Reject the Excise Tax Referendum: Vote
NO On #2
This Proposal Will Benefit Few and Hurt Many
On November 3rd, ballot question #2 will
ask voters if they want to cut Maine’s motor
vehicle excise tax. The cut in excise taxes
will only benefit people who own newer
cars, hybrid-type cars and motorcycles. The
majority of Maine people do not qualify for
any benefit under this proposal. The only
people to get a break will be those who can
afford a new car, even though new cars and
hybrids do just as much damage to the roads.
This Proposal Will Take Away
Local Resources
The excise tax is an important source of local
revenues. This tax goes directly to Maine
towns and cities to help each community
with basic expenses. If excise taxes are cut
there will be less funding
for snow plowing and
maintenance, and repair
for roads and bridges.
This proposal would also put the funding
for General Assistance at risk. The General
Assistance program is managed by each town.
It provides immediate help so that people can
meet their basic needs. In effect, this tax cut
could mean less support and assistance for
families with low income.
This proposal only benefits a few and will
decrease local revenues needed for important
local services and programs for everyone.
Help defeat the excise tax referendum by
voting NO on #2!
Tell others to do the same!
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