Statement of Steven Xiarhos Opposing Bills to Increase the State Gas Tax and Certain Other Taxes

February 27, 2020

BARNSTABLE – Steven Xiarhos, candidate for state representative in the Fifth Barnstable District, issued the following statement today opposing certain tax increases proposed by state legislative leaders on Wednesday, including a proposed five cent per-gallon increase in the state’s gas tax:

“I’m all for addressing some of our state’s transportation issues. Massachusetts commuters deserve infrastructure that is safe and effective. But, when it comes to raising taxes to accomplish the feat, I’m a solid ‘no’ vote. Let’s be clear – Massachusetts voters clearly said they don’t want to raise the gas tax, and I agree with them. Raising the standards of our transportation network shouldn’t require raising taxes on Massachusetts commuters. Period.”

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