One Hunterdon County resident feels that New Jersey does not need to increase the gasoline tax.
To the editor:
Having the second lowest state gasoline tax in the nation is certainly nothing to be ashamed of, given that we have the highest property taxes, as well as a high sales tax and myriad other taxes.
However, the people of this great state are intelligent and caring enough to realize when something serious needs fixing, we are always willing to do our share.
I think we would all like to see just how much in gas taxes has been collected over, say, the last 10-20 years and exactly how much has been actually used for the purpose intended.
All too much of that money has been raided for other costs.
Gas tax constitutional amendment would pass, but barely
Instead of setting a high target of 23-cents per gallon, an increase of nearly 59-percent above the present 14.5 cents, let's try for 15-cents per gallon, which is double the present rate.
That should be a good start to fixing our roads and bridges.
The other tax issues can be addressed in due time.
The main thing is to ensure that the money raised be strictly dedicated to roads, bridges, tunnels, etc., and hands off to those who would raid it for any other purpose.
Tony De Marco
Glen Gardner