TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
11/8/2019	Corinne	Hogseth	Voter	Acton	Massachusetts	I am against Massachusetts entering into this agreement without a vote of the legislature. This is a gas tax, pure and simple, that they’ll be able to impose on drivers — particularly commuters—... read more I am against Massachusetts entering into this agreement without a vote of the legislature. This is a gas tax, pure and simple, that they’ll be able to impose on drivers — particularly commuters— without never recording a vote. I suspect this is considered a “feature” by legislators from other states considering joining the TCI.	-
11/8/2019	John	Felock	Tax payer	Gloucester	Massachusetts	To those behind this latest so called "climate change" scam, I fully and vehemently oppose this proposed burden on tax paying Americans. We cannot control the climate any more than we... read more To those behind this latest so called "climate change" scam, I fully and vehemently oppose this proposed burden on tax paying Americans. We cannot control the climate any more than we can control light and darkness daily. Until China and India change their polluting habits, leave us alone. Taxing my gas more which I use TO GET TO WORK is a joke, and a bad one at that. Here's an idea, go get real jobs and leave us WORKING tax paying citizens alone.	-
11/8/2019	Richard	Carlson	Independent	Gloucester	Massachusetts	The TCI is a tax and needs to have legislative, rather than administrative approval. This is particularly ill-advised at a time when we are heading into the New England Winter Season.... read more The TCI is a tax and needs to have legislative, rather than administrative approval. This is particularly ill-advised at a time when we are heading into the New England Winter Season. This is not the time to add a new gas tax. There's plenty of gas tax already.	-
11/8/2019	Karen	Wright	- None -	Framingham	Massachusetts	Stop this tax! Stop this tax!	-
11/8/2019	Frank	Addivinola. Ph.D., J.D.	STP	BOSTON	Massachusetts		-
11/8/2019	EDNA	ENGLISH	Sturtevant, Inc	Hingham	Massachusetts	I am strongly opposed to the TCI because of its cost and because it bypasses the proper legislative process. It is anti-democratic. I am strongly opposed to the TCI because of its cost and because it bypasses the proper legislative process. It is anti-democratic.	-
11/8/2019	andre	thebeau	concerned citizen	fitchburg	Massachusetts	TCI is unwanted, un-needed and if it is to be considered must go thru proper legislative channels. These commie back door no vote tactics are an attempt to kill the economic and political fabric... read more TCI is unwanted, un-needed and if it is to be considered must go thru proper legislative channels. These commie back door no vote tactics are an attempt to kill the economic and political fabric of Massachusetts. More open honest debate is what is needed not less. CO2 is required for life and taxing fuel for the benefit of the elite is an immoral act akin to genocide. https://www.zerohedge.com/article/cap-and-trade-gigantic-scam	-
11/8/2019	James	McNeill	local business man	Middlefield	Massachusetts	I oppose this initiative. More pencil pushers will need to be hired to manage this program. The plans on how to spend this tax is vague. There are many programs in this state to reduce energy... read more I oppose this initiative. More pencil pushers will need to be hired to manage this program. The plans on how to spend this tax is vague. There are many programs in this state to reduce energy consumption. Taxing without representation is un-American.	-
11/8/2019	Thomas	Goggia	none	Pittsfield	Massachusetts	If you raise the gas tax and start a carbon tax, I am moving to Florida. If you raise the gas tax and start a carbon tax, I am moving to Florida.	-
11/8/2019	Anne	Starzyk	independent	West Brookfield	Massachusetts	TCI is a revenue scam--try cutting spending instead TCI is a revenue scam--try cutting spending instead	-
11/8/2019	Michael	McQuade	Republican	West Brookfield	Massachusetts	stop the TCI stop the TCI	-
11/8/2019	Lisa	Will	Citizen	Lawrence	Massachusetts	No taxation without representation. You do not decide for everyone. This is not a dictatorship. No taxation without representation. You do not decide for everyone. This is not a dictatorship.	-
11/8/2019	Mike	Croteau	Voter	Chicopee	Massachusetts	This is a terrible idea and do not support it in anyway whatsoever This is a terrible idea and do not support it in anyway whatsoever	-
11/8/2019	Eleanor	Greene	Mrs.	JAMAICA PLAIN	Massachusetts	I am against this gas tax I am against this gas tax	-
11/8/2019	KATHLEEN	BRUSSEAU	CPA	WOBURN	Massachusetts	This is without a doubt a regressive tax. Not only will poorer taxpayers bear the pain in the gas purchase, but every item purchased will also increase because of the added cost of transporting... read more This is without a doubt a regressive tax. Not only will poorer taxpayers bear the pain in the gas purchase, but every item purchased will also increase because of the added cost of transporting the item. The best way to fight environmental issues is to allow the free innovation of a free market. As long as there is a desire for change, there will be brilliant people finding the answers. The government should not be hurting the poorest taxpayers. Please don't do this!	-
11/8/2019	Joseph	Huerta	Voter	Chicopee	Massachusetts	This is nothing but a tax on the poorest amongst us. This is not the way to fix climate change. Free market solutions are a day better long term solution that will not harm the population. This is nothing but a tax on the poorest amongst us. This is not the way to fix climate change. Free market solutions are a day better long term solution that will not harm the population.	-
11/8/2019	Eric	Hauser	IBEW Local 2154	West Seneca	New York	I am concerned about the cost of this initiative and would like to know the expected cost increase to a gallon of gasoline. I am concerned about the cost of this initiative and would like to know the expected cost increase to a gallon of gasoline.	-
11/8/2019	Phyllis	Capanna	Citizen of Maine	Oakland	Maine	Yes, please do develop low carbon emission transportation systems for the state of Maine. Not only does our transportation system contribute to climate degradation in our state, but it is also set... read more Yes, please do develop low carbon emission transportation systems for the state of Maine. Not only does our transportation system contribute to climate degradation in our state, but it is also set up to exclude the most vulnerable citizens: the poor, the elderly, the disabled and the sick. Elders are isolated and access to healthcare is limited for anyone without a car or truck. Depending on outside contractors, such as Uber and Lyft, will exacerbate the carbon emissions problem and do little to address the needs of more remote citizens. Even in a little city like Waterville, where I live, the population is hardly big enough to make cabbing a viable occupation. Everybody loses in the current system. I wholeheartedly endorse accessible, low carbon, affordable transportation systems in Maine. It will serve businesses and individuals alike, and it's the right thing to do. The future is moving away from fossil fuels. Let's not get any more behind the curve than we already are.	-
11/7/2019	Jennifer	Holan	concerned citizen and VPIRG supporter	Westminster	Vermont	It is vital that we take steps to curb emissions from all sectors, but regulation will be needed to control wasteful transportation consumption. The most effective action would be to develop an... read more It is vital that we take steps to curb emissions from all sectors, but regulation will be needed to control wasteful transportation consumption. The most effective action would be to develop an extensive and reliable system of affordable public transport; but until that's done every emitter must pay for the damage. As things are now, people idle their engines with impunity, and it drives me crazy!	-
11/7/2019	Zachary	Bell	Central Maine Community College	Norway	Maine	Thank you for doing this work! As someone who is deeply worried about the environmental costs of fossil fuel based transportation, I was excited to hear about this initiative. I... read more Thank you for doing this work! As someone who is deeply worried about the environmental costs of fossil fuel based transportation, I was excited to hear about this initiative. I hope TCI will pursue ambitious solutions that both reduce the impacts of human transportation, and make wise long-term investments in local economies. Good luck with the project.	-

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