1/18/2020 |
jeff |
francisco |
Parent; Teacher; Concerned Citizen |
Wayne |
New Jersey |
As a parent of two young children, a teacher and someone who relies on common sense and science to navigate the modern world, I take affront at politicians and other leaders not heading the calls... read more As a parent of two young children, a teacher and someone who relies on common sense and science to navigate the modern world, I take affront at politicians and other leaders not heading the calls of the planet to change how we live. We need to change our lifestyles and expectations to how much we can continue to take and not pay a painful price. Let us make logical decision now and when my boys are old enough they can become stewards themselves and engineer ways to mitigate the damage we have already done and build a sustainable economy and democracy for generations to come. |
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10/28/2019 |
Thomas |
McKenzie |
Penn Mar Oil |
Waynesboro |
Pennsylvania |
I strongly oppose the proposed plan of cap and trade in Pennsylvania. This is an unfair burden to Pennsylvania taxpayers and businesses especially since we already pay a substantially larger... read more I strongly oppose the proposed plan of cap and trade in Pennsylvania. This is an unfair burden to Pennsylvania taxpayers and businesses especially since we already pay a substantially larger amount of fuel taxes over other surrounding states. |
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2/27/2020 |
Susan |
Olson |
Citizen's Climate Lobby |
Weatogue |
Connecticut |
My husband walks a mile rain or shine to ride the bus to work in Hartford. The public transportation system is critical to him. However, since moving to CT, he has a cough which he attributes to... read more My husband walks a mile rain or shine to ride the bus to work in Hartford. The public transportation system is critical to him. However, since moving to CT, he has a cough which he attributes to low air quality. When I travel to Washington DC I use bus transportation. It is efficient and cost effective. We do have a hybrid gas/electric vehicle which we charge at the charging station in front of our
town hall. My family requests Gov Lamont formally join the TCI Initiative and pursue aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reductions so
air quality in our cities (for our school children and others like my husband) will improve and the transportation sector will support
individuals like us seeking to transition to electric vehicles and public transport. We appreciate Gov Lamont's leadership.
Sincerely,
Jon and Susan Olson, 109 Hopmeadow St, Weatogue, CT |
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12/3/2019 |
MARK |
ROGERS |
none |
WEBSTER |
Massachusetts |
The TCI is an illegal tax...pure and simple. If you want to tax us do it in the open and lookng us " in the eyes". I am not in favor of contributing more to a bloated budget. read more The TCI is an illegal tax...pure and simple. If you want to tax us do it in the open and lookng us " in the eyes". I am not in favor of contributing more to a bloated budget. |
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12/18/2019 |
Joseph |
McKenna |
Commonwealth of MA |
Webster |
Massachusetts |
As Representative in a relatively rural district, my constituents have chosen to live outside of the city where they can enjoy the land and open spaces. The trade-off is that they must drive... read more As Representative in a relatively rural district, my constituents have chosen to live outside of the city where they can enjoy the land and open spaces. The trade-off is that they must drive every day to get to work, to doctors, to get groceries, or to get their children to and from daycare or school. TCI, and any gas tax, disproportionately places the burden of climate change onto the wallets of those living outside of cities who must drive to meet the needs of their daily lives. It is not right that those who drive often face a disproportionate tax to offset the spending of the Government. At the very least, this initiative must come before the Legislature for a vote prior to enactment. |
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1/16/2020 |
Laura |
Burns |
HubCats |
Webster |
New York |
There is nothing more important to me than minimizing climate change! Changing my transportation to a Prius, and using it less, was the first item on my agenda. There is nothing more important to me than minimizing climate change! Changing my transportation to a Prius, and using it less, was the first item on my agenda. |
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1/16/2020 |
Vikram |
Sikand |
Concerned Resident and Parent |
Weehawken |
New Jersey |
Over the past decade, the Northeast region of the United States has helped lead the country—and the world—in supporting and developing clean, renewable sources of electricity. Taken together, the... read more Over the past decade, the Northeast region of the United States has helped lead the country—and the world—in supporting and developing clean, renewable sources of electricity. Taken together, the policies of Northeast states, from Maine to Maryland, have generated billions of dollars in investment for solar, wind, and efficiency. One driving force behind this investment is a regional initiative that caps emissions from the electricity sector, charges power plants for the emissions they generate, and invests the revenue from those fees into efficiency and clean energy programs. This initiative has helped fundamentally change the region’s electricity sector: we have achieved unprecedented penetration of renewables, nearly eliminated the use of coal, and reduced overall electricity use at a time of economic expansion.
