On Tuesday (March 3), Secretary Aloisi will be conducting an informational hearing and answering questions about the Governor’s new transportation reform proposals.
So far, it seems to me that most of the heated debate has been around the gas tax, which is a tiny part of this comprehensive program. Those who don’t like the idea of taxing gasoline should come up with other funding ideas. This stuff ain’t free!
On Wednesday (March 4), the Governor will be in Springfield to testify at a legislative hearing.
More details can be found on my website.
Please share widely!
by attending and participating in these hearings is in the fine tradition of town meetings. Folks from Western Mass know how to do it.
letting them know I support an increase in the gas tax that goes to road and mass transit 50:50. I encourage you to do the same!
Personally, I think it is a good idea for now to post all major hearings such as this, hear.
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p>They don’t seem to be covered well, or to get much publicity and this makes it more likely folk will know about them.
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p>I am also hopeful that you will post as to what was discussed, as I won’t be travelling to this one.
I plan to go to both meetings and learn as much as I can.
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p>The gas tax, as I said, seems to be the center of more heat than light. I don’t think the Governor necessarily has all the answers, nor do I think he is so presumptuous as to think he does. Those of us who have worked with him knows he listens to all sides of an argument before making a decision. He is clearly trying to fix 20 years of neglect and paying for this stuff on the credit card (bonding), and to that end he needs constructive criticism, not just carping about the gas tax.
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p>If anyone who can’t attend any of the 4 such hearings the legislature is conducting around the state, but wants to provide some input, the administration has a comments page here.