Peter Boudreau
Overview
Retired Manchester Fire Lieutenant
Associate in Fire Science, Granite State College Business Management / Psychology courses as well as numerous leadership courses
86 Calef Rd
Auburn, 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?
"I believe every child deserves access to a quality education, regardless of where they live or their family's income. Parents should have options when a school is not meeting their child's needs. However, my concern with Education Freedom Accounts is not the idea of parental choice—it's how they're funded. As the program expands, it diverts more state dollars while many public schools continue to face rising costs. When the state doesn't adequately fund education, those costs often fall on local property taxpayers."Other| 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?
"I would support practical, respectful, and evidence-based policies that protect civil rights while recognizing that some settings may require thoughtful consideration of privacy. I don't feel this issue should be approached with political slogans or fear. We should strive for policies that respect both the rights of transgender individuals and the privacy and safety concerns of others. Reasonable accommodations can protect everyone's rights and dignity. Those solutions should be our first choice."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"I feel abortion is one of the most sensitive and personal issues a woman can face. While individuals hold sincere and deeply rooted beliefs on all sides of the debate, I don’t think politicians should insert themselves into private medical decisions between a woman, her family, and her doctor. If elected, my priority is protecting personal liberty, ensuring access to quality healthcare, and creating stronger support systems for families and children. Even when we disagree, I believe we should approach this conversation with compassion, respect, and understanding rather than division."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"I feel abortion is one of the most sensitive and personal issues a woman can face. While individuals hold sincere and deeply rooted beliefs on all sides of the debate, I don’t think politicians should insert themselves into private medical decisions between a woman, her family, and her doctor. If elected, my priority is protecting personal liberty, ensuring access to quality healthcare, and creating stronger support systems for families and children. Even when we disagree, I believe we should approach this conversation with compassion, respect, and understanding rather than division."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I don't support placing the burden on working families. If New Hampshire ever has a conversation about broad tax reform, it should be exactly that—a conversation about the entire tax system, including how to reduce property taxes."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I support a strong business climate because businesses create jobs and drive our economy. But tax cuts should be evaluated on results, not promises. If we're reducing state revenue, we should be able to show that those cuts are creating jobs, growing wages, and strengthening our economy. If they simply reduce revenue and force more costs onto local property taxpayers, then working families end up paying the bill through higher property taxes."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, but through incentives rather than mandates. New Hampshire is facing a housing shortage, and that shortage is driving up home prices, rents, and property taxes. Young families, first-time homebuyers, seniors looking to downsize, and our workforce are all being affected. The goal should be to increase the supply of housing while preserving the unique character of our towns, protecting public safety, and ensuring that infrastructure such as roads, schools, water, and sewer systems can support responsible development. We can address the housing crisis without taking away local control."For| 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?
"Yes, I believe New Hampshire should continue to explore nuclear energy, including small modular reactors (SMRs). Nuclear power provides carbon-free, around-the-clock electricity and has the potential to improve long-term energy reliability. My priority is an energy policy that delivers reliable, affordable electricity while protecting public safety and the environment. That means keeping all responsible energy options on the table, including nuclear, hydroelectric, renewable energy, and improvements to our electric grid."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?
"I support expanding opportunities for homeowners, farms, municipalities, and businesses to generate their own renewable energy when it helps lower energy costs and strengthens New Hampshire's energy independence. New Hampshire already has some of the highest electricity rates in the country. We should encourage innovation and investment in clean energy while protecting consumers from higher costs. My priority is an energy policy that keeps electricity affordable, supports economic growth, and gives people more choices without creating unfair burdens on other ratepayers."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"My priority is protecting children, not creating government for government's sake. If it can demonstrate measurable improvements in child safety, accountability, and transparency, then it's worth considering. But if it's simply adding another layer of bureaucracy without producing better outcomes, then I'd rather invest those dollars directly into frontline services like more caseworkers, mental health resources, and support for foster families."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I feel abortion is one of the most sensitive and personal issues a woman can face. While individuals hold sincere and deeply rooted beliefs on all sides of the debate, I don’t think politicians should insert themselves into private medical decisions between a woman, her family, and her doctor. If elected, my priority is protecting personal liberty, ensuring access to quality healthcare, and creating stronger support systems for families and children. Even when we disagree, I believe we should approach this conversation with compassion, respect, and understanding rather than division."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"The repeal of the Interest and Dividends Tax primarily benefited New Hampshire residents with significant investment income. My concern is that when the state eliminates a revenue source without replacing it, especially one that brings in a hundred million dollars. We still have to fund schools, roads, and public safety. Too often, those costs are shifted onto local property taxpayers."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?
