fairly distribute the burden of state taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"I do not support a broad-based increase in business taxes. I do believe it is important to assess the various 'tiers' of business tax rates, and that businesses who make substantial profits within the business-friendly environment of the New Hampshire economy, ought to pay their fair share, commensurate to the average burden on individuals and small businesses."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?

On the 2020 Citizens Count survey, West indiciated he was "For" increasing the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"I believe that a graduated raise in minimum wages will better support working families, provide better opportunities and incentives for young residents to stay here, and new residents to come here. Ultimately leading to better economic outcomes for individuals, businesses, and the tax base in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I support 'safer' gun laws. I believe a more robust system of background checks and licensure along with closing tradeshow and online loopholes (not direct restrictions themselves) is the way we will better protect our friends, family, schools, and businesses, as well as neighboring states, while also preserving the 2nd amendment rights enshrined within our constitution."