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10/9/2019 |
Val |
Graffa |
Maine citizen |
Hebron |
Maine |
As has been previously stated, this will amount to little more than an additional tax for fuel that the residents of Maine cannot afford. As a predominantly rural state, we do not have the public... read more As has been previously stated, this will amount to little more than an additional tax for fuel that the residents of Maine cannot afford. As a predominantly rural state, we do not have the public transportation infrastructure of larger places, such as Boston. This initiative will place an undue hardship on the citizens. |
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10/9/2019 |
Sawyer |
Coleman |
None |
Norway |
Maine |
As a Maine native and an individual that cares deeply about our environment I would urge everyone to not implement policies such as this upon the residents of Maine and New England. Fuel... read more As a Maine native and an individual that cares deeply about our environment I would urge everyone to not implement policies such as this upon the residents of Maine and New England. Fuel surcharges and taxes are deeply regressive in nature and would hit the poor and working poor of this region the hardest. From primary transportation costs to downstream cost increases in food and consumer goods this scheme will hurt the most vulnerable among us. Carbon control and mitigation can be achieved via passive means such as maintaining green space, planting trees, protecting small family farms that engage in organic and regenerative farming practices.
Finally cap and trade schemes are unproven as to their effectiveness and offer little more than carbon indulgences to those that emit. |
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10/9/2019 |
Eric |
Lowell |
Government |
Wesley |
Maine |
Please be aware that, in the event of a tax increase on transportation fuel, rural Maine will be bearing a higher load than average. With no public transportation, and much higher than average... read more Please be aware that, in the event of a tax increase on transportation fuel, rural Maine will be bearing a higher load than average. With no public transportation, and much higher than average commuting distances, workers in this already disadvantaged part of the state can ill-afford to bear the extra cost associated with increased gasoline taxes at any level of government. |
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10/9/2019 |
Fred |
Floberg |
None |
Scarborough |
Maine |
If this initiative is going to raise gasoline prices with the thinking that higher gas prices will make consumers either drive less or force them to buy expensive new technologies, I am strongly... read more If this initiative is going to raise gasoline prices with the thinking that higher gas prices will make consumers either drive less or force them to buy expensive new technologies, I am strongly against it. |
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10/9/2019 |
Colleen |
Hogle |
Ms |
Buxton |
Maine |
It is hard for a state like to us pay more for gas. Our rent is easily at least 900 a month one bedroom and most of the time thats not including any utilities. Unlike a good amount of states we... read more It is hard for a state like to us pay more for gas. Our rent is easily at least 900 a month one bedroom and most of the time thats not including any utilities. Unlike a good amount of states we HAVE to have heat in the winter which we HAVE to pay for. We HAVE to have inspection stickers unlike a good amount of states, we need to take care of insurances, groceries, etc. And now you want us to pay more for gas too? We already have to pay so much just to lay our heads on a pillow at night, most of us over here have way overdue bills or no food but let's just raise the gas prices right???? We are already financially struggling enough over here. I am totally on board with changing stuff and helping our planet it is our only one, but dont punish people who already can barely get by. |
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10/9/2019 |
Irene |
LeClaire |
Taxpayer |
Windham |
Maine |
I am shamelessly copying this from Dan Whipple from Vermont. "Please substitute Maine for Vermont! I abhor this theft of my livelihood via taxation for the fool's pursuit of Carbon... read more I am shamelessly copying this from Dan Whipple from Vermont. "Please substitute Maine for Vermont! I abhor this theft of my livelihood via taxation for the fool's pursuit of Carbon Reduction. First most, carbon dioxide is NOT a pollutant! Anthropogenic climate change is NOT a proven fact, it relies on pseudo science, mass hysteria, and most of all (TAX) MONEY. I live in rural Vermont, a state with the lowest carbon footprint of any in our nation. Our economy is precarious at best. We travel to work on rudimentary roads, for limited pay from businesses teetering on financial collapse. Our State government continues to overtax it's citizens to support those that can't or won't support themselves. This CARBON TAX is just more of the same. It will ruin our local economy, bankrupt businesses, and hasten the exodus of those who cannot afford to live here. Your blind ambitions will yield a poisoned fruit. " |
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10/9/2019 |
Sandra |
Rose |
Republican |
Madawaska |
Maine |
We in northern Maine cannot afford a gas price increase. Please do not sign this initiative. Thank you We in northern Maine cannot afford a gas price increase. Please do not sign this initiative. Thank you |
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10/9/2019 |
Kathryn |
Jovanelli |
none |
Brewer |
Maine |
I am totally against this. Maine is already a poor rural state and most working people need to drive and can't afford any increase in associated costs. Please do not do this to our state.... read more I am totally against this. Maine is already a poor rural state and most working people need to drive and can't afford any increase in associated costs. Please do not do this to our state. |
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10/9/2019 |
Karen |
Leveille |
Republican |
Bath |
Maine |
Gov. Mills, listen to you constituents and DONT sign this into law making our oil and gas products more expensive. Gov. Mills, listen to you constituents and DONT sign this into law making our oil and gas products more expensive. |
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10/9/2019 |
John |
Moss |
Citizen |
DURHAM |
Maine |
This is a sad day as this will effect to many fixed income residents of this State as we all know we are the tailpipe for the country and that has a great effect on our co2 levels... This is a sad day as this will effect to many fixed income residents of this State as we all know we are the tailpipe for the country and that has a great effect on our co2 levels... |
