Melanie Renfrew-Hebert
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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?
When asked about allocating tax revenue for private and home schooling, Renfrew-Hebert wrote, "I do not support any allocation that would drain funding from our public school system. While I support parents seeking the best possible education for their children, the effects of such a voucher system would put further strain on a public system that is already underfunded to meet the needs of our next generation of college students and employees."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"While I personally focus on increased access to affordable quality healthcare, protection of women and girls, and access to contraception to help eliminate the necessity for ; I will not support any ban at this time that may help to erode Roe v Wade and a woman's right to make choices for their bodies."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
When asked about banning abortion after 20 weeks gestation on our 2018 survey, Renfrew-Hebert wrote, "While I personally focus on increased access to affordable quality healthcare, protection of women and girls, and access to contraception to help eliminate the necessity for ; I will not support any ban at this time that may help to erode Roe v Wade and a woman's right to make choices for their bodies."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I support expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"My family has been greatly impacted by the current opioid crisis. While increased funding for treatment is necessary I believe it is not sufficient and that more resources should be used in prevention or mitigation by increasing access to mental health services in New Hampshire."
Against| Read My Position
"In light of the recent Dobbs decision from the US Supreme Court, and recognizing that the majority of residents support reproductive freedom, I will advocate for state-level legislation that protects and expands access to reproductive healthcare, including ensuring that the right to access safe and legal abortion is protected by state law, increasing availability and affordability of contraceptive options for all residents, Implementing programs that provide accurate and inclusive information about reproductive health, safeguarding the rights of medical professionals to provide reproductive healthcare without fear of legal repercussions. By championing these measures, we can ensure that reproductive freedom is upheld and that all individuals have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies."
Against| Read My Position
"In light of the recent Dobbs decision from the US Supreme Court, and recognizing that the majority of residents support reproductive freedom, I will advocate for state-level legislation that protects and expands access to reproductive healthcare, including ensuring that the right to access safe and legal abortion is protected by state law, increasing availability and affordability of contraceptive options for all residents, Implementing programs that provide accurate and inclusive information about reproductive health, safeguarding the rights of medical professionals to provide reproductive healthcare without fear of legal repercussions. By championing these measures, we can ensure that reproductive freedom is upheld and that all individuals have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
No Response
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"?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding an income tax on earned income."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I oppose New Hampshire adding a broad-based sales tax."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I oppose casino gambling in New Hampshire."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
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?
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"I support broader campaign finance disclosure laws."
No Response
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?
No Response
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?
For| Read My Position
"In light of the recent Dobbs decision from the US Supreme Court, and recognizing that the majority of residents support reproductive freedom, I will advocate for state-level legislation that protects and expands access to reproductive healthcare, including ensuring that the right to access safe and legal abortion is protected by state law, increasing availability and affordability of contraceptive options for all residents, Implementing programs that provide accurate and inclusive information about reproductive health, safeguarding the rights of medical professionals to provide reproductive healthcare without fear of legal repercussions. By championing these measures, we can ensure that reproductive freedom is upheld and that all individuals have the autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?
"I support increased law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin distribution and manufacturing. I support drug courts and rehabilitative measures for heroin involved crimes."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
Against| Read My Position
"If elected, I pledge to advocate for legislation that substantially boosts the State's investment in education, ensuring that all schools have the necessary resources to provide every student with an equitable and adequate education. Furthermore, I will promote critical legislation that provides enhanced capital improvement grants for the renovation and construction of school facilities, expand access to pre-k and early learning initiatives, as well as funding that more accurately reflects the actual cost of special education across the state. I will support to end the practice of wealthy towns retaining statewide education property tax (SWEPT) and increase per-pupil funding to alleviate the tax pressure on our property-poor towns. Lastly, I will advocate for legislation to hold the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program accountable. By investing in our education system, we are not just building better schools—we are crafting the very foundation of our future."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I support marijuana legalization."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?
"I support expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?
"I support NH's expanded Medicaid program."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"New Hampshire should increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."
No Response
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?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"I support our officers who put their lives on the line everyday for our safety and security. I also recognize that officers are individuals who are subject to differences in personality and temperament as the population as a whole. I support a program of evaluation and periodic evaluation, access to tools to help mitigate job related stress and other factors that may help reduce or eliminate instance of brutality. I do believe that the use of body cameras would be beneficial for both the public and the officers safety."
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
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?
"I support New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?
"I support the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
When asked a similar question on the 2018 Citizens Count survey, Renfrew-Hebert indicated, "I oppose increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government should do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016
What is your opinion on the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood?
"I support the state providing some funding for Planned Parenthood."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"While I agree that assessments are necessary, the structure standards based student assessment leaves responses open to subjective interpretation. I feel that there should be additional research towards finding an alternative that includes the positives of standards-based while avoiding grading cut offs and subjectivity in grading."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support responsible gun ownership including longer waiting periods and background checks, stringent licensing and storage regulations, and the end to open carry."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"I do not support any allocation that would drain funding from our public school system. While I support parents seeking the best possible education for their children, the effects of such a voucher system would put further strain on a public system that is already underfunded to meet the needs of our next generation of college students and employees."
