Kevin M. Howard
Running for: NH House Grafton County District 09
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"I support this program. If parents do not feel the public schools are effectively teaching their children, they should be able to find a better education and use the funds that would be spent on a public-school education. Many are afraid of this because they feel too many would opt for it. If too many are opting out of public schools, doesn't that tell you our public schools need to change to meet the needs of the community?"
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"New Hampshire has this law correct and I support it. A woman has the right to an abortion up to 6 months, after that point there are exceptions for the health of the mother or if the child will not survive."
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Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"New Hampshire has this law correct and I support it. A woman has the right to an abortion up to 6 months, after that point there are exceptions for the health of the mother or if the child will not survive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"No income tax, live within our means. Many New Hampshire families are already struggling. Increasing or adding taxes will cause more stress and more belt tightening and ultimately hurt the economy. No new taxes, our elected officials must be fiscally responsible."
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"First, no sales tax, live within our means. Second, the tax can be & will ultimately grow too broad, are we going to include raw materials, thereby driving up building costs? How about services? No new taxes, live within our means just like NH families have to do."
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Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Lowering business taxes will drive businesses to invest in growth. It will attract more businesses to New Hampshire and provide more jobs."
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"No new taxes. Increasing taxes will reduce realized gains and stifle investment by the average person. The wealthy will still be able to invest, however, middle class folks will be less inclined to invest and less prepared for the future."
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Again, another question without a clear meaning. Climate change is real, it's been happening since the Earth was formed. It's going to continue no matter what we do. How many ice ages have we had? Well, we've had multiple periods of 'global warming' also. We had better stop fighting about this and spending money trying to stop something we cannot stop. We should be coming up with a way to survive the changing climate."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"Voters should not be allowed to register to vote on election day without proper valid ID."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Local decision making should be respected. We should streamline the state permitting process, cut unneeded regulations and red tape, and provide property tax relief."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"We need to encourage alternate energy forms and lessen our reliance on a vulnerable power grid. Net Metering is one way."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"New Hampshire has this law correct and I support it. A woman has the right to an abortion up to 6 months, after that point there are exceptions for the health of the mother or if the child will not survive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"I'm generally against subsidies. However, I must admit I do not know enough to make a decision at this point. If elected I will research the matter and work to ensure parents have a way to procure affordable childcare."
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Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"This is not a question that can be answered without seeing real numbers. New Hampshire citizens need tax relief. Our children need a WorldClass education. The dollar spent per student here in New Hampshire is more than many private schools. Why? We need to look at how we fund education. We also need to assess what we're teaching and how. Parents must have a say in what is taught to their children."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"I'd have to see the law as written. Three things must occur before I would support: 1. Everyone would have to understand due to current Federal Law any marijuana use is a prohibition to purchasing a firearm. They are forfeiting their 2nd Amendment Rights. 2. There would need to be protections in place for businesses that meet the need of the industry. They should not be able to be sued into non-existence when the winds change, and people figure out it's not healthy. 3. Politicians need to step up and tell the truth. Traffic fatalities are going to go up. Illnesses are going to take an increased number of people lives. Politicians know this, they're willing to accept it to reap the profits. I believe people have the right to make a choice, just like consuming alcohol or smoking cigarettes. We all make a choice, and any consequences are on us, not a retailer or manufacturer."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"I'd have to see the law as written. Three things must occur before I would support: 1. Everyone would have to understand due to current Federal Law any marijuana use is a prohibition to purchasing a firearm. They are forfeiting their 2nd Amendment Rights. 2. There would need to be protections in place for businesses that meet the need of the industry. They should not be able to be sued into non-existence when the winds change, and people figure out it's not healthy. 3. Politicians need to step up and tell the truth. Traffic fatalities are going to go up. Illnesses are going to take an increased number of people lives. Politicians know this, they're willing to accept it to reap the profits. I believe people have the right to make a choice, just like consuming alcohol or smoking cigarettes. We all make a choice, and any consequences are on us, not a retailer or manufacturer."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I'd have to see the law as written. Three things must occur before I would support: 1. Everyone would have to understand due to current Federal Law any marijuana use is a prohibition to purchasing a firearm. They are forfeiting their 2nd Amendment Rights. 2. There would need to be protections in place for businesses that meet the need of the industry. They should not be able to be sued into non-existence when the winds change, and people figure out it's not healthy. 3. Politicians need to step up and tell the truth. Traffic fatalities are going to go up. Illnesses are going to take an increased number of people lives. Politicians know this, they're willing to accept it to reap the profits. I believe people have the right to make a choice, just like consuming alcohol or smoking cigarettes. We all make a choice, and any consequences are on us, not a retailer or manufacturer."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Let the market decide what wages should be. Many businesses are already paying over minimum wage. Some businesses cannot afford a wage increase."
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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?
"Pretty broad statement, exactly what 'legal protections' are we talking about here?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"New Hampshire has this law correct and I support it. A woman has the right to an abortion up to 6 months, after that point there are exceptions for the health of the mother or if the child will not survive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Another ambiguous question, if you mean help federal immigration catch & deport illegal aliens...yes. If you mean ignore the crisis and use the current 'catch & release' then no. There is a right way to enter the Country and a wrong way. There is a legal way and an illegal way. We need to secure our borders, then we can look at immigration reform."
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"The 2 Amendment was written for a reason. We have the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Before anyone starts talking about the 'militia', the definition of militia when the Constitution was written was 'every able-bodied male over the age of 18'. The next battle cry from the anti-firearm crowd is 'Well Regulated'. that simply meant of good moral fiber and well grounded. Anyone that tells you otherwise is lying to you. If you want to reduce crime how about keeping criminals in jail. How about supporting our police. Maybe we could stop the no bail laws. We don't have a firearm problem; we have a people problem. Hold people accountable for their actions and see what happens."
