1/11/2020 |
Linda |
Adams |
Republican - Fiscal Conservative |
Wiscasset |
Maine |
Governor Mills will likely try to back door this tax as a “regulation fee.” If that is the case, the people lose their right to speak through their representatives in the way of a legislative... read more Governor Mills will likely try to back door this tax as a “regulation fee.” If that is the case, the people lose their right to speak through their representatives in the way of a legislative vote. For those of us on a fixed income, it will be a hardship. Prices on groceries and goods trucked into Maine and throughout New England will go up in price. Every restaurant will most likely raise prices. And there we are - paying higher prices AGAIN. Face it folks - it’s another TAX! |
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2/24/2020 |
Marty |
Fox |
NRCM |
Wiscasset |
Maine |
50% of the Fossil Fuels in ME are used in transportation. We need to address this problem soon. 50% of the Fossil Fuels in ME are used in transportation. We need to address this problem soon. |
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11/8/2019 |
KATHLEEN |
BRUSSEAU |
CPA |
WOBURN |
Massachusetts |
This is without a doubt a regressive tax. Not only will poorer taxpayers bear the pain in the gas purchase, but every item purchased will also increase because of the added cost of transporting... read more This is without a doubt a regressive tax. Not only will poorer taxpayers bear the pain in the gas purchase, but every item purchased will also increase because of the added cost of transporting the item. The best way to fight environmental issues is to allow the free innovation of a free market. As long as there is a desire for change, there will be brilliant people finding the answers. The government should not be hurting the poorest taxpayers. Please don't do this! |
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11/12/2019 |
Darlene |
Murray |
Independent |
WOBURN |
Massachusetts |
I do believe the TCI is just a backdoor gas taxk, call it what it is. I am totally against this. We pay enough in taxes that are being misappropriated and I am against writing out a blank check... read more I do believe the TCI is just a backdoor gas taxk, call it what it is. I am totally against this. We pay enough in taxes that are being misappropriated and I am against writing out a blank check for you to add to those misappropriated funds. This is deceitful by trying to fool or pass it by the residents of this state without many even knowing you are doing it. |
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11/12/2019 |
Robert |
Gonsalves |
Resident |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
As an Independent voter I'd like to voice my strong opposition to this initiative. Anyone that supports it will not get a vote from me in the future (and if it doesn't go to a house... read more As an Independent voter I'd like to voice my strong opposition to this initiative. Anyone that supports it will not get a vote from me in the future (and if it doesn't go to a house vote, then no one currently in office will).
This won't result in any reduction of carbon output, only punish the hardworking residents in the state |
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11/26/2019 |
Michael |
Hennessy |
NEFCO |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
You cannot arbitrarily raise the tax on gasoline no matter what you call it, TCI is a tax that will affect every family in Ma.
There is no possible way you can change the weather by... read more You cannot arbitrarily raise the tax on gasoline no matter what you call it, TCI is a tax that will affect every family in Ma.
There is no possible way you can change the weather by throwing tax dollars at it.
I will not vote for any politician who supports this rip off. |
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12/1/2019 |
Don |
Cullen |
N/a |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
Call this what it is.....another tax. We voted against automatic tax increases. We do not support this California type cash grab. Call this what it is.....another tax. We voted against automatic tax increases. We do not support this California type cash grab. |
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12/1/2019 |
Robert |
Brady |
Mr. |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE, a very fancy name that allows MA. politicians to substantially raise our taxes on gasoline. Mass citizens already voted that down, and using climate change as an... read more TRANSPORTATION CLIMATE INITIATIVE, a very fancy name that allows MA. politicians to substantially raise our taxes on gasoline. Mass citizens already voted that down, and using climate change as an excuse is deplorable. Technology and common sense will solve the climate change problem, NOT RAISING GAS TAXES! People will still drive and it will damage our economy. |
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12/1/2019 |
Jim |
Russo |
taxpayer |
woburn |
Massachusetts |
This nothing more than another tax that will raise the price of everything This nothing more than another tax that will raise the price of everything |
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12/2/2019 |
Nick |
Bagarella |
Citizen |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
stop the madness - citizens are the ones to address this issue, not just our "elected officials" read more stop the madness - citizens are the ones to address this issue, not just our "elected officials" |
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12/21/2019 |
Dan |
Poole |
none |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
I am completely and utterly appalled to think that you can gouge consumers for your so called forward thinking. All this is a atctic to gain more revenue at the expense of the people of this state... read more I am completely and utterly appalled to think that you can gouge consumers for your so called forward thinking. All this is a atctic to gain more revenue at the expense of the people of this state that drive. |
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1/12/2020 |
Robert |
Kyle |
Citizen |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
Please do not go through with this money grab. You are already pushing many people out of this state with high taxes. Please do not go through with this money grab. You are already pushing many people out of this state with high taxes. |
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2/12/2020 |
Joanne |
Daggett |
Resident |
Woburn |
Massachusetts |
