Merrimack District 28 includes Wards 1, 2 and 3 in Concord. Lisa Brown is the sole candidate in the race. Her response to the Monitor’s candidate survey is below.
Lisa Brown
Party affiliation: Democrat
What town/city do you live in? Concord
Professional experience: Journalist
Community service experience: Concord Public Safety Board
Policy Positions
Should NH legalize recreational marijuana use and position? Yes
What is the No. 1 action the Legislature should take to address the housing shortage? Create incentives to build affordable housing.
How involved should NH government and law enforcement be in immigration enforcement? NH should not assist at all.
To what extent should NH restrict abortion, if at all? It should not restrict abortion at all.
What is one law currently on the books in NH that you would repeal, and why? NH minimum wage and open carry.
NH consistently struggles with funding its government and services. What is one way you would raise state revenue, and what is one area you would cut expenses? Be specific. Consider a sales tax.
As people across the state struggle with their local school tax bills, what role should the state play in funding education? The state should abide by the Claremont decision as directed by the NH Supreme Court.
Aside from those mentioned above, what do you believe is the biggest issue facing the state today? There needs to be more fiscal accountability at every level of state government.