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1/13/2020 |
Juan |
Mendoza |
Unenrolled |
Sterling |
Massachusetts |
Use the funds from the last 2 years of billion dollar surplus from the state budget! Use the funds from the last 2 years of billion dollar surplus from the state budget! |
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1/13/2020 |
JOSEPH M |
CALLAHAN JR |
Registered Independent (but conservative) |
TAUNTON |
Massachusetts |
The TCI is nothing but a tax grab by Baker and The Commonwealth. What are they going to do with the money, build windmills? I voted for Baker because of his party affiliation; now I know that he... read more The TCI is nothing but a tax grab by Baker and The Commonwealth. What are they going to do with the money, build windmills? I voted for Baker because of his party affiliation; now I know that he is nothing but a RINO and (so) I have no representation in this state for my political views. |
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1/13/2020 |
Robert |
Lang |
LA Window cleaning LLC |
HOLBROOK |
Massachusetts |
As if raising the minimum wage and the famla aren't enough for small business cto absorb (not to mention the annual surcharges added to our sui contribution annually for some new medical or... read more As if raising the minimum wage and the famla aren't enough for small business cto absorb (not to mention the annual surcharges added to our sui contribution annually for some new medical or health insurance need) ,now you want to add more taxes for fuel which will impact virtually every non tech company in the Commonwealth. Like the t,our roads and Bridges are in total disrepair despite millions going to mass highway annually. Now using the guise of climate change,new proposals are looking while most small companies are just starting to recover from the recession a decade ago. Please look elsewhere for funding to kill jobs and entrepreneurship in Massachusetts
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1/13/2020 |
Donald |
Hartford |
Taxpayer |
Sanford |
Maine |
Maine pays more taxes for this initiative in many ways and there really is no need to make it more difficult for us to survive. Greed by our representatives is moving this initiative and nothing... read more Maine pays more taxes for this initiative in many ways and there really is no need to make it more difficult for us to survive. Greed by our representatives is moving this initiative and nothing else. We have made costly improvements in our vehicles to combat the false claim of Climate Change which actually is a matter of the earths evolution and we all know this as this has been taking place since the origin of Earth. Don't you think it is time 5to stop stealing what is RIGHTFULLY OURS ? |
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1/13/2020 |
Dick |
Lemieux |
Transportation engineer |
Concord |
New Hampshire |
You cannot clean up the air by taking money from the drivers of relatively clean cars and diverting it to pay for trains and buses that generate more pollution per unit of productivity (passenger... read more You cannot clean up the air by taking money from the drivers of relatively clean cars and diverting it to pay for trains and buses that generate more pollution per unit of productivity (passenger miles) than the cars. If you really want to reduce pollution, you need to reduce congestion. Clearly, buses and trains don’t lower highway congestion. The technology exists today to reduce congestion AND enhance personal mobility, without killing the economy. The best tool in our toolbox is congestion pricing.
https://www.concordmonitor.com/Trains-and-clean-air-29076184 |
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1/13/2020 |
Clifford |
Norton Jr |
Republican |
Machiasport |
Maine |
The last thing our state needs is a tax increase, especially on fuel. People in this state, and especially Washington County, need to travel a lot because we are so spread out. That takes a huge... read more The last thing our state needs is a tax increase, especially on fuel. People in this state, and especially Washington County, need to travel a lot because we are so spread out. That takes a huge bite our of our meager income as it is. With other states pulling out of this "deal," we would be foolish to enter or remain in it. We are already one of the leaders in carbon reduction. This proposal makes no sense. |
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1/13/2020 |
keith |
bruns |
GOP |
liberty |
Maine |
We are already being taxed hard enough. This gas [rice increase will hurt my family. Those of us in rural Maine will pay a high price for this bullsh*t initiative. The fiscal irresponsibility of... read more We are already being taxed hard enough. This gas [rice increase will hurt my family. Those of us in rural Maine will pay a high price for this bullsh*t initiative. The fiscal irresponsibility of the current Governor is hurting all of us and she needs to stop coming up with more taxes to pay for it. |
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1/12/2020 |
Michael |
Sanborn |
Resident! |
Hartford |
Maine |
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1/12/2020 |
Gordon |
Burnham |
Maine resident |
Lincoln |
Maine |
I do not feel it is right to penalize the rural portion of the state for the benefit of the urban portion. Our state seems to do very little for the elderly, especially in the rural areas, other... read more I do not feel it is right to penalize the rural portion of the state for the benefit of the urban portion. Our state seems to do very little for the elderly, especially in the rural areas, other than look to them to finance individual preferences of elected officials. |
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1/12/2020 |
Elaine |
Davidson |
Republican |
Monmouth |
Maine |
Maine is a rural state. Commuting distances of 10 miles or more to work is a necessity every single day for most of us. Entering this pact is unconscionable and completely disregards the needs... read more Maine is a rural state. Commuting distances of 10 miles or more to work is a necessity every single day for most of us. Entering this pact is unconscionable and completely disregards the needs of Maine citizens. |
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1/12/2020 |
Geraldine |
Thompson |
Republican |
Poland |
Maine |
Gas and fuel taxes are being compared to sin taxes. It is no sin to travel to work or heat your home nor is recreation. Our livelihood here in depends heavily on tourism. The sin is the added tax... Gas and fuel taxes are being compared to sin taxes. It is no sin to travel to work or heat your home nor is recreation. Our livelihood here in depends heavily on tourism. The sin is the added tax! |
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1/12/2020 |
Robert |
Simpson |
Taxpayer, voter, consumer |
Whiting |
Maine |
New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut have already stepped away from this horrible deal. Mainers shouldn't be forced to pay higher prices just to drive and survive. Gov. Mills, stop the... read more New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut have already stepped away from this horrible deal. Mainers shouldn't be forced to pay higher prices just to drive and survive. Gov. Mills, stop the secret meetings with no recordings! |
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1/12/2020 |
Susan |
Rosso |
Pennsylvania resident |
malvern |
Pennsylvania |
Everything should be done to encourage a move from fossil fueled vehicles to all electric vehicles for so many reason; air pollution and emissions is foremost. My husband, son, and I all drive... read more Everything should be done to encourage a move from fossil fueled vehicles to all electric vehicles for so many reason; air pollution and emissions is foremost. My husband, son, and I all drive Teslas. I have a Model X and they each drive Model 3s. I have noticed how I have become more sensitive to the odors of gasoline and its exhaust. I am disappointed that there seems to be a dearth of Tesla Superchargers in the vicinity of PECO; however, that is another topic.
