Richard A. Lobban, Jr.
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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?
"Totally against--public taxes for public education with external monitoring and standards. "
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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?
"the exceptions are the most important aspect. [Women] who are pregnant have to decide for themselves"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Probably - way too young?"
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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"?
"Which level 'K'? Elementary? Secondary; College, Trade School? Question is way too vage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Well, the 'NH pledge' is really an illusion since there are so many other taxes that replace it any way. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"No - for food and medicine. Yes - for luxury items. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"YES"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Depends on which business."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Not needed since there is already a federal tax on capital gains. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?
"yes - It might help to make folks cut back on smoking. Good for them, good for society"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Existential problem for people around the world and for our planet. "
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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?
"Seems reasonable -- won't count without documentation. "
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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?
"How much? To whom?"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?
"Really need to look at the specifics of the emrgencies and the duration of any special powers - and whether powers might be returned"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Problem with zoning at the foundation of the lack of affordable housing. "
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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?
"Good idea to know where we stand in energy consumption. "
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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"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Yes, affordable child care is critical for a stable work force. Sometimes the cost of child care consumes much of a non-living wage. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?
"Other"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Depends how law is written. More valid voters, more democracy."
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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?
"In general yes but major wealth differentials between communities need just and realistic negotiation. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?
"I don't use it - maybe medical use. I don't use recreational drugs - never leads to a good outcomes. Decriminalization for possession is another matter"
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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?
"Should be congruence with regional and federal laws on marijuana. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"Should be congruence with regional and federal laws on marijuana. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Should be congruence with regional and federal laws on marijuana. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Yes, at least a living wage to keep NH people in NH. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?
"Yes for every reason - it's smarter and scientific. Sound for the future"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?
"Depends on the type of businesses and products"
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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?
"yes - I'm in education all my life and generally education is poorly funded at a general social liability and out migration"
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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?
"It depends on demographic profile and differential wealth."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"Depends on scale and what you mean by 'gradual' - how long?"
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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?
"But the goal must be for everyone to have at least some minimum coverage like all industrialize nations"
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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?
"Restore Roe v. Wade. "
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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?
"seems reasonable with the current climate (pun intended)"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Women, families, and doctors should decide. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Probably not -- federal laws need federal enforcement, NH Constitutions does not provide. "
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?
"Depends - For commericial use probably NOT for luxury - mon - work related NOT bad"
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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?
"Safety net is really needed especially with Covid-19"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Support 2nd Amendment WITH red flags for felonious people, restraining orders, and effective background checks before purchase, close gun sale loopholes -- with background checks. "
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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?
"and especially in the social educational and health"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?
"Seems like a very good idea in many respects"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020
Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?
"Especially when it takes funds from public education. - NO funding for religious schools. Church & State boundaries are clear"
