Jerome Duval

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 24 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"The council does not have any such authority to act on such a matter"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"The executive council does not have the authority on such tax policy. The authority rests with the legislature."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"The executive council does not have authority on any tax policy. That authority rests with the legislature."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"The executive council does not have the authority on such tax policy. The authority rests with the legislature."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

"The executive council does not have the authority on such tax policy. The authority rests with the legislature."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the tax on cigarettes?

"The executive council has no authority in such matters, but on a personal level, I generally support increased taxation on tobacco to discourage usage and promote the health of NH residents, especially our youth."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?

"In certain instances I am open to consider such contracts, providing there is a demonstrated benefit to NH taxpayers and equal benefit in services to the general public"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?

"Planned Parenthood continues to provide essential services to women across NH. So long as this organization continues to provide evidence by way of research and data as to the benefits they provide, I will be supportive."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add restrictions to the governor's powers during a state of emergency?

"I respect the constitutional role of governor in NH and unless there is evidence of overreach I would support the governors authority"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire extend the renewable portfolio standard past 2025, requiring public utilities to obtain more than 25% of electricity from renewable energy sources?

"To the extent the council has authority to influence decision making, yes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should there be a higher threshold for the size of state contracts that must be reviewed by the Executive Council (currently $10,000)?

"The councils role is to serve as a check on spending within the authority vested in it. That role is invaluable to NH residents."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should a nominee’s political beliefs be an important factor when deciding on a judicial or executive branch appointment?

"Yes, a nominees political beliefs should be part of the vetting process for nominees, especially as it relates to those positions with significant powers, such as judicial."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase public access to reports of police misconduct?

"To the extent the council has any influence over this, I would encourage greater access and more complete transparency"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Would you vote for Attorney General Gordon MacDonald to be chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court?

"I would reserve judgement of any nominee put forth by any sitting governor, democrat or republican, until and only after a more complete and thorough vetting process of which I am part of. I don't care to begin my term staking out my position purely out of loyalty to any party."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support the option of mail-in ballots for all voters, not just absentees?

"To the extent the council has influence I fully support a more efficient, simplified form of elections, including mail-in ballots for all voters"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"This is outside the councils authority"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"To the extent the council has any authority to control minimum wage, I personally support a fair and reasonable minimum wage, which should be increased from existing levels."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the size of solar panel installations that may participate in net energy metering?

"To the extent the council has authority or influence, I would carefully weigh the benefits of alternative energy sources to safeguard our natural resources"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase subsidies and tax credits for business investment?

"This is not included in authority granted the council, however, to the extent the council were to have any influence, I support initiatives that harbor small business expansion."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire increase the base amount of per-pupil funding it provides to local school districts?

"Education excellence is paramount for all school districts in NH and to the extent the council has authority or influence it should promote adequate per-pupil funding."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Do you support Gov. Sununu's proposal to allow employers and employees to opt-in to a private, paid family and medical leave insurance plan, based on a pool of state employees, excluding coverage for personal illness?

"To the extent the council has authority, I would consider such a proposal"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire continue to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which requires utilities to purchase allowances for every ton of carbon they emit?

"To the extent the council has authority, yes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a road usage fee?

"The council must act within its constitutional authority and if any matter was brought before the council I would carefully weigh facts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire create a statewide family and medical leave program, paid for with a percentage of employee wages, with no opt-out?

"To the extent the council has any authority, I would consider such a program"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"To the extent the council has any authority or influence I would support stricter gun controls, if the goal is providing a safer society for all citizens, especially our children. Our schools especially need the tools to meet higher standards with stricter gun controls to safeguard our students."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire provide student loan debt repayment programs for workers in industries with labor shortages?

"To the extent the council has authority or influence, opportunities to encourage alternative labor should be fully explored, which might include student debt relief"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire add tax incentives for affordable housing development?

"To the extent the council has any authority or influence, affordable housing should remain part of a robust dialogue at all levels of state government."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2020

Should New Hampshire allocate tax revenues for private and home schooling costs?

"A top NH priority should be to ensure access to quality education for all students. Providing it is not at the expense of funding public schools adequately, it would be responsible to be open to all alternative education initiatives."