Merryl Gibbs

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?

"This proposal would have a seriously negative effect on public schools and on the children and families who rely on them. The public school system has always been a major reason for American success, and is as important now as it has ever been. We cannot risk undermining public schools."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am against abortion bans. It is completely inappropriate for government, state or federal, to tell women what to do in personal and private matters, and there is nothing more personal and private than pregnancy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am against abortion bans. It is completely inappropriate for government, state or federal, to tell women what to do in personal and private matters, and there is nothing more personal and private than pregnancy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH add an income tax on earned income?

"Undecided"

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?

"Against"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?

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?

"In general, we need to make it as easy as we can for voters to vote, consistent with appropriate safeguards."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"New Hampshire is badly in need of more affordable housing. Zoning changes allowing more multifamily housing will be a good first step."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to increase the maximum electric generating capacity to participate in net energy metering, from one to five megawatts (HB 523)

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am against abortion bans. It is completely inappropriate for government, state or federal, to tell women what to do in personal and private matters, and there is nothing more personal and private than pregnancy."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted to consider starting a Child Care Workforce Fund to recruit and retain New Hampshire child care employees (HB 1611)

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 system of school funding both underfunds public schools in many districts, and is a major driver of high property taxes."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Licensing and regulating private retail sellers of marijauna is appropriate. I see no need for state-run cannibis stores."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Licensing and regulating private retail sellers of marijauna is appropriate. I see no need for state-run cannibis stores."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"Licensing and regulating private retail sellers of marijauna is appropriate. I see no need for state-run cannibis stores."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?

"Strongly support substantial increase in NH's minimum wage."

Voting Record, 2024

Voted for HB 368, a bill that would provide various legal protections for persons receiving gender-related health care. For example, HB 368 would prohibit New Hampshire from enforcing an order from another state to remove a child from a home based on a parent allowing their child to receive gender-affirming health care.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

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

"I am against abortion bans. It is completely inappropriate for government, state or federal, to tell women what to do in personal and private matters, and there is nothing more personal and private than pregnancy."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024

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

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?

"We need to do our best to keep New Hampshire's children and all New Hampshire residents safe. Stricter gun laws are very important to this effort."