Pamela M. Ean
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH abolish partisan primaries and adopt the "Top 2" primary system?
"I would look into the possibility and feasibility of this."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?
"I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."
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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?
"It is a step in the right direction."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?
"I oppose expanded commuter rail."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH limit terms for elected officials?
"I oppose term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?
"I oppose increased funding for heroin treatment programs."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH allow binding referendums?
Opposes amending the NH constitution to permit citizens to vote on statewide issues in a referendum
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Again, I am strictly opposed to any new tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am strictly opposed to any new tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Business taxes should be lowered. Small businesses now are especially having a hard time."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"No Capital Gains tax!"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
Opposes the expansion of gambling
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"The government's involvement has already caused an increase in electric rates in NH."
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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?
"Election integrity is of utmost importance. New Hampshire has been successful in prosecuting election infractions, so infractions do indeed exist. Voter ID is important."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH pass a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature more control over the distribution of school funding?
Supports adopting a constitutional amendment that reduces the role of the courts in the school funding challenge
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
Opposes decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana for adults
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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, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Against"
Undecided| Read My Position
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"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should LLCs be subject to the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes LLC tax
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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?
"NH has some of the highest electric rates in the country. No need to make it worse."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"This is NOT a function of government."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase the interest and dividends tax?
Opposes an increase in the I & D tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Opposes adding tolls on I-93 (Mass. Border)
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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, 2010
Should NH continue to allow medicinal marijuana?
Opposes legalizing medicinal marijuana
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"The voter registration lists are so inaccurate. Voter fraud would become more rampant."
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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?
"For parents who home school or send their children to any private school, they should NOT have to pay the school portion of the property tax. The money earned by such parents should not be taxed for schools they are not using."
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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, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I question the establishment of government 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 oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Government's interference with the economy is what cause problems to begin with."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?
"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws - when assistance is warranted"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH keep the death penalty?
Opposes repeal of the death penalty
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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?
"Throwing money at education is not going to solve the problem. Distant learning is the wave of the future and will lower the cost of education."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Is police brutality an issue in NH?
"There have been incidences of police brutality, but not like in other places. I do indeed believe the police should have body cameras and the ability to acquire military equipment should not be allowed."
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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?
"As long as it is optional for both employers and employees."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Opposes a state income tax and/or general sales tax
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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 am against granting government ANY new powers."
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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?
"This initiative has led to higher rates and therefore NH should bow out."
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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 oppose the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
Supports repeal of the gay marriage law
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
Opposes mandatory car insurance
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Not necessarily require, but not prevent local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with the feds."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
Opposes mandatory helmet law for motorcyle riders
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH require seat belts?
Opposes mandatory seat belt law for adults
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH revise the meals and rooms tax?
Opposes local meals and rooms tax
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"NH residents pay enough with the high gas tax."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?
"New Hampshire government does not need to do more to increase the supply of affordable housing."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?
"I oppose New Hampshire continuing to administer statewide standards-based student assessments. Test should be administered at the end of a course at the High School level - much like the NY State Regents exams used to be."
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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?
"Unconstitutional. The state should have no part in taking people's hard earned money without their permission."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"The State and Federal Constitutions are very clear on Second Amendment issues. They do NOT need to be changed."
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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 amounts to the government picking and choosing favorites."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
Supports reforming retirement benefits for municipal and state employees
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"This amounts to the government picking and choosing favorites."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"The money belongs to the people who earn it; not to the government. Therefore the parents should decide where they want their money spent in regards to their children's education."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018
Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?
"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
Opposes restricting the use of windmills and windfarms for power generation based on amount of subsidies, aesthetics, or environmental impact: "Amount of subsidies: I do not believe in government subsidies. Environmental Impact: Isn't the use of windmills supposed to be more environmentally friendly anyway?"