Toll scheme would add to burden on drivers

I always enjoy reading and learning something about Indiana politics from Niki Kelly’s column every Monday. The July 21 article discussed the possible implementation of tolls on Indiana interstate highways.

Kelly discussed the possible toll situation, but also mentioned that the legislature is urging localities to implement wheel taxes to pay for maintenance of local roads. That struck a nerve. I would like to remind the legislature as well as City Council and County Council that we already pay two wheel taxes when we renew our license plates each year. I’m not sure most city residents are even aware of this.

Mayor Tom Henry was able to enact a city wheel tax under the pretext of downtown development. I haven’t seen much improvement, but maybe

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