Bob McLean

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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?

"As I stated earlier the voucher program is part of a plan to dismantle the the public school system in NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?

"Other"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Although our state is struggling because of reduced revenue, I would be against an income tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"NH should have a business profits tax on large corporations like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Giving these large corporations a tax break is hurting our small local businesses especially in these difficult economic times."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"I am all in for finding solutions to the housing situation, but these decisions should stay at the local level."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?

"We should be exploring all sources of energy production in our state"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

"The repeal of this tax is one factor in the reduced revenue in NH. This tax cut only benefits wealthy residents and pushes higher taxes on property owners."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Public school funding needs an overhaul. Our state is last in the nation for funding public education. The School voucher program is adding to the funding problem by diverting education funds away from our public schools and giving them to private schools and home schoolers. The voucher program is operated by a private group which provides little information about the performance of students in the program or the income of the families receiving state education funding. There seems to be no accountability for this program. The poorer towns suffer which in turns effects neighboring towns. The state should raise the adequacy amount to $7000+ as was court ordered a few years ago."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"We should legalize cannibis"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"We should legalize cannibis"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"We should legalize cannibis"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire allow at least 10% of students in each school district to enroll in a different public school, regardless of where they live?

"This is another piece of legislation designed to undermine our public schools. The voucher program started as a program with income limits. Now there are no income limits. The same will happen with open enrollment. The schools with good sports programs, music and art programs and AP courses will attract the best students away from their own schools leaving many districts having to cut programs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?

"This would take local control away from school districts and give it to the state which already is severely underfunding public education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Other"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"NH is known for having no sales tax. We need to find other ways to increase revenue to maintain the the many benefits of living in NH"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"I would like to see NH set the example on what can be done about climate change. Look into renewable energy sources add solar to state roads and wind turbines in places that don't affect the natural order of things"

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"For"

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state law that bans teaching certain concepts, such as the idea that people may be "inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously"?

"Banning certain concepts would put a strain on our teachers who would then focus on restrictions and lawsuits rather than the best information to educate our kids"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a fee or mileage charge for electric vehicle owners to help pay for transportation and/or electric infrastructure?

"Electric vehicle owners will avoid paying taxes for our highway system that are collected through gas purchases yet I feel that there should be some incentive for purchasing an electric car"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the state permanently increase how much tax revenue it shares with towns and cities every year, beyond public school funding?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"Undecided"