STOPTHETOLLS.org is a group of citizens who fought for years to stop the unfair tolls on the Crescent City Connection bridge in New Orleans. The tolls on the CCC were defeated permanently after the election on May 4, 2013.

Re-elect Senator Patrick Connick because he stood up for the people of the Westbank and led the 5 year fight against the tolls on the CCC. We honor you and your service.

Thank you Senator Patrick Connick for accomplishing the greatest civic act ever done for the Westbank, saving the people of the Westbank more than $220 Million dollars in (bridge) taxes since toll collection was stopped in 2013.

The links below show the history of the CCC tolls and our fight against them. Click on each link (or the View button) to view the document or video:

3 Jan 1985: State to seek bids for new bridge work

14 April 1994: Group wouldn't mind extending CCC tolls

28 Sep 1995: Plan for bridge tolls debated: Beautification project criticized

24 Nov 1997: Proposed bills extend Crescent City Connection tolls

16 Mar 1998: A proposal to extend the toll on the CCC causes debate

23 Mar 1998: DODT puts downtown bridge tolls in special session

18 Apr 1998: Toll extensions through 2009 killed by house.

14 May 1998: Bill would end tolls on bridge

14 May 1998: Senate panel oks reducing bridge CCC tolls but would extend thru 2012

21 May 1998: House blocks effort to extend tolls - sponsor vows to try again

22 May 1998: House extends n.o. bridge tolls through 2012

10 Jun 1998: House oks extending tolls for two bridges

27 Jun 1998: Tolls divide west bank - money may go to other projects

24 Apr 2000: Which Westbank projects will get funded with toll money?

26 Apr 2004: Westbank boomed when second span opened on Crescent City Connection

25 Apr 2005: Second Crescent City Connection causes big pain before great gain

20 May 2006: Jefferson Parish councilman takes up fight against Crescent City Connection toll tag hike

22 May 2006: Jeff Councilman Chris Roberts takes up fight against CCC toll tag hike

11 Dec 2006: Report on the five highway projects funded by the Crescent City Connection tolls in Louisiana.pdf

11 Dec 2006: Rising costs cause problems for Crescent City Connection highway projects

7 Jul 2007: Toll booth blues

27 Mar 2008: The Crescent City Connection hasn't gotten much mileage out of its tolls

20 Mar 2008: N.O. ferry operations questioned about missing money, performance

28 Mar 2008: Legislators grill bridge officials on toll revenues

31 Mar 2008: Crescent City Connection investigated by state request from Patrick Connick

16 Apr 2008: House panel debates control of ferries - State to study use of bridge toll money

3 May 2008: Residents cry foul over ferry problems - DOTD officials hear concerns at meeting

8 Jul 2008: Executive director of CCC retires - Officials say move unrelated to audits

15 Jul 2008: Jindal vetoes Barataria Boulevard work - Bill earmarks tolls for Marrero widening

31 Aug 2008: State Rep Patrick Connick calls for better use of CCC toll money.

31 Oct 2008: Bridge official will retire today - Paisant says leaving unrelated to audits

9 Nov 2008: BRIDGE to ELSEWHERE - West Bankers tired of having tolls finance distant projects

20 Nov 2008: Its your call: Should the tolls on the Crescent City Connection be extended past 2012

26 Nov 2008: Tolls on river bridge are among Tuesday's topics - DOTD chief to speak in Marrero

2 Dec 2008: Meeting tonite at West Jeff Medical Center: topic is CCC bridge tolls

3 Dec 2008: Service improvements planned for CCC - Bridge's customer care faulted in audit

4 Dec 2008: Crescent City bridge audit calls for dumping toll-takers - It also points to ferries as financial drain

9 Dec 2008: Feeling like a toll booth scofflaw

