Sally Kelly

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"I believe there is merit in the concept of providing options for students but we need to do that within the context of public schools I cannot support a program that is unfunded, takes away money from public schools and ultimately puts the burden back on the homeowner via property taxes. Our daughter attended both public and private schools. That was our choice as a family. I willingly paid (and made sacrifices) for her to attend. 90% of those who received the vouchers were already attending these private schools. They were rewarded financially to the financial detriment of the taxpayers. The program was budgeted for $185,000 in the first year and cost over $10 million dollars. This is simply not right on so many levels."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I was in college when Roe vs Wade was ruled on by the Supreme Court and the results were put into law. I remember the world back then and some of the dangerous choices women made when there were no other options. I support that a woman has the right to make her own decisions regarding her own pregnancy; that decision is not one to be made through legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I'm a mom; I've given birth. When a woman in her second trimester chooses an abortion, there is a very serious reason for this decision. She needs to discuss this painful option with her family and her physician and make the right decision for the health of all involved. This is not up to the legislature; it is up to the individuals."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"From a personal perspective - sure - I'm retiring in January and my income will be reduced significantly! However, when running for office, I need to consider what is best for most of my neighbors in our communities of Chichester & Pittsfield, rather than just for me. We are in an inflationary time when most wages are lagging behind the inflation index. An income tax during this time could affect the hard working middle class members of our state. It could make sense if assessed on those with higher income i.e $200,000 + AND, IF it is guaranteed to reduce the property tax burden for our towns. In this case, I could vote on an income tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Soaring property taxes affect all of us who call NH home. When talking to my neighbors in Pittsfield and Chichester, I often hear from long time NH residents who are now retired, that they cannot afford the taxes on their family homes. Property taxes plus the inflation affect we are all feeling, we need to come with a way to reduce our property tax burden. I would support a luxury sales tax based on consumption ONLY if it has a direct impact on lowering our property taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"My husband has owned his own business; I have worked with independent retailers for the past 40+ years. My husband actually did pay 'an income tax' during his time of self employment. It is important that we provide a positive environment for business growth and innovation in our state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Yes - I am not sure at this point other measures that need to be taken - but our NH economy has a large dependency on tourism and changes in climate affect our ski season, our foliage, etc."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"We do not or ever have had an issue with voter fraud in NH. This is another case of people outside of our state encouraging individuals to run and support their initiatives which do not have any relevance for our wonderful state!! We in NH have always prided ourselves on our high voter turnout. We should be growing these numbers, not reducing them by providing unnecessary roadblocks and barriers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"This is a tough one because each town is unique. However, we have a major housing and rental crisis in our state. I support the state providing a $$$ incentive for the towns to encourage them to consider apartments and other moderate housing options."

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Anyone getting an abortion after 24 weeks is doing that for a very serious and personal reason. This should be a decision made between a family and their physician to ensure the best health for all involved. It should not be up to a state legislator."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"If elected, I will represent Pittsfield and Chichester, two different neighboring towns with different educational needs and costs. We need to work together across Party lines to come up with a solution which does not penalize towns (and more importantly our students!) with lower property values. This has gone on too long and needs to be resolved."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a state, we make money on liquor and cigarettes; if we are going to legalize marijuana, let's make money and let's target it to a needed area like addiction or our prison system."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a state, we make money on liquor and cigarettes; if we are going to legalize marijuana, let's make money and let's target it to a needed area like addiction or our prison system."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a state, we make money on liquor and cigarettes; if we are going to legalize marijuana, let's make money and let's target it to a needed area like addiction or our prison system."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"When I was in office 15 years ago, we passed the last NH minimum wage - $7.25 an hour. Today, it may not matter since companies are paying in excess - but what about 6 months or a year from now. NH should provide a living wage for all our citizens; we are not doing that today."

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Anyone getting an abortion after 24 weeks is doing that for a very serious and personal reason. This should be a decision made between a family and their physician to ensure the best health for all involved. It should not be up to a state legislator."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"It depends on the law. We need to provide a safe environment, especially for our children. I would love NH to pass a Red Flag Law which is an innovative and proactive approach to gun safety and even Florida has one! Governor Sununu vetoed the Red Gun Law that was passed by both chambers in our legislature. This is not a partisan issue. Red Gun law allows a medical professional and/or a teacher to give a heads up which would prevent someone buying a gun for a defined period between 2 weeks and one year. Let's start with this one; it is about safety for our children. Then we can look at others that just make sense."