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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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10/28/2019 |
Seth |
Brown |
Concerned Citizen |
Palmyra |
Maine |
This taxation is going to cripple our Maine citizens. Fuel costs are already high enough to discourage travel for a large portion of Mainers. Additionally, if this tax was to be applied to home... read more This taxation is going to cripple our Maine citizens. Fuel costs are already high enough to discourage travel for a large portion of Mainers. Additionally, if this tax was to be applied to home heating fuel, there will be many homes setting the heat to an absolute minimum to keep pipes from freezing. Not all will even be able to afford to do that, therefore, causing serious damage to homes if the pipes were to burst. This tax CANNOT pass. |
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10/28/2019 |
Pam |
Loft |
Republican |
Windham |
Maine |
Please DO NOT bring Maine into the TCI plan! As a rural state, dependent on trucks, automobiles, and farm equipment to accomplish our daily work, raising the price of gasoline and other fuels will... read more Please DO NOT bring Maine into the TCI plan! As a rural state, dependent on trucks, automobiles, and farm equipment to accomplish our daily work, raising the price of gasoline and other fuels will have an extremely destructive effect on our economy. It will increase the cost of food, heating, fishing, farming, tourist travel, making ice cream, ski lift tickets, heating schools, snow plowing, etc. as such the people will be doubly taxed. The resulting costs will raise local property taxes and the costs of maintaining streets and roads.
Keep decisions on Maine taxes and benefits under Maine voters’ control! DO NOT bring Maine into the TCI plan! |
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10/28/2019 |
Susan |
Williams |
Republican |
Standish |
Maine |
I am on a tight fixed income and have reduced my driving as much as possible. For me to take on this ridiculous increase when it doesn’t benefit our state is just wrong. Mainers are frugal and... read more I am on a tight fixed income and have reduced my driving as much as possible. For me to take on this ridiculous increase when it doesn’t benefit our state is just wrong. Mainers are frugal and respectful of our rural state. Throwing on another tax which doesn’t address our rural areas is just wrong! |
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10/28/2019 |
Nancy |
Coshow |
Maine Resident |
Bridgton |
Maine |
I am against the disguised tax!
First, the government(s) should not be in the business of choosing winners and losers in the marketplace with the use of taxes, rebates, tax... read more I am against the disguised tax!
First, the government(s) should not be in the business of choosing winners and losers in the marketplace with the use of taxes, rebates, tax incentives, or any other artificial economic drivers. Let the marketplace function freely, and the most efficient and fair solutions will arise free of government interference, which has proven to be a poor substitute for the market time and time again.
Second, the need for infrastructure improvements and repairs (long lived assets) can be financed with long term bonds when we are in a very attractive borrowing cycle, but only if needed. This at least matches the asset life with the debt duration.
Third, Maine's budget is long on spending on "soft" programs to the detriment of hard spending. That reflects a fundamental difference that needs bi-partisan cooperation to solve, the likes of which we've not seen from Mills, Jackson, Gideon.
Fourth, Maine has some of the highest rates of overall taxation in the entire USA, while not representing any particular reason for that excessive spending. Perhaps Maine needs to review overall finances in a comprehensive manner.
Fifth, taxes should be direct, at the pump, and honest. This is neither. If you want to encourage conservative, a pump tax will have a subtle, direct effect. Not one I agree with, but it is honest.
I vote NO! |
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10/28/2019 |
Richard |
Coshow |
Maine Resident |
Bridgton |
Maine |
I am against the disguised tax!
First, the government(s) should not be in the business of choosing winners and losers in the marketplace with the use of taxes, rebates, tax... read more I am against the disguised tax!
First, the government(s) should not be in the business of choosing winners and losers in the marketplace with the use of taxes, rebates, tax incentives, or any other artificial economic drivers. Let the marketplace function freely, and the most efficient and fair solutions will arise free of government interference, which has proven to be a poor substitute for the market time and time again.
Second, the need for infrastructure improvements and repairs (long lived assets) can be financed with long term bonds when we are in a very attractive borrowing cycle, but only if needed. This at least matches the asset life with the debt duration.
