Dawn Johnson, Republican

Residence: Laconia

Experience: Bookkeeper; School Board Member; Small Business Owner

Email: dawnjohnsoninthehouse@gmail.com

Website: dawnjohnsonnhhouse.mystrikingly.com

Position on issues

Broad-based sales tax: "I am against any broad-base taxes of any kind."

Broad-based income tax: "I am against any income tax of any kind."

Capital gains tax: "We need less taxes not more!"

Business tax decrease: For. "We need to lower business taxes and let the business thrive and grow - with more business and less taxes."

Cigarette tax increase: "Against"

Road usage fee: "Against"

Minimum wage increase: Against. "I say this because most business are already paying their employees more then minimum wage. Let the business run their business not the government. Less government will mean better jobs better wages and better life for all."

Tax incentives for affordable housing: "Against"

NH business subsidies and tax credits: "I think this needs to be decided on a case by case bases. While there may be some incentives but not ones that allow the business to have years of tax credits. If we have lower taxes for business we will attract more business to our amazing State."

Student debt repayment for certain industries: "I need more details on this as to the as to the plan before I can make an informed decision."

Per-pupil school funding increase: "For"

Tax revenue for private and home schooling: For. "I feel that the the funding should follow the child. If a family would like to send it child to private school or home school then the money the city/town receives should go to with the child for their education."

Statewide, mandatory family and medical leave: Against. "No the government should not make this a tax. People can do this on their own. Education is key to teach child to save for their future. It is NOT the Governments place to tell citizens how to manage their finances."

Private, opt-in family and medical leave: "Undecided"

Abortion ban after 24 weeks: For. "Except in cases of rape/incest or health of the mother, no abortions should be legal."

Marijuana legalization: "Against"

Stricter gun laws: "We have our 2nd Amendment to protect us. No Government should restrict our Constitutional Rights!"

Increased access to police misconduct reports: "This is a topic that needs to be looked at in detail. I support my police 100%, I do know there are very few who may abuse their powers. I honestly would need to see the details of the report and if the report and allegations are a threat to the public and if they carry merit to do so. The job is a tough one and we need to support them so that they can be the best at protecting our communities."

Net metering expansion: "Undecided"

Extending renewable energy portfolio standard: Undecided. "Not enough information on the topic at this time."

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Undecided. "I do not have enough information on this topic at this time."

Emergency power restrictions: "Yes, I feel our Governor has over stepped his authority and the restrictions he has placed on our business is out of control. Data and facts have NOT supported such restrictions and he powers need to be cut in these cases. This need to be brought before the House and Senate. NO decisions such as these should be made by him alone and his hand picked friends."

Mail-in voting: Against. "NH has absentee ballots and voter ID for in person voting! NO other option should be done. Mail-IN Ballots should be illegal!"

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