Shaw Tilton

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."

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."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

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."

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?

"For"

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."

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."

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?

"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."

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?

"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."

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."

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."

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."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"For"

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?

"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."

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."

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."