Phillip James Walker

Supports reinstating the interest and dividends tax

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?" Written answer: “It makes good sense to bring back the Interest & Dividend tax because it taxes unearned wealth from affluent residents who are getting a largely free ride.”

Opposes stricter gun control laws

Answered "Against" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?" Written answer: “We have a very low crime rate, few gun-related problems, and a large hunting population. I don't think we need more regulation.”

Supports state efforts to ease local zoning for housing

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?" Written answer: “We need higher density housing in NH. This should be tied to reforms in school funding to avoid placing undue burdens on towns that expand higher density housing.”

Supports raising New Hampshire's minimum wage

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2024 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?" Written answer: “This is a simple and effective way to alleviate poverty in NH. As it is, it is extremely hard to find labor in the state.”

Supports encouraging nuclear power development in New Hampshire

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?" Written answer: “Green energy (and nuclear energy IS green) is a big win for NH.”

Supports guaranteeing abortion access before 24 weeks

Answered "For" on the Citizens Count 2026 issue survey question: "Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?" Written answer: “Women need control over their own bodies.”