Kim-Marie Mullin, a Republican running to challenge state Sen. James Maroney (D-14), has applauded the state Legislature’s March 23 vote to provide temporary gas tax relief for residents in the face of record-high prices.
“In Fairfield County we are seeing gas prices over $5 per gallon. People are being squeezed at the pump. Families are being forced to carve out a larger portion of their household budgets just to get children to school, parents to work, run the necessary errands to keep affordable food on the table and stay connected to loved ones,” Mullin said.
Two weeks ago state Senate and House Republicans called for a cut to the state’s gas tax. The approved, bipartisan three-part bill enabled a three-month suspension of the state’s excise tax on gasoline, a second week-long sales tax holiday on clothing and three months of free bus service.
“While the immediate Democrat response was suggesting rebates, I’m very grateful that the governor and legislative Democrats have decided to support a gas tax holiday. This measure in its entirety will provide immediate and widespread assistance to residents,” Mullin said.