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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?

"Generally, no. 'Free' public education has a long history of benefits since its inception. Chipping away at 'per-pupil' share ignores basic cost accounting principles."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The matter of an abortion is a matter between a woman and her physician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The matter of an abortion is a matter between a woman and her physician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"This is a solution in search of a problem."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Not a regressive tax but not acceptable to most NH citizens."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Sales taxes are regressive."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Many actions need to be taken."

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?

"I am unsure if this is just a 'hot button' issue with no practical significance. Where is the data that people arrive to vote both unregistered and without identifying documents?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

"EV drivers should not be 'free riders.' (I drive an EV.)"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This is a complex area and clearly needs doses of local control."

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?

"Again, the marketplace."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The matter of an abortion is a matter between a woman and her physician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"Again, a marketplace argument that needs careful consideration."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"For"

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?

"The state constitution specifies an 'adequate education' yet we have not figured out how to fund that. Left unexamined is an overall of public education in NH."

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?

"Given the marketplace, there is no need to raise the minimum wage."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

"Another complex issue"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"Undecided"

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?

"I believe this is probably unnecessary."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The matter of an abortion is a matter between a woman and her physician."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"'Local' law enforcement should cooperate with federal agencies as we do now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"We have many guns in this country. The trick is to keep these guns away from the wrong people."

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