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Running for: NH Senate District 18

Position on Issues

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

"Yes. This is a valuable program especially for inner city, underserved, and minority children. All children and families should have equal opportunity in education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"NH's current law allows abortion up to 24 weeks with exceptions thereafter. NH voters has expressed support for the current law and I will respect that."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"NH's current law allows abortion up to 24 weeks with exceptions thereafter. NH voters has expressed support for the current law and I will respect that."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I will uphold the NH Advantage that includes no income tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"I will uphold the NH Advantage of no broad-based sales tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"NH needs to do more to address the current energy costs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

"Election integrity is important to NH voters. This will only increase voter confidence in our electoral process."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"These should be local decisions. The only action from the state should be to remove barriers in state law that prohibit municipalities from making changes they agree on."

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?

"The bill would have to be drafted in a way that protected the consumer."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"NH's current law allows abortion up to 24 weeks with exceptions thereafter. NH voters has expressed support for the current law and I will respect that."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"This places a higher tax burden on families across the state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?

"I will uphold the Supreme Court decision regarding funding."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"My voting record will show that I have historically voted to support medical marijuana. I believe people should be able to grow it for personal use without government interference."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"My voting record will show that I have historically voted to support medical marijuana. I believe people should be able to grow it for personal use without government interference."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"My voting record will show that I have historically voted to support medical marijuana. I believe people should be able to grow it for personal use without government interference."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"According to Zip Recruiter the average wage in NH is between $12-$31/hour."

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?

"Unnecessary. NH hospitals currently serve people from out of state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"NH's current law allows abortion up to 24 weeks with exceptions thereafter. NH voters has expressed support for the current law and I will respect that."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

"I support legal immigration."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"NH is consistently one of the safest states in the nation."

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