Third, Maine's budget is long on spending on "soft" programs to the detriment of hard spending. That reflects a fundamental difference that needs bi-partisan cooperation to solve, the likes of which we've not seen from Mills, Jackson, Gideon.
Fourth, Maine has some of the highest rates of overall taxation in the entire USA, while not representing any particular reason for that excessive spending. Perhaps Maine needs to review overall finances in a comprehensive manner.
Fifth, taxes should be direct, at the pump, and honest. This is neither. If you want to encourage conservative, a pump tax will have a subtle, direct effect. Not one I agree with, but it is honest.
I vote NO! |
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10/28/2019 |
Stanley |
Spoors |
None |
Skowhegan |
Maine |
"AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills is negotiating a multi-state agreement that could sharply increase the cost of gasoline and diesel for Maine people, and Mainers should take the opportunity to... read more "AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills is negotiating a multi-state agreement that could sharply increase the cost of gasoline and diesel for Maine people, and Mainers should take the opportunity to weigh in with their comments, says a group that advocates for Maine’s taxpayers and consumers."
As the people in the State of Maine are already the 3rd highest taxed population in the nation, and because Maine's economy is still struggling (even after the tremendous advances made by Governor LePage) the last thing we need is an increase in taxes based on junk science about climate change! These political scares about the impending devastation of our planet have been circulating for more than 120 years, and they are no more credible now than they were back then. |
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10/28/2019 |
Richard |
Graves |
Maine resident |
Windham |
Maine |
This is a terrible initiative and will adversely affect the lives of all residents of states that adopt this initiative. It will drive up costs for goods transported by trucking and the general... read more This is a terrible initiative and will adversely affect the lives of all residents of states that adopt this initiative. It will drive up costs for goods transported by trucking and the general population that must travel for work,doctor appointments, grocery shopping, etc. All expenses that rural residents can not afford due to long distance travel to anywhere . This CANNOT be adopted. |
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10/28/2019 |
Mark |
Follansbee |
Citizen |
Scarborough |
Maine |
Transportation is one of the contributors to climate change that is amenable to action at the personal, local, state, and federal levels. Only through action at all these levels can we hope to... read more Transportation is one of the contributors to climate change that is amenable to action at the personal, local, state, and federal levels. Only through action at all these levels can we hope to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change. |
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10/28/2019 |
Noah |
Perlut |
University of New England |
Scarborough |
Maine |
Hello, we need to invest in low-carbon or carbon-neutral methods of mobility and where possible, capitalize on opportunities to increase options for and use of public transportation. Doing so... read more Hello, we need to invest in low-carbon or carbon-neutral methods of mobility and where possible, capitalize on opportunities to increase options for and use of public transportation. Doing so with 1) reduce our carbon emissions and therefore impact both our ecological health and human health, 2) transfer our expenditures from external (oil from the Middle East) to local or regional sources, thereby supporting and strengthening the local economy, and 3) reducing our need to build larger roads and highways, thereby avoiding those expenses and habitat losses. What does these opportunities look like? More investment and focus on electric mobility (buses, cars, vans). More investment in rail for the southern part of the state, spanning between Brunswick and the NH border. These technologies and solutions are available now. Thanks for taking my comment. Noah |
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10/28/2019 |
John |
Finney |
Republican |
Buxton |
Maine |
Please stop this nonsense. Stop adding taxes or penalties. I do not support any of this and I only know a few people who do. Janet Mills is bad for Maine which is why she's the 7th most... read more Please stop this nonsense. Stop adding taxes or penalties. I do not support any of this and I only know a few people who do. Janet Mills is bad for Maine which is why she's the 7th most disliked governor in the country. I wish I could get more of my friends involved in stopping this but they are too busy working to pay for the already high cost of living in this state. I will never own an electric car, never install a wind or solar Energy system at my house no matter what you do to penalize us. You are breaking the backs of working people in this state for a made up crisis. Stop Now. |
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10/28/2019 |
Richard |
Webb |
Taxpayer |
Gardiner |
Maine |
This is ill advised and will be disaterous for those Mainers that are already living on the edge. Those that are able to will have no choice but to move to another state, those who can't will... read more This is ill advised and will be disaterous for those Mainers that are already living on the edge. Those that are able to will have no choice but to move to another state, those who can't will have to rely on more public assistance to make ends meet. This is a lose, lose scenario for all but the wealthy. |
