Two state legislators have planned a public meeting to discuss their opposition to new taxes and fees they expect to be introduced during the 2012 legislative session.

Republicans Del. Joseph C. Boteler III and Del. John Cluster Jr. of Legislative District 8 plan to hold the meeting at Rosedale Federal Savings and Loan Association in Perry Hall at 7 p.m. on Jan. 5.

The meeting will focus on a proposed gas tax increase, as well as increases in automobile registration fees, emissions testing fees and the flush fee, according to a press release by Boteler's office.

"As your representatives we fought to block the 25 tax and fee increases during the 2011 legislative session and are gearing up to do the same in 2012. We will discuss how you can help to stop the proposals from becoming a reality," the delegates stated in the press release. 

Chris Defeo, a legislative aide for Boteler, told Patch that he expects about 50 people to attend.

Anyone planning to attend the meeting is asked to RSVP by email at joseph.boteler@house.state.md.us.

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