William "Bill" Gannon

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?

"EFA's allow parents and their children to choose the school that best fits their child's needs. The state money follows the child, the local town's money stays with the local community."

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?

"There are basic biological difference between genders. My daughters and wife should have privacy from men in these private places and mens lockers and bathroom also should segregate."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"While I as a Christian believe life starts at conception it is not a belief held by the majority and we should aim for a 15 to 20 week ban on abortions. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

"While I as a Christian believe life starts at conception it is not a belief held by the majority and we should aim for a 15 to 20 week ban on abortions. "

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"An income tax or sales tax would destroy the NH advantage. Property tax would not go down and we would end up with a 6 percent sales and six percent income tax on top of the current property tax. The real problem is local overspending."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Lower business taxes brings high paying jobs to our communities as more and more businesses relocate to NH and many new businesses thus start here."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Every zoning change has pros and cons that individually must be balanced with local control. Smaller lot size may fit some communities and not others. Last session we added residential to commercial zones, an innovative creative idea."

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?

"While I strongly support developing small scale nuclear power (SMR) and incentivizing power generation from it, its producing energy is 5-10 years away."

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?

"Expanding net metering drives down peak grid costs, boosts local clean energy and maximizes consumer savings. It also lowers bills, supports community infrastructure, and improves grid reliability."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"We have had high profile fatalities fo children in NH. The offic was created to protect and support children in the state system. All children deserve a chance to thrive and independent child advocate fights for the best interest of the children."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?

"This eliminated tax is bringing wealth to NH and creating new high paying jobs. This is the live free or die state."

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?

"Local overspending is a problem. The NH Senate sent $5.9 million to my towns, 101% increase since FY20, a 3 million revenue increase direct to cities to lower LOCAL property taxes. Since 2021 102M, 2023 budget increase 169 million, 2025 150"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Legalization would send the wrong message to our youth. Marijuana has more and more data showing long term effects on the developing brain and has many effects like cannabis use disorder. A hard no on legalization."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Legalization would send the wrong message to our youth. Marijuana has more and more data showing long term effects on the developing brain and has many effects like cannabis use disorder. A hard no on legalization."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Legalization would send the wrong message to our youth. Marijuana has more and more data showing long term effects on the developing brain and has many effects like cannabis use disorder. A hard no on legalization."

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?

"The right to vote should be vigorously protects. NH citizens only! Watering down the voter registration process denies and waters down the vote of legitimate voters."

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?

"We should do all we can to get the opportunity for the best education to all NH students. This will encourage schools to provide a better education."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

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

"Local government should have the ability to spend within their means. If a town is spending beyond their means the voters should be able to reel them in."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"With the least amount of gun control laws NH has the fewest gun crimes. States with strict gun laws have far more problems. We do not need further gun legislation."