12/1/2019 |
Ed |
Feeney |
None |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
Governor Patrick, I mean Baker, would be wise to remember what happened to the last Massachusetts governor who instituted taxation without representation. Governor Thomas Hutchison’s mansion was... read more Governor Patrick, I mean Baker, would be wise to remember what happened to the last Massachusetts governor who instituted taxation without representation. Governor Thomas Hutchison’s mansion was ransacked in retaliation for the Stamp Act. He was reviled by both the citizens and his British overlords and was replaced and fled to England in exile. I believe it is still possible to get tar and feathers. TCI is nothing but a blatant,unconstitutional money grab. |
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12/1/2019 |
Brian |
McGeoghegan |
Republican |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
No gas tax. I will be leaving this state as soon as I can. No gas tax. I will be leaving this state as soon as I can. |
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12/1/2019 |
Dan |
Hughes |
Unrolled |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
Shame on all of you, but this doesn't effect ANY of the hacks that will decide on it. Must be nice to work part time and get full time pay!! Must be even better to have the taxpayers pay for... read more Shame on all of you, but this doesn't effect ANY of the hacks that will decide on it. Must be nice to work part time and get full time pay!! Must be even better to have the taxpayers pay for your commute to work on the days you decide to work. Shame on all of you. Especially you Governor Baker. |
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12/1/2019 |
William |
Sokolowski |
None |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
STOP! Enough already!
There are already too many taxes, and fees in this state. These inflated taxes are driving people out of this state.( if we can afford the gas to get out) TCI is just... read more STOP! Enough already!
There are already too many taxes, and fees in this state. These inflated taxes are driving people out of this state.( if we can afford the gas to get out) TCI is just another BS tax that you're trying to sneak by. Need more money, try reducing your bloated salaries, and pensions!
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2/13/2020 |
Tim |
Cronin |
Resident, Citizen |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
I support TCI. The reason is because we need to invest in transportation while targeting climate change. TCI gets to solutions to both these major issues. The costs will be minimal, while the... read more I support TCI. The reason is because we need to invest in transportation while targeting climate change. TCI gets to solutions to both these major issues. The costs will be minimal, while the benefits obvious. |
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12/29/2020 |
George |
Foster |
independent |
Weymouth |
Massachusetts |
I oppose the gas tax increase . Stop this abuse of power , NOW I oppose the gas tax increase . Stop this abuse of power , NOW |
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2/24/2020 |
Alan |
Coulter |
Mr. |
Weybridge |
Vermont |
Please join the TCI!!! Not doing so would be negligent, and a disservice to youth.
Thank you,
Alan Coulter Please join the TCI!!! Not doing so would be negligent, and a disservice to youth.
Thank you,
Alan Coulter |
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2/25/2020 |
SPENCER |
PUTNAM |
Climate Economy Action Center |
Weybridge |
Vermont |
TCI offers Vermont an opportunity to make serious progress in addressing the environmental damage caused by fossil fuels, not by going it alone, but by joining with northeastern states that... read more TCI offers Vermont an opportunity to make serious progress in addressing the environmental damage caused by fossil fuels, not by going it alone, but by joining with northeastern states that represent nearly 1/4 of the US economy. Set up like the highly successful Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, it will provide revenue which can be used to fund greenhouse gas reducing measures in a way that strengthens our economy. I urge the governor to align Vermont with this important regional initiative. |
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2/26/2020 |
Fran |
Putnam |
Ms. |
Weybridge |
Vermont |
Transportation is the Vermont sector which contributes the most green house gases than any other sector. We know that these gases cause climate change which has now become a global crisis.... read more Transportation is the Vermont sector which contributes the most green house gases than any other sector. We know that these gases cause climate change which has now become a global crisis. Making the transportation sector cleaner is a huge challenge. The TCI is a regional approach which would have a significant impact on reducing our green house gases in the Northeast. Vermont, in particular, would benefit from a regional approach due to the long border with New Hampshire. We are fortunate that this initiative is in progress and I urge the Governor of Vermont to support TCI. It is the least our state can do to head off the crisis that is already affecting people in our state, with those least able to afford the impact being the ones most affected. |
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2/28/2020 |
Anna Rose |
Benson |
Vermont citizen |
Weybridge |
Vermont |
We say Yes to this proposal.
It is a good start and shows good intention.
We must work together, we must be serious and effective.
Good work. We say Yes to this proposal.
It is a good start and shows good intention.
We must work together, we must be serious and effective.
Good work. |
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1/10/2020 |
Steven |
Tuell |
Dr. |
Wexford |
Pennsylvania |
This is an excellent idea. In the face of our current climate crisis, with our federal government sidelined by willful ignorance, it is the necessary responsibility of states and municipalities... read more This is an excellent idea. In the face of our current climate crisis, with our federal government sidelined by willful ignorance, it is the necessary responsibility of states and municipalities to step into the gap. Our children and grandchildren's future is at stake |
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1/29/2020 |
Royal |
Graves |
CTLCV - member |
Wethersfield |
Connecticut |
There is a climate crisis. It is the responsibility of everyone to limit the creation of greenhouse gases (GHG). This is especially important for those people living in industrialized modern... read more There is a climate crisis. It is the responsibility of everyone to limit the creation of greenhouse gases (GHG). This is especially important for those people living in industrialized modern economies that have historically and continue to emit large amounts of GHG.
In Connecticut transportation is the greatest single emitter of greenhouse gases (GHG). We must work to implement the many good options for reducing GHG from transportation in CT. I support a transportation plan that:
⦁ Encourages bus transit, rail, walking, and biking;
⦁ Stops investing in a sprawling, unsustainable suburbs and supports the development of clean multi-use sustainable cities and town centers.