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10/28/2019 |
Alan |
Vaccaro |
Maine citizen |
Springvale |
Maine |
Our governor forcing this tax does more harm than good. Stop the nonsense and punishing poor and middle class which make up the majority of the state. Our governor forcing this tax does more harm than good. Stop the nonsense and punishing poor and middle class which make up the majority of the state. |
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10/28/2019 |
Michala |
Bingham |
Tax payer |
Somerville |
Maine |
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10/28/2019 |
Mayghan |
Farrin |
Maine resident |
Topsham |
Maine |
Maine is Maine for a reason. We are NOT California. We aren't surfing and eating avocado for breakfast. We are a different people. We are hunting people. We are woods people. We are different... read more Maine is Maine for a reason. We are NOT California. We aren't surfing and eating avocado for breakfast. We are a different people. We are hunting people. We are woods people. We are different. I can NOT wait for LePage to run again. Mills is ruining out state. And this initiative is bologna |
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10/28/2019 |
Michelle |
Hank |
poor rural Mainer |
Lincoln county |
Maine |
We live in a largely rural state where we have to drive more than the average distance to get anything that we need. This tax would cost us too much. Many of our citizens are older and on fixed... read more We live in a largely rural state where we have to drive more than the average distance to get anything that we need. This tax would cost us too much. Many of our citizens are older and on fixed incomes this will hurt them the most. Electric vehicles have enough incentives they get tax credits to buy them and they do not even have to pay road taxes this should be enough. We also have alot of generators that run on diesel in a state where when your power goes out it could be out weeks this is an unnecessary burden. We are also are a forested state so I feel that our co2 foot print is lower than other states in this pact. I feel that we are so rural that investments i public transportation will only be helpful in southern Maine and maybe 3 cities beyond that. Maine is more than just Portland. Please don't do this we are already at the breaking point with no way to make up these increases if there is much more we will have to sell and move out of Maine. |
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10/28/2019 |
Paul |
Nichter |
Libertarian |
Islesboro |
Maine |
I do believe we need a modest increase in the gas/fuel tax to maintain our highways because of smaller, more fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles, but current proposals are WAY TOO HIGH and... read more I do believe we need a modest increase in the gas/fuel tax to maintain our highways because of smaller, more fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles, but current proposals are WAY TOO HIGH and will cripple the economy of Maine, especially in rural areas where citizens will be punished the most |
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10/27/2019 |
Mariana |
Tupper |
individual (no affiliation) |
Yarmouth |
Maine |
We need a powerful plan to reduce transportation pollution. The amount of traffic is crazy. Interstate, long-distance travel should mostly be via public transportation, not personal vehicles.... read more We need a powerful plan to reduce transportation pollution. The amount of traffic is crazy. Interstate, long-distance travel should mostly be via public transportation, not personal vehicles.
All of New England can potentially benefit by transitioning to cleaner and more efficient transportation options. Let's go for the economic, health, and environmental benefits of TCI! |
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10/27/2019 |
Janet |
Horsager |
n/a |
Old Town |
Maine |
We need to be funding alternative transportation options. This can either be electric vehicles or hydrogen vehicles. Especially in Maine, we need to decrease carbon emission from personal vehicles... read more We need to be funding alternative transportation options. This can either be electric vehicles or hydrogen vehicles. Especially in Maine, we need to decrease carbon emission from personal vehicles and encourage alternative vehicle options. |
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10/27/2019 |
Barbara |
Dunham |
Citizen |
South Berwick |
Maine |
Since Maine is made. Up of largely rural areas. We don't have public transportation. We have a large senior citizens who live on social security. It is not unusual for seniors to travel 10 or... read more Since Maine is made. Up of largely rural areas. We don't have public transportation. We have a large senior citizens who live on social security. It is not unusual for seniors to travel 10 or more miles for medical appointments. Many residents travel 15 or more miles for work,and 10 or more miles for groceries. Are you going to put citizens out of work? Are you going to put seniors who will not get medical care because they cannot afford gas? How is putting a high tax on gas really going to help the Climate Initiative? Let's use common sense, and do not punish the people of Maine with additional taxes. |
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