"I feel New Hampshire should work toward a funding system that provides a greater share of education funding at the state level while maintaining local control over schools. Two court rulings said as much. That means taking a hard look at our tax policies and ensuring the state has stable, reliable revenue to meet its constitutional responsibility to fund an adequate education. Before cutting existing revenue sources, we should carefully evaluate whether those cuts simply shift costs onto local taxpayers."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 legalizing and regulating adult-use marijuana, but it's taxpayers who should receive the greatest benefit. I support exploring a state-operated model, similar to our liquor stores, but only if it generates more revenue for education, substance abuse treatment, and property tax relief. I also support allowing limited home cultivation for personal use with safeguards. Whatever model we adopt should protect public safety, keep marijuana out of the hands of minors, and reduce the illegal market."Against| 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 legalizing and regulating adult-use marijuana, but it's taxpayers who should receive the greatest benefit. I support exploring a state-operated model, similar to our liquor stores, but only if it generates more revenue for education, substance abuse treatment, and property tax relief. I also support allowing limited home cultivation for personal use with safeguards. Whatever model we adopt should protect public safety, keep marijuana out of the hands of minors, and reduce the illegal market."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 legalizing and regulating adult-use marijuana, but it's taxpayers who should receive the greatest benefit. I support exploring a state-operated model, similar to our liquor stores, but only if it generates more revenue for education, substance abuse treatment, and property tax relief. I also support allowing limited home cultivation for personal use with safeguards. Whatever model we adopt should protect public safety, keep marijuana out of the hands of minors, and reduce the illegal market."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?
"Only U.S. citizens should vote in our elections, and I support maintaining secure and trustworthy voter rolls. The process must be practical, free, and not prevent eligible citizens from voting. Many people don't have immediate access to a passport or birth certificate, so the state should provide multiple ways to verify citizenship without creating unnecessary barriers."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?
"I support giving families more educational opportunities, but I do not support an open enrollment system that shifts costs onto local taxpayers or weakens neighborhood public schools. My priority is ensuring every community has strong, well-funded public schools. School choice should complement public education—not undermine it by creating larger property tax burdens or reducing educational opportunities for students who stay in their local schools."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I feel abortion is one of the most sensitive and personal issues a woman can face. While individuals hold sincere and deeply rooted beliefs on all sides of the debate, I don’t think politicians should insert themselves into private medical decisions between a woman, her family, and her doctor. If elected, my priority is protecting personal liberty, ensuring access to quality healthcare, and creating stronger support systems for families and children. Even when we disagree, I believe we should approach this conversation with compassion, respect, and understanding rather than division."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. I do not support a state-imposed cap on local school district budgets. Every community has different needs, and local voters—not Concord—should have the primary responsibility for deciding how much to invest in their schools. The better solution is for the state to meet its responsibility to adequately fund public education, reduce unfunded mandates, and provide communities with greater financial stability. If we fix the funding system, we can relieve pressure on local property taxes without taking decision-making away from local voters."Other| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"If we can move beyond partisan politics and have honest, meaningful conversations, we can focus on solutions that make a real difference like improving access to mental health care, strengthening school and community safety, enforcing existing laws, and ensuring that any new legislation is evidence-based, constitutional, and genuinely enhances public safety. I believe protecting individual rights and protecting our communities are not competing goals, they are responsibilities we can achieve together."