⦁ Reduces investment in roads (including interstates) and increases support for CT farms.
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2/17/2020 |
Royal |
Graves |
self |
Wethersfield |
Connecticut |
I am writing to support strong carbon reducing measures in support of CTI goals. I believe there is a climate crisis. Within a few decades the earth will be a miserable place to live if we do... read more I am writing to support strong carbon reducing measures in support of CTI goals. I believe there is a climate crisis. Within a few decades the earth will be a miserable place to live if we do not reduce greenhouse gas pollution and global warming. We are already experiencing more cloudy weather, stronger storms, and greater swings in temperature because of climate change.
In much of the northeastern United States transportation carbon emissions are the greatest source of greenhouse gasses. I urge you to take strong action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Some actions I suggest are: higher taxes on transportation fuels, especially gasoline and diesel, with the proceeds going to reduce emissions; Larger tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles; and property tax relief for anyone purchasing electric vehicles.
I appreciate the actions that have been taken in the past. These are good steps, but they do not go far enough to address the looming crisis. We should fight for the most aggressive greenhouse emissions cap possible. And this should include a cap that is significantly lower in 2030 than in 2022 or 2025, and much lower still in 2040 and should be at zero before 2050. There is little reason we could not achieve 90% reductions from year 2000 levels by 2040. Connecticut should formally sign on to the TCI.
Thank you for considering my comments. Please work to preserve our beautiful planet.
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2/22/2020 |
John |
Pratt |
Citizen |
WETHERSFIELD |
Connecticut |
We are already spending billions of dollars to upgrade an aging transportation infrastructure that was first developed in the WW II era, then expanded massively in the 1960s. We must invest for... read more We are already spending billions of dollars to upgrade an aging transportation infrastructure that was first developed in the WW II era, then expanded massively in the 1960s. We must invest for the next 60-plus years by incorporating planning for expansion of mass transit such as local and express trains, support for electric vehicle infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle-friendly neighborhoods, automated vehicles in urban areas, and any other initiatives that move us away from a fossil fuel-dependent society while also supporting the critical need to move resources (people and materials) to where they are needed. |
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11/8/2019 |
Kilburn |
Child |
None |
Westwood |
Massachusetts |
Climate change is going to happen and you cannot alter Mother Nature! Nothing we do is going to slow or alter it without bankrupting the country, and that is an unacceptable option. The TCI is... read more Climate change is going to happen and you cannot alter Mother Nature! Nothing we do is going to slow or alter it without bankrupting the country, and that is an unacceptable option. The TCI is a coalition to implement a stealth tax on an unsuspecting and ignorant public, and like all politicians and bureaucrats, once you set an agenda there will never be an admission of error. The problem of climate change will never be ameliorated to your satisfaction, and you will continue to seek funding to fill the rathole. I am strongly urging my legislators to reject the TCI.
And keep that whiny, holier-than-thou, little brat from Sweden out of the region.
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11/9/2019 |
Robert |
Spellman |
None |
Westwood |
Massachusetts |
I strongly oppose this new tax; and more so the means/scheme by which it is being attempted to be implemented. This matter warrants higher visibility for all taxpayers to consider. I strongly oppose this new tax; and more so the means/scheme by which it is being attempted to be implemented. This matter warrants higher visibility for all taxpayers to consider. |
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12/17/2019 |
Scott |
Daniels |
Mr |
Westport Island |
Maine |
So why would a mostly rural state like Maine agree to do anything in conjunction with a highly populated state like Mass. or NY. In a nut shell this sounds like carbon taxing. The taking of wealth... read more So why would a mostly rural state like Maine agree to do anything in conjunction with a highly populated state like Mass. or NY. In a nut shell this sounds like carbon taxing. The taking of wealth from the population and giving it to the government. In other words a tax. We all know from our civics classes that the power to tax is the power to destroy. The TCI is just another way to take the freedoms, we as taxpayers enjoy, away from us. This is yet another terrible idea submitted by liberals. |
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5/25/2019 |
Dawn |
Henry |
Electric Vehicle Club of Connecticut |
Westport |
Connecticut |
I'd like to see policies that encourage consumers to choose electric vehicles over internal combustion engines. This could be done through carbon pricing, tax incentives, or perks given to... read more I'd like to see policies that encourage consumers to choose electric vehicles over internal combustion engines. This could be done through carbon pricing, tax incentives, or perks given to drivers of EVs (preferred parking, discounted tolls, HOV lanes, etc.) |
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6/16/2019 |
JoAnn |
Flaum |
Citizens Climate Lobby |
Westport |
Connecticut |
I applaud the members of TCI for working together to price carbon on transportation. I believe that global warming is the most important problem to address right now, affecting, as it does, the... read more I applaud the members of TCI for working together to price carbon on transportation. I believe that global warming is the most important problem to address right now, affecting, as it does, the continued existence of our planet and humans' ability to remain on it.
The price you put on carbon must be high enough to reduce emissions successfully, but it must include subsidies for low-income people and those in rural areas so that the burden of the higher fuel cost is equitably shared.
We need this carbon pricing to happen. Please do all you can to make it so. Thank you. |
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11/13/2019 |
Philip |
Martin |
MA Taxpayer |
Westport |
Massachusetts |
To implement this policy without the support of the elected representatives of my state government is grossly irresponsible. If and when my elected representatives have the opportunity to consider... read more To implement this policy without the support of the elected representatives of my state government is grossly irresponsible. If and when my elected representatives have the opportunity to consider and vote on it, I want the opportunity to hold them accountable for this tax. I consider the intent of this initiative to be fundamentally flawed and the likelihood of government spending to have any meaningful effect to be highly unlikely. |
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