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. 
First Last Affiliation City Statesort ascending Input File
Andre Konstant taxpayer Addison County Vermont
Here we go again. A "TAX" on the "rich" that will end up being passed down to the poor via higher costs of everything that requires transportation to get it to your home: not...
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David Boedy Vermont citizen South Burlington Vermont
Please forward this to Governor Scott



Dear Governor,



I ask that you bring Vermont into the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI).

My household of 3...
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gus speth Vermont Law School strafford Vermont
Governor Scott, please ignore what those folks across the CT river might do and get Vt solidly behind the REGGI transportation initiative. We need you to get us there! Thank you, Gus Speth
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Arthur Hynes 350 Vermont Hardwick Vermont
Despite broad support for Vermont's stated climate goals, emissions in the state are rising, with almost 50% coming from transportation. The TCI Regional Policy Design is a significant step...
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DAVID DEEN TU, LCV, NWF, VNRC, CLF, PUTNEY Vermont
Transportation is the big unaddressed source of carbon. let's go get it! read more
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Michael Bosworth citizen Brattleboro Vermont
Dear Governor Scott -



I was pleased to see that many northeastern U.S. states including Vermont have signed a memorandum of understanding in regards to setting up a Transportation...
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Steven Wisbaum Eco-Equipment Supply Charlotte Vermont
A well designed cap and invest program, like a strong TCI, is needed to ensure emissions reductions in the transportation system and will ensure cooperation between all the states in this region...
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Amanda Carlson Citizen Marshfield Vermont
I am writing as a concerned Vermonter, an avid skier that worries I wont share this love of mine with my grandchildren, and a hobby that is inherent with the ethos of Vermont; but above all I...
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Erin Moriarty Efficiency Vermont Winooski Vermont
Hello,



I am writing to urge you and your colleagues to support the Transportation Climate Initiative. I'm sure you're aware of the benefits and the drawbacks of the plan,...
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Ron Lawrence none Jericho Vermont
If you really want to stick it to the poor and particularly to people who work for a living, raise the price of gas.



There are already significant taxes on gasoline; but the...
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Paul Kenyon Cumulus Engineering, LLC. Bridport Vermont
the TCI should be engaged provided 1.) the tax isn't regressive, that is that those most able to pay carry the burden, 2.) provided the most basic due diligence is done, that is, that the...
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Dwight Day Conservative Duxbury Vermont
TCI is a horrible plan for Vermont. The New Hampshire governor has already opted out of it. Vermont needs to opt out also. TCI will make life for low income rural Vermonters much harder than it...
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Andrew Chalnick South Burlington Resident South Burlington Vermont
Scientists are screaming at the top of their lungs that we are in a crisis.



A sample of recent headlines:

“Climate change: Oceans running out of oxygen as temperatures...
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Carole O'Connell Retired Newport Vermont
As a senior, I am concerned that my ability to travel to other towns is limited by a lack of public transportation. Since I do not own a vehicle, I am dependent on others to drive me to other...
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Robert Pupi Republican Bakersfield Vermont
Another tax to keep Vermont subservient to the state and their officials. Anyone who works in this State have to travel, that means using a motor vehicle. There is not enough public...
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phillip mulligan chelsea energy committee cheslea Vermont
I support the enactment of the TCI and ask Governor Scott to do the same. Our transportation sector is and energy hog and working w/ neighboring states towards a solution is timely and important...
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ANDREW LAROCQUE citizen Swanton Vermont
Please understand; I understand what the TCI wants to do and why. What I don't understand is why it has to be on the backs of rural people, like here in Vermont. We need our cars and pickup...
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Robert B Devost Mr. Jericho Vermont
I oppose the TCI as a regional tax (yes, it is a tax) for several reasons.



The main reason I oppose this tax is because there can not be a fair way to distribute the collected...
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Don Dixon Citizen...Senior Citizen Saint Albans Vermont
"If it walks like a duck...". I thought the majority of Vermonters had made their feelings known on a Carbon Tax. This is an end-around run designed to bypass the legislative process...
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Brent Abare Vermont Groton Vermont
What is the cost to Vermont to participate? How will the State generate the revenue to pay for it? vr Brent Abare
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