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I do not support changing the current New Hampshire law, which allows for abortion for any reason during the first six months, with medical exceptions after that. This means no changes to how strict or lenient it is in either direction. This position is supported by the majority of Granite Staters, and my responsibility is to represent them.
Government should act as a safety net of last resort, but it must still be there. Many charities are burdened by onerous regulations that limit their ability to provide care. The high cost of living is mostly caused by out-of-control spending in Washington, D.C., by both parties. The state can provide relief by cutting taxes, which helps lower the cost of goods.
People should have the right to build on their own land without altering the character of a town. Many towns currently enforce excessive regulations that they apply arbitrarily. I would like to see a consistent approach that favors property rights over town obstruction. While I generally oppose state subsidies for building, I can tolerate small amounts. However, I am strongly opposed to using taxpayer dollars to build rental apartments, as this enriches only a few and denies a crucial path to homeownership.
As the former Chair of the Election Law Committee, I could go on for quite a while about this. My guiding principle is that we need "a system where the loser believes and accepts that they lost honestly." This helps build confidence in election outcomes and reduces tensions around voting. I’d like to highlight a few things I’ve helped accomplish: mandating the use of accessible voting machines in town elections for voters with disabilities (and attempting to secure funding for this), instituting Voter ID requirements when registering to vote, and implementing post-election audits of voting machines to verify results.
I believe climate change is both naturally occurring and human-made. There’s a bit of extremism on both sides: some claim we can control the weather, while others insist we have no impact on the environment at all. We need more electric generation in the state, as this promotes the use of efficient technologies like heat pumps (mini-splits) and electric vehicles via lower electric bills. New Hampshire needs an honest conversation about nuclear power—it's carbon-free and provides reliable base-load energy, but it would need to be done with an abundance of caution for safety. Wind turbines and solar panels alone won't meet our needs.
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I believe, reproductive health care decisions are personal, not governmental. Everyone should have access to address necessary health care. Government should have no right policing pregnancy and should have no right determining an individual’s sexuality or gender. These are private matters.
We must, raise the minimum wage; a full-time worker should not live in poverty.
The rental vacancy rate in New Hampshire is among the lowest in the country while housing costs here are among the highest. We need to create incentives (taxes, bureaucracy, zoning, finance) for developers constructing affordable, starter homes as well as for landlords offering reasonable rent for apartments.
Stop the senseless runaround, New Hampshire elections are well organized and run efficiently. We should veto any legislation imposing unnecessary restrictions and access to the voting booth like requiring proof of citizenship.
We need just and reasonable retail energy rates, and improved access to the electrical grid for renewable energy projects. The contamination of New Hampshire’s precious ponds, lakes, streams and rivers by cyanobacteria threatens our living standards. The contamination is caused by the lack of sewer infrastructure and the failure of septic systems. Untreated human waste has closed access to our wonderful waters for recreation including many beaches. The solution to cyanobacteria contamination will take political will. And it will be expensive. The Legislature must enact septic enforcement legislation and appropriate the funds to address the issue.
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Medical decisions whether it's abortion or anything else, must stay between the patient ( or guardian ) and the doctor. The government, legislatures and insurance companies should stay out of decisions between doctors and patients. Medical care should be affordable and accessible to everyone regardless of their income level or address.
NH has many programs to help low income families, but it is very possible these programs are not well known. First, I would learn as much as possible about these programs (nheasy.nh.gov/#/). Second, I would find out how these programs are advertised and if those methods can be increased. Third, if these are NH state financed programs, I would research ways to boost the income levels of families to qualify, if needed.
The NH Council on Housing Stability has been working to find short and long term recommendations to ensure affordable housing for all. Their Strategic Plan 2021 - 2024 has excellent recommendations and relies heavily on the federal American Rescue Plan for funding. I would promote the findings of this Council and the funding of their suggestions. I would also promote the work done by the NH Housing Authority, a self-supporting public corporation that finances single and multifamily housing solutions for the people of NH.
As a Supervisor of the Checklist in Goffstown, I am familiar with the federal and state voting requirements. I believe NH has the rules for secure elections. Having the state assist with the purchase of new election machines would be helpful. Also, allowing more reasons for people to vote absentee would be helpful.
I would support groups such as The Nature Conservancy which promotes the reduction and the storage of carbon emissions and increased use of renewable energy.
