SUN JOURNAL • December 20, 2023
Has government gone absolutely loony? On Dec. 13 this was the headline that greeted us: “Maine considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales.” This measure would require, not encourage, 82% of new vehicles sold to be zero emissions by 2032. The Maine Board of Environmental Protection must not implement such insanity. Most Mainers cannot afford electric vehicles, and our cold climate, distance travel requirements, lack of statewide public transportation, and lack of chargers make these vehicles impractical. ~ Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess, Mexico, House District 119, and Joseph Martin, Rumford, Republican candidate for state Senate District 19