Leslie C. Bergevin
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Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"In order to relieve the current (and growing) burden on local property tax payers, a reassessment of NH's current tax structure should be undertaken. A broad-based tax on earned income would provide the state with income based on the individual's ability to pay. If reduction in property taxes accomplished through implementing a tax on earned income, I would support that."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Property tax payers in NH have borne an unfair and ever-increasing burden for public education and a variety of state responsibilities that have been 'downshifted' from the state to municipalities. Tax structure in NH needs to be carefully examined, modified and implemented fairly, particularly with the economic impact of the current COVID pandemic. A sales tax would add to the financial burden on everyday citizens and affect the state's appeal to tourists as a shopping destination."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Voters have told me that as business owners, NH's business taxes are unnecessarily burdensome and complicated. Paying both a Business Profits Tax and the Business Enterprise Tax can make it difficult to expand their staff and increase business. The effectiveness of current business taxes needs to clarified and adjustments made to improve fairness for NH business owners."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"It is my understanding that there has been legislation discussed to tax capital gains as a source of targeting school aid, which, in turn, would help lower property taxes. We currently tax interest and dividends, which along with capital gains, are taxed at the federal level and by 41 states. The option should be carefully considered in an overall review of NH's tax structure."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Health risks associated with cigarette smoking are well documented."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"With no established minimum wage of its own, NH is tied to the federal minimum wage, currently $7.25/hour. According to the MIT Minimum Wage Calculator, that figure for a single person in NH with no children is $12.61. It is clear that the minimum wage must be increased."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"This is an issue I would need to explore more before I could respond."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?
"Though overall, NH schools stack up well nationally, there is great disparity from district to district and we need to do a better job of serving all NH children while reducing the tax burden on local property tax payers. Recommendations of the NH School Funding Commission should be carefully considered when released this fall."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"This is an issue that I would need to explore more before I could respond."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe that expedited background checks should be done and closing loopholes related to conducting background checks should be closed. Legislation that addresses the need for increased gun safety should be passed."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?
"This is also an issue I would need to explore in greater detail. I am not familiar with specific proposals on the topic, and would want to know more about the industries and positions in shortage, costs the education/training required, sources of funding for repayment and other debt-reduction programs that might be available."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"There is a real need for affordable housing in NH for families and for young professionals working to establish careers and homes in NH. Working towards ensuring that NH citizens are paid actual livable wages will address the issue on a more fundamental level, rather than providing tax benefits to developers."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Against"
