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Position on Issues

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?

"Providing more options for students and their families is an important improvement to educational choice in New Hampshire. Who wouldn't support that? "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The current ban after six months is a reasonable compromise on this divisive topic. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The current ban after six months is a reasonable compromise on this divisive topic. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"As families must do, state government should live within its means. Managing the spending side is more important than adding revenue sources. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Government regulations, including the RGGI compact, usually lead to higher electricity prices. NH residents are feeling the pain of that every day. "

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?

"To ensure free and fair elections, I see no problem with requiring a photo ID to vote. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The current ban after six months is a reasonable compromise on this divisive topic. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"The state should not be providing daycare. That is the job of parents. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"There is a problem on the spending side of the equation. School district budgets have exploded upward while student enrollments have been decreasing over time. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

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?

"In general, I believe visitors to our state should enjoy the same legal treatment as those who live here. We should welcome 'medical tourism' if residents of other states/countries believe they can find superior medical treatment in New Hampshire and pay for it privately. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The current ban after six months is a reasonable compromise on this divisive topic. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

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