10/9/2019 |
Eric |
Lammers |
Citizen of Maine |
Mechanic Falls |
Maine |
Look at CA and their gas prices. The average today is a little over $4/gal. Here in ME, it's around $2.50/gal. We are a poor state in comparison with an elderly, retired population on fixed... read more Look at CA and their gas prices. The average today is a little over $4/gal. Here in ME, it's around $2.50/gal. We are a poor state in comparison with an elderly, retired population on fixed incomes. Implementing policies that simply increase our energy costs is just wrong. |
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1/16/2020 |
John |
Tooker |
N/A |
Mechanicsburg |
Pennsylvania |
Thank yu for taking this important step to limit carbon emissions. Thank yu for taking this important step to limit carbon emissions. |
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2/24/2020 |
Randall |
Tenor |
N/A |
Mechanicsburg |
Pennsylvania |
I support the Green Energy initiative as it relates to transportation. I support the Green Energy initiative as it relates to transportation. |
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10/14/2020 |
Frank |
Evelhoch II |
none |
Mechanicsburg |
Pennsylvania |
First I want to say thank you for forming this coalition and for seeking public input on this issue. To me there are 3 main items that the TCI must achieve. They are: 1) Put a cap on carbon... read more First I want to say thank you for forming this coalition and for seeking public input on this issue. To me there are 3 main items that the TCI must achieve. They are: 1) Put a cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by the year 2032, 2) Increase the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities by 35% or more and 3) The aforementioned investments must be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit. |
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10/10/2019 |
Charles |
Williamson |
private citizen |
Mechanicsville |
Virginia |
Carbon tax... just another scam. Carbon tax... just another scam. |
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11/1/2019 |
David |
Walsh |
WOCO Oil Company, Inc. |
Mechanicsville |
Virginia |
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TCI input WOCO 20191101.doc |
1/16/2020 |
Richard |
Firth |
citizen |
Mechanicsville |
Virginia |
I support all plans to reduce and eliminate all forms of toxic pollution that enter the air we breathe and the water we drinki. To me it is an issue not of climate change but the protection of... read more I support all plans to reduce and eliminate all forms of toxic pollution that enter the air we breathe and the water we drinki. To me it is an issue not of climate change but the protection of the air we breathe and the water we drink and that trumps all issues involved. It is a fact that pollution of the air and water causes many illnesses and in too many cases death. so everything we can to eliminate all forms of pollution to our water and air |
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2/21/2020 |
Richard |
Firth |
NONE |
Mechanicsville |
Virginia |
We ALL need Clean Air! I developed asthma while living in a smoggy area. Lost productivity and increased healthcare needs are FAR more expensive than good transportation planning!
... read more We ALL need Clean Air! I developed asthma while living in a smoggy area. Lost productivity and increased healthcare needs are FAR more expensive than good transportation planning!
We can cut poverty and pollution at the same time. Therefore I urge you to move forward with a regional program that prioritizes the needs of communities overburdened with pollution and underserved in mobility options.
