Terri Mertz
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to raise the gas tax in 2014?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?
"Only hands free cell phone use should be permitted, as written in the new law."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
Against an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Against an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I would support an appropriate bill which would allow casino gambling."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I believe we need to investigate other options besides Common Core."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"The possession of small quantities of marijuana should not be a crime. We should revise the present law on marijuana to make it less punitive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns. We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing all politically-related advertising."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?
"I do not believe the state should fund charter schools."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH increase tolls and/or add new toll booths?
Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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Candidate's Website, 2014
Supports a minimum wage increase
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH limit access to abortion?
Lists "Pro-choice legislation" as a priority
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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. We need a minimum wage law in the state and an increase from the current federal wage."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."
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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. Burying the Pass."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?
Against an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Tolls on I-93 (Mass Border), Gambling Winnings Tax, Tobacco Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Alcoholic Beverage Tax"
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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?
"I support NH's participation in RGGI as presently structured."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?
"I support such legislation."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
State role in economic growth
"Yes, the state should do more."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I support legislation that would place some limits on the possession of assault weapons."
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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."
