Ward Shaff
Historical Details
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH allow binding referendums?
"Yes, New Hampshire should allow a public referendum"
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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?
Does not support an income and/or general sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Internet Access Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax. I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
Does not support an income and/or general sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Internet Access Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax. I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH authorize one or more casinos?
"I am opposed to increased gaming for New Hampshire."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?
"I support the adoption of Common Core Standards by the state."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?
"We should revise the present law on marijuana possession to make it less punitive."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2013
Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?
"The disclosure laws should remain as they are now."
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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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?
"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?
Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I oppose 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 oppose the Northern Pass project in any form."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
What is your philosophy of government?
"Government must provide services for the needs of the daily lives of NH citizens. Many people must seek to overcome dependence on state services. Taxes and adequate state funding must balance our budget."
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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?
Does not support an income and/or sales tax. Possible revenue sources: "Limited Sales Tax, Gasoline Tax, Rooms and Meals Tax, Internet Access Tax, Tobacco Tax, Raise a Variety of Fees, Alcoholic Beverage Tax. I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."
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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, 2012
Should NH repeal same-sex marriage?
"Yes, repeal"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?
"I believe auto insurance should sometimes be required."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should businesses that provide insurance be required to cover contraception?
"they should not be able to deny coverage"
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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, 2012
Should NH require motorcycle helmets?
"Yes, require motorcycle helmets"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH require seat belts?
"Yes, add a seat belt law for adults"
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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: less taxes, improved infrastructure"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH use taxpayer money to build a memorial to the Old Man?
"Yes, use public money for a manmade Old Man"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I believe assault weapons should be banned."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Should NH government switch from a pension system to a 401(k)-style retirement plan?
"No, do not reform benefits"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2012
Why are you running?
"I desire well-rounded spending so that government is not under-funded. I seek the authority to vote on law and budget issues. I would like to begin a political career."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014
Should NH restrict further wind power development?
"I support such a moratorium on commercial wind towers at the present time until the state studies the matter."
