James C. Allard

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"Educational freedoms do not include robbing the public treasury for private gain."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Changes to the law made in 2020 and 2021 are sufficient. No changes are needed now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Changes to the law made in 2020 and 2021 are sufficient. No changes are needed now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Undecided"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"Hurts retirees."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"We all should do more"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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?

"There should be no same day registration."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"The state should not interfere with the municipalities"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

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?

When asked a similar question on the 2020 Citizens Count survey Allard wrote, "NH is behind and needs to catch up. Renewable energy is something that we must do for future generations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Changes to the law made in 2020 and 2021 are sufficient. No changes are needed now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Will never support legalization of any kind."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Will never support legalization of any kind."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Will never support legalization of any kind."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"The business climate should set wages and benefits."

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Changes to the law made in 2020 and 2021 are sufficient. No changes are needed now."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?

When asked a similar question on the 2018 Citizens Count survey, Allard indicated, "I support increased state enforcement of federal immigration laws."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"Not needed"