Brian Griset

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"Strongly"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I support a ban on abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I oppose expanded commuter rail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"I oppose term limits for New Hampshire elected officials."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH increase funding for heroin treatment programs?

"Most of this funding is coming from the Federal Government. This crisis is having a terrible impact upon NH families. But it is treating the symptom of the disease, that the source of the problem. The money could be therefore better spent; Build the Wall, increase border security, stop smuggling of illegal drugs, crack down on gang violence and activities."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Was NH right to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving?

"Undecided and conflicted regarding phones. With technology advances this may be a moot point. Text messaging should be banned."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Hard enough learning social skills at that age without adding new issues they don't understand"

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"?

"School boards, administrators and teachers do not have the right to ignore parents and their elected officials"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Strongly. Would alter balance and direct accountability at the town, county and school district level"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Should be treated as any other employment expense and as income for federal purposes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Slightly below comparative levels of New England states"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH authorize one or more casinos?

"This is a complex issue with many ramifications, and I am still studying it."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to base statewide assessments on Common Core standards?

"I oppose Common Core imposition by the State or Federal Government. Local School Boards should have the major say in the ciriculum of our schools working with both parents and educators."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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, 2014

Should NH decriminalize small amounts of marijuana?

"At this time I believe the present law on marijuana should remain unchanged. I am open to the study of the impacts and consequences occurring in states that have approved such changes to determine if changing NH law is warranted. "

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"But limited to not include funding enticements (bribes). And must address potential unintended consequences."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH broaden campaign finance disclosure laws?

"We need full disclosure of the individuals or entities financing political campaigns."

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH provide more funding for charter schools?

"With appropriate qualifying criteria, I would support increasing state funding to charter schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Strongly against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"Once scientific calibration testing for 'intoxication' under marijuana can be established then looking into regulating its sale and use similar to and along the lines and parameters for alcohol would be appropriate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"If, only if, strength of product regulated to pre-1970 levels"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?

"I oppose expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional system of managed care instead of private insurance."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Do employees in NH need more legal protections in the workplace?

"Our employment laws are generally adequate as they are."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH add restrictions on welfare recipients?

Regarding drug tests for welfare recipients: "I support such legislation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"New Hampshire should not increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH allow the Northern Pass to proceed with some (not all) of the lines buried?

"I would consider supporting the Northern Pass Project with appropriate modifications to the plan based upon respect of private property rights and free market conditions"

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?

"Limited. Should restore full funding, as originally proposed, when local taxing authority was removed"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"I agree that there are abuses by single police officers and so cases departments. The weaponization of police departments is a concern to me. Also of concern is the growing disregard for the brave women and men who risk their lives protecting us daily . This issue should be addressed at the same time. I come to this position as my father was a peace officer and I have seen personally both sides of the equation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH continue to use property taxes instead of a new broad-based tax, such as an income tax?

"I am open to review every tax/fee to revised either up or down, but the focus should be on controlling spending and the role of government, I am opposed to any new or increased taxes-we should just control our spending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the state’s current system of public school funding, with each district’s total funding primarily dependent on local property tax revenue?

"Strongly"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?

"I oppose New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?

"I oppose the renewable portfolio standard in New Hampshire."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require car insurance for some or all drivers?

"Collision only"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH require labels on some or all genetically modified foods?

"I oppose such legislation because this is a complex area and requires more study."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH pass right-to-work legislation?

"Right to Work legislation should be considered along with other changes to NH's employment laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"Having been involved in real estate development, environmental design consultation and numerous zoning issues, I believe the number one cause of the lack of affordable housing it poorly written, shallow cited zoning ordinances that do not take into account the unintended consequences and impacts on the real estate market place. Simply put, overextended bureaucratic interference with the free market forces"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

State role in economic growth

"Job stimulation is best left to the private sector. Only the basic needs of infrastructure should be the role of government. Removal of government obstacles interfering with job growth/business creation/expansion should be the primary focus to reverse the recent trend of obstruction and hostile environment."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"Oppose common core standards. Teaching to the test. Feel good special interest social issues infringing upon educational time. The parents and taxpayers of each school district should be monitoring and holding accountable the educational establishment for teaching all of our children to the highest standards possible"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"If the State is going to have an 'education tax' collecting revenue thru local property taxes, those monies belong to our children of learning age. Where they receive a competent education is not important, just as long as it is competent. In no way should the 'State Educational Tax' be considered the property of or and 'entitlement' for some specific educational institution, like public schools only."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"New Hampshire should impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2014

Should NH restrict further wind power development?

"I do not have sufficient information on this specific energy issue to make an informed decision at this time."