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Position on Issues

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, 2014

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"The state should establish its own standards and tests for NH school districts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"The disclosure laws should remain as they are now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"What does the Constitution of The United States of America say we should fund?"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Further study needed."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"Certain areas of our employment laws need to be changed to protect employees: temp workers, Government contract workers, and unskilled laborers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "It depends on whether or not the testing is subjective or done on every applicant. Also which drugs would disqualify an applicant? Who is in the position of making the decision on whether or not the drug is medically necessary? A Dr., nurse, or a caseworker? Also how invasive is the testing? A blood test? DNA? etc."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

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

"I support the Northern Pass project as currently proposed."

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, 2014

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?

"NH should withdraw from RGGI and structure its own energy strategy."

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 support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation will result in lower income to the working person."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I oppose any limits on assault weapons."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"Leave the decision on approval of large commercial wind generating towers to the voting public, and those who would ultimately pay for the expense of the project and the studies."

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