Tony Barton

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 is an essential element of educational accountability. Schools must provide complete transparency to parents regarding curriculum content, and parents must have the ability to transfer their children to other schools should they find their school's performance deficient, or its curriculum content objectionable to their personal or spiritual values."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?

"New Hampshire has a state abortion law which essentially mirrors the policy set out under Roe. The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe did not impact abortion law in New Hampshire, but has created a highly emotional wedge issue which is distracting debate from more pressing issues. The legislature has only recently spoken to this issue, and judicial fiat is inherently undemocratic. Therefore, any further curtailment or expansion of the limits of current NH abortion law is an issue upon which the citizens of our state need to be heard from directly (off-year referendum)."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?

"New Hampshire has a state abortion law which essentially mirrors the policy set out under Roe. The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe did not impact abortion law in New Hampshire, but has created a highly emotional wedge issue which is distracting debate from more pressing issues. The legislature has only recently spoken to this issue, and judicial fiat is inherently undemocratic. Therefore, any further curtailment or expansion of the limits of current NH abortion law is an issue upon which the citizens of our state need to be heard from directly (off-year referendum)."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"This is inappropriate for children of these ages."

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"?

"Divisive subjects, particularly those that incite resentment, guilt or shame based on race are unacceptable. These topics do not add to the curriculum, but distract and divide our children and our society."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"This is an envy based form of taxation that will only encourage unnecessary government growth and excessive spending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"This is an unnecessary tax that will only lead to increases in government spending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"Student loans have always been the responsibility of the student receiving the loan. The burden is theirs alone and should not be shifted to others."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Climate change is NOT a reality. It is a theory espoused by elements of our society who have an agenda that has more to do with social control than actual protection of the environment. There is an abundant amount of information refuting climate alarmism, but it receives no attention."

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?

"You should be properly registered before Election Day. The votes need to counted and done that evening."

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?

"Electric vehicles are charged using our fossil fuel grid. They are thus responsible for a form of indirect pollution. The disposal of the toxic battery cells of these vehicles is yet another cost to our society. This issue requires further examination by committee."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?

"Against"

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?

"Renewables are not a reliable source of our energy at this point. Mandates of this type increase cost to consumers and leave our energy grid vulnerable to stoppages in wind or sunshine. Further development of renewables should continue, but our grid must always maintain surge capacity using fossil fuels or nuclear power to step in when the sun doesn't shine or the wind doesn't blow."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?

"New Hampshire has a state abortion law which essentially mirrors the policy set out under Roe. The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe did not impact abortion law in New Hampshire, but has created a highly emotional wedge issue which is distracting debate from more pressing issues. The legislature has only recently spoken to this issue, and judicial fiat is inherently undemocratic. Therefore, any further curtailment or expansion of the limits of current NH abortion law is an issue upon which the citizens of our state need to be heard from directly (off-year referendum)."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We are experiencing a loss of trust in our electoral integrity. Unless there is a truly compelling reason, voters should vote in person"

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"Any decision regarding this issue must take into account budgetary impact and the possible need to turn to other forms of regressive and/or envy based taxation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?

"New Hampshire has a state abortion law which essentially mirrors the policy set out under Roe. The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe did not impact abortion law in New Hampshire, but has created a highly emotional wedge issue which is distracting debate from more pressing issues. The legislature has only recently spoken to this issue, and judicial fiat is inherently undemocratic. Therefore, any further curtailment or expansion of the limits of current NH abortion law is an issue upon which the citizens of our state need to be heard from directly (off-year referendum)."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"The 2nd Amendment is a non-negotiable personal liberty that cannot be whittled away by piecemeal legislative action. I am particularly against the 'red flag' laws that will soon be arriving with promises of federal money in exchange for diminishing the gun rights of law abiding citizens without due process."