Shaw Tilton
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Position on Issues
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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?
"This cost tax payers $9 million in the first year (2022), taking money away from local public education, for those who could already afford private tuition. This scheme further paid out of state corporations with tax payer money for programs that do not require licensed teachers. Public money should be used for public education."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Reproductive freedom is a choice for families to determine, when and if, they desire to start or expand their family. I will ensure your right to choose if, when and how to start or grow a family."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Reproductive freedom is a choice for families to determine, when and if, they desire to start or expand their family. I will ensure your right to choose if, when and how to start or grow a family."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Children of all ages are naturally curious about themselves, others, and their bodies. We need to support children's curiosity and understanding of themselves and others and encourage discussion at the appropriate age level."
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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"?
"Part of a good education is teaching children how to think, make arguments, and discern credible sources for information. Students are empowered when they are taught how to ask questions."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"This is incentive for graduates to stay in New Hampshire, work for New Hampshire businesses, and grow the New Hampshire economy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"This phase out would significantly increase our local tax burden through increased property taxes."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"For"
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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?
"There are many easy ways to verify a voter when registering. Adding unnecessary hurdles, directly hurts our democracy."
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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?
"Energy issues are collective issues that need to be addressed by everyone. Transportation funding, gasoline taxes, all go to fund our highways and infrastructure. Electric vehicles are part of this infrastructure. Additionally, there is $30 million is immediately available to fund EV that the governor and Executive Council and PUC could immediate approve to address this need."
Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"The state should support local communities to broadly encourage housing at the town/city's discretion."
No Response
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?
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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?
"New Hampshire has unparalleled natural beauty. Protecting our environment, drinking water, and having clean air to breathe is top priority. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind farms, offshore wind farms, that other New England states have approved and use, need to be developed in New Hampshire and this requirement would help support that growth."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Reproductive freedom is a choice for families to determine, when and if, they desire to start or expand their family. I will ensure your right to choose if, when and how to start or grow a family."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"For Democracy to work, it needs all of us to vote. Secure, easy registration and easy verification systems exist and need to be adopted."
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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?
"This funding formula has been repeatedly upheld by the the NH Supreme Court as unfair and needing to be changed. This is an unfair burden on less wealthy communities."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"NH has successfully managing the sale of alcohol to residents and created a successful revenue stream for the state. While all substances come with risks, presently our residents are purchasing these products from our three neighboring states, causing lost revenue for our state."
Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"NH has successfully managing the sale of alcohol to residents and created a successful revenue stream for the state. While all substances come with risks, presently our residents are purchasing these products from our three neighboring states, causing lost revenue for our state."
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"NH has successfully managing the sale of alcohol to residents and created a successful revenue stream for the state. While all substances come with risks, presently our residents are purchasing these products from our three neighboring states, causing lost revenue for our state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"For"
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"This phase out would significantly increase our state and local taxes."
No Response
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?
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Reproductive freedom is a choice for families to determine, when and if, they desire to start or expand their family. I will ensure your right to choose if, when and how to start or grow a family."
Other| Read My Position
Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024
"We all deserve to live in a safe and secure communities, state and nation. This involves ensuring secure borders along with a comprehensive immigration policy."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"While I support the Second Amendment, we all deserve to live in safe communities. I support ensuring our police officers are as safe as possible when they do their jobs. Preventing unnecessary loss of life through mandatory background checks, and license and registration for the purchase, sale, and resale of firearms is a priority."
