Donald McFarlane

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?

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"New Hampshire taxpayers pay enough already. I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income or other broad-based tax on the citizens of this state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"New Hampshire taxpayers pay enough already. I will oppose all efforts to impose a sales, income or other broad-based tax on the citizens of this state."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Taxes on businesses are a tax on those businesses' consumers. A decade ago, New Hampshire had the third highest taxes on business nationally. The reductions in BET and BPT which have been achieved since then have made NH more competitive regionally, and have helped New Hampshire business rebound better than many of its neighbors. I support reducing the tax burden on businesses in the state, including small businesses."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"Preserving the natural beauty of New Hampshire is something which I believe many if not all residents want, for themselves and for future generations. It is reasonable that the state may collaborate to protect the commons, nevertheless I have not yet seen a related project for which I would support government spending or mandate."

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, 2022

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

"It should not take two or three years to navigate a large town's approval process for a single development, and there are examples of this happening across the state. It is reasonable for landowners to expect that their zoning and planning submissions will be heard and acted upon timely."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"School districts have little incentive to spend wisely if most of their money is coming from Concord. Local funding preserves local control."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Against"

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"As a lifelong advocate for personal liberty, I believe that choosing to terminate a pregnancy is a profoundly personal choice, which may involve religious beliefs and medical considerations. My personal belief is that life begins at conception and should be protected. Nevertheless, it is not the province of the state to legislate all of these nuances. That said, the existing 24-week ban has, in my current opinion, generally appropriate and adequate exceptions, and I support the statute. Moreover, I do not believe tax dollars should be allocated to fund a choice that goes against the moral fiber of so many Americans."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I am a staunch advocate of the natural right to self-defense, and the constitutional right to keep and bear arms."