26 Jan 2009: River bridge running in red

11 Feb 2009: Bridge offices' overhaul goes on - Expansion criticized amid hole in budget

31 Mar 2009: Missing bridge records obscure red ink - Audit of CCC can't find many contracts

31 Mar 2009: Toll revenue hasn't been used as hoped

4 Apr 2009: EDITORIAL: A river of red ink

8 Apr 2009: State strengthens oversight at bridge - Audit faulted spending at Crescent City span

23 Apr 2009: Bill would revamp N.O. bridge - It creates new panel to strive for efficiency

19 Jun 2009: Connick house bill on Crescent City Connection killed by Westbank Senator

1 Jul 2009: Another audit of Crescent City Connection set - Review will finish by end of the year

9 Sep 2009: Bridge patrol force may get some help - State Police would do administrative tasks

13 Sep 2009: Editorial: A BRIDGE TOO EXPENSIVE

21 Sept 2009: Could tolls be eliminated ?

26 Oct 2009: La. highway secretary says Crescent City Connection will not lose money this year

15 Feb 2010: La Legislative Auditor Report: Crescent City Connection Division

4 Jun 2010: Bridge policing oversight bill upended - Connick plan may be dead for session

19 Feb 2010: Head of construction firm building offices for the Crescent City Connection arrested

11 Mar 2010: Audit panel will dig deeper into river bridge's finances - Harvey lawmaker Patrick Connick questions spending

14 Apr 2010: House panel votes to put CCC force under State Police - DOTD now oversees bridge officers

25 Apr 2010: Two West Bank lawmakers demand DOTD present plans for the future operations of the CCC

28 Apr 2010: House opts to change control of bridge cops - State Police would get river span's force

30 Apr 2010: DOTD describes options for bridge after tolls expire - Committees to hear choices next week

19 Jun 2010: Connick attempts to create separate board to oversee Crescent City Connection

11 Jul 2010: The fate of CCC tolls: A political hot potato - They're set to expire in 2012, but new options on the table

15 Sep 2010: Crescent City Connection toll renewal on Algiers meeting agenda

17 Sep 2010: DOTD Sherri Lebas addresses tolls and ferries at Algiers meeting

16 Sept 2010: DOTD Sherri Lebas addresses tolls and ferries at Algiers meeting

20 Sep 2010: Letters to the Editor: Tolls must go, or pols will pay

28 Sep 2010: Scofflaws costly to Crescent City Connection - Toll-booth cameras aren't catching all

11 Nov 2010: Speaker of La House discusses budget, tolls with Terrytown Civic Association

4 Jan 2011: CCC funds from tolls were spent on LA Hwy 1

5 Jan 2011: New Orleans firm paid improperly from bridge tolls

5 Jan 2011: CCC toll funds misused - Leeville span spent money from CCC

8 Jan 2011: Editorial: An eye on toll money

13 Jan 2011: Group hears concerns about CCC audit report - 'They are not doing what they promised'

4 Apr 2011: Crescent City Connection toll renewal fight is brewing

24 Apr 2011: Are bridge tolls on collision course? - Governor staying neutral on renewal

26 Apr 2011: Over the River: BGR analyzes future of the Crescent City Connection

28 Apr 2011: Opinion: It's time to tank CCC tolls

30 Apr 2011: Letters to Editor: CCC tolls are being misused.

1 May 2011: WWL-TV interviews Janet Howard of the Bureau of Governmental Research

1 May 2011: There's no good reason to renew the Crescent City Connection toll: An editorial

4 May 2011: CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION DYSFUNCTION NEEDS LEGISLATIVE ACTION

24 May 2011: Action is deferred on CCC bridge bill

13 June 2011: Task force looking at Crescent City Connection tolls

19 Jun 2011: Speaker John Alario questions DOTD request for $3.5M for consultant to develop a plan for closing CCC tolls"

