Rep. McGorty Votes Against Toll Proposals

HARTFORD – State Representative Ben McGorty released the following statement regarding his vote against three toll proposals in the Transportation Committee.

“Placing 53 tolls on I-95, I-91, I-84, and Rt. 15 will cost residents more to go to work and is going to lead to higher cost on everyday items,” said Rep. McGorty. “Tolls are just a way from the state to take more of our money and is a major tax on working families. It’s a shame that the majority party won’t consider different funding plans and are using scare tactics to make Connecticut residents believe that we need tolls.”

The three bills, Senate Bill 423, House Bill 7202 and 7280, all include tolling cars and trucks and tolls on I-95, I-91, I-84, and portions of Rt. 15. S.B. 423 and H.B. 7202 takes legislative oversight out of tolls and directs the Department of Transportation to oversee tolls – meaning DOT will be able to raise rates without legislative approval.

Rep. Perillo, who attended an area Toll Forum in Derby on Wednesday night, said, “Democrats in Hartford want you to believe that tolls are the only way – this is false. Republicans have a plan to repair the state’s outdated infrastructure and the plan should be considered by all lawmakers and the public before 53 tolls are placed throughout the state.”

At the Toll Forum, lawmakers presented the Republican Prioritize Progress Plan which works within current state resources and will provide $65 billion for transportation infrastructure projects over the next 30 years.

To view the full plan visit – www.cthousegop.com/prioritize.

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