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12/15/2019 |
tom |
buckingham |
independent |
boylston |
Massachusetts |
This "tax" is the last thing we need in Massachusetts. Emissions, hell, let's start by cleaning up the effluent in the state.
I can think of most of the career politicians... read more This "tax" is the last thing we need in Massachusetts. Emissions, hell, let's start by cleaning up the effluent in the state.
I can think of most of the career politicians - out, the RMV - shovel it out, the state police - OMG, lenient judges, etc., etc. |
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2/26/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Watts |
Citizen |
Boynton Beach |
Florida |
Transportation is the country’s and region’s leading source of carbon emissions.
I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation... read more Transportation is the country’s and region’s leading source of carbon emissions.
I support TCI and demand the most comprehensive program possible: we need improved transportation options, we need polluters to pay their fair share for the damage they are causing, and we need to act now! |
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10/14/2020 |
Elizabeth |
Watts |
Citizen |
Boynton Beach |
Florida |
I urge you to adopt a strong TCI program. In order for the program to be strong, please enact the following:
A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An... read more I urge you to adopt a strong TCI program. In order for the program to be strong, please enact the following:
A cap on carbon emissions of at least 25% by 2032
An increase in the minimum investment in overburdened and underserved communities (>35%)
Request that investments be put towards active transportation like better sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and high quality public transit
According to a recently released study by Harvard and other institutions, if the program is designed appropriately, up to 1,100 lives can be saved annually, and the region could see $11 billion in health benefits each year.
Thank you. |
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2/27/2020 |
Christy |
Eppinger |
Gas Staton |
Brackenridge |
Pennsylvania |
I do not support this. I do not support this. |
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12/7/2019 |
Elizabeth |
Towle |
River Bend Career and Technical Center |
Bradford |
Vermont |
How do I access public input once Mou is released Dec 17th? Can you put me on notification of actions list? How do I access public input once Mou is released Dec 17th? Can you put me on notification of actions list? |
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1/16/2020 |
Barbara |
Southard |
Save the Children |
Bradford |
New Hampshire |
We need to create a new mode of transportation, one that is as low as possible in carbon emissions. Some examples are electric cars, electric trains and buses, bicycles, and even scooters. In... read more We need to create a new mode of transportation, one that is as low as possible in carbon emissions. Some examples are electric cars, electric trains and buses, bicycles, and even scooters. In order to do this, we will have to enact regulations and laws, provide incentives through rebates, taxes, grants, etc., and develop new infrastructures, such as charging stations, bike/scooter paths, and rails/stations. If we fail to do this, our planet is destined to become much more difficult to live in and we will be spending far more money just to survive than we would have had we developed new modes of transportation. |
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2/27/2020 |
Brad |
Johnson |
Family Enterprises |
Bradford |
Maine |
This will drive up cost by increased fuel cost to my business construction cost building homes all aspects of the economy first Janet Mills should concentrate on paying your bills so my employed... read more This will drive up cost by increased fuel cost to my business construction cost building homes all aspects of the economy first Janet Mills should concentrate on paying your bills so my employed can make more than minimum wage. Your policies make people poor. You are a nut job to believe electric cars are the way of the future. If you drive up fuel cost you drive up the cost of government. Which will raise taxes. |
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10/31/2019 |
Joe |
Caron |
Maine resident |
Bradley |
Maine |
We don't need more taxes and regulations dictated by the government. The government already squanders the tax dollars they receive. To give them more is the equivalent of provide drugs to... read more We don't need more taxes and regulations dictated by the government. The government already squanders the tax dollars they receive. To give them more is the equivalent of provide drugs to an addict. |
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11/11/2019 |
John |
Battista |
citizen |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
I do not support your initiatives and am alarmed by the apparent motive to bypass legislation and raise the gas tax. I do not support your initiatives and am alarmed by the apparent motive to bypass legislation and raise the gas tax. |
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11/12/2019 |
Stephen |
Howard |
Democrat |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
Increasing our gas cost will be very harmful to our community. These increases will hurt many aspects to business and for independent contractor will be devastating. I do not agree that an tax... read more Increasing our gas cost will be very harmful to our community. These increases will hurt many aspects to business and for independent contractor will be devastating. I do not agree that an tax increase is presented in a alternate way without representation in our house. This needs to be debated and our representatives need to be on record as to how they voted. We as citizens of Massachusetts have this right and no one should take this away from us. |
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11/13/2019 |
Gregory |
Kelly |
none |
braintree |
Massachusetts |
This is a bulls**t tax raise that the taxpayers don't want. It is being forced through without a vote. I pledge no directly oppose any politician in favor of this initiative. read more This is a bulls**t tax raise that the taxpayers don't want. It is being forced through without a vote. I pledge no directly oppose any politician in favor of this initiative. |
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11/13/2019 |
John |
Hession |
Taxpayer in Mass. |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
This is an unnecessary further taxation of the people of Massachusetts.