23 Jun 2011: House authorizes auditor to examine uses of CCC toll revenue, contracts - Some suspect improper actions

28 June 2011: Louisiana Legislature approves Senate Concurrent Resolution 47 for CCC Task Force

16 Jul 2011: State Rep. Patrick Connick continued his campaign of scrutinizing Crescent City Connection tolls

30 Jul 2011: Task force reviewing Crescent City Connection tolls holds first meeting

13 Aug 2011: Crescent City Connection toll task force gets crash course in bridge finances

14 Aug 2011: CCC Task Force looks at life without CCC Bridge tolls

20 Sept 2011: Clancy DuBos editorial on the task force on the CCC

14 Sep 2011: Panel studying Crescent City Connection tolls to expand its scope to include keeping tolls

15 Sep 2011: Editorial: Don't detour on the bridge

18 Sep 2011: Letters to Editor: It's time for tolls to go

24 Sep 2011: Task force studying CCC tolls is staying the course - Reaffirms decision on recommendations

8 Oct 2011: CCC toll panel examines mission - State adviser isn't licensed attorney

11 Oct 2011: Letters to Editor: Going in circles on bridge

17 Nov 2011: Ferries are vital to Algiers residents - End of CCC tolls could end service

30 Nov 2011: CCC bridge division gets new director - Department looks at removal of tolls

7 Dec 2011: Ferries relieve traffic on Crescent City Connection, toll advocates argue

8 Dec 2011: Keep the tolls, keep the ferries

12 Dec 2011: Local Law Maker Wants Feds To Investigate CCC Bridge.mp4

12 Jan 2012: Crescent City Connection task force divided on renewing tolls

15 Dec 2011: CCC is sending toll fines late

11 Jan 2012: CCC Task force may recommend keeping the tolls on CCC

11 Jan 2012: CCC Task force could recommend both options

18 Jan 2012: Stuck in the toll lane at New Orleans Crescent City Connection: An editorial

22 Jan 2012: New Crescent City Connection police chief wants to educate public about department

31 Jan 2012: CCC Task force says tolls should remain

1 Feb 2012: Report issued by THE TASK FORCE ON THE CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION

1 Feb 2012: Toll critics unload on task force - They say promises were broken

1 Feb 2012: 'Tolls are double taxation and its time for that to end'

3 Feb 2012: Editorial: Listen to people on tolls

10 Feb 2012: La Gov Jindal plots a future without bridge tolls

23 Feb 2012: Jeff insists state should take care of bridge - When tolls end, somebody must pay

25 Feb 2012: State details river bridge plans once tolls go - But annual bill for lighting called thorn

5 Mar 2012: Connick introduces bill to surplus toll revenue to pay for Crescent City Connection lighting after tolls expire

5 Mar 2012: Jefferson Chamber Supports Renewal of CCC Tolls

20 Mar 2012: Louisiana Governor Jindal to speak at Westbank governors luncheon

20 Mar 2012: Louisiana Governor Jindal addresses tolls at Westbank governors luncheon

30 Mar 2012: Plaquemines Association of Business & Industry Supports Renewal of CCC Tolls

20 Apr 2012: Crescent City Connection toll repeal advances in Louisiana Senate

4 May 2012: CCC tolls could be up to voters

4 May 2012: Rally aims to drum up support for bridge tolls

9 May 2012: YLC urges state to keep lights on atop the CCC if tolls expire

9 May 2012: Opinion: Tank the tolls, Part II

5 June 2012: Voters may decide on CCC Bridge tolls

4 June 2012: Voters in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines will vote on November 6 and decide whether to continue the controversial tolls

6 Jun 2012: Jefferson Parish leaders demand answer about CCC bridge

7 Jun 2012: Group to file lawsuit challenging Crescent City Connection tolls as a 'tax in disguise'

18 Jun 2012: State lawmakers wrap up contentious 2012 session, future of tolls on the Crescent City Connection up to voters

