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November 16, 2011

NMA Wisconsin Alert: Dane County Wheel Tax Defeated

Thanks in part to the efforts of Wisconsin NMA members, the Dane County Board of Supervisors on Monday voted 30 to 7 against a $20 per vehicle wheel tax.

The tax would have raised money to close shortfalls in county-supported human service programs, not for road construction and maintenance. Board members apparently understood the fundamental unfairness of this and wisely voted it down.

The NMA thanks you for speaking out against this measure and for supporting Dane County motorists.

Posted by National Motorists Association 
November 14, 2011

NMA Wisconsin Alert: Oppose Dane County Wheel Tax Proposal

As early as this week, the Dane County Board of Supervisors may vote on a wheel tax proposal that would require Dane County residents to pay an additional $15 to $25 per vehicle annually for the privilege of registering their vehicles in the county. This is on top of state registration fees already in place.

According to news reports, the tax could raise up to $5 million, which would be used to close shortfalls in county-supported human service programs. A vocal minority of board members strongly opposes the measure. (Read more about their concerns and objections.)

The National Motorists Association opposes the wheel tax as well. We believe that taxes related to driving or vehicle ownership should only be used for road construction and maintenance. Anyone who drives through Dane County would certainly agree that our roadways could stand improvement. History also shows that once a tax like this is in place (ostensibly to fill a one-time need), it never goes away and usually increases.

We urge you to contact your local supervisor to state your opposition to this proposal. If you don't live in Dane County but have friends or relatives who do, let them know what’s going on and urge them to speak up.

Posted by National Motorists Association 


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