Belknap District 8 includes Belmont, Sanbornton and Tilton. Republican Lisa Freeman, the incumbent, will face Republican Cameron Thompson in the general election. Neither candidate gave their response to the Monitor’s candidate survery.
Don House and Donald Giguere are running as Democrats in the same district but in uncontested races. House’s responses to the candidate survey are below. Giguere did not respond to the survey.
Don House
Party affiliation: Democrat
What town/city do you live in? Belmont
Political experience: Three years on Town Budget Committee.
Professional experience: IT Program Manager, Operations Manager, Strategic Planning Manager, Product Manager
Community service experience: HOA President, Belknap House (Homeless Shelter)-President, Community Meal Team Leader, Cable TV Advisory Committee Chair.
Policy Positions
Should NH legalize recreational marijuana use and position? Yes
What is the No. 1 action the Legislature should take to address the housing shortage? Reward communities that encourage housing development through grants and technical assistance, such as the proposed Housing Champion programs.
How involved should NH government and law enforcement be in immigration enforcement? NH should only be involved with assisting with arrests of immigrants with criminal records.
To what extent should NH restrict abortion, if at all? It should not restrict abortion at all.
What is one law currently on the books in NH that you would repeal, and why? Educational Voucher Program — It lacks accountability and takes money away from public education.
NH consistently struggles with funding its government and services. What is one way you would raise state revenue, and what is onea rea you would cut expenses? Be specific. License Cannabis sales and tax it; Cut the educational voucher spending.
As people across the state struggle with their local school tax bills, what role should the state play in funding education? The state should contribute a much larger share of educational funding.
Aside from those mentioned above, what do you believe is the biggest issue facing the state today? Cost of living in NH.
Find more information at the candidate’s website: Donhouse.info