25 Jun 2012: CCC toll problems exposed in audit

2 Jul 2012: Referendum to decide Crescent City Connection tolls

8 Aug 2012: Jefferson Parish officials to discuss expiration of CCC tolls

15 Aug 2012: BGR: on the ballot: the crescent city connection toll proposition

22 Aug 2012: State officials peppered with questions over CCC tolls

23 Aug 2012: City Council says CCC will fall into disrepair without tolls

10 Sep 2012: Rep Pat Connick, Jeff Parish President John Young speak at tolls forum on Westbank

11 Oct 2012: Bitter dispute rages over CCC tolls extension

13 Oct 2012: Bridge changes in store, if Crescent City Connection tolls end

18 Oct 2012: DOTD study: No CCC tolls likely to force lane reduction

20 Oct 2012: For first time ever, residents will vote on Crescent City Connection tolls Nov. 6

26 Oct 2012: Campaign against tolls gaining steam, organizers say.

30 Oct 2012: West Bank business owners fight to stop bridge tolls

30 Oct 2012: Rep Patrick Connick & Westbank business owners speak out against tolls

1 Nov 2012: Passionate debate grows over bridge tolls

1 Nov 2012: Bridging Progress PAC declares spends over 200K in campaign to keep tolls on CCC

1 Nov 2012: Jefferson Chamber supports continuation of tolls on CCC Bridge

1 Nov 2012: Nola Mayor, other mayors and politicians urge support CCC tolls

1 Nov 2012: If Crescent City Connection tolls expire, region faces possible setback, elected officials say

2 Nov 2012: Connick: 'Nothing to show' after millions in CCC tolls

2 Nov 2012: Jackie Clarkson and Pat Connick to face off tonight in forum on Crescent City Connection tolls

2 Nov 2012: Law enforcement officials tie passage of CCC tolls to public safety

2 Nov 2012: Voters to decide fate of Crescent City Connection tolls

2 Nov 2012: Controversial CCC Toll issue to be settled next week

2 Nov 2012: WEIGHING THE RISKS - If Crescent City Connection tolls expire, region faces possible setback, elected officials say

