TCI Regional Policy Design Stakeholder Submissions

Material submitted through the TCI Public Input form from April 2019-February 2021 is viewable here. View input submitted from March 1, 2021 forward here. All material submitted on this page informed the participating jurisdictions in the 2019-2020 TCI regional policy design process. Click on the column headings to sort the submissions.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
2/24/2020	Carol	Langstaff	concerned citizen of Vermont	Sharon	Vermont	Please go along with this very important opportunity: “…design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation... read more Please go along with this very important opportunity: “…design a regional low-carbon transportation policy proposal that would cap and reduce carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels through a cap-and-invest program or other pricing mechanism… [and]… to complete the policy development process within one year, after which each jurisdiction will decide whether to adopt and implement the policy.” and sign on with TCI!	-
2/24/2020	Steven	Wisbaum	Owner	Charlotte	Vermont	Vermont should absolutely join TCI to help address the global climate emergency. The small additional cost of fossil fuel resulting from joining TCI will likely be a fraction of what Vermonters... read more Vermont should absolutely join TCI to help address the global climate emergency. The small additional cost of fossil fuel resulting from joining TCI will likely be a fraction of what Vermonters typically see when fuel prices fluctuate due to changes in the cost of oil due to world events. Additionally, by investing the funds raised through TCI into initiatives designed to promote fuel savings, Vermonters will save lots of money and local economies will be strengthened by reducing the amount of money that leaves the state to purchase fossil fuels.	-
2/24/2020	ann	vanneman	supporter	shrewsbury	Vermont	Dear Governor Scott, Please have VT join the Transportation and Climate Initiative. From what I read, we have more to gain by joining than not joining, especially since we will be... read more Dear Governor Scott, Please have VT join the Transportation and Climate Initiative. From what I read, we have more to gain by joining than not joining, especially since we will be benefiting financially from this effort. I hope you will agree that we need to take a stand, small state that we are, to start to do something to address our part in climate degradation. Your leadership sends a strong message to those in this state who do not pay attention to climate news, that we are ALL a part of whatever solution we devise. Please be a leader and guide us to do the right thing. Thank you, Ann Vanneman	-
2/24/2020	Miranda	Fisk	Not sure ?!?	Hinesburgh	Vermont	TCI is the right thing and the smart thing. Please sign on! TCI is the right thing and the smart thing. Please sign on!	-
2/24/2020	Kate	Lapp	VPIRG Member	Williston	Vermont	Governor Scott, Please support TCI in Vermont. We will likely already be paying in, because a lot of our fuel retailers are out of state, so we may as well take funds as well.... read more Governor Scott, Please support TCI in Vermont. We will likely already be paying in, because a lot of our fuel retailers are out of state, so we may as well take funds as well. Thanks,	-
2/24/2020	Martha	Tack	Sutton resident	Sutton	Vermont	Regional policies make the most sense! Please join the TCI today! Regional policies make the most sense! Please join the TCI today!	-
2/24/2020	John	Lewis	Mr.	Montpelier	Vermont	It makes sense for Vermont to be in the TCI. It makes sense for Vermont to be in the TCI.	-
2/24/2020	Karen	Wagner	Resident and Voter	Northfield	Vermont	Being part of TCI is simply a pragmatic and intelligent move. We know we are dealing with cataclysmic climate change. NOW LETS WORK TOGETHER TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. Being part of TCI is simply a pragmatic and intelligent move. We know we are dealing with cataclysmic climate change. NOW LETS WORK TOGETHER TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.	-
2/24/2020	Brenda	Bean	citizen	Montpelier	Vermont	Dear Gov. Scott, please join the TCI. It is an important opportunity for Vermont to take responsible, effective action to address our unsustainable use of fossil fuels. Vermonters will end up... read more Dear Gov. Scott, please join the TCI. It is an important opportunity for Vermont to take responsible, effective action to address our unsustainable use of fossil fuels. Vermonters will end up paying for this regional agreement whether or not you enroll us. We should receive some financial benefit, especially if the benefit is used to help people with low incomes as has been proposed by VPIRG and others. By joining TCI, you would demonstrate your commitment to not only the environment but also to the people in Vermont who most need help. This action could offset some of the negative perceptions you have generated by recent vetoes of parental leave and minimum wage legislation. Thanks very much!	-
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	-
2/24/2020	Paul	Manganiello MD MPH	Good Neighbor Health Clinic	norwich	Vermont	We need to act to reduce green house gases as soon as possible. The Fossil Fuel Industry not only is responsible for Global Warming, but contributes to degrade public health, from extraction,... read more We need to act to reduce green house gases as soon as possible. The Fossil Fuel Industry not only is responsible for Global Warming, but contributes to degrade public health, from extraction, production and utilization. Please support the TCI	-
