LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Get informed on why tolls are good for Connecticut
A few years ago I realized that I knew very little about politics and virtually nothing about state issues. I decided to get a group of women together so we could ask questions, educate each other and bring in speakers to help us figure out truth from fiction and where to put our energy. This group has led me to writing this letter.
I moved from New Jersey to Connecticut more than 15 years ago and have truly fallen in love with this state. This is my home and I hope my children will go out and explore the world and eventually return home. I care now more than ever about the well being of our state and that has led me to researching, questioning and pushing our state to readmit tolls to our roads. What I have learned over the past few months from this amazing group of women is that the concept of bonding is irresponsible and tolls are a worthy solution. Bonding will just add to the debt of Connecticut taxpayers and that will leave my children paying for our poor choices. I would rather ask out-of-state drivers to help share the cost of fixing our roads than leave it all to Connecticut residents. I am paying for every state’s infrastructure when I drive to New Jersey, New York and when I drive to Maine in the summer.
Our roads are in terrible shape and our bridges are structurally deficient. I fear for my children’s safety every time they drive to and from New Haven. This issue needs to be addressed now and we need to approach the solution in a non-partisan way.
The money from tolls will go into a lockbox for transportation only. Revenues from tolls will allow for a lower gas tax, which benefits all of us. The research is out there and I would argue it is time for our leaders to inform their constituents why tolls are a necessary step in helping solve Connecticut’s financial issues. It’s time to take bold steps to work together to improve our state. Melissa Shein Westport
A call for the right to defend President Trump Regarding the “Guess Who the Biggest Loser Is?” op-ed by Stephan Lesher published May 16: This commentary is reprehensible and should have a rebuttal printed.
When will you print both sides? Always the left hate! Americans are sick of the media’s obsession with its hateTrump rhetoric.
Let’s hear from the right side.
Holly Smith
Westport