5 Nov 2012: Voters to decide Tuesday whether to extend CCC tolls

7 Nov 2012: CCC tolls results still unclear, difference of 8 votes

7 Nov 2012: Crescent City Connection toll extension appears to have passed by 8 votes

13 Nov 2012: Final results in CCC toll vote coming

13 Nov 2012: Vote margin for keeping the tolls rose to 16 after the military and overseas ballots were opened

13 Nov 2012: Military vote results in CCC tolls staying put

13 Nov 2012: Final CCC votes tallied; Results favor continuing tolls

13 Nov 2012: Tolls will remain on the CCC

13 Nov 2012: CCC toll opponents may file legal challenge to election results

13 Nov 2012: Tolls to be extended for 20 years on the Crescent City Connection

13 Nov 2012: Crescent City Connection tolls to continue for another 20 years

13 Nov 2012: Commuters react to CCC toll renewal

14 Nov 2012: Bridge toll renewal issue was excluded from provisional ballots

14 Nov 2012: Chris Roberts: Create Crescent City Connection regional authority to run bridge

20 Nov 2012: New chapter in CCC toll fight

20 Nov 2012: Opponents of Crescent City Connection tolls ask Jefferson Parish officials to challenge referendum results

22 Nov 2012: Pat Connick holds to West Bank roots in challenging Crescent City Connection tolls

23 Nov 2012: Audit found tolls were misused.

2 Dec 2012: Toll opponents hold press conference at Governors West Bank luncheon meet with Jindal afterward

19 Dec 2012: Lawsuit filed over CCC bridge toll vote outcome

24 Dec 2012: Crescent City Connection Police transfer to Louisiana State Police

3 Jan 2013: Baton Rouge Judge Orders Recount of Bridge Toll Vote

4 Jan 2013: Bridge toll extension gets a second look - Absentee, early ballots to be recounted

14 Jan 2013: Crescent City Connection referendum recount Sat.

15 Jan 2013: Judge orders tolls vote recount limited to absentee mail-in and early ballots cast in New Orleans.

15 Feb 2013: Vote recount over CCC tolls will include 3650 ballots

16 Feb 2013: Votes recounted in Crescent City Toll Referendum

16 Feb 2013: Crescent City Connection Toll votes are re-counted

19 Feb 2013: wdsu recount results

19 Feb 2013: CCC tolls upheld after recount of votes

19 Feb 2013: Tolls election upheld after partial recount

19 Feb 2013: Recount shows toll referendum vote upheld: Margin of victory increased from 18 to 36

19 Feb 2013: WGSO/Kaare Johnson interviews Mike Teachworth of StopTheTolls.Org

19 Feb 2013: Baton Rouge Judge may unseal CCC toll election recount results

20 Feb 2013: New Orleans leaders meet with DOTD to discuss how money from tolls will be spent.

21 Feb 2013: Opponents say fight is not over regarding CCC tolls

3 Mar 2013: CCC toll vote heads to court - Some denied a voice in the decision, suit says

5 Mar 2013: Group seeks to nullify CCC toll election results

5 Mar 2013: Judge won't immediately throw out toll challenge

5 Mar 2013: Judge refuses to dismiss toll vote lawsuit

5 Mar 2013: WDSU breaks story of CCC tolls election nullification, new election set for May 4, 2013.

5 Mar 2013: Baton Rouge judge nullifies CCC toll election.

5 Mar 2013: Crescent City Connection tolls: judge orders election results thrown out. Toll collection stopped.

5 Mar 2013: WGSO/Kaare Johnson interviews Mike Teachworth of StopTheTolls.Org

5 Mar 2013: CCC Tolls election nullified

6 Mar 2013: mitch landrieu responding to removal of tolls after lawsuit

6 Mar 2013: CCC tolls suspended.

6 Mar 2013: WGSO/Kaare Johnson interviews Mike Teachworth of StopTheTolls.Org

6 Mar 2013: Judge Orders New Election in CCC Bridge Toll Challenge

6 Mar 2013: Judge nullifies Crescent City Connection vote on tolls; orders new election May 4

6 Mar 2013: Toll-free Crescent City Connection drama far from over

6 Mar 2013: Attorney: Voting process on CCC tolls led to nullification

6 Mar 2013: Local attorney Gibby Andry speaks about the toll election nullification

6 Mar 2013: Mayor Landrieu reacts to reversal of tolls on Crescent City Connection

6 Mar 2013: New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu responding to removal of tolls after lawsuit

6 Mar 2013: Tolls suspended on Crescent City Connection

8 Mar 2013: No tolls to cross the Crescent City Connection: Editorial

08 Mar 2013: Tolls removed from CCC

10 Mar 2013: Green light at the toll booth

10 Mar 2013: Crescent City Connection referendum case all about fairness, Teachworth says

12 Mar 2013: Jeff councilmen ask to cancel bridge toll election

12 Mar 2013: JP councilmen seek to cancel May election on CCC tolls

13 Mar 2013: Regional Planning Commission: Lights to stay on for CCC drivers

13 Mar 2013: JP Council talks CCC lights, upcoming election

14 Mar 2013: WGSO/Kaare Johnson interviews Mike Teachworth of StopTheTolls.Org

15 Mar 2013: Lights atop CCC to be turned off Friday

15 Mar 2013: GNO, Inc head talks economic gains, CCC lights

15 Mar 2013: ccc lights are off wdsu ylc

16 Mar 2013: Crescent City Connection lights go dark

16 Mar 2013: Decorative lights on Crescent City Connection remain off

19 Mar 2013: YLC Rallies Online Drive to Resume Crescent City Connection Bridge Lightings

20 Mar 2013: Crescent City Connection tolls take center stage at Westbank town hall meeting (WJMC)

20 Mar 2013: Tolls forum held at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA

20 Mar 2013: Residents: CCC is bridge of broken promises

21 Mar 2013: State lawmaker says RPC should turn CCC lights on with surplus funds

22 Mar 2013: Better to go dark than to pay tolls on the CCC

22 Mar 2013: CCC toll renewal takes spotlight at Westwego political forum

27 Mar 2013: Decorative lighting on CCC back on after RPC approves resolution

28 Mar 2013: Opponents of tolls on the Crescent City Connection hold a press conference before Governors West Bank Luncheon

28 Mar 2013: Group appears at Jindal luncheon to stress voting no to CCC tolls

29 Mar 2013: Group, leaders fight to stop tolls on Crescent City Connection

9 Apr 2013: CCC toll credits were spent to fund new Rigolets bridge

20 Apