1/13/2020 |
Steve |
Adams |
none |
GORHAM |
Maine |
I totally oppose the TCI proposal. I totally oppose the TCI proposal. |
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1/16/2020 |
Steve |
Robey |
concerned resident |
Vinahaven |
Maine |
I really believe we need to reduce pollution from transportation. I request that maine formally join the plan to reduce emissions. Please ensure that the policy includes strong component of equity... read more I really believe we need to reduce pollution from transportation. I request that maine formally join the plan to reduce emissions. Please ensure that the policy includes strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. I appreciate the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward
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2/9/2020 |
Steve |
Aprea |
Taxpayer |
Westminster |
Vermont |
Vermont had one of the lowest carbon footprints in the region when they had Vermont Yankee operating. Now after the politicians and activist destroyed that resource they are going after our money... read more Vermont had one of the lowest carbon footprints in the region when they had Vermont Yankee operating. Now after the politicians and activist destroyed that resource they are going after our money for worthless pet “feel good” climate change projects. Until China and India ramp down their emissions these initiatives do nothing more than hurt Vermonters. Please end this veiled carbon tax and work on things that actually improve Vermonters lives. |
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2/23/2020 |
Steve |
Olshevski |
Mr. |
Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania |
We need this initiative. We must reduce our dependency on carbon. We need to build a modern transportation system that will serve the next 5 generations, and do it without dependence on fossil... read more We need this initiative. We must reduce our dependency on carbon. We need to build a modern transportation system that will serve the next 5 generations, and do it without dependence on fossil fuels. Please approve this initiative. Our future depends on it. |
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2/27/2020 |
Steve |
Hartley |
Republican |
Newport |
Maine |
Gov. Mills you campaigned on no new taxes What happened?
No New gas tax Gov. Mills you campaigned on no new taxes What happened?
No New gas tax |
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2/28/2020 |
Steve |
Banashek |
Virginia Resident |
Alexandria |
Virginia |
The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is an opportunity for Virginia and the Washington, DC metro region to reduce fossil fuel emissions and invest in clean transportation options... read more The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is an opportunity for Virginia and the Washington, DC metro region to reduce fossil fuel emissions and invest in clean transportation options including electric cars and buses, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, EV purchase tax credits, sidewalks/bike lanes, and regional rail. I strongly support and urge Virginia to move forward with and join the TCI as well as require that the revenue generated by the program be used to expand clean transportation. There are simply too many cars on the road contributing to our warming climate and adding to air pollution related health problems including asthma rates.
Transportation is responsible for nearly half (46 percent) of Virginia's greenhouse gas emissions. If Virginians want to do our part to slow climate change, we definitely need to tackle transportation emissions. In many ways, transportation presents one of the greatest obstacles to tackling climate change, as well as one of the biggest opportunities to address some of Virginia’s challenges.
TCI takes a regional approach. Virginia’s transportation systems are intimately connected to Washington, D.C., Maryland and the entire region, so a real solution to transportation challenges must be regional as well. Additionally, as a coastal state Virginia is already experiencing the impact of climate change more than most—and scientists have made it clear that we must dramatically scale up efforts to reduce GHG emissions if we are to mitigate the worst impacts of a warming world.
We must act now to implement thoughtful and collaborative solutions like TCI that will help address the climate challenge while also driving investments in a clean transportation future. Virginia’s state leaders need to join with our neighbors and build a clean and efficient transportation system that we can all benefit from. |
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2/28/2020 |
Steve |
Boehm |
St. Jane de Chantal Parish Environmental Committee |
Bethesda |
Maryland |
I urge my Maryland legislators to support the TCI as a part of our urgent response to the dangers of climate change.
I believe that the transportation sector offers tremendous... read more I urge my Maryland legislators to support the TCI as a part of our urgent response to the dangers of climate change.
I believe that the transportation sector offers tremendous opportunities to improve energy efficiency and vastly reduce
carbon emissions. In cooperation with the other states in the RGGI we can make a big difference.
Public transportation and state vehicle fleets can be converted to hybrid or electric power. Making public transportation more reliable
will encourage the public to use it and rely less on their personal vehicles. This can cut traffic on the roads and eliminate the need for new super highways and bridges.
