John Larochelle

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"I primarily to do not support the current voucher program as it withdraws funds from the public school system.

"I would consider a voucher program under the below listed conditions:

"1. That the lower income eligibility goes no higher than the current 350% of poverty level.

"2. That the unique needs of the student can not be meet with the available public school education.

"3. That the student is monitored for adequate educational progression and social development."

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"I currently do not support changes to the NH law. I am 'pro life', however that conflicts with my views on personal freedoms. I support providing alternate choices to abortion. However, in early pregnancy, the final moral decision to abort should belong to the woman. I would rather focus on eliminating the need for abortion.

"Some couples would like to have children but can not afford them. Better facilities for child care and a more supportive community would reduce the number of abortions.

"Abortions is an important issue. However, the intense debate diverts attention away from many other 'pro life' issues impacting children."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"Climate change is a serious threat to our planet. We need solutions that slow climate change and to plan for the effects. Pollution should be controlled to provide personal and environmental protection with reasonable expenditure of resources."

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?

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"I would support legislation that promotes greater housing density and explore economic incentives for housing development.

"Rochester has used state law RSA 79e to entice developers to convert old, unused, downtown properties into very desirable, dense, living units. I would like to consider expanding the scope of this type of legislation to promote more housing in designated areas.

"I would reconsider restrictive land use regulations that make it difficult for developers to add larger, high density, residential developments. There are times we need to 'cut the red tape'. I would support legislation that promotes Planning Boards, Conversations Commissions, and the NH Department of Natural Resources to work together creatively in designating more buildable land while retaining the environmental benefits of wetlands and preserving our natural environmental resources.

"I support using federal grants from The U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) and any other federal programs that facilitate housing.

"I strongly support the planned new nursing home for Strafford County. The plan is well designed and comprehensive. It provides for better care for a changing population of residents. It would allow the reuse of the existing building as transitory housing for the homeless. Because of a lack of approval, the County lost $15 million in federal funding for the project."

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should the state increase funding for child care providers?

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?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

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?

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"I currently do not support changes to the NH law. I am 'pro life', however that conflicts with my views on personal freedoms. I support providing alternate choices to abortion. However, in early pregnancy, the final moral decision to abort should belong to the woman. I would rather focus on eliminating the need for abortion.

"Some couples would like to have children but can not afford them. Better facilities for child care and a more supportive community would reduce the number of abortions.

"Abortions is an important issue. However, the intense debate diverts attention away from many other 'pro life' issues impacting children."

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"I view this as a federal issue. I support a consistent federal policy for all US borders."

Seacoast Online Voter Guide, 2024

"I believe in the right to bear arms. However, other people have a right to safety. Like all freedoms, there should be legal limits to protect others. I support reasonable legislation for weapons. For example, any kind of weapon (knife, gun, etc.) should not be allowed in or around schools. Owners need to be held responsible for keeping their guns out of the hands of children. If you do a little research, you will find that in the US firearms are a leading cause of death among children. You need to qualify for a drivers license. You need a special license to drive large commercial vehicle which is more hazardous. Laws are in place to protect others from the vehicle you drive. It is illegal to drive while impaired. Why can't we adopt the same kind of common sense legislation for weapons?"