[MD-AtLarge] Legislative Alert: Don’t let this fee make your orders more expensive!

Wed Feb 26 21:57:52 UTC 2025

Hello Ronza,

I recently joined some of the mailing lists for the NFB to stay better
connected and informed on blind issues in Maryland. After receiving the
information from you, and several other NFB mailing lists, I penned a
letter to the Baltimore Sun to express my strong disapproval of this
proposed delivery fee, and the negative impacts it will have on not only
Marylanders who are blind or visually-impaired, but many other groups with
disabilities in the state.

I got confirmation that my op-ed will run in the Sun soon. When it is, I
will share it with you. If you like, you are welcome to share it with
others.

I've already made my complaints to my elected officials, but I plan on
sending them copies of the letter once it is published, as well.

Andrew Lingelbach

On Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM Maryland President via MD-AtLarge <
md-atlarge at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Folks,
>
> Pursuant to the resolution we recently adopted at our 2025 convention,
> please find below the link to a form you can complete to send an email to
> the Maryland General Assembly opposing the proposed Maryland delivery fee.
> I used the link, found it completely accessible, and urge you all to
> consider doing the same.
>
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> *Ronza Othman, *President
>
> National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
>
> 443-426-4110
>
> Pronouns: she, her, hers
>
>
>
> *From:* DoorDash <no-reply at messages.doordash.com>
> *Sent:* Friday, 21 February 2025 10:11 am
> *Subject:* Don’t let this fee make your orders more expensive!
>
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> Act now to stop a delivery fee that could drive up delivery costs for
> everyday essentials.
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> Stop Maryland legislators from making your orders more expensive!
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> Your Maryland state legislators are considering adding a new fee
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> on many of the items you get delivered to your home and business. This is
> not just a minor inconvenience — it’s another strain on your budget. *This
> delivery fee will hike up the cost of getting deliveries to your door. *
>
> Next week, the Maryland House Appropriations Committee will vote on this
> fee and your voice is crucial to the conversation. Once this fee is in
> place, it will be much harder to reverse.
>
> *Take 30 seconds to tell your representatives to vote “no” on this
> delivery fee!*
>
> *Take action now*
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> Here’s what’s at stake:
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> Impact on Vulnerable Families
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> This fee will be another burden on everyday Maryland communities,
> especially low-income families, the elderly, those living in food deserts,
> and people with mobility issues.
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> [image: ✓]
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> Small Business Trouble
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> Local businesses, many of which depend on delivery, could face higher
> prices and fewer orders.
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> *Stand up for your community. Tell your legislators to vote “no” on this
> harmful fee!*
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>
>
> *Take action now*
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