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10/9/2019 |
William |
Pearson |
Tax payer |
Calais |
Maine |
The State of Maine is POOR. The elderly will Suffer Greatly, Most already have to decide between Medication and food and Now Transportation just so you can look "Cool" to your Climate... read more The State of Maine is POOR. The elderly will Suffer Greatly, Most already have to decide between Medication and food and Now Transportation just so you can look "Cool" to your Climate Club Friends. You should be Impeached. You are a Self centered, misinformed, egotistical ,1 term California wanna be loser. |
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10/9/2019 |
Chad |
Allen |
Resident |
Naples |
Maine |
I don't think this is a good idea for Maine. It's not in the best interest of industry or tourism,and the very job's we depend on. Maybe you people should stop trying to be like... read more I don't think this is a good idea for Maine. It's not in the best interest of industry or tourism,and the very job's we depend on. Maybe you people should stop trying to be like California and start working for the people of Maine. |
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10/9/2019 |
Mark |
Smith |
Resident of Maine |
Scarborough |
Maine |
This would wreck havoc on the maine economy, just like it has in california. No law should be passed without the consent of the voting public. The lack of transparency in this endeavor should... read more This would wreck havoc on the maine economy, just like it has in california. No law should be passed without the consent of the voting public. The lack of transparency in this endeavor should frighten every person in Maine. Janet mills needs to do what the people of main want, not what her demorcrat party tells her to do. |
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10/9/2019 |
Heather |
Christie |
Maine taxpayer |
Rockport |
Maine |
Piut this to a public vote in Maine! Piut this to a public vote in Maine! |
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10/9/2019 |
Art |
Libby |
constitutionalist |
Sanford |
Maine |
This is a show of your ignorance and delusion! We the people will Not stand behind a natural climate change if this planet. You can not tax the people without representation! Show us both sides of... read more This is a show of your ignorance and delusion! We the people will Not stand behind a natural climate change if this planet. You can not tax the people without representation! Show us both sides of your so called professional scientists. This is why you shoul have Never won our state election! Your time in office will be short as next election will prove! You lied about the corridor and your lying now! Go away. |
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10/9/2019 |
Kandi-Lee |
Hoy |
- None - |
South Portland |
Maine |
If you look at recent scientific studies from several countries and hundreds of scientists and NASA you will see that man caused climate change or crisis is false. Even the ounder of Greenpeace... read more If you look at recent scientific studies from several countries and hundreds of scientists and NASA you will see that man caused climate change or crisis is false. Even the ounder of Greenpeace has come to this factual conclusion.
This compact is only about putting another tax for government spending on us and about controlling our lives.
What exactly would the money be used for that would in fact change the climate?
The United States is the cleanest country in the world.
China and India are huge polluters and you taking more money out of our pockets will not do one thing to change China or India.
Maine is one of the cleanest states in the US. We are also one of the poorest. The last thing we need is to be made poorer and made poorer over something as phony as the climate change hoax.
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10/9/2019 |
Eric |
Lammers |
Citizen of Maine |
Mechanic Falls |
Maine |
Look at CA and their gas prices. The average today is a little over $4/gal. Here in ME, it's around $2.50/gal. We are a poor state in comparison with an elderly, retired population on fixed... read more Look at CA and their gas prices. The average today is a little over $4/gal. Here in ME, it's around $2.50/gal. We are a poor state in comparison with an elderly, retired population on fixed incomes. Implementing policies that simply increase our energy costs is just wrong. |
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10/9/2019 |
Jim |
Means |
None |
Gorham |
Maine |
Stop the charade:
If you look at recent scientific studies from several countries and hundreds of scientists and NASA you will see that man caused climate change or crisis is false... read more Stop the charade:
If you look at recent scientific studies from several countries and hundreds of scientists and NASA you will see that man caused climate change or crisis is false. Even the ounder of Greenpeace has come to this factual conclusion.
This compact is only about putting another tax for government spending on us and about controlling our lives.
What exactly would the money be used for that would in fact change the climate?
The United States is the cleanest country in the world.
China and India are huge polluters and you taking more money out of our pockets will not do one thing to change China or India.
Maine is one of the cleanest states in the US. We are also one of the poorest. The last thing we need is to be made poorer and made poorer over something as phony as the climate change hoax. |
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10/9/2019 |
Danny |
Emerson |
Taxpayer |
South Berwick |
Maine |
I am retired and on a fixed income. I do not support tax increases of any type on carbon fuels. I am retired and on a fixed income. I do not support tax increases of any type on carbon fuels. |
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10/9/2019 |
Heather |
Sirocki |
Former State Rep. |
Scarborough |
Maine |
I strongly urge the State of Maine to remove itself from the TCI.
Poor, rural, hard working Mainers will be hit especially hard.
All taxes must originate in the Maine House of... read more I strongly urge the State of Maine to remove itself from the TCI.
Poor, rural, hard working Mainers will be hit especially hard.
All taxes must originate in the Maine House of Representatives.
Any fees, fines, or assessments are actually a hidden tax and require legislative approval.
Maine's involvement in the TCI is contrary to Maine law.
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