11/14/2019 |
Luigi |
Grasso |
Independant |
East Boston |
Massachusetts |
I drive daily providing music lessons to my students within their homes. A tax on gas will put my income in jeopardy and would have to raise my rates and potentially lose students to this plan. It... read more I drive daily providing music lessons to my students within their homes. A tax on gas will put my income in jeopardy and would have to raise my rates and potentially lose students to this plan. It's unfair and will hurt my business. Please reconsider. Thank you. |
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11/14/2019 |
James |
Plourde |
None |
Amesbury |
Massachusetts |
This is a terrible way to approach the issue of climate change. Very few people are out joy riding these days and most only travel out of necessity. This will unfairly impact primarily those with... read more This is a terrible way to approach the issue of climate change. Very few people are out joy riding these days and most only travel out of necessity. This will unfairly impact primarily those with lower income. Doing this without going through the usual legislative process is cowardly. Where the revenue goes is very dubious. That it will even have a minuscule impact on climate change is also doubtful. I consider this to be a form of government overreach and extortion. Rather than penalizing all who must travel to work every day you should be developing actual solutions to commuter issues. Government seems to be a black hole we just shovel money into these days. |
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11/14/2019 |
Christopher |
Granda |
Appliance Standards Awareness Project |
Richmond |
Vermont |
In Vermont, the transportation sector has the largest contribution to statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Many Vermonters must also drive long distances between their homes and their jobs, making... read more In Vermont, the transportation sector has the largest contribution to statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Many Vermonters must also drive long distances between their homes and their jobs, making affordable transportation a critical economic equity and social welfare issue. I strongly support the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) as a tool that can quickly reduce regional transportation GHG emissions. However, we must be careful to design TCI so as to make affordable, low-carbon transportation options available to rural citizens in the region. |
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11/14/2019 |
John |
Delaney |
No |
Lynnfield |
Massachusetts |
BS attempt to force us to bow down to climate change religion. No warming in 15 years!
All to reduce temperatures by less than 1 degree!!!!
Why not just get everyone to plant 1 tree... read more BS attempt to force us to bow down to climate change religion. No warming in 15 years!
All to reduce temperatures by less than 1 degree!!!!
Why not just get everyone to plant 1 tree each??? Because you can’t control the planet into submission and control.
Wake up people. BTW what about India and China? What good is it to Control us if the biggest polluters won’t comply? |
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11/14/2019 |
Vince |
Picarello |
Tea Party |
Hudson |
Massachusetts |
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11/14/2019 |
THOMAS |
O' |
Massachusetts government |
MEDWAY |
Massachusetts |
I am vehemently opposed to the TCI plan that will increase the state gas taxes I am vehemently opposed to the TCI plan that will increase the state gas taxes |
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11/14/2019 |
Peter |
Borge |
Independent |
West Boylston |
Massachusetts |
1. It is unconstitutional to impose new taxes unless a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives. This is a tax imposed by fiat.
2. The voters of Massachusetts made it abundantly... read more 1. It is unconstitutional to impose new taxes unless a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives. This is a tax imposed by fiat.
2. The voters of Massachusetts made it abundantly clear that they reject an increase in the gas tax by a referendum just a few years ago
3. Since the mass dpw spends 4 times as much per mile as New Hampshire and twice as much as New York it is unconscionable to ask for more money until the most basic of fiscal controls are placed on their expenditures
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11/14/2019 |
Alice |
Kennedy |
Independent |
Townsend |
Massachusetts |
The voters of Massachusetts made it abundantly clear that they reject an increase in the gas tax by a referendum just a few years ago. We pay enough taxes already. You need to use the funds you... read more The voters of Massachusetts made it abundantly clear that they reject an increase in the gas tax by a referendum just a few years ago. We pay enough taxes already. You need to use the funds you already have more responsibly and stop taxing everyone.
You can't do this without a vote.
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11/14/2019 |
Michael |
Madamas |
Democrat |
West Springfield |
Massachusetts |
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11/14/2019 |
Adrianne |
Fane-Hervey |
none |
Plymouth |
Massachusetts |
We already pay far to much tax in Massachusetts. The roads in my area are so bad from potholes.If we are expected top pay more for gas the least they can do is improve the public transport and the... read more We already pay far to much tax in Massachusetts. The roads in my area are so bad from potholes.If we are expected top pay more for gas the least they can do is improve the public transport and the roads. The world goes through climate change all the time, don't use that as an excuse to increase our taxes. This is not California |
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11/15/2019 |
J Bruce |
Gabriel |
I am a Constitutional Strict Constructionist and Activist |
Marlborough |
Massachusetts |
In his cornerstone speech: "Have Faith in Massachusetts," the vastly underrated President Calvin Coolidge pithily noted the following when he was President of the Massachusetts State... read more In his cornerstone speech: "Have Faith in Massachusetts," the vastly underrated President Calvin Coolidge pithily noted the following when he was President of the Massachusetts State Senate:
"Man is born into the universe with a personality that is his own. He has a right that is founded upon the constitution of the universe to have property that is his own. Ultimately, property rights and personal rights are the same thing. The one cannot be preserved if the other be violated. Each man is entitled to his rights and the rewards of his service be they never so large or never so small."