I am extremely opposed to any additional gas tax for MA residents!! This state is becoming exceptionally unappealing and unaffordable to live in for the citizens of MA. I am extremely opposed to any additional gas tax for MA residents!! This state is becoming exceptionally unappealing and unaffordable to live in for the citizens of MA. |
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2/25/2020 |
Christopher |
Cummings |
Private Citizen |
Woodbridge |
Virginia |
Fuel efficiency is a good thing. Disposal of renewable energy parts is of serious concern. Exploitation of children in mining for the use of rare earth minerals to satisfy technological uses such... read more Fuel efficiency is a good thing. Disposal of renewable energy parts is of serious concern. Exploitation of children in mining for the use of rare earth minerals to satisfy technological uses such as in renewables like electric batteries is not a good thing. Windpower kills birds and insects by the thousands and tens of thousands. Solar arrays fry birds and insects. Then the costs of these exotic technologies has the most deleterious effect on the poor and most vulnerable of all nations. People who can't afford expensive solar panels on their houses, or that $30-40000 hybrid or electric vehicle. If people were really serious about the environment then we would be talking more about chemical pollution into the oceans, and people littering which still happens nonstop. We would also be talking about hydrogen power and nuclear power which have zero carbon emissions. Although as most scientists and people of relative intelligence will tell you carbon dioxide is necessary for plant and tree life to be sustained. To tax it into oblivion is pure suicide and harmful for all life as we know it on this planet. |
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2/26/2020 |
Nancy |
Crider |
consumer |
Woodbury |
Connecticut |
Thank you Gov. Lamont for participating in the TCI. I urge that our state formally sign the initiative. We must control greenhouse gases
before our planet is placed in further peril.... read more Thank you Gov. Lamont for participating in the TCI. I urge that our state formally sign the initiative. We must control greenhouse gases
before our planet is placed in further peril.
I further urge the TCI leadership to choose the most aggressive greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Thank you for your consideration.
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1/16/2020 |
William |
Spadel |
Citizen |
Woodbury Heights |
New Jersey |
More highways, more cars, trucks and pollution. It's not worth the cost. We could and should be way ahead with rail infrastructure. We have thousands of young men and women ready and willing... read more More highways, more cars, trucks and pollution. It's not worth the cost. We could and should be way ahead with rail infrastructure. We have thousands of young men and women ready and willing to go to work to make this a reality and a country ready for future change. |
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1/16/2020 |
Michele |
Temple |
concerned citizen |
Woodside |
New York |
We must reduce pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions.
And this is New York's opportunity to formally join the plan to reduce emissions. ... read more We must reduce pollution from transportation, our largest source of global warming emissions.
And this is New York's opportunity to formally join the plan to reduce emissions.
The policy must have a strong component of equity by prioritizing clean investments in areas overburdened by pollution.
I am grateful for the bipartisan nature of this project, moving us forward while the federal government takes us backward.
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2/22/2020 |
Anna |
K |
mrs |
Woodside |
New York |
Transportation is the number one source of climate pollution in the United States. That means it's time to totally reimagine the way that we transport people and goods.
this... read more Transportation is the number one source of climate pollution in the United States. That means it's time to totally reimagine the way that we transport people and goods.
this transportation plan is bold enough to cut harmful transportation pollution at the scale needed to avert the climate crisis. We need a plan that holds large transportation polluters accountable for the pollution they create and invests in clean transportation solutions including:
More public transit and electric vehicle infrastructure in rural areas
Expansion of commuter rail, electric vehicles, and streets in the suburbs that are safe, walkable, and bikeable
Sustainable and equitable housing near transit and electric bus fleets in urban communities |
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11/1/2019 |
Victoria |
Meisner |
Private citizen |
Woodstock |
Maine |
Maine is a poor state, this added gas tax would unduly burden our most vulnerable citizens. The old on a fixed income. Why don't you live on 780. A month for awhile and tell yourself this tax... read more Maine is a poor state, this added gas tax would unduly burden our most vulnerable citizens. The old on a fixed income. Why don't you live on 780. A month for awhile and tell yourself this tax isn't affecting you. You've never seen someone else's money you won't spend.
Climate initiative? Redistribute our meager Maine revenue is a more accurate description. |
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1/2/2020 |
Todd |
Smith |
Private citizen |
Woodstock |
Connecticut |
This is another stupid idea to take money from ordinary citizens and give more money to the government. If history is a teacher the CT politicians will take the monies and spend it on other... read more This is another stupid idea to take money from ordinary citizens and give more money to the government. If history is a teacher the CT politicians will take the monies and spend it on other things. I live in northeast CT where there is no public transportation in my area. If this tax goes through the rural areas will be subsidizing the cities. The practical effect will be a huge increase in the cost of goods that are delivered by truck. This will mean prices on everything will go up for no real benefit to the general population.
Electric powered vehicles are most likely the future of private transportation. But there will be a huge surge in demand on the electrical grid. This will mean that more power plants will need to be built but the environmentalists are opposed to new power plants. Solar generated electricity has not developed enough to meet demand yet. So how are we going to produce more electricity?
In my opinion man made climate change is a hoax. |
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