Kamee Verdrager Leshner
Historical Details
Position on Issues
Against| Read My Position
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."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I am undecided on this issue."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I am undecided on this issue."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I think we need to look beyond the traditional programs. I'd like to see greater investment in dual-diagnosis programs that also address underlying depressive or other mental health disorders that may be driving addiction."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am not in favor of this, but realistically, I think it will be something we need to consider at some point. Relying so heavily on property taxes is not working and it is creating some grossly under-served towns in New Hampshire."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I support marijuana legalization."
For| Read My Position
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."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"My position on this varies depending on the details."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"I think police brutality is less of an issue in NH than it is other places, but I still believe this is an issue we need to work on. I support body cameras and dash cameras to deter abusive practices. I'd also really like to see investment into training for non-lethal engagement and conflict de-escalation and resolution."
For| Read My Position
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."
For| Read My Position
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."
For| Read My Position
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."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I am open to other options to asses student progress and would support a curriculum overhaul."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support stricter gun control laws."
Against| Read My Position
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."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
""Strict residency requirements" is very subjective. I do support residence as a criteria for voting eligibility, but I oppose any measure that aims to create more obstacles to voting with suppression as the end result."