Do not disrespect the decision of the people who voted down the automatic gas tax directive. This is an unnecessary further taxation of the people of Massachusetts.
Do not disrespect the decision of the people who voted down the automatic gas tax directive. |
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11/21/2019 |
WALTER |
OPANASETS |
NONE |
BRAINTREE |
Massachusetts |
TCI - is just another name for a tax. We taxpayers demand a say in this matter, this proposal is forced upon us with any representation. Pathetic proposal by those seeking to impart their ideas... read more TCI - is just another name for a tax. We taxpayers demand a say in this matter, this proposal is forced upon us with any representation. Pathetic proposal by those seeking to impart their ideas upon citizens who may disagree with them. We will be watching!!!! |
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12/1/2019 |
Ron |
Enemark |
Voter |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
STOP this NOW!!!! Whatever you try to call this it’s just another TAX! We’re not so stupid we don’t see this for what it is. If you try to call it anything else you just prove politicians are... read more STOP this NOW!!!! Whatever you try to call this it’s just another TAX! We’re not so stupid we don’t see this for what it is. If you try to call it anything else you just prove politicians are LYING SACKS OF CRAP. I voted for Baker in the past, if this goes through I WILL NOT vote for him again. I implore all other VICTIMS (not stakeholders) to make the same pledge and then follow through on it. Stop the wasteful spending in government and we’ll all be better off and not need more of our hard earned money STOLEN from us by the bloated government bureaucracy. |
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12/1/2019 |
Lynne |
MacDonald |
Concerned Citizen |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
The TIC should not be implemented without the vote of the legislature at best. The taxpayers voted against a gas tax in the past and if given the choice I’m sure would vote against it again (which... read more The TIC should not be implemented without the vote of the legislature at best. The taxpayers voted against a gas tax in the past and if given the choice I’m sure would vote against it again (which may be why you’re trying to sneak it through without a vote) There is plenty of scientific evidence that doesn’t support climate change and we shouldn’t be forced to fund it. |
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12/2/2019 |
BILLY |
TRASK |
CONSERVATIVE |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
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12/15/2019 |
Michael |
Vassalli |
ma resident |
braintree |
Massachusetts |
The state of ma has enough taxes. Families can not afford these tax increases and continue to live in this state.
VOTE NO ON THE TCI. The state of ma has enough taxes. Families can not afford these tax increases and continue to live in this state.
VOTE NO ON THE TCI. |
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12/20/2019 |
Robert |
DeFlurin |
Independent |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
Massachusetts has done much to increase the use of renewable energy, which I strongly support. However, I must stand against TCI, for I feel that TCI is tantamount to taxation without... read more Massachusetts has done much to increase the use of renewable energy, which I strongly support. However, I must stand against TCI, for I feel that TCI is tantamount to taxation without representation, the very dynamic which had made life under British rule intolerable. If other states had followed our lead, the problem would not have not led to suggesting such a dangerous change in governmental policy. Perhaps working with other states, we could encourage and help them to adopt some of the initiatives that we have taken, so as to increase their use of renewable energy. I strongly believe that it is Governor Charlie Baker's duty, as an elected official, to bring his proposal of adopting TCI policy to the Massachusetts legislature for a vote. |
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1/24/2020 |
Robert |
DeFlurin |
Unenrolled |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
The Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) proposal mean less money in the taxpayer's pocket and an even higher cost of living despite the fact that we are already near the highest in the... read more The Transportation Climate Initiative (TCI) proposal mean less money in the taxpayer's pocket and an even higher cost of living despite the fact that we are already near the highest in the nation. This is a terrible approach to taxation as it is disproportionately levied on low income people, who often have to drive distances to work multiple jobs, and young families who have children that need to be driven to doctors or other service providers. On the contrary, people who live in high income housing in the cities near their employment, medical and other providers are barely affected. Lastly TCI policies may add additional taxes without legislative approval which would be unconstitutional as it is a form of taxation without representation. |
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1/27/2020 |
William J. |
Banks |
self |
Braintree |
Massachusetts |
I believe that all states contemplating any gas tax increase must consider all the cost increases that would be generated. Such as shipping,gas fuel delivery,home heating services,mail,air travel,... read more I believe that all states contemplating any gas tax increase must consider all the cost increases that would be generated. Such as shipping,gas fuel delivery,home heating services,mail,air travel,all service parts and most important grocery price increases. The states should inform the public that it is not necessary to preheat your vehicle prior to driving. Your vehicle will warm up in five to ten minutes faster at a normal speed. The senior citizens who are on a very strict budget will be effected the most, we do not get automatic increase on our retirement, as many of the politicians do. The public is sick and tired for being taken advantage of by the politicians who's salary is paid for by the citizen that elect them in the first place. Thank you, Bill |
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