Most of Chelmsford's Legislators Opposed To Replacing Gas Tax With "Pay Per Mile" Fees

Recently a hearing was held for legislation proposed on Beacon Hill to replace the gas tax with a "pay by the mile" vehicle tax that would be studied in a pilot program.

State Representative Carl Sciortino (D-Medford) was the lead sponsor on the bill, and he also proposed a similar bill based on "pay by the mile" rates for car insurance as well. 

Last week, the Lowell Sun reached out to local legislators, who were almost uniformly opposed to the measure. Here's what Chelmsford's legislators said in the Sun. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 

State Senator Mike Barrett... "I'm truly in favor of exploration and experimentation....With respect to any tax system, we want it to be fair and effective."

State Representative Jim Arciero... "I think a lot of folks would be uncomfortable with providing all their information to the state, and what they do and how they do it... That is something that needs to be looked at."

State Representative David Nangle... "And now you're going to have the government tracking your location? Enough is enough. No."

State Representative Tom Golden... "People are already taxed for the gas tax. Period. That's it.... There is really nothing else."