Phillip James Walker

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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 am concerned about education freedom accounts siphoning money away from public education. However, as a homeschooling parent myself, I am sympathetic to he concept and feel there is a role for Education Freedom Accounts so long as proper safeguards are in place. For example, homeschoolers seeking state funds should comply with basic progress requirements such as was done some years ago. Similarly, access to private school support could be based on a formula with respect to year to year enrollment numbers in a given school. Finally, I strongly support Charter schools for uniquely structured education. There is room for different modes of education, and also innovation, so long as we get the funding sorted out."

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"A woman must control her own body. It is the most fundamental right imaginable. With respect to ban on late term abortions, that is a solution in search of a problem. It only happens in the direst of medical situations and the government should not get in the middle of painful private medical decisions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"A woman must control her own body. It is the most fundamental right imaginable. With respect to ban on late term abortions, that is a solution in search of a problem. It only happens in the direst of medical situations and the government should not get in the middle of painful private medical decisions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"I am open to it, but do not feel at present it is necessary. However, we are leaving money on the table insofar as Massachusetts taxes NH residents working in MA, and we need to look at this."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"I feel we should be looking at better enforcement and lower taxes for start-up businesses, but not for across the board cuts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Housing is one of my top issues and we need to start with market-based solutions to the housing crisis. One simple was is to ease zoning restrictions for multifamily dwellings and for accessory dwelling units. That said, we need to make the tax system more fair so that we do not penalize communities that welcome more families with children."

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?

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?

"This is a sensible market-based way to encourage expanded solar in NH. PUC would need to closely examine the cost structure to make sure there is enough revenue to maintain lines."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"A woman must control her own body. It is the most fundamental right imaginable. With respect to ban on late term abortions, that is a solution in search of a problem. It only happens in the direst of medical situations and the government should not get in the middle of painful private medical decisions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"Our current system is deeply unfair, since it forces some people to pay higher rates for that others for the same or worse services. It results in underfunded schools in our poorest communities. It also discourages towns from allowing the construction of affordable housing. These are 3 problems but one source. I would support a statewide property tax for education, with an exemption for a portion of the value of a primary residence. I would retain local control over expenditure of funds through the current school board structure."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I am comfortable with legalization so long as it is structured to keep all the revenue inside NH. No Big weed in NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I am comfortable with legalization so long as it is structured to keep all the revenue inside NH. No Big weed in NH."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"I am comfortable with legalization so long as it is structured to keep all the revenue inside NH. No Big weed in NH."

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?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"A woman must control her own body. It is the most fundamental right imaginable. With respect to ban on late term abortions, that is a solution in search of a problem. It only happens in the direst of medical situations and the government should not get in the middle of painful private medical decisions."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I feel like our regulations are reasonable, and we do not have major problems. However, I feel safety training should be required."