This letter is addressed to the Republicans who plan to sponsor a budget amendment that will increase the NH State Gasoline Tax by 8 cents, paying for a DOT budget shortfall. It is also addressed to any Republican who votes for such an amendment.
We read over the weekend that you are sponsoring an effort (without public input) to increase the gas tax by another 8 cents, after it was just raised 4 cents.
I find it hard to believe that we have no other means, no other government waste or abuse, to fill this budget shortfall.
Raising the gas tax (and please do not call it a “user fee” or “toll”), yet again, is a hit on consumers, who are seeing their healthcare, housing, energy, food, and phone costs rise every month, while the Federal Government continues to devalue our dollar. Most consumers cannot absorb a hike such as this.
