Another gas tax in January! Act now!

[Jennifer Stepp]

The North Carolina Gas Tax is already the third highest in the nation
and was just increased by 2 cents per gallon (July 1, 2011). It is
projected to increase another 4 cents per gallon (January 1, 2012).

This increase will bring our gas tax to 39 cents per gallon, an 11%
increase, making ours the 2nd highest gas tax in the nation!

During this legislative session, House Bill 399, which would have
capped our gas tax, was introduced and signed by 26 Republican House
members. Unfortunately, this bill was not heard in either the House or
the Senate.

Immediately after Thanksgiving, legislators return to Raleigh. We need
to send a strong message that struggling North Carolinians cannot take
another gas tax increase. OUR GAS TAX MUST BE CAPPED!

Please TAKE ACTION by calling the office of Thom Tillis, Speaker of
the North Carolina House, and Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of
the North Carolina Senate. Please ask Representative Tillis and
Senator Berger to allow House Bill 399 to be heard and voted on.

The Honorable Thom Tillis
House Speaker (919) 733-3451

The Honorable Phil Berger
Senate President Pro Tempore (919) 733-5708

Contact all local representatives as well!