I like the railroads to do the job; they are less polluting particularly if run by eletricity as most on the NE corridor are |
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1/31/2020 |
Barry & Linda |
Baniszeski |
Maine residents |
Meddybemps |
Maine |
The recent gas tax initiative is in violation of Federal and State laws regarding the intended use of gas taxes. RGGI and TCI are multi-state "agreements" that have never received U. S... read more The recent gas tax initiative is in violation of Federal and State laws regarding the intended use of gas taxes. RGGI and TCI are multi-state "agreements" that have never received U. S. Congressional approval as required under Article 1, section 10 of the US Constitution (Compact Clause). This also has never been regionally approved. There should be court challenges if this ever does come to agreement. The Initiatives do NOT comply with legal use of carbon/gas taxes, in that they are to be used "... solely for the cost of ... highway and bridge construction and maintenance ... etc. (Maine Constitution Article IX, Section 19: Limitation on expenditure of motor vehicle and motor vehicle fuel revenues.) Why this discussion and these initiatives have reared their ugly heads is easy to understand. Just one more set of illegal, back-door taxes to more greatly subsidize an even more costly "green" agenda whether it's legal or not. Increasing fuel taxes is not legal nor acceptable. The states (especially Maine) must start to apply already collected taxes judiciously and where intended. This is just one more big tax and spend scheme. It completely fails to follow the rule of law and/or Constitutional tests. |
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12/1/2019 |
john |
saia |
Concerned Citizen |
Medfield |
Massachusetts |
DO NOT IMPOST THIS "TAX"....ENOUGH IS ENOUGH....THE WASTE ALREADY EXHIBITED IN THIS STATE IS GROSS...REMEMBER WHO VOTED FOR YOU AND WHY....I REALLY DO THINK ITS TIME TO LEAVE THIS STATE... read more DO NOT IMPOST THIS "TAX"....ENOUGH IS ENOUGH....THE WASTE ALREADY EXHIBITED IN THIS STATE IS GROSS...REMEMBER WHO VOTED FOR YOU AND WHY....I REALLY DO THINK ITS TIME TO LEAVE THIS STATE....WHAT A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT YOU ALL ARE |
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12/1/2019 |
Steven |
Braverman |
Unenrolled |
medfield |
Massachusetts |
I am appalled at the extremely regressive taxation bill being considered to replenish state coffers-- known as a carbon tax initiative. An across the board, regressive tax on such an essential and... read more I am appalled at the extremely regressive taxation bill being considered to replenish state coffers-- known as a carbon tax initiative. An across the board, regressive tax on such an essential and democratized commodity such as gasoline is a cruel punishment to inflict on Massachusetts motorists. Utilizing the climate change debate to pad patronage hiring and close budget gaps is truly an outrage. The fact that all of the states in the northeast are considering this as a monopolistic venture to prevent border competition is even more horrific. Thank you for the consideration. |
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12/23/2019 |
Robert |
Porcaro |
none |
Medfield |
Massachusetts |
The TCI is wrong for three reasons:
1. It is a de facto tax masquerading as fee to bypass the normal democratic process of enacting a tax. In other words, TCI is taxation without... read more The TCI is wrong for three reasons:
1. It is a de facto tax masquerading as fee to bypass the normal democratic process of enacting a tax. In other words, TCI is taxation without representation, and no amount of fancy words or legal manipulation changes that.
2. TCI is based on unproven assumptions about human-caused climate change. The science is not settled! At a minimum, this is still a highly controversial issue and therefore not one upon which a tax should be based. Indeed, the eagerness to create a tax based on this so-called science reveals the true agenda of the climate change hysterics, which is economic restructuring toward socialism and a "new world order."
3. Even aside from the first two reasons, TCI is economically harmful. Low and middle-class workers, along with business owners, will bear the burden most acutely.
For these reasons, I urge the TCI be abandoned. Thank you. |
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1/11/2020 |
john |
saia |
Mass constituant |
Medfield |
Massachusetts |
really, why don't you redistribute the taxes you've raped from the Mass population instead...how about cutting the pensions at UMASS...how about clawing back the pensions of those... read more really, why don't you redistribute the taxes you've raped from the Mass population instead...how about cutting the pensions at UMASS...how about clawing back the pensions of those troopers who stole from the state, or, maybe privatize the MBTA.........Gov Bake, you are sham.....no vote for you next time around... |
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5/28/2019 |
Travis |
Petersen |
Citizen |
Medford |
Massachusetts |
Hello,
I am environmental scientist in Massachusetts. Thank you for your bipartisan efforts. Climate change is the most pressing issue of our era, one that impacts all aspects of... read more Hello,
I am environmental scientist in Massachusetts. Thank you for your bipartisan efforts. Climate change is the most pressing issue of our era, one that impacts all aspects of our life, including national security, immigration, and the economy. It has the potential to kill thousands of people, due to flooding, heat waves, crop failure, and increased disease prevalence. In the northeast, we have felt the effects already, with average winter temperatures up 3.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970. Winters are shorter; flowers and bees die due to early warm spells followed by frosts.
In your plan, I ask you to price carbon high enough to follow the guidelines set by the latest climate science. It also needs to be developed so that it does not impact low income members of society. We are all counting on you to account for the true cost of fossil fuel use.
Best,
Travis Petersen |
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11/16/2019 |
Chris |
Grande |
WHA |
Medford |
Massachusetts |
I concur with my friends who oppose any attempt at revenue increases, i.e. taxes, without MA House approval. I will let my legislators know my thoughts on this also. Furthermore, spending some... read more I concur with my friends who oppose any attempt at revenue increases, i.e. taxes, without MA House approval. I will let my legislators know my thoughts on this also. Furthermore, spending some time in California, with their exorbitant gas taxes, and other "penalties" for owning combustible engine vehicles, I see these moves as nothing more than crushing expenses to everyone, which particularly hit lower income more (gasoline tops $4/gallon, a very large increase vis a vis current MA gas taxes.
Tax credits, desirability for EV, and cost reductions as the market finds ways to deliver at lower costs are doing much to reduce vehicle emissions. Though it doesn't matter what taxes or carbon exchange fees you charge, the average worker can not afford an EV yet.
If you want to focus your energies, somewhere, help India, China and other fast growing economies to reduce their carbon emissions. MA is flatulence in the breeze compared to the real global polluters. or you could try the US agriculture/meat industries. And let the MA House focus on taxes.
Thank you,
Chris Grande |
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11/25/2019 |
Gordon |
Silva |
WRKO |
Medford |
Massachusetts |
You people want these taxes to create more jobs and profits for MORE political hacks. YOU ARE KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE! You people want these taxes to create more jobs and profits for MORE political hacks. YOU ARE KILLING THE GOLDEN GOOSE! |
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12/18/2019 |
Montgomery |
Teague |
none |
MEDFORD |
New Jersey |
I am against this tax as the government has demonstrated that they cannot manage a budget. Taxpayer are already paying for Federal Flood Insurance and Beach replenishment. Instead of always... read more I am against this tax as the government has demonstrated that they cannot manage a budget. Taxpayer are already paying for Federal Flood Insurance and Beach replenishment. Instead of always increases taxes find budgets cuts. IE. why do tax payers fund federal flood insurance for millionaire's second homes. Why is the federal government in the business of ensuring second beach homes. Obama Care, Medicare pricing is based on income,same policy should be implemented for Flood Insurance. And if no bath houses, parking or public assess( ie the north end of LBI) stop having tax payers pay. Use that saving for Climate Change. |
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1/16/2020 |
Kelly |
Clark |
Concerned Scientist and Mom |
Medford |
New Jersey |
The largest source of pollution in the northeast US is from transportation. These emissions result in increased asthma and other pollution-related illnesses, and even death. The impacts on health... read more The largest source of pollution in the northeast US is from transportation. These emissions result in increased asthma and other pollution-related illnesses, and even death. The impacts on health from air pollution particularly affect the most vulnerable: children, elderly, the chronically ill, and people living in low-income communities. Healthcare costs increase along with the average temperatures. It is not a hoax: My state of New Jersey is absolutely seeing changes in climate and it appears to be accelerating.
The northeast states have been leaders in changing sources of energy from coal to renewable and that investment has brought jobs and greater efficiency. The next logical step would be to be at the forefront of reducing transportation emissions and cleaning up the air we breathe. It's going to take research, creativity, ingenuity, and, yes, investment to accomplish this goal, but I think it's a challenge these states can tackle together. A "cap and invest" program, as used to make the transition to renewable energy sources, could work in a similar way with reducing transportation pollution. |
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1/28/2020 |
Casey |
Merkle |
Democrat |
Medford |
Massachusetts |
I am excited to see a high-impact, regional approach to tackling carbon emissions moving forward. I am excited to see a high-impact, regional approach to tackling carbon emissions moving forward. |
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2/20/2020 |
Eileen |
Herman-Haase |
citizen |
Medford |
Massachusetts |
It is crucial for the well being of future generations that a design for a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of... read more It is crucial for the well being of future generations that a design for a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels is created now. Thank you |
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