Sally Kelly

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?

"Families have always had the option to pay for their children to attend either a charter, private or religious school. In 2021 the NH legislature passed the Freedom Accounts and since then, for the first time, our state now pays for those educational alternatives. Our legislature passed this law but never funded it. These un-budgeted state dollars take money away from our public schools to fund individual students at charter, private and religious institutions. I do not agree with this premise. Our public schools need more funding from the state, not less. Diverting funds from public education only adds more burdens on the taxpayers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"The decision to have or not have an abortion before 24 weeks is a privacy issue between the woman and her family and medical advisors. It is not my decision; it is not the state's decision; it is the mother's decision. NH needs to continue to guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks. I support codifying into NH law which passed in the House lastt session, but failed in the Senate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"The decision to have or not have an abortion before 24 weeks is a privacy issue between the woman and her family and medical advisors. It is not my decision; it is not the state's decision; it is the mother's decision. NH needs to continue to guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks. I support codifying into NH law which passed in the House last session, but failed in the Senate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"You don't talk to someone in grades K-3 like you talk to someone in grades 4-8, but that does not mean you don't talk to them in terms that make sense for that age group! There should be picture books available to reflect families today - which are far different than when I grew up in the 50's with Dick and Jane!"

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"?

"This was never an issue in our state of NH. It certainly was not an issue in either Chichester or Pittsfield, the towns I hope to represent. This is an example of a National Agenda being set by a fringe group, who then recruit (and support $$$) people to run for office to put into place a law to fix a problem that isn't there."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Although a personal income tax would benefit me greatly as a retired individual with minimum income, I understand that no-income tax has become over the years a part of our states identity. In the present atmosphere, I do not think NH should add an income tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I do not believe our state will ever pass either an income or sales tax. However, it is time to find some new mechanism to add a new revenue stream to reduce the burden of the high property taxes in our towns."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Yes. I think this is an excellent example of good collaboration between the state, businesses and the work force. This is a Win-Win approach for our state and (of course!) the residents of Chichester and Pittsfield."

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Supports business tax credits to fund scholarships, "Only if it does not trickle down to affect the revenues of the towns."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"The larger businesses in our state should be paying for the privilege of operating in our beautiful state, which offers their employees the benefit of no income tax. However, it benefits our smaller businesses and start-ups to lower business taxes if our budget can accommodate it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Supports expanded gambling, "in a very limited and regulated capacity."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"The ski industry is an example of how climate change affects our state and reduces our state's revenues. When we don't have snow, we don't have out-of-staters spending money at our restaurants, stores and hotels and paying our meals and hotel taxes. The state needs to add more incentives for consumers to be more energy efficient. Some simple examples are, to expand net metering for those who invest in solar energy, provide rebates to those who buy electric vehicles and do what several of our neighboring states have done and provide an incentive for bringing your own bags to the grocery stores. The state needs to ramp up its educational component for students, to teach them the affects of climate change and the simple steps they can take to make meaningful changes for the good of the environment and its future."

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?

"Against"

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?

"People who drive electric vehicles are benefitting all of us. We need to encourage the use of this electric vehicle rather than penalizing the 'pioneers' who are embracing this sensible and beneficial change in technology."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Lack of housing has reached a critical level in our state. We have businesses which cannot expand because they can't find the necessary work force due to lack of affordable housing. I volunteer at a food pantry and the increase in un-housed individuals is upsetting. I have met young people who are employed and living in their cars because they cannot afford their increased rent. We need to find multiple ways to expand affordable housing including encouraging municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development."

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?

"By expanding net metering we are rewarding homeowners for their personal investment in alternative energy sources, in this case, solar."

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?