I recommend that State and National Park Rangers drive EVs because of their close contact with people enjoying fresh air and nature (not exhaust). I also recommend that state and local police officers drive Teslas because of their 0 - 60 speed, overall speed and quick stopping. Our use of fossil fuels must be decreased drastically to slow down the effects of climate change and global warming. |
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1/12/2020 |
Gail |
Ferry |
Ms |
Gardiner |
Maine |
I strongly oppose this Transportation & Climate Initiative, raising taxes on gas, or oil. Three states have backed out of this agreement and we need to follow in their footsteps. I strongly oppose this Transportation & Climate Initiative, raising taxes on gas, or oil. Three states have backed out of this agreement and we need to follow in their footsteps. |
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1/12/2020 |
Robert |
Stewart |
Maine Citizen |
Bingham |
Maine |
I have lived in Maine my entire life. Most of the time in a rural setting. I have been retired for almost 3 years and have a fixed income. I want to know why I should have to pay for additional... read more I have lived in Maine my entire life. Most of the time in a rural setting. I have been retired for almost 3 years and have a fixed income. I want to know why I should have to pay for additional taxes on gas to help reduce carbon emissions ? I do not believe in Global Warming and very angry with politicians trying to ram it down my throat. Being on a fixed income I cannot afford increases every year for the government to put charging stations in Southern Maine. That is discrimination against every retired person in this state. Mills has done nothing for the state of Maine since she got in there except setting a new record for spending money. There are many people that live in rural areas in Maine and we should not have to finance anything that we don't believe in, especially the retiree's living on a fixed income. Maybe Mills wants me to go back to work and work until I die. That way she could bring in some more immigrants. As you can see I am extremely upset, but do not worry because I know nobody cares about my opinion and all the bleeding heart Liberals will have there way and drive 50% of the Maine population into bankruptcy . Have a nice day !!! P.S I will probably have to start burning coal again so I can afford to pay my extra gas taxes. Oh well so much for carbon emissions. |
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1/12/2020 |
Susan |
Wasserott |
Maine Citizen and hardworking taxpayer |
Woolwich |
Maine |
I am deeply opposed to Maine being part of this initiative. While I support reasonable steps to reduce our carbon footprint, this initiative is not reasonable. Maine is a relatively poor state,... read more I am deeply opposed to Maine being part of this initiative. While I support reasonable steps to reduce our carbon footprint, this initiative is not reasonable. Maine is a relatively poor state, with an aging population, incomes below average and many people living paycheck to paycheck. Adding this tax to already high fuel prices will be burdensome on hardworking Maine families. Personally, it will add to my fuel costs to drive to work, add to our expenses at the grocery and other stores (the companies who deliver goods to stores cannot absorb this additional tax and the cost will trickle down at the market) and it will add significantly to my husband's costs. He is a self-employed truck driver; he will take the hit for the additional tax, which cuts into our profits, plus we will have the higher cost at the market and likely higher heating costs. We will seriously need to consider leaving Maine after 25 years living here if this goes through. PLEASE reconsider, as it looks like other states are reconsidering. Mainers simply cannot afford it!! |
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1/12/2020 |
Kathleen |
Donnelly-Marquis |
Donnelly-Marquis |
Danvers |
Massachusetts |
TCI are you KIDDING?! I will drive to NH every weekend buy my gas, liquor, household items etc. TCI are you KIDDING?! I will drive to NH every weekend buy my gas, liquor, household items etc. |
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1/12/2020 |
Jeanne |
St Clair |
Massachusetts taxpayer |
Melrose |
Massachusetts |
The reason why Trump got elected is because citizens don't trust politicians, and after reading the article in the paper about Gov. Baker trying to sneak a gas tax by the legislature, I feel... read more The reason why Trump got elected is because citizens don't trust politicians, and after reading the article in the paper about Gov. Baker trying to sneak a gas tax by the legislature, I feel , yup, can't trust politicians. Don't go there Charlie!!!! |
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1/12/2020 |
Judith |
Hilton |
Conservative Republican |
Pownal |
Maine |
Whomever dreamed this bill up needs to go to the naughty step immediately! Whomever dreamed this bill up needs to go to the naughty step immediately! |
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1/12/2020 |
ronald |
deedy |
tax payer |
granville |
Massachusetts |
Its bullsh_t. Get your grubby, sticky, spineless fingers out of MY paycheck. You have no right as public servants to create bullsh_t science excuses to take more of our hard earned money to fund... read more Its bullsh_t. Get your grubby, sticky, spineless fingers out of MY paycheck. You have no right as public servants to create bullsh_t science excuses to take more of our hard earned money to fund your bullsh_t ideas and non-profits to skate on your own taxes. |
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