Justin D. Borden

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?

"Public funds should be used exclusively for public institutions - Public Schools. Taxpayer's should never be asked to subsidize the private educations of wealthy families."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire ban abortion after 20 weeks gestation, with exceptions for cases of rape/incest and health complications?

"I am Pro-Choice, I believe All women have the right to decide what happens to their own bodies, and to limit the size of their families. In terms of limitations on this right, I would ban the abortion option once the Fetus has developed post-rudimentary brain function, as I consider this the start of human life."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH pursue expanded commuter rail?

"I support expanded commuter rail."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH limit terms for elected officials?

"No, this does little to stem corruption of complacency, rather it just robs us of experienced legislators & executives. The solution to the above issues is government transparency, accountability, and an active citizenry."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I support a woman's reproductive rights. I freely admit that I'm not yet sufficiently informed on the biology to make a firm decision on the repeal of the 24-week (6-month) ban."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I support a woman's reproductive rights. I freely admit that I'm not yet sufficiently informed on the biology to make a firm decision on the repeal of the 24-week (6-month) ban."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire ban discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3?

"There is no age at which gender identity and sexual orientation become relevant - they always are relevant. Children should be taught to understand and accept others for who they are."

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"?

"These educational bans serve no purpose beyond overtly partisan attacks on the education system and the wrongful demonization of teachers."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"New Hampshire requires another alternative to property taxation - which presently serves to push homeownership out of reach of many. However, I'm not presently convinced by an income tax."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?

"Broad-based sales taxes have dramatically negative impacts on the poorest families and those on fixed incomes"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire add a tax credit for businesses that contribute to student loan repayment for employees?

"Efforts must be made to make higher education - the gateway to opportunity - available for all Granite Staters. In place of direct aid from the state, this is a possible option to assist those presently struggling with their loans, I would, however, prefer incentives for tuition assistance to prevent such debt accumulation."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?

"For"

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?

"Undecided"

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 vehicles should be incentivized, not penalized."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"We are in a housing crisis in which there is a woeful lack of affordable housing - efforts must be made to stimulate such development across the state."

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"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I support a woman's reproductive rights. I freely admit that I'm not yet sufficiently informed on the biology to make a firm decision on the repeal of the 24-week (6-month) ban."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"For"

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?

"The state needs to contribute more to NH's Public Schools to assure a robust, 1st rate education for our students and to take the enormous pressure off of our towns who are left to either raise property taxes or reduce school funding."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH legalize the recreational use of marijuana?

"I support marijuana legalization."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"While not a user, I've seen no evidence that unadulterated marijuana is any more dangerous than tobacco and alcohol - legalization is simply sensible."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"While not a user, I've seen no evidence that unadulterated marijuana is any more dangerous than tobacco and alcohol - legalization is simply sensible."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"While not a user, I've seen no evidence that unadulterated marijuana is any more dangerous than tobacco and alcohol - legalization is simply sensible."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Was New Hampshire right to continue expanded Medicaid eligibility, using the traditional Medicaid system of managed care instead of private insurance?

"Yes, Healthcare is prohibitively expensive, and the state must do more to ensure everyone has access to Readily Available, Affordable, Quality Healthcare."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"To be competitive, and to attract and retain young people of working age to the state - we must offer suitable, acceptable wages. The federal minimum of $7.25/hr is inadequate and should be comparable to neighboring states to whom we presently lose our graduates too."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"Because of the already enormous cost of tuition, and the punishing debt it entails, I was not able to go to school despite my good grades, good scholarships, and being accepted to just about every school I applied. I went to work instead.
"I dont want that part of my life on any of our students. To be denied an education you worked your life for up to that point, is degrading, and it is depressing, it sets you up to struggle.
"I want better for those who come after me, affordable education for all, and no crippling debt that will linger well into your 40's if you dare to seek a degree you cant afford out of pocket.
"New Hampshire has been letting down its students, its children, for far too long.
"Its time we change for the better. I will fight for it"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH do more to enforce federal immigration laws?

"Illegal immigration is a problem, but one born from an awful Legal Immigration system and the instability, rampant crime, and corruption found throughout Latin & South American. The US is a nation of immigrants, and immigrants have given America much to be proud of. Our laws must be just, and we must be compassionate. No Tolerance policies recently enacted by the Federal Government have failed miserably in both regards"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I believe that tax breaks serve only to hurt state revenue and shift responsibility on the average resident, and moreover, are a sign of an inadequate economy. Subsidies should be used to create, & expand new job and economic opportunities in the state, particularly in Technology & sustainable energy projects"

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"I support a limited death penalty for the very worst offenders"

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?

"The state should contribute more funding to the single largest component of local property taxes - the public school districts."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support the gradual phase-out of the Interests and Dividends tax?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Is police brutality an issue in NH?

"Police brutality is a National issue, one we should preemptively address in NH by requiring Body cameras & always on microphones for both the protection of our citizens, as well as protecting & ensuring the transparency of Law Enforcement, insulating them from any possible false accusations of inappropriate behavior, and holding them accountable when those accusations prove true"

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"I strongly oppose private prisons, Reform should not be made into a for profit business, subject to shareholders & profit margins"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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?

"I support New Hampshire's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire maintain the renewable portfolio standard, which requires public utilities in New Hampshire to obtain a certain percentage of electricity from renewable energy sources (25% by 2025)?

"We need to move towards a more Energy Efficient state, in particular we need to rely more on renewable energies, not only for Environmental reasons, but for cost & efficiency"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I support a woman's reproductive rights. I freely admit that I'm not yet sufficiently informed on the biology to make a firm decision on the repeal of the 24-week (6-month) ban."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"Unions represent our best counter to corporate abuse, and have in the past championed rights we take for granted today, the 8hr workday, the minimum wage, healthcare benefits, and workplace safety.
"We must balance the needs of labor and employers, not undermine workers for corporate gain.

"I stand with Labor, and the American Worker"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should New Hampshire government do more to increase the supply of affordable housing?

"I believe the present housing crisis is largely the result of excessive property taxation coupled with poor economic prospects for working class & poor families. I believe it is a symptom of those issues rather then a stand alone crisis"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH continue to administer statewide standards-based student assessments?

"Without standards you will never be able to teach kids consistently, and will never know what your teaching them towards. However, we must stop teaching students 'for the test' and start teaching for retention. Students presently 'cram' for the tests, but rapidly forget this information. It shows on their later evaluations."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"I support the right for people to own a firearm, I do however believe very strongly that there need to be substantially greater controls around the sale and transfer of firearms."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

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

"I oppose allocating tax revenues for private and/or home schooling costs."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2018

Should NH impose strict residency requirements on registering to vote?

"No, as such laws, including the recently passed HB1264, often serve only to disenfranchise the youth & minorities, and are based in the empirically debunked claims of wide spread voter fraud"