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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?

"I certainly do not support this. There no accountability about how our tax dollars are actually being spent through this "account program". Public dollars need to go to public schools!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

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?

"Especially for small businesses, we need to ease the burden to support their growth and ability to stay in their communities. For larger and more profitable businesses, I am undecided and would need more information to consider this issue for them."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"We are behind on implementing green and clean technologies. For example, all public buildings, including public schools, need to be using solar panels. I would want to investigate how this could be accomplished."

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 in favor of this as long as we are ensuring that people have the opportunity and access to valid ID's no matter of their living status."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"We need to be considering all types of affordable housing opportunities throughout the state. As a retired, single, homeowner, I know the difficulty that people are facing trying to stay in their homes as the prices for housing for our aging population is as concerning as other affordable needs."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"It is so difficult for working individuals and families to maintain their status when the costs of child care are skyrocketing. People need to be working, and be able to work, to support their entire household and bills not just paying for child care."

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 current inequities in funding depending on zip code has created an imbalance in services for our children across our state. I am not sure what the answer is, but the level expected from residential property owners is overwhelming. We need to work together to solve this critical funding issue."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"WE need to ensure that our working citizens are earning a living wage. Starting at $15.00/hour is just that a start in the right direction."

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"It is not the role of local law enforcement to harass but to protect."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"We can, and should do better to protect all of our citizens. Mandatory waiting periods, red flag laws, and restrictions on what kind of weapons one should be able to purchase are critical to protect us all."

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