Stephen "Steve" Kenda

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"No"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"Yes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"Depends - This is a complex policy issue that involves the medical community, drug dealers, law enforcement, treatment providers, the court system, tax payers and users. It needs more research and greater input than can be answered here."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"New Hampshire should repeal the new law and only ban text messaging."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"I will oppose any gaming legislation that does not reduce business taxes and/or enlarges government. Charitable gaming, benefiting local communities, local businesses and offering local jobs is acceptable."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"I oppose the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state and any testing criteria should be decided upon by local school boards."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"I would not oppose the medicinal use of marijuana. I am of the opinion that decriminalization of small quantities is not legalization."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"I need to research further before commenting."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH increase law enforcement policies and penalties for heroin-related offenses?

"Depends - This is a complex policy issue that involves the medical community, drug dealers, law enforcement, treatment providers, the court system, tax payers and users. It needs more research and greater input than can be answered here."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to expand Medicaid eligibility, using private insurance wherever possible?

"I oppose Medicaid expansion."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

Other, 2014

Kenda was rated 100% by NH Right to Life in 2014

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Existing employment laws and regulations should be relaxed to stimulate additional job creation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"Against"

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

"I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"I support legislation requiring auto insurance for all registered vehicles."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I have not formed an opinion at this time and need to research the topic more thoroughly."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation will create many new jobs in NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"Against"

Candidate's Website, 2016

"STOP Planned Parenthood"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"No"

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2016

Should parents be allowed to opt their children out of the NH immunization/vaccination registry?

"Depends - I am not a pediatrician. While there is no statistically proven causal link between vaccines and childhood diseases, there appears to be sufficient anecdotal evidence to pursue a policy that slows down the rate at which the number of vaccines are administered to allow a child's own immune system to be able to handle their introduction."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I believe we should move forward with appropriate wind power projects utilizing the present review process."