Matthew Rounds

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?

"Taxpayers should be able to decide how their tax dollars are spent. Public schools are answerable to the local community through School Boards and town warrants. Anyone can send their children to private schools but it should not be on the taxpayer's dime."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe abortion is a very personal issue. My personal belief is once a fetus is viable abortion should no longer be an option but there should be exceptions to that rule for limited circumstances."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe abortion is a very personal issue. My personal belief is once a fetus is viable abortion should no longer be an option but there should be exceptions to that rule for limited circumstances."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Undecided"

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"?

"Knowledge is always a good thing. Ignorance is rarely beneficial. My one caveat is ideas should be presented in a neutral Socratic way."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Fiscal discipline utilizing existing revenue streams has supported NH's needs just fine. I financial needs arise that the current system cannot support, the State can look at temporary financial solutions that would be removed once a particular crisis is solved."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"NH benefits from out-of-state business because of our lack of sales tax. Sales tax is also a regressive form of tax which I generally oppose."

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 lower business taxes?

"The current percentages are fair."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"For"

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?

"This question is really asking two questions. (A) I support providing newly registered with a provisional ballot. (B) If a provisional ballot is challenged by the supervisors of the checklist, the voter is responsible to provide proof of identity/residency within a reasonable timeframe."

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?

"Adding a premium to electric vehicles would be counter-productive. However, I also feel the State should let market forces will build out a far more effective electric infrastructure than a government agency could."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am 100% against the State interfering with the will of local voters. The NH way is members of the community deciding for themselves what is best for their community. The heavy handed dictates of the State and their special interest allies need to be pushed back. Local control over state control."

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?

"My background is in the energy sector. It would be economically prudent for NH to reduce peak electricity demand with distributed generation as well as investigate ways to generate electricity and heat from domestic sources."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe abortion is a very personal issue. My personal belief is once a fetus is viable abortion should no longer be an option but there should be exceptions to that rule for limited circumstances."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

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?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"This is a tough one. I believe supply and demand will sort out worker compensation for most situations however all workers deserve to at least receive a living wage."

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?

"Communities should decide for themselves where their tax money is spent. The legislature does not know better than local citizens how to spend their resources."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am against these forms of taxation and support removing them"

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?

"Local communities should have the freedom and the authority to take care of their own. If a community chooses not to support their local schools, citizens will vote with their feet and move to communities that do."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I believe abortion is a very personal issue. My personal belief is once a fetus is viable abortion should no longer be an option but there should be exceptions to that rule for limited circumstances."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I would be willing to investigate moving the legal age to purchase a weapon from 18 to 21."