Richard Umiker
Overview
"Retired high school math teacher and coach. Currently serving on the school board, as Supervisor of the Checklist, Treasurer of the Randolph Foundation, and Vestry of my church"
BS Mathematics, Hobart College; MEd, Harvard Graduate School of Education
62 Durand Rd
Randolph, NH 03593-5108
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?
"The responsibility of the state is to provide a public school option for education. EFA is a distraction at best and a destructive influence at worst from the fundamental responsibility of providing public education."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?
"The law should insist on providing safe locker rooms and bathrooms for all. It has become increasingly clear that basing this solely on biological sex is insufficient. It is not even clear whether we can agree on a means of determining biological sex."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 see the decision to abort a pregnancy as possibly the most complex health, moral, emotional and therefore difficult decision that people can face. The government should, as much as possible therefore trust this decision to the woman, medical professionals, families and trusted counselors most intimately aware and involved."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 see the decision to abort a pregnancy as possibly the most complex health, moral, emotional and therefore difficult decision that people can face. The government should, as much as possible therefore trust this decision to the woman, medical professionals, families and trusted counselors most intimately aware and involved."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"I advocate putting every potential source of state revenue on the table for discussion and decision. We raise enough funds to subsidize public education and thus reduce property taxes. The state needs to get rid of SWEPT and stay away from property tax, the only source of income for local budgets."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I am a long way from being convinced that recent cuts have had or will have a positive effect on attracting businesses and jobs to the state. I haven't seen evidence of such in my district."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"Undecided"Undecided| 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?
"I am intrigued by this. It needs to be carefully measured against other alternatives as well as projections for future use. Are we really examining all options?"Undecided| 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?
"Undecided"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"I do not know enough about the effectiveness of the office to comment. Child advocacy is certainly something I would strongly support, but it is unclear to me whether this requires a state appointed office."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"I see the decision to abort a pregnancy as possibly the most complex health, moral, emotional and therefore difficult decision that people can face. The government should, as much as possible therefore trust this decision to the woman, medical professionals, families and trusted counselors most intimately aware and involved."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"I am probably in favor of this, but I know it is only one of many funding sources that should be assessed according to a fairer distribution of responsibility than is offered by local property tax. I paid the I & D tax and considered it a fair tax. I was puzzled that it was eliminated."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?
"The state needs to step up in realizing that per person costs for public education and health care are likely to be higher in less affluent areas, even as those areas are less able to raise the funds to pay. The state and national governments should assist in leveling the playing field as much as possible."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?
"For"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?
"For"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"Undecided"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?
"This strikes me as a solution in search of a problem with insufficient examinations of the consequences. Even as a Supervisor of the Checklist, I have encountered no evidence or suspicion of non-citizen voting. On the other hand, I am sure that many US citizens do not have ready access to a passport or birth certificate that would confirm their current name."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?
"This might vary by district, but it certainly would not be beneficial in Coos County."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"I see the decision to abort a pregnancy as possibly the most complex health, moral, emotional and therefore difficult decision that people can face. The government should, as much as possible therefore trust this decision to the woman, medical professionals, families and trusted counselors most intimately aware and involved."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"In my district, the school board presents its budget to the voters each year. The voters can cap the budget with a simple majority. I cannot see how or why the state should interfere with local control in this manner."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"I am doubtful that 'stricter' is the right way to go. We should continually reexamine our safety regulations to be sure that they are supporting gun owners in maintaining proper use and storage that assures optimal safety."