It is time for us to strengthen the joint efforts of the RGGI, not restrict them. |
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12/20/2019 |
Stephen F |
Batres |
Independent |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
Enough already with all of this wasteful spending. You people know darn well that doing this will have virtually no impact on carbon emissions until China, India and Russia agree to lowering their... read more Enough already with all of this wasteful spending. You people know darn well that doing this will have virtually no impact on carbon emissions until China, India and Russia agree to lowering their emissions. All this will do is take more of my hard earned money and I'm sick of it. Know this Governor Baker, you have lost my support as well as my entire families support. I will try to change as many peoples minds i can to not support you or your policies...enough is enough!!! |
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10/11/2019 |
Stephen |
Littlefield |
Republican |
TOPSHAM |
Maine |
This makes no sense for the people of Maine! It will be an oppressive burden on all the citizens that depend on reasonable prices on goods and the ability to heat their homes They also need be... read more This makes no sense for the people of Maine! It will be an oppressive burden on all the citizens that depend on reasonable prices on goods and the ability to heat their homes They also need be able to get to a job or store. For many of us this will be the breaking point to force us from our homes and seek a new state to live in. We the citizens of Maine can't afford anymore added taxation and be able to survive here! |
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10/26/2019 |
Stephen |
Wood |
citizen of Maine, USA |
Brunswick |
Maine |
Electric vehicle use will reduce global warming, air pollution, and noise pollution. We should adopt this change to a clean transportation power source as soon as possible. Another obvious use... read more Electric vehicle use will reduce global warming, air pollution, and noise pollution. We should adopt this change to a clean transportation power source as soon as possible. Another obvious use for electric vehicles is the delivery of USPS mail. These vans are stop-and-go vehicles, used only in daytime hours, and could be recharged each night. Do states have any control of federal vehicles driven in their boundaries? |
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10/28/2019 |
Stephen |
Moitozo |
Concerned Citizen |
Lewiston |
Maine |
Don't involve Maine in the TCI; gasoline and diesel are already quite heavily taxed here (over $0.30/gallon of gasoline, not including the $0.184/gallon federal tax). Some estimates suggest... read more Don't involve Maine in the TCI; gasoline and diesel are already quite heavily taxed here (over $0.30/gallon of gasoline, not including the $0.184/gallon federal tax). Some estimates suggest that TCI would add another $0.20/gallon to the cost of gasoline; $3 per fill up! Don't do it.
Don't let people outside Maine decide how much we get taxed. These kinds of invasive decisions should be left to the people in congress that we can hold accountable with our votes.
Maine ranks 33rd in median household income. Maines largest cities have 70,000, 40,000, and 35,000 people. Our "urban centers" are not comparable to urban centers in MA, CT, NY, etc. High paying professional jobs are far and few between around Maine. Don't make it even worse by making it harder to do business or afford to live here.
No more taxes. No more fees. No more assessments. No more fines for being alive. |
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11/5/2019 |
Stephen |
Malagodi |
350 Mass: Better Future Project |
Lowell |
Massachusetts |
While generally supportive of the TCI framework, many of my reservations concerning equity and climate justice have already been expressed and received by you in the on-line and community meetings... read more While generally supportive of the TCI framework, many of my reservations concerning equity and climate justice have already been expressed and received by you in the on-line and community meetings.
However, unspoken is the fact that the eventual burden of all 'cap and trade' or 'cap and invest' schemes is born by consumers who bear the cost through passed-through price increases, while those who have historically benefited greatly are the extractive industries themselves which have actively pursued policies deliberately designed to deny, deceive and distort the political process for decades concerning the cause and scope of global climate change. The cost of addressing climate change today is considerably more than it would be had we not been subjected to decades of delay perpetrated by the fossil fuel industry itself. Nothing in the TCI framework addresses this gross injustice. Nowhere in the TCI framework is there any mechanism for the extraction industries to bear or to share the "externalized" costs resulting from the sale and use of their products, or to provide compensation for the damage they have already done. |
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11/8/2019 |
Stephen |
Tacchi |
Republican |
Attleboro Falls |
Massachusetts |
Any tax related to a carbon tax or fuel tax that is not spent on roads or bridges is a rip off.
TCI is another tax against hard working sales people we need to drive to make a living. We... read more Any tax related to a carbon tax or fuel tax that is not spent on roads or bridges is a rip off.
TCI is another tax against hard working sales people we need to drive to make a living. We get nothing in return.
I will think about this next time I vote. Your drink too much global warming cool aid.
Try fitting crime and secure the boarder. Money better spent to support Trump.
Steve Tacchi
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11/12/2019 |
Stephen |
Howard |
Democrat |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
Increasing our gas cost will be very harmful to our community. These increases will hurt many aspects to business and for independent contractor will be devastating. I do not agree that an tax... read more Increasing our gas cost will be very harmful to our community. These increases will hurt many aspects to business and for independent contractor will be devastating. I do not agree that an tax increase is presented in a alternate way without representation in our house. This needs to be debated and our representatives need to be on record as to how they voted. We as citizens of Massachusetts have this right and no one should take this away from us. |
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11/13/2019 |
STEPHEN |
ROREM |
CITIZEN OF MA |
GARDNER |
Massachusetts |
I FIND THIS A TERRIBLE IDEA AND I WOULD LIKE ALL LEGISLATORS TO STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS HORRIBLE LEGISLATION. IF YOU WANT TO RAISE THE GAS TAX THEN HAVE THE LEGISLATURE VOTE ON IT IN PUBLIC SO ALL... read more I FIND THIS A TERRIBLE IDEA AND I WOULD LIKE ALL LEGISLATORS TO STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS HORRIBLE LEGISLATION. IF YOU WANT TO RAISE THE GAS TAX THEN HAVE THE LEGISLATURE VOTE ON IT IN PUBLIC SO ALL CITIZENS KNOW WHO VOTED TO RAISE THE GAS TAX. |
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11/18/2019 |
stephen |
manseau |
taxpayer and legal citzen who votes in every election |
billerica |
Massachusetts |
We the taxpaying legal citizens of Massachusetts five years ago overwhelmingly rejected the "Automatic Gas Tax". This unconstitutional end run around congress and the voters to force yet... read more We the taxpaying legal citizens of Massachusetts five years ago overwhelmingly rejected the "Automatic Gas Tax". This unconstitutional end run around congress and the voters to force yet another tax on the people shall not stand. It will be fought on every front; Courts, polling stations, media and in the streets. These phony baloney excuses to punish the poorest among us on a product we all must buy is a lie on it's face. The ice caps on Mars and Europa are melting at the same rate they are here on Earth. My V8 might burn a lot of gas, but it is not changing the weather on Mars and the moons of Jupiter. I realize our alleged "representatives" count on the ignorance, laziness and stupidity of the voters, but this time, it's not going to happen. |
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12/1/2019 |
stephen |
oleary |
tax payer |
somerset |
Massachusetts |
Read our lips NO NEW GAS TAX!!! Read our lips NO NEW GAS TAX!!! |
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1/8/2020 |
Stephen |
Berry |
Sberry RV |
North kingstown |
Rhode Island |
I reject any new tax or increase of tax on fuel.
Bad for business, family and food cost I reject any new tax or increase of tax on fuel.
Bad for business, family and food cost |
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1/16/2020 |
Stephen |
O'Connell |
concerned resident/father |
Smithfield |
Rhode Island |
It is critical that we drastically reduce pollution from transportation as they are the largest source of global warming emissions both regionally and nationally. I request that Rhode Island... read more It is critical that we drastically reduce pollution from transportation as they are the largest source of global warming emissions both regionally and nationally. I request that Rhode Island formally join the plan to reduce emissions. I further request that the plan include a strong component of equity through prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. I further request that both flexibility and sustainability get prioritized so that technological advancements be implemented in such a method that aging doesn't lead to avoidable pollution but instead to recycling solutions and/or additional technological implementations. I am grateful for the "can do" attitude and the bipartisan nature of this project. |
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1/16/2020 |
Stephen |
Fried |
Concerned citizen |
Stratham |
New Hampshire |
I fully support the development of more efficient, low carbon transportation. It is way past time for developing clean, modern transportation solutions. These efforts will stimulate the economy,... read more I fully support the development of more efficient, low carbon transportation. It is way past time for developing clean, modern transportation solutions. These efforts will stimulate the economy, create jobs, improve our lives, and help clean up our environment. I hope the policy will have a strong equity component and prioritize clean investments in areas most burdened by pollution and without access to public transportation. The bipartisan nature of this project makes me more hopeful for the future. The states need to take us forward since the current federal is taking us backward.
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