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11/13/2019 |
William |
Hooper |
Taxpayer |
South Hamilton |
Massachusetts |
TCI spelled differently is TAX. Do not approve any legislation which authorizes TAX err, TCI! TCI spelled differently is TAX. Do not approve any legislation which authorizes TAX err, TCI! |
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1/12/2020 |
Philip |
Beaudoin |
citizen |
South Harwich |
Massachusetts |
No auto tax! No auto tax! |
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2/26/2020 |
Phelps |
Holloway |
Geezer Sports and Biomechanics |
South Hero |
Vermont |
Governor, if you read what I just read, there is NO argument for NOT joining! Governor, if you read what I just read, there is NO argument for NOT joining! |
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2/28/2020 |
Mark |
Kennedy |
Mr. |
South Hero |
Vermont |
Transportation is Vermont's largest contributor to carbon emissions, so focusing particularly on reducing reliance on fossil fuel power transportation is particularly relevant and important... read more Transportation is Vermont's largest contributor to carbon emissions, so focusing particularly on reducing reliance on fossil fuel power transportation is particularly relevant and important for Vermont. I urge joining and participating in the TCI. |
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2/23/2020 |
Roger |
Ross |
NRDC |
South Kent |
Connecticut |
As someone who owns two plug-in cars (one of them fully electric), the number of charging stations in CT is woefully inadequate. Further, the existing charging stations are often in disrepair.... read more As someone who owns two plug-in cars (one of them fully electric), the number of charging stations in CT is woefully inadequate. Further, the existing charging stations are often in disrepair. Without working charging stations, people will never get out of their gas guzzlers.
Next, affordable mass transit should be broadened, and where it exists, the service could be better. Give people an option to get out of their cars.
CT does need to charge tolls on major highways just like most other states in the Northeast--mid-Atlantic region.
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2/22/2020 |
Pamela |
Lezaeta |
private citizen |
South Kingstown |
Rhode Island |
I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative to modernize the transportation sector while drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants. We need a plan... read more I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative to modernize the transportation sector while drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful pollutants. We need a plan that holds large transportation companies accountable for the pollution they create and invest in clean transportation solutions such as an expanded and efficient public transit and EV infrastructure in rural and suburban areas, expansion of commuter rail, EVs, bike lanes, and sidewalks to make it safe for commuters, pedestrians, and bikers, and electric bus fleets infrastructure. |
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2/24/2020 |
David |
Dibbell |
None |
South New Berlin |
New York |
This entire initiative is ill-conceived, beginning with the baseless attribution of the reported warming trend, and of the severity of weather events, to emission of greenhouse gases, mostly... read more This entire initiative is ill-conceived, beginning with the baseless attribution of the reported warming trend, and of the severity of weather events, to emission of greenhouse gases, mostly carbon dioxide. The imposition of such a cap-and-invest system would only raise costs to consumers and accomplish nothing to mitigate or moderate whatever future climate trends are measured or whatever future weather events occur in our region. New York's population is already declining, so this restrictive plan seems likely to accelerate that trend as other regions and states avoid similar misguided ideas. I therefore strongly oppose the adoption of the elements of this most unwise plan. |
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1/16/2020 |
Robert |
Orgera |
AIA |
South Orange |
New Jersey |
My name is Robert Orgera, I am an architect and environmentalist also a member of my towns Environmental Commission.
As an architect/planner I am well trained in understanding the real... read more My name is Robert Orgera, I am an architect and environmentalist also a member of my towns Environmental Commission.
As an architect/planner I am well trained in understanding the real impact to local environments coastal, urban. Suburban and rural caused by bad land use planning and ignorance of climate change. I fully endorse this regional initiative and any similar measures considered to reduce carbon emissions. |
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10/15/2020 |
Brian |
de Castro |
Salutation* |
South Orange |
New Jersey |
Let's do the right thing to ensure a cleaner, healthier, safer America for all of us. read more Let's do the right thing to ensure a cleaner, healthier, safer America for all of us. |
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1/16/2020 |
Michael |
Gutleber |
Concerned activist |
South Ozone Park |
New York |
Thank you for addressing the greatest crisis of our times, global warming, in a bi-partisan way. Reducing transportation pollution, which is our largest source of global warming emissions, is in... read more Thank you for addressing the greatest crisis of our times, global warming, in a bi-partisan way. Reducing transportation pollution, which is our largest source of global warming emissions, is in everyone's best interest. We are already suffering from the harms of global warming, including more severe storms, drought, wildfires and temperature extremes which have resulted in many deaths, great destruction and financial cost. I commend governor Cuomo, the New York State legislature, and all of the activists for the CLCPA law signed last year to combat this problem. I encourage governor Cuomo to continue his strong leadership on this issue and formally commit New York to join the plan to reduce emissions. Please prioritize clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution and/or for those who don't have access. Thank you for reading my comments. |
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10/31/2019 |
Lauren |
MacArthur |
None |
South Paris |
Maine |
Mills has been in office less than a year, and is spending incredible amounts, all of which require increased taxation. Now, yet another tax increase is on the horizon with the proposed gas tax.... read more Mills has been in office less than a year, and is spending incredible amounts, all of which require increased taxation. Now, yet another tax increase is on the horizon with the proposed gas tax. Mainers cannot afford her. Maine is a rural state, with lower income residents....many of whom drive many miles to work....often to multiple jobs, simply to get by. Many will be forced to leave....then, who will be left to pay the state's bills? Don't forget all the other activities that will be influenced by such a tax...school bus transport, heating fuel costs, farming, etc. Come down to Earth, governor. |
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11/2/2019 |
Robert |
Warrington |
Human |
South Paris |
Maine |
Please develop a low carbon emissions plan for the transportation industry. Our future survival depends on making these types of changes.
Robert Warrington Please develop a low carbon emissions plan for the transportation industry. Our future survival depends on making these types of changes.
Robert Warrington |
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1/6/2020 |
Margery |
Ripley |
Mrs. |
South Paris |
Maine |
I am outraged at this obvious violation of MY right to liberty. . Taking highly controversial data and using it to make some people rich and others enslaved is totally unacceptable. MY world has... read more I am outraged at this obvious violation of MY right to liberty. . Taking highly controversial data and using it to make some people rich and others enslaved is totally unacceptable. MY world has a very able designer and preserver who for eons has allowed the earth to heat and cool and for species to emerge evolve and disappear again and again. The arrogance and hypocrisy of the elites is disgusting. Read a couple of books : COOL IT --how to save the world from climate extremists and actually make a difference for the world; How to Spend $75 billion -To make the world a Better (actually cleaner) place; The Skeptical Environmentalist-- MEASURING the REAL state of the world-- all by Bjorn Lomborg.(google him-- he is very credible!!!) Maine does not need to do another thing to hurt our economy and our INDIVIDUAL rural communities. STOP THIS NOW>carbon credits and pacts with other states are NOT steps in the right direction.
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2/27/2020 |
Kerry |
Read |
Oxford County Wellness Collaborative |
South Paris |
Maine |
Isolation due to lack of transportation is a key contributing factor to poor health and wellness in rural Maine. Maine people need non-polluting, accessible and affordable transportation. Isolation due to lack of transportation is a key contributing factor to poor health and wellness in rural Maine. Maine people need non-polluting, accessible and affordable transportation. |
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10/9/2019 |
Kandi-Lee |
Hoy |
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South Portland |
Maine |
If you look at recent scientific studies from several countries and hundreds of scientists and NASA you will see that man caused climate change or crisis is false. Even the ounder of Greenpeace... read more If you look at recent scientific studies from several countries and hundreds of scientists and NASA you will see that man caused climate change or crisis is false. Even the ounder of Greenpeace has come to this factual conclusion.
This compact is only about putting another tax for government spending on us and about controlling our lives.
What exactly would the money be used for that would in fact change the climate?
The United States is the cleanest country in the world.
China and India are huge polluters and you taking more money out of our pockets will not do one thing to change China or India.
Maine is one of the cleanest states in the US. We are also one of the poorest. The last thing we need is to be made poorer and made poorer over something as phony as the climate change hoax.
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10/10/2019 |
Michael |
Dougherty |
Maine Taxpayer |
South Portland |
Maine |
Dear Sir or Ma'am: I am writing to you today to voice my opposition to the Transportation Climate Initiative. My sole income is a small pension. Any kind of direct tax or back door tax to... read more Dear Sir or Ma'am: I am writing to you today to voice my opposition to the Transportation Climate Initiative. My sole income is a small pension. Any kind of direct tax or back door tax to fund this initiative will cause me to incurre an additional financial burden on me. Not every Mainer is a multi-Billionaire or multi-Millionaire that can afford this tax. Additionally, Mainers on Social Security or other fixed income cannot also afford paying this hidden tax. We Mainers are being fleeced by all the taxes up-front, or hidden taxes, and are being taxed to death. How are we suppose to survive when we also have other daily expenses. You people are living in a fantasy world, or are extremely wealthy, and have no clue what it is like just to survive day to day on a small income. Worst yet, no income at all. What are we suppose to do? Think about how most Mainers have to live before you mandate another tax or hidden financial burden upon most of us. Please cancel this Utopian initiative from being in acted. What good is saving the planet from so called Climate Change when the rest of us cannot afford to live. Killing the patient but curing the illness is not the answer. Stop taxing us into oblivion! |
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10/25/2019 |
John |
Bernard |
Maine People's Alliance |
South Portland |
Maine |
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1/13/2020 |
Michael |
Ciampi |
n/a |
South Portland |
Maine |
Even if we assume best case scenario in terms of how much this initiative may help reduce 'man-made climate change,' (however unrealistic that assumption may be) it still would not be... read more Even if we assume best case scenario in terms of how much this initiative may help reduce 'man-made climate change,' (however unrealistic that assumption may be) it still would not be worth the cost to individual taxpayers as well as small businesses. The real economic harm this scheme would do far outweighs the theoretical infinitesimal benefit. Those in government who support money-grabs such as this will be held accountable at the ballot box. |
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2/24/2020 |
Patricia |
Mew |
None |
South Portland |
Maine |
Without a clean and healthy environment, we will perish. We must get rid of fossil fuels. We're only killing ourselves and our children if we don't. read more Without a clean and healthy environment, we will perish. We must get rid of fossil fuels. We're only killing ourselves and our children if we don't. |
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2/25/2020 |
catherine |
chapman |
democrat, nrcm and sierra club |
south portland |
Maine |
I am a citizen concerned with climate change, our existential crisis that needs immediate action. Transportation is the biggest sector that is creating emissions in Maine. Yet transportation has... read more I am a citizen concerned with climate change, our existential crisis that needs immediate action. Transportation is the biggest sector that is creating emissions in Maine. Yet transportation has been the sector that has been all but ignored in our state action plan to address climate change. Why do I say that when the plan does posit that electric cars and more electric charging stations are in the plan? Because both are solutions that only the wealthy can afford at this time. They are not practical solutions . We need to provide solutions that can be implemented right now. It is not a matter of people becoming aware. We are aware. We need to do steps right now. Public transportation needs to be electrified, expanded and improved immediately. People have shown they will use it if it is reliable, affordable and easy to use. The Downeaster is expanding, the Breeze works. But we need much more geared to commuters. I use it in Europe where it is easier to use than a car as it is frequent and there are no parking problems. Maine used to have trolleys. What about trams, light rail? buses? We do not need to reinvent the wheel. I can walk faster than my local bus which is from the dinosaur age in terms of being consumer friendly. Having an app doesn't change the fact that the bus takes so long and does not run when people want and need it. There are too many bus stops and not enough routes. The buses are old, have no digital readouts showing the routes or the stops so a newcomer can navigate them. There are no schedules posted and no bus shelters with readouts showing the bus times en route. There has been no state plan to coordinate public transportation to address climate change and no financial backing from the state. Public transportation also is part of social justice. Low income people and seniors cannot afford uber rides. It is necessary for seniors to be able to remain in their homes. It helps with congestion and with health as people walk more. It helps with isolation and can create community as people meet on the same routes. We can start by working with large employers to provide public transportation convenient to their schedules. High schoolers can ride the buses to save money and not duplicate resources as electric buses are expensive but worth it. We have many examples of how to do this. Lets get going. I will ride if it is available in South Portland as I do everywhere else I go. Please give me the opportunity to do so while helping our climate.
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