Paula Johnson

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?

"The public schools are failing our children especially since covid."

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 oppose a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, even with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"When I as in the BOA in Nashua we had federal funding that had to be returned for not implementing any plans for the rail. As a former New Yorker I have a lot of questions and concerns as to how and who will oversee this huge project and who will oversee the day to day operation and costs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I support term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"I support increased funding for heroin treatment programs."

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, 2022

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

"Yes, these children a too young to be talking about sexual orientation or gender identity. As a matter of fact anything K-8 is too young and sexual identity orientation is between the student and their parent(s)."

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"?

"Yes. We shouldn't be teaching anything that is going to cause hatred in the classrooms. We need to support our students and teach against being racist, sexist, etc. The more we divide the more hate we have."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"People who work hard for their money should be entitled to keep it in their pockets to spend on their needs not government!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"The more you tax, the more you spend and the money never goes where elected officials mean it to be applied to. They find other projects to spend it on."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"If a private employer wants to help their employee in benefits with co9ntribute to repayment of the student loan that's a contract between emply6ee and employer. I'm sure at the end of the year it's a write off for the company."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Lower taxes creates more hiring and hopefully brings more bussinesses to the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"It hurts retired population who never gets tax breaks."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Against"

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?

"No ID no vote. When I fly, need ID immediately or I can't get on the plane. If I purchase merchandise, which cash, return it NO receipt, they want an ID--on the spot. NO ID, NO BALLOT!!"

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?

"Once we start with this what will be next? I have a lot of concerns with the green new deal and the way it is being rolled out and forced on us. The cost to the citizens of this state and our electric is t5he highest cost in the country or close to it. It is time we the electric rate payers get a break."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"Yes, as the governor is put of control and he became a dictator"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Can't do a Apt complex in a residual-single family home development. Nashua is changing some zoning but as of yet not Apt complexes just multifamily house."

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, 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?

"Not if its going to cost the customers more and hurt them."

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We need Paper ballots. There need to be a reason why you can't go and vote not just for convenience"

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?

"No one has ever worked out other solutions. Lottery wins for education? Where is the money? What about the Feds were to pay years ago for special ed? Where's the money?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"Instead of drunk driver we'll have stoned drivers that can cause just as many accidents and deaths"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"We have problems with drinking and driving and killing motorists and pedestrians. Now it will be smoking marijuana and driving."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"We have problems with drinking and driving and killing motorists and pedestrians. Now it will be smoking marijuana and driving."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"We have problems with drinking and driving and killing motorists and pedestrians. Now it will be smoking marijuana and driving."

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 am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Really need business (small) in a round table discussion to talk over they can afford to hire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"Right now the districts are getting plenty on the ares act and the governor has given another $200 pp"

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?

"At one time their was a formula that the poor(er) cities and towns got most of the money. Nashua at one time make out but now we need to look at how the school districts are performing with test scores with proficiency te3st math and reading. This has gotten worse since COVID."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Where did the money come from for the state to tax us on interest and our dividends? We the people worked for it. A lot of time the dividends grow for retirement and the consumer gets paid interest on the money invested. Keep government away from our money."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"Police brutality is not an issue in New Hampshire."

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?

"For"

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?

"Against"

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?

"Undecided"

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 am undecided on this issue."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"Now that the economy is doing better and in order to find employees companies are offering higher salaries to start - example Whole Foods $15 an hour. Need to examine the cost of housing and wages at the current economic level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"Are we teaching to the tests or are the teachers teaching for students to learn?"

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"People will seek a gun if they want to commit a crime. Responsible gun owner are constantly fighting for their rights. We already have background checks."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"Depends on the industries and how much of foregiveness"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"For"

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."