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Thank you for your interest in the issue of "NO Ferry Tax". Because of your support, we won!
Thank you for your interest in the issue of "NO Ferry Tax". Because of your support, we won!
 
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
Published: Saturday, May 7th, 2016 @ 3:03 am By: Bill Cook
Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) and Senator Norman W. Sanderson (R-District 2) filed Senate Bill 812 (Ferry Tolling/Replacement Funds) Wednesday, May 4, 2016 legislation that would remove tolls on the three North Carolina ferry routes that have them now
 
Thank you to Rep. Michael Speciale and Rep. John Torbett for filing House Bill #93. Rep. Speciale and Torbett are the primary sponsors. Further, Representatives John Bell, Becky Carney, George Graham, Pricey Harrison, and coastal Representative Paul Tine have signed on as co-sponsors.
Thank you to Rep. Michael Speciale and Rep. John Torbett for filing House Bill #93. Rep. Speciale and Torbett are the primary sponsors. Further, Representatives John Bell, Becky Carney, George Graham, Pricey Harrison, and coastal Representative Paul Tine have signed on as co-sponsors.
 
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
Thank you to everyone who attended the final NC DOT Public Hearing in Ocracoke on Monday evening, 2/24/14.
 
I thought we beat the issue of tolling ferries in Eastern North Carolina about a year ago. At that time there were meetings, newspaper articles, threats of political doom, and a lot of dancing by politicians.
I thought we beat the issue of tolling ferries in Eastern North Carolina about a year ago. At that time there were meetings, newspaper articles, threats of political doom, and a lot of dancing by politicians.
 
It was a great meeting with a great discovery = we get to direct our own show here. The DOT has changed it's whole approach. No longer are they wanting to cram things down our throats.
It was a great meeting with a great discovery = we get to direct our own show here. The DOT has changed it's whole approach. No longer are they wanting to cram things down our throats.
 
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
Bureaucrats at the NC Dept. of Transportation plan to coerce local transportation planning organizations into requesting ferry tolls on all untolled ferry routes.
 
No ferry tolls will be imposed on the Aurora/Bayview ferry. No new tolls will be imposed on any ferries for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
No ferry tolls will be imposed on the Aurora/Bayview ferry. No new tolls will be imposed on any ferries for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
 
Thank you to our champions in the NC House of Representatives Transportation Committee & Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation: Rep. Charles Jeter, Rep. Phil Shepard, and Rep. John Torbett.
Thank you to our champions in the NC House of Representatives Transportation Committee & Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation: Rep. Charles Jeter, Rep. Phil Shepard, and Rep. John Torbett.
 
Thanks to you who have contacted House Transportation Committee members to thank them for the passage of House Bill #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives".
Thanks to you who have contacted House Transportation Committee members to thank them for the passage of House Bill #475 "Ferry Tolling Alternatives".
 
Rather than trickle down fees, certain state legislators seek to eliminate costs for locals and encourage tourism by removing all ferry tolls in coastal North Carolina.
Rather than trickle down fees, certain state legislators seek to eliminate costs for locals and encourage tourism by removing all ferry tolls in coastal North Carolina.
 
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 is the deadline for comments about the proposed rules, including ferry tax amounts, addressed to the NC Dept. of Transportation.
 
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
In the meanwhile, no further ferry toll bills were filed this week, although one or two are in the drafting stage.
 
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
Congratulations to everyone who travelled to Raleigh for Monday night's Public Hearing on the ferry tax issue.
 
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 @ 3:15 pm By: Stan Deatherage
NC DOT has added a third Public Hearing about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
NC DOT announced today it will hold two public meetings about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
NC DOT announced today it will hold two public meetings about proposed toll changes on its ferry routes.
 
There will be No ferry tax for 2012-2013. Because coastal citizens stood up for our rights, we won!
Published: Friday, July 6th, 2012 @ 3:36 pm By: Stan Deatherage
There will be No ferry tax for 2012-2013. Because coastal citizens stood up for our rights, we won!
 
The Senate budget directs NC DOT to tax ALL ferries, including the Currituck-Knots Island ferry and the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. It directs DOT to ignore Governor's Perdue moratorium and begin to collect the ferry taxes, effective July 1, 2012.
The Senate budget directs NC DOT to tax ALL ferries, including the Currituck-Knots Island ferry and the Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry. It directs DOT to ignore Governor's Perdue moratorium and begin to collect the ferry taxes, effective July 1, 2012.
 
The House Budget passed with veto-proof votes on May 30, and has been sent to the Senate.
The House Budget passed with veto-proof votes on May 30, and has been sent to the Senate.
 
I want to especially recognize Rep. Bill Cook (Republican, Beaufort and Pitt Counties) who took time to speak to nearly all of our NO FERRY TAX ACTIVISTS.
I want to especially recognize Rep. Bill Cook (Republican, Beaufort and Pitt Counties) who took time to speak to nearly all of our NO FERRY TAX ACTIVISTS.
 
Thank you to all ferry tax opponents who travelled to Raleigh to join the NO FERRY TAX lobbying effort at the Opening Day of the NC Legislature.
Thank you to all ferry tax opponents who travelled to Raleigh to join the NO FERRY TAX lobbying effort at the Opening Day of the NC Legislature.
 
The NC General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Raleigh. We will be there!
The NC General Assembly convenes on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Raleigh. We will be there!
 
On Monday, April 23, 2012 the NC Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation met in Raleigh. Rep. Tim Spears (Democrat, Washington County) proposed legislation to repeal any new or increased ferry tolls.
On Monday, April 23, 2012 the NC Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation met in Raleigh. Rep. Tim Spears (Democrat, Washington County) proposed legislation to repeal any new or increased ferry tolls.
 
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
The North Carolina civics lesson continues! Our journey is not over. Just because the NC Attorney General "sided with the legislature" does not mean we have won or lost.
 
North Carolina Attorney General, Roy Cooper, reported to the North Carolina Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee that it was his opinion that the Ferry Tax enacted by the North General Assembly must go forward.
North Carolina Attorney General, Roy Cooper, reported to the North Carolina Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee that it was his opinion that the Ferry Tax enacted by the North General Assembly must go forward.
 
It is time to request action from the NC General Assembly. Joe and Henri are meeting with legislators several times per week in preparation for the opening of the 2012 legislative session on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Save this date!
It is time to request action from the NC General Assembly. Joe and Henri are meeting with legislators several times per week in preparation for the opening of the 2012 legislative session on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Save this date!
 
Anti-Ferry Tax efforts are expanding in Beaufort, Hyde, and Pamlico Counties. Because we are working to coordinate among the 3 counties, we are pushing back the date for the trip to Raleigh.
Anti-Ferry Tax efforts are expanding in Beaufort, Hyde, and Pamlico Counties. Because we are working to coordinate among the 3 counties, we are pushing back the date for the trip to Raleigh.
 

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