"This is a serious issue and we are constantly reminded of the affects of global warming, most recently with the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in Florida. When fossil fuels are burned, they emit greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the earth's atmosphere and contributes to climate change. NH has to be better at looking at alternative renewable resources. It is good for our environment and it is good for our pocket books!"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"The decision to have or not have an abortion before 24 weeks is a privacy issue between the woman and her family and medical advisors. It is not my decision; it is not the state's decision; it is the mother's decision. NH needs to continue to guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks. I support codifying into NH law which passed in the House last session, but failed in the Senate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"Our children are our future. We need to provide our children with every opportunity to be successful adults. Currently, families often entrust their most valuable asset -their children, to workers who do not even earn a livable wage. If there is an opportunity for us to start to rectify this scenario, we need to explore all options to accomplish that."

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Supports legalization of medicinal marijuana, "If the correct regulations are in place."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"During the pandemic, we used mail-in voting. In NH we had minimal cases of abuse. This encourages more people to vote and it is time to move us from being at the bottom of 50 states in terms of ease of voting!"

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?

"NH ranks #50 out of the 50 states with how much it contributes to public education. The burden is shifted to the homeowners through high property taxes to cover the cost of public schools. This needs to change and if I earn your vote to serve the people of Pittsfield and Chichester in the NH Legislature, this will be a top priority for me. The needs of homeowners, educators and our children, all need to be considered. Over the years, our students' issues have changed and our towns have been forced to absorb these additional costs through increased property taxes. Budgets are cut to the detriment of our teachers and students, for the purpose of reducing property taxes. It is time for our state and our legislature to pay attention to the cries of homeowners and families in Pittsfield and Chichester and work out a solution that benefits all parties."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"If we need to legalize recreational marijuana, we need to reap the financial benefits as a state. I would like the revenue to be tied to funding education and property tax relief, I support the measure that will provide the state with the better tax revenue and operational oversight. Both components are critical to the success of a rollout."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"If we need to legalize recreational marijuana, we need to reap the financial benefits as a state. I would like the revenue to be tied to funding education and property tax relief, I support the measure that will provide the state with the better tax revenue and operational oversight. Both components are critical to the success of a rollout."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"If we need to legalize recreational marijuana, we need to reap the financial benefits as a state. I would like the revenue to be tied to funding education and property tax relief, I support the measure that will provide the state with the better tax revenue and operational oversight. Both components are critical to the success of a rollout."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"In 2007, I was proud to stand next to Governor John Lynch when he signed our first minimum wage increase in 10 years to $7.25. Two years later the Federal government did the same. 17 years later our minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour. Many say this is irrelevant since there are currently more jobs than employees. What happens when that dynamic shifts and we still default to the $7.25 minimum wage? A $7.25 minimum wage is disrespectful and is a detriment when individuals are looking to move to our wonderful state. This needs to change."

Voting Record, 2014

Voted to repeal the death penalty (HB 1170)

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?

"Let's start with public school funding. That is where the bulk of most budgets sit. THEN we can consider other options for the towns."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I need to get additional information and data before making an educated decision and vote but at first glance, this makes sense to me!"

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?

"It is the right thing to do."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"The decision to have or not have an abortion before 24 weeks is a privacy issue between the woman and her family and medical advisors. It is not my decision; it is not the state's decision; it is the mother's decision. NH needs to continue to guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks. I support codifying into NH law which passed in the House last session, but failed in the Senate."

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Does not support repeal of same-sex marriage

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Supports allowing employers to exempt contraception from insurance plans, "Only employers of religious organizations where 'no contraception' is part of their doctrine."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This is a Federal issue and neither a state nor local issue."

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Does not support voter ID, "since a need for this has not been established in our state."

Concord Monitor Candidate Profile, 2012

Does not support Right-to-Work, "Since all employees benefit from the negotiations made between union and management regarding safety, health care and benefits, all employees should help defray the costs of these negotiations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"The shooting that happened at NH Hospital should not have happened Information about serious mental health cases need to be entered into the background checks. A law to close this loophole was passed in the House during this past legislative season, only to be tabled by the Senate."