|
10/31/2019 |
andre |
beausoleil |
american |
sanford |
Maine |
no on any increase gas tax you are just making Mainers poorer there is no solid evidence that global warming is man made please do some serious homework and stop funding bias research no on any increase gas tax you are just making Mainers poorer there is no solid evidence that global warming is man made please do some serious homework and stop funding bias research |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Jared |
Luczynski |
Independent |
Dixfield |
Maine |
Adding more taxes and cost to families already living paycheck to paycheck will just drive them out of the state. I barely afford to live here now because Maine devalues it’s workers and pay crap... read more Adding more taxes and cost to families already living paycheck to paycheck will just drive them out of the state. I barely afford to live here now because Maine devalues it’s workers and pay crap wages. The lowest in the country with the false beliefs it’s cheap to live here. You take even more off my table I will just leave the state like many others. How does that list revenue pan out for you wanting to spend more? Live within your means everyone else does it there is no reason to spend more then you take in. Enough |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Joe |
Caron |
Maine resident |
Bradley |
Maine |
We don't need more taxes and regulations dictated by the government. The government already squanders the tax dollars they receive. To give them more is the equivalent of provide drugs to... read more We don't need more taxes and regulations dictated by the government. The government already squanders the tax dollars they receive. To give them more is the equivalent of provide drugs to an addict. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Jane |
Gibbs |
R |
Knox |
Maine |
I am opposed to the Mills gas tax initiative. We can't afford any more taxes here. read more I am opposed to the Mills gas tax initiative. We can't afford any more taxes here. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Robert R |
Marshall |
Rate payer |
Porter |
Maine |
We already have highest fuel cost in northeast we need relief now and stop this taxation madness We already have highest fuel cost in northeast we need relief now and stop this taxation madness |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Dale |
Jellison |
Resident of Maine |
Dedham |
Maine |
The gas tax is a use tax. We need a way to get use taxes from electric and hybrid vehicles that use the transportation system but do not pay their share. We do not need to increase the tax on... read more The gas tax is a use tax. We need a way to get use taxes from electric and hybrid vehicles that use the transportation system but do not pay their share. We do not need to increase the tax on those that are paying their share. The Bond Issue for $105,000,000 coming up in November is one way to keep roads, etc. in good shape but taxing gasoline is not an answer. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Blake |
Bradbury |
Transportation |
Bridgewater |
Maine |
The trucking industry is struggling enough as it is. We can't afford another .20 gal tax on fuels because or new Governor is an idiot! read more The trucking industry is struggling enough as it is. We can't afford another .20 gal tax on fuels because or new Governor is an idiot! |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Pamela |
Richards |
Maine resident |
Whitefield |
Maine |
This would bring harm to the Maine residents. Another reason for people to leave Maine. This would bring harm to the Maine residents. Another reason for people to leave Maine. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
James |
McCarty |
Mr. |
Presque Isle |
Maine |
I live on a fixed income and ANY new taxes would create a hardship for me. Many Mainers can't afford to pay more than they already do. Shame on you for trying to hurt us. read more I live on a fixed income and ANY new taxes would create a hardship for me. Many Mainers can't afford to pay more than they already do. Shame on you for trying to hurt us. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Michael |
Adams |
resident |
Eliot |
Maine |
Maine being such a Rural state should not penalize those people by increasing transportation cost so those in cities receive cheap public transportation. Nor should they be expected to pay for... read more Maine being such a Rural state should not penalize those people by increasing transportation cost so those in cities receive cheap public transportation. Nor should they be expected to pay for charging stations and electric vehicles that they can't afford nor get the milage needed between charges to take care of their daily business or commutes. To add to the citizens cost business with also add on their added feel cost to the goods they sell which will cost the citizens even more. Many will suffer due to this added cost, the state should NOT tie itself to a program that my have benefits for some states but Maine is NOT one of them as the populations is spread over a large area and would one feel the cost not benefits. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Robert |
Labonte |
N/A |
Turner |
Maine |
Do not let the worst governor Maine has ever had live up to her steal thieving name. We can not afford any new taxes. What is she planning on using the money for, a magic fan that will blow the... read more Do not let the worst governor Maine has ever had live up to her steal thieving name. We can not afford any new taxes. What is she planning on using the money for, a magic fan that will blow the CO2 into space? No. This is a guise to get more money to fund welfare programs for votes. It is democrat thievery. We are one of the highest taxed states in the country with some of the lowest salaries. We can not allow Mills to make us even more of a welfare state than we are. Businesses are leaving. Our youth are leaving in droves. This fossil fuel tax is not right for Maine, and we can not afford to live here if Mills and her democrat cronies are allowed to rob us into poverty.
|
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Eva |
Kaso-Collette |
Wentworth Institute of Technology |
Brookline |
Massachusetts |
Dear Gov. Baker, Board, and to Everyone,
I am thrilled that you are taking steps to reduce climate change! The transportation sector plays a large role in CO2 emissions and greening it up... read more Dear Gov. Baker, Board, and to Everyone,
I am thrilled that you are taking steps to reduce climate change! The transportation sector plays a large role in CO2 emissions and greening it up, will be excellent for the state of Massachusetts. However, I want to encourage you to do more. While the national discourse sees climate change as an issue I see it as an opportunity. We have the opportunity to develop the state by investing in new technologies and ensuring all people can be employed and productive for years to come.
Massachusetts has always been at the forefront of innovation and we have great research institutions and initiative. I want your climate plan to be bolder, take larger steps to tackling this, because if we do, the dividends will be huge. Think: if we encourage green energy across the grid, we can develop solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and other new technology that will be more efficient, have better storage than what is seen before. This will be implemented all across MA. It will be state born and bred, and sought out by other states or even other countries! The business ventures will be huge; oil supplies are running out and are becoming riskier to get, and this will ensure long-term growth. This growth should then be used to employ people from all sectors in MA: from engineers to design, electricians and builders to install, and marketers to show everyone how great all of this exciting innovation is.
As an engineering student, I have been told, and firmly believe, that bold innovation is what moves everything forward. Think of the industrial revolution, or even the invention of the internet. So I challenge you, Baker, to take this opportunity and allow Massachusetts to innovate its future, sustainably. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Anne |
Ross |
Maine resident |
Scarborough |
Maine |
Why would you implement this tax? We are already one of the highest tax burdened states. We can NOT afford this. We the citizens do not want more taxes. Why would you implement this tax? We are already one of the highest tax burdened states. We can NOT afford this. We the citizens do not want more taxes. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
victoria |
gavel |
fuel user |
lyman |
Maine |
please dont increase the fuel taxes in the state of maine.as a small businesss owner whos profit margin is tight, any increase is felt by everyone.i believe this carbon / reinvestment plan is just... read more please dont increase the fuel taxes in the state of maine.as a small businesss owner whos profit margin is tight, any increase is felt by everyone.i believe this carbon / reinvestment plan is just designed to remove us from more of our money.none of it will make a difference in our planet, ultimately, in my opinion.thank you |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Traci |
Pitt-Lavoie |
Local Government |
Rangeley |
Maine |
Mainers cannot afford more fuel taxes. I see people on a daily basis struggling to provide basic needs to their families. These sorts of taxes are making survival in this state even harder;... read more Mainers cannot afford more fuel taxes. I see people on a daily basis struggling to provide basic needs to their families. These sorts of taxes are making survival in this state even harder; impossible for some. Being the oldest demographic in the country leads one to recognize that most folks are not in their prime and cannot make adjustments such as additional jobs to meet the bills. We need to take care of our citizens. The End. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Christine |
Blake |
FB |
Kennebunk |
Maine |
Please stop taxing us to DEATH! The middle class bears all the burdens. What are you thinking? We can hardly put food on the table and my heat is set to 58 degrees. STOP THIS INSANITY!! Please stop taxing us to DEATH! The middle class bears all the burdens. What are you thinking? We can hardly put food on the table and my heat is set to 58 degrees. STOP THIS INSANITY!! |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Dana |
Smith |
Maine Resident |
Waterboro |
Maine |
An increase in fuel tax, on an already overtaxed state like Maine is absurd. The state is bigger that the rest of new england, and very rural. Increasing the fuel tax will do nothing but further... read more An increase in fuel tax, on an already overtaxed state like Maine is absurd. The state is bigger that the rest of new england, and very rural. Increasing the fuel tax will do nothing but further harm our lower income, scree the middle class, and make the state unbearable for our elderly and retired. Not smart. Stay out of this agreement! |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Lee |
DeLong |
Revision Solar |
Gorham |
Maine |
Mainers can not afford a 20 cent tax on fuel. We are already heavily taxed in every way. People have fixed incomes, and most people struggle already to pay for home heating oil. This proposed tax... read more Mainers can not afford a 20 cent tax on fuel. We are already heavily taxed in every way. People have fixed incomes, and most people struggle already to pay for home heating oil. This proposed tax does not benefit anyone other then the state of Maine. The citizen will not get any thing from it. No fuel tax! |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Scott |
Roy |
* |
Lyman |
Maine |
Mariners can not afford a new fuel tax. It’s hard enough to pay for fuel now. Any new tax is bad for business in our state. Mariners can not afford a new fuel tax. It’s hard enough to pay for fuel now. Any new tax is bad for business in our state. |
- |
|
10/31/2019 |
Jennifer |
Burmeister |
None |
Norfolk |
Virginia |
Median household income in Maine is $56,277. So how is it that you except people to purchase this electric car for $55,000 and then pay the extra $2,000 for a home charging station to be able to... read more Median household income in Maine is $56,277. So how is it that you except people to purchase this electric car for $55,000 and then pay the extra $2,000 for a home charging station to be able to put food on the table or to buy clothes for their child/children? Then when they can't afford to purchase the car you are going to penalize them by raising the gas to $ .20 more a gallon. This is the most ridiculous idea I have ever heard of, this is not the way to help Maine families. |
- |