The full text of this inspiring speech which I hope you will memorize and take to heart can be found here:
https://www.coolidgefoundation.org/resources/have-faith-in-massachusetts/
Under the Massachusetts Constitution, It is the duty of the House of Representatives to first consider revenue bills and if approved then send them to the Senate for consideration.
As "climate change" is a fraudulent scheme to transfer American wealth to corrupt third world governments in Mexico, South America, the Middle East and Africa through the imposition of carbon taxes, 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 would be antithetical to and incompatible with our capitalist economic system, our Constitutional Republic and the system of ordered liberty that the brilliant systems experts John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and others gave us.
The Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) proposal is a backdoor attempt to raise the gas tax that consumers will have to pay for at the pump. I urge you to demand that Governor Charlie Baker seek a legislative vote on the merits of TCI before Massachusetts moves forward in the process. I also have concerns with raising any gas taxes and urge you to vote against all gas tax bills. The TCI gas tax will mean less money in the taxpayer's pocket and an even higher cost of living where we are already near the highest in the nation.
It must be noted that implementing a TCI tax without having it first considered by the Massachusetts House and then sent to the Senate would be a gross violation of the letter and spirit of the Massachusetts Constitution.
Again, I urge you to demand that Governor Charlie Baker seek a legislative vote on the merits of TCI before Massachusetts moves forward in the process. I also urge you to vote NO on any new TCI gas taxes, any TCI regional policies or any other gas tax increases. |
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11/15/2019 |
albert |
forand |
indapendent |
charlton |
Massachusetts |
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11/15/2019 |
Christopher |
Wright |
Independent |
Plymouth |
Massachusetts |
This is a tax on the people and MUST be put to vote. Do you recall "For the People, By the People"? read more This is a tax on the people and MUST be put to vote. Do you recall "For the People, By the People"? |
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11/15/2019 |
Tracy |
Dorgan |
Citizen of the region |
Kittery |
Maine |
I am completely uncomfortable with the use of the TCI to make political, social, economic decisions and changes without allowing the public to vote either directly via ballot or even via elected... read more I am completely uncomfortable with the use of the TCI to make political, social, economic decisions and changes without allowing the public to vote either directly via ballot or even via elected officials. This initiative feels very much like a back-door and sneaky/disingenuous way to place gas/fuel taxes on vendors/businesses and through them to the citizens of the region. I disagree completely with this approach.
If you want to advocate for ideas, great. But the people and their elected officials by law have the sole ability to create TAX’s! |
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11/15/2019 |
Noah |
Pott |
Student, Transportation and Climate Activist |
Great Barrington |
Massachusetts |
It is easy to see that rail travel is the future of transportation, as it is the greenest and most efficient form of travel. Having an extensive high or higher speed rail network throughout the... read more It is easy to see that rail travel is the future of transportation, as it is the greenest and most efficient form of travel. Having an extensive high or higher speed rail network throughout the east coast is absolutely critical to a sustainable future. This also means making sure the majority of the network is electrified with overhead catenaries, and powered by renewable energy. As a volunteer at the Train Campaign in Western Mass, we are trying to bring rail travel to a region that currently relies heavily on cars as a primary mode of transport. Here is a link to an op-ed that I wrote on the topic, and is very relevant to extending the rail network across MA, CT, and NY.
https://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/letter-make-views-known-on-berkshire-rail-plans,575360? |
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11/15/2019 |
William |
Carter |
Overburden Taxpayers of America and New Jersey |
Shamong |
New Jersey |
Please stop this madness now! This initiative will just drive up fuel costs for everyone! STOP IT! Every product and service will be impacted. Don't turn the Northeast states into another... read more Please stop this madness now! This initiative will just drive up fuel costs for everyone! STOP IT! Every product and service will be impacted. Don't turn the Northeast states into another California! You folks were not elected so stop forcing your agenda on the rest of us!
Sincerely,
William B. Carter |
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11/15/2019 |
Dyana |
Steeves |
None |
Mendon |
Massachusetts |
I am vehemently opposed to this tax cloaked in a fake "climate initiative". TCI is a TAX and Governor Baker should not even consider signing off on this craziness. read more I am vehemently opposed to this tax cloaked in a fake "climate initiative". TCI is a TAX and Governor Baker should not even consider signing off on this craziness. |
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11/15/2019 |
Melinda |
Taylor |
None |
Millbury |
Massachusetts |
Adding more gasoline and climate taxes to already struggling families and those on fixed incomes will drive more people from the region. It’s not enough that MA, CT, NJ, NY are all in the top ten... read more Adding more gasoline and climate taxes to already struggling families and those on fixed incomes will drive more people from the region. It’s not enough that MA, CT, NJ, NY are all in the top ten of states people are fleeing the fastest. These I’ll conceived taxes and fees and ever increasing property taxes are the reasons why. I’ll conceived idea.
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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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