Richard DeBold
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Any cell phone use is distracting and should be restricted other than in exceptional cases, like an emergency."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I am generally not in favor of raising taxes which would burden the middle class and hard working people of N.H."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"I am generally not in favor of raising taxes which would burden the middle class and hard working people of N.H."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."
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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?
"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose such 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 support the NPP if each community of which it passes, approves by referendum vote."
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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?
"I am generally not in favor of raising taxes which would burden the middle class and hard working people of N.H."
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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?
"I support NH's participation in RGGI as presently structured."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I believe auto insurance should sometimes be required."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?
"I am not in favor of any 'Right to Work' Legislation at this time"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Yes, the state should do more."
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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."