2/24/2020	Andrew	Shapiro	Energy Balance	Montpelier	Vermont	Please sign on to the TCI! Transportation is huge in VTs GHG contributions!!! Please sign on to the TCI! Transportation is huge in VTs GHG contributions!!!	-
2/24/2020	Moe	Hevey	Concerned Citizen of Vermont for 75 Years.	Burlington	Vermont	Vermont is a very SMALL player in the Climate problem in the U.S.,our small decreasing population is not causing the Climate fiasco that other very large populated states do!! We are bearing the... read more Vermont is a very SMALL player in the Climate problem in the U.S.,our small decreasing population is not causing the Climate fiasco that other very large populated states do!! We are bearing the brunt thou(Hurricane Irene ) for example! And warmer then normal temperatures! I am more concerned with our WATER quality for drinking purposers(Lake Champlain for instance) pollution solutions are very slowly being implemented to correct the the pollution cause?? Will we be having boil water alerts that last for months?? NO MORE studies,time for action is NOW! ACTION to close COAL fired electric power plants should be number one on the agenda for Climate Change agenda!NO CARBON TAX IN VT.We are not the problem!	-
2/24/2020	Elisabeth	McLane	-please select-	South Strafford	Vermont	Dear Governor, I have written before, but feel compelled to let you know, again, how much I hope you take a bold stand this legislative session to support TCI and the Global Warming... read more Dear Governor, I have written before, but feel compelled to let you know, again, how much I hope you take a bold stand this legislative session to support TCI and the Global Warming Solutions Act. We need action as soon as possible to set us on the right track. I also understand that if some of VT's fossil fuel suppliers are in State that join TCI then Vermont will feel that burden of extra cost without any of the gain of being part of the initiative. That would really be a shame. I am sure there is a way to relieve low income households from the extra burden of paying more for fuels. My experience with gas pricing is that it is all over the map anyway, but has anyone talked about issuing gas cards to low income drivers? That would be one way to relieve elevated costs of gasoline. There are already rebate systems in place for other costs, so I am sure there is a solution for this possible inequity. I do not consider the costs to low income Vermonters to be a real stumbling block to moving forward. We really can not wait. Thank you for your work and your consideration of my view point. . Elisabeth McLane Strafford Resident Consulting Forester and Forest Ecologist	-
2/24/2020	Steven	Bower	none	Richmond	Vermont	I strongly support Vermont joining the TCI. I have attended 2 forums on the TCI, and read the online materials. The TCI will create a regional entity to reduce transportation GHG emissions,... read more I strongly support Vermont joining the TCI. I have attended 2 forums on the TCI, and read the online materials. The TCI will create a regional entity to reduce transportation GHG emissions, including states that comprise a large part of the U.S. economy. It will be built on a proven cap-and-invest framework (based on RGGI) that can be expanded in the future. Given the rapidly growing risk of runaway climate change, we need to take every feasible action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and this program does that.	-
2/24/2020	Lance	Polya	Elders for Climate Justice	Jericho	Vermont	No reason different from most others for joining TCI. It's just a good idea to do this as part of a regional consortium. read more No reason different from most others for joining TCI. It's just a good idea to do this as part of a regional consortium.	-
2/24/2020	Tom	Clynes	Citizen	BROOKLINE	Vermont	I'm writing to urge the Governor to join TCI. Whether or not Vermont joins TCI, Vermonters are going to pay at least some of its costs. If Vermont joins TCI, the State will receive more... read more I'm writing to urge the Governor to join TCI. Whether or not Vermont joins TCI, Vermonters are going to pay at least some of its costs. If Vermont joins TCI, the State will receive more revenue for investments than Vermonters contribute to the program. The program is also a great opportunity to address economic inequality for Vermont families. A significant portion of TCI proceeds should be directed to reducing the energy burdens of Vermonters with low incomes. This will help Vermont to become more affordable for Vermonters who do not have high incomes. All the best, Tom Clynes	-
2/24/2020	Christopher	Pearson	VT Legislature	Burlington	Vermont	Please see attached comments Please see attached comments	TCI comments.pdf
2/24/2020	Ellen	Sheffer	Ms.	Brandon	Vermont	Since whether or not Vermont joins TCI, Vermonters will pay at least some of the costs, it would seem a no-brainer that we join. Especially if we receive more revenue than we contribute. I... read more Since whether or not Vermont joins TCI, Vermonters will pay at least some of the costs, it would seem a no-brainer that we join. Especially if we receive more revenue than we contribute. I fully agree that a significant portion of the TCI proceeds should go to reducing the energy burdens of Vermonters with low incomes. That we are the only state in the Northeast to increase greenhouse has emissions since 1990 and that our per capita emissions are the highest in New England, is a disgrace. We must do everything possible to ensure a clean future for our children and grandchildren.	-
2/24/2020	Mary B	Brown	Independant	POULTNEY	Vermont	Please Gov Scott join the TCI initiative. Our state needs to move on climate change. Please Gov Scott join the TCI initiative. Our state needs to move on climate change.	-

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