Bob McLean
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Position on Issues
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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 would work to remove this program. It is an effort to privatize education in NH"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?
"Against"
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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"?
"Banning certain concepts would put a strain on our teachers who would then focus on restrictions and lawsuits rather than the best information to educate our kids"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"We should not be looking to add taxes but find other ways to increase revenue"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"NH is known for having no sales tax. We need to find other ways to increase revenue to maintain the the many benefits of living in NH"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"I would like to see NH set the example on what can be done about climate change. Look into renewable energy sources add solar to state roads and wind turbines in places that don't affect the natural order of things"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"Electric vehicle owners will avoid paying taxes for our highway system that are collected through gas purchases yet I feel that there should be some incentive for purchasing an electric car"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"Undecided"
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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?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?
"Against"
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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?
"The state should be contributing more to public schools"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"We should check what our surrounding states are doing and develop a plan that benefits our residents and attracts business from outside our state"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"We should check what our surrounding states are doing and develop a plan that benefits our residents and attracts business from outside our state"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"We should check what our surrounding states are doing and develop a plan that benefits our residents and attracts business from outside our state"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"For"
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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?
"For"
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022
Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"For"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"This difficult decision in a person's life should be made between the woman, her doctor and her family. The government should not have any involvement."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Undecided"
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"For"