The next big step for the region is to bring that same sense of commitment, ingenuity, and purpose to clean transportation.
Transportation is the largest source of pollution in the Northeast region, comprising more than 40 percent of total regional global warming emissions (Georgetown Climate Center 2015). In addition to the health impacts associated with rising temperatures, soot and ground-level ozone from the region’s cars
and trucks are responsible for more than 50,000 asthma attacks, 1,000 deaths,
and other pollution-related illnesses that incur approximately $27 billion in total health care costs every year (Holmes-Gen and Barrett 2016). The health impacts of transportation affect all of us, but especially vulnerable are children, the elderly, the chronically ill, and people in low-income communities (who often live in or near freight corridors).
A growing number of people are choosing to live in neighborhoods where nearby amenities and public transportation can make car-free living more feasible. Above, the Boston Harborwalk, more than 40 miles long, connects the city’s waterfront neighborhoods. Forward-thinking policies can help the region adapt to growing populations and reduce dependence on personal vehicles.
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2/21/2020 |
Roxanne |
Donohue |
Mrs. |
Weehawken |
New Jersey |
We have to act quickly as time is running out for our planet be bold be brave do the right thing! We have to act quickly as time is running out for our planet be bold be brave do the right thing! |
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2/21/2020 |
Roxanne |
Donohue |
Mrs. |
Weehawken |
New Jersey |
Time is running out for our planet we must move swiftly and do the right thing be bold be brave and help save us all Time is running out for our planet we must move swiftly and do the right thing be bold be brave and help save us all |
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1/24/2020 |
Tim |
Storer |
Independent Citizen |
Weld |
Maine |
This is nothing but a leftest democrat money grab. There is only one guarantee. Taxes will go up. Pollution IS real. The fear mongering narrative spewing from the climate initiative industry is... read more This is nothing but a leftest democrat money grab. There is only one guarantee. Taxes will go up. Pollution IS real. The fear mongering narrative spewing from the climate initiative industry is baseless and false. The science is not "undisputed" in fact its highly disputed. More and more we find out about the lies. Maine and Mainers are not culprits to the world climate. I say let the other states proceed if they want and we will monitor it's success or more likely it's failures. Lets be honest here. What Government program ever created has been successful?.
Lets keep the activism going and solve emission problems, but lets not allow the government to dictate the taxes and fees while all the while foolishly spending it in other areas. Does anyone know how Maine has benefited from previous initiatives?
The push for electric cars looks good on paper but realistically we are still in test mode. The percent of cases of dangerous and unsafe incidences (batteries blowing up and catching fire) is currently low but what about when we force the market and the country is infiltrated with EV's. The percentage remains the same but the incidents will increase to an alarming level. I do not trust these cars in the mainstream yet. Tesla has been highly subsidized and they are still faced with reliability and practicality issues.
We were duped on the wind mills. They don't pay for themselves before they expire and now were are having disposal issues.
We need more studies and test before we jump on the so called "clean" EV's.
1-I want to know how we are to dispose of these very expensive batteries that are useless after 10 to 15 years.
2-I want to know how much more or less fossil fuels will be used to generate the increased power for charging stations.
3-I want to know what kind of regulations are in place for mining the minerals required. Huge corporate mining facilities and child labor.
4-What is the life expectancy of an EV in cold climates like Maine. A legit concern.
It seems as we are ready and willing to throw money to the problems without asking any questions.
TCI is NOT for Maine. At the very least we should have a referendum.
