Lindseigh Picard
Overview
"I served on the Winchester School Board from 2016–2024 and on the Select Board from 2021–2024. I also participated in the Planning Board, Budget Committee, Building/Facilities Committee, and Policy Committee. Professionally, I work as a claims adjuster. I also have experience serving on nonprofit boards, most recently the Winchester Economic Development Corporation."
BS Business Management
96 Richmond Rd
Winchester, NH
United States
History
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?
"No. There is not sufficient oversight of the program to justify directing funding outside the public education system."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?
"Against. I do not support allowing segregation based on biological sex in settings such as bathrooms and locker rooms. New Hampshire’s anti‑discrimination laws should continue to protect equal access and ensure that all individuals are treated fairly."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I am fully pro‑choice. New Hampshire should protect access to abortion throughout pregnancy and remove restrictions that limit reproductive autonomy."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I am fully pro‑choice. New Hampshire should protect access to abortion throughout pregnancy and remove restrictions that limit reproductive autonomy."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I think New Hampshire has other ways to manage budgets without adding a broad‑based income tax on earned income."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"No, I do not support lowering the business tax."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. The State should encourage and support towns in reviewing and removing zoning barriers that limit the housing options communities currently need. These incentives could be paired with other forms of property tax reform."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?
"No, I do not support expanding nuclear development in New Hampshire. Overall, I am not a proponent of nuclear power as an energy strategy for the state."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. I believe increasing the cap would expand access to alternative energy options and support broader adoption of renewable generation across the state."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"Yes, New Hampshire should restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I am fully pro‑choice. New Hampshire should protect access to abortion throughout pregnancy and remove restrictions that limit reproductive autonomy."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"No, New Hampshire should not reinstate interest and dividends tax."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. As a former School Board member, I believe the Legislature must take responsibility for prior court rulings that found New Hampshire is not properly funding public education."For| 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?
"I support a comprehensive legalization framework that includes home‑growing, regulated private retail, and state‑run options. Tax revenue generated from legalization should be directed toward community needs such as education, public health, and local services."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"I support a comprehensive legalization framework that includes home‑growing, regulated private retail, and state‑run options. Tax revenue generated from legalization should be directed toward community needs such as education, public health, and local services."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"I support a comprehensive legalization framework that includes home‑growing, regulated private retail, and state‑run options. Tax revenue generated from legalization should be directed toward community needs such as education, public health, and local services."Against| 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?
"Against. New Hampshire already requires new voters to verify identity, age, citizenship, and domicile. Citizenship can be confirmed with documents or a sworn affidavit, and adding stricter documentary requirements would create unnecessary barriers to voting."Other| 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?
"On the surface, yes — school choice and meeting students where they are, regardless of physical location, could support student success. However, to date the Legislature has not demonstrated a good‑faith effort to meet that standard without undermining public education funding"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I am fully pro‑choice. New Hampshire should protect access to abortion throughout pregnancy and remove restrictions that limit reproductive autonomy."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"I am against the HB1300 or any variation of same; there are already local controls in place for Towns to cap budgets as needed."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Yes. I believe New Hampshire should strengthen screening requirements to ensure responsible gun ownership and improve public safety."
