Brian Beaverstock
Running for: NH House Strafford County District 01
Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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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?
"I do not. This is a poorly constructed program. Public funds should not be spent on private and religious schools, the latter which violates the separation of church and state. There is zero accountability for where the money goes with this program. Any family income qualifies which means families who don’t need the support are taking money out of our public schools. In 2025-2026, more than 96% of the students participating in taking public funds away from public schools through this program were already enrolled in private schools or home education meaning they did not need these funds. This program only hurts our local public schools and, in the end, raises all of our local property taxes. This program needs to wind down and be eliminated."Against| Read My Position
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?
"There is zero tolerance for discrimination and I am not going to promote any policy or policing of what gender an individual is when using the bathroom. I do not believe in discriminatory practices."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Simple and straight forward - this is a decision that should be between the pregnant individual and their physician. The state has no place in this and this right and personal medical decision should be guaranteed."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Simple and straight forward - this is a decision that should be between the pregnant individual and their physician. The state has no place in this and this right and personal medical decision should be guaranteed."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"No - this has been and will always be a NH advantage. There are other avenues for revenue that have been given away that need to be readdressed. I also want to take a closer examination at how our state revenues are being spent and make decisions that will benefit working families and communities like Farmington."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"In fact this needs to be returned to what they were originally set - at the very least for larger businesses and corporations. These taxes were put into place so that NH could remain income tax and sales tax free. This is lost revenue for the state that then needs to be made up somewhere - and it ends up being paid at the local property tax. The slow reduction of these business taxes are correlated directly with the increase in our local property taxes. For small businesses the reduction of the business tax rate of 0.05% results in around $500 - not enough to hire a new worker or spur economic growth. This reduction of 0.05% represents more than an estimated $26 million state-wide in this year alone and more than an estimated $795 million since cuts to the business taxes began in 2015. When state programs and services are cut and our local property taxes go up - this is one reason why."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Yes - Affordable housing is a major issue in Farmington and across the state. Local communities should have more flexibility to adjust zoning changes that fit their community that are targeted for housing development."Against| Read My Position
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 have a need in our state for lowering energy costs for all families and businesses but there are viable alternatives such as solar that I feel much more comfortable pursuing for the sake of our families and citizens. There are high costs and high risks in pursuing the nuclear option."For| Read My Position
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?
"Yes. We should be seeking more ways to garner solar energy and other renewable energy sources. This can spur renewable energy growth, benefit small town projects, and lower demand pressure for energy. Additionally, there needs to be ways to share costs and tax burdens so that those who do not have solar aren’t left paying all the tax and infrastructure burdens. Let’s do this."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"Absolutely. We need to protect our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. Children are our future and this is an obvious obligation of our state."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Simple and straight forward - this is a decision that should be between the pregnant individual and their physician. The state has no place in this and this right and personal medical decision should be guaranteed."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Yes, this should be reinstated. This cut eliminated between $150 and $184 million annually. This huge loss in revenue has forced our state government to cut health and human services, child care assistance, and environmental programs. The wealthiest in our state benefited from this cut while we felt the squeeze as all of our property taxes rose to make the difference."Against| Read My Position
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?
"No. Currently, NH is 50th in state funding to public schools - dead last. It is past time to address and fix this funding issue. Cut the Education Freedom Accounts program, reinstate previous taxes that were in place to fund education and state services, and adequately fund public schools across this state."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"This is worth further discussion and consideration. We can learn from all of the surrounding New England states on the best way to move forward. This could be another potential funding stream for the state and it could allow the state to ensure access is made safely for those who use marijuana."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"This is worth further discussion and consideration. We can learn from all of the surrounding New England states on the best way to move forward. This could be another potential funding stream for the state and it could allow the state to ensure access is made safely for those who use marijuana."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"This is worth further discussion and consideration. We can learn from all of the surrounding New England states on the best way to move forward. This could be another potential funding stream for the state and it could allow the state to ensure access is made safely for those who use marijuana."Other| Read My Position
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?
"Only U.S. citizens can take part in our elections and vote. The question as stated is for newly registered voters and my answer is ‘yes’. Once a citizen has a valid state ID, then they are all set and there is no longer a need for birth certificates or passports."Against| Read My Position
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?
"No. Open enrollment would only hurt many local schools and their budgets. Funding for our state’s public schools needs to be corrected first before this can even be considered."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Simple and straight forward - this is a decision that should be between the pregnant individual and their physician. The state has no place in this and this right and personal medical decision should be guaranteed."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"No tax cap. Citizens and families in local communities know their schools and the local school board determines the school’s budget. A tax cap will only restrict a local community’s decision and may potentially hurt schools and our kids."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I am a supporter of the 2nd Amendment right to own guns and I have taken hunter safety courses myself. However, there are specifics we should consider for the safety of all such as a wait period and background check before the purchase of an assault rifle. I would also propose that no guns can be carried on pre-school and K-12 campuses unless by law enforcement or those approved by the local school board."