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11/15/2019 |
Sophie |
Underwood |
Mrs. |
Wellesley |
Massachusetts |
It’s wrong for the Governor to pursue this tax increase without a legislative vote. Lawmakers are being completely excluded from the process, despite this being the exact task they were elected to... read more It’s wrong for the Governor to pursue this tax increase without a legislative vote. Lawmakers are being completely excluded from the process, despite this being the exact task they were elected to carry out. |
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11/15/2019 |
Kimberley |
O’Sullivan, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
MD |
Wellesley |
Massachusetts |
Do not agree with the climate TCI!!!!!! This should not be implemented without a vote! Do not agree with the climate TCI!!!!!! This should not be implemented without a vote! |
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1/12/2020 |
Mark |
Barrett |
None |
Wellesley |
Massachusetts |
This is a tax without a vote by our elected representatives in our MA state legislature. I do not support this tax or initiative.
Mark in MA This is a tax without a vote by our elected representatives in our MA state legislature. I do not support this tax or initiative.
Mark in MA |
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3/16/2020 |
maggie |
egger |
self |
Wellesley |
Massachusetts |
I have read with great disappointment your plan to push through this gas tax without allowing the legislature to vote. This is a serious tax and one that does not help stop pollution but instead... read more I have read with great disappointment your plan to push through this gas tax without allowing the legislature to vote. This is a serious tax and one that does not help stop pollution but instead puts more money into the hands of government. As of now, the MBTA has the money it needs to upgrade and run more efficiently but government beauocracy stands in the way. I want my present tax dollars to work for me not for the unions and government run programs. Stop the tax madness! Let the legislature vote on this measure!
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11/12/2019 |
Marcia |
Kuchta |
Independent |
Wellesley Hills |
Massachusetts |
I vehemently oppose the TCI tax and the manner in which it is being attempted to be implemented. I vehemently oppose the TCI tax and the manner in which it is being attempted to be implemented. |
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10/28/2019 |
Laura J. |
Gazzano |
citizen |
Wellfleet |
Massachusetts |
TCI is an important collaboration between eastern states to combat climate change. Some part of TCI revenue needs to be disbursed to EV infrastructure associated with affordable housing. It could... read more TCI is an important collaboration between eastern states to combat climate change. Some part of TCI revenue needs to be disbursed to EV infrastructure associated with affordable housing. It could be grants to afford housing developers for charging stations, grid tied or solar. There could be additional rebates toward EV purchases or leases for low income families; especially ones that are under served by public transportation or that live in affordable or low income housing. |
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10/13/2019 |
John |
MacLeod |
Maine resident |
Wells |
Maine |
I’m not going to go on some long winded rant, I’m just going to leave it at this: you can’t snap your fingers and make new technologies just appear. Create incentives for new behavior, not... read more I’m not going to go on some long winded rant, I’m just going to leave it at this: you can’t snap your fingers and make new technologies just appear. Create incentives for new behavior, not penalties for behavior that is currently essential just to live (consuming gasoline or diesel). This will create a highly unnecessary burden for Maine taxpayers, and the people will be VERY angry (remember the response to Dean Rikersons proposal?). Let’s work on new tech and moving away from foreign oil dependence, but let’s not, once again, create another financial burden for Maine business and Maine residents. Thanks. |
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10/29/2019 |
John |
Macleod |
III |
Wells |
Maine |
Enough with the taxes, the fees, the permits, and so on and so forth. We’ve passed mandatory paid sick leave, there’s a cost for small business. We have raised the minimum wage resulting in rate... read more Enough with the taxes, the fees, the permits, and so on and so forth. We’ve passed mandatory paid sick leave, there’s a cost for small business. We have raised the minimum wage resulting in rate increases at various businesses. Just stop. |
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1/10/2020 |
Michael |
Carbonneau |
Concerned Citizen |
Wells |
Maine |
NO TCI for MAINE. It's a bad deal!! read more NO TCI for MAINE. It's a bad deal!! |
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1/11/2020 |
David |
Cahoon |
Mr. |
Wells |
Maine |
I do not support this new gas tax. It will in no way make a difference in the carbon foot print. All it will do is hurt the middle class working people of the State of Maine. All it will do is... read more I do not support this new gas tax. It will in no way make a difference in the carbon foot print. All it will do is hurt the middle class working people of the State of Maine. All it will do is drive the prices of other goods up higher than they already are. Maine is in the top 10 in the nation of states with the highest taxes. Is Janet shooting to be number 1??? |
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