Peter Coffin
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?
Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, LLC Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Does not support an income tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, LLC Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Does not support an income tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, LLC Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"Although gambling is a recessive tax (it taxes those who can least afford it), it is a voluntary tax and will suffice if other options aren't possible."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"We should revise the present law on marijuana to make it less punitive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I believe the current level of funding is adequate. Funding of charter schools should not be at the expense of public schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees. Public employee collective bargaining rights and retirement system need protection from the whims of the state government."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I have not studied this yet. I would need to see data showing evidence of a need for this legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?
"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan (bury lines)."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Does not support an income tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, LLC Tax, Gasoline Tax, Tobacco Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
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?
"NH should be a full participant in RGGI as originally structured."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support such legislation."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"Right to Work legislation will result in lower income to the working person."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support legislation that would place some limits on the possession of assault weapons."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter. Need an overall state plan."
