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Taxes on SUVs and Minivans–What will the Dem Candidates think of next?
One of the Democrats running for the House of Delegates in Virginia is proposing that we “charge vehicle property taxes in a way that corresponds to each driver’s contribution to congestion and excessive road wear, e.g., by weight of vehicles.” Democrat Sue Conrad is running for Delegate against Tim Hugo in the 40th District, and she proposed this idea on her website. Conrad stands in favor of taxing your SUV or Minivan (if you own both, make that a double tax).
Considering that the 40th District (which comprises of Clifton and Centreville’s many back roads), many residents own either a SUV or Minivan. Do they deserve an additional tax for their vehicles? No. In fact, Conrad is proposing another nanny state regulation that will not address the transportation woes facing many commuters in her district. In this economy, many people can not afford to be slammed with another useless tax.
Delegate Tim Hugo's Campaign Kickoff
Before a large crowd of supporters, Delegate Tim Hugo kicked off his campaign yesterday in Clifton. Hugo was introduced to the crowd by Clifton Mayor Tom Peterson. Peterson emphasized that Hugo has done a lot for the town of Clifton and for the 40th District, while listening to the concerns of residents.
After Peterson’s remarks, Hugo addressed the crowd by highlighting his list of accomplishments. When residents in Virginia Run were concerned by a high number of traffic accidents due to the fading of the road lines, Hugo helped to ensure that the roads were paved and marked clearly. In Centreville, there was a problem with loitering at the Centreville Library, Hugo sought to ensure that this problem was solved in a common sense matter. When there was a high number of accidents around Popes Head Road and drag racing, Hugo sought to have additional police enforcement and a traffic light at the intersection of Popes Head and Fairfax County Parkway. These are the accomplishments of a leader, who truly listens to the voters, and seeks common sense solutions.
After Hugo’s remarks, he introduced Former Attorney General and candidate for Governor, Bob McDonnell. McDonnell discussed how important it is to ensure that Hugo is re-elected. McDonnell also talked about his proposals for education and energy.
**Cross Posted at Virginia News Platoon and YR Dominion
