Once again, Virginia Republicans are set to betray their principles:
RICHMOND, June 26 — People who live or work in Northern Virginia would pay steep new fees and higher taxes under a $578 million transportation plan being circulated by six Republican delegates from the region.
Having voted for months to block statewide tax increases that were pushed by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) and the Republican-controlled Senate, the House members said their constituents will gladly pay more as long as the money raised is used only for road and rail projects in their area.
“All but my ardent anti-tax people are like, ‘If everyone’s paying and 100 percent stays here, I’m in,’ ” said the plan’s sponsor, Del. David B. Albo (R-Fairfax).
Under the plan, which the lawmakers presented to Northern Virginia business executives in a private meeting Monday, annual registration on automobiles in the area would more than double, from $29.50 to $59.50 for a typical passenger car.
Those who buy new vehicles or move vehicles into Northern Virginia would pay a higher tax. Tourists who rent cars and book hotel rooms would pay more. Home developers would be charged higher fees on their projects, and property taxes for office buildings would rise.
Remind me again why I should continue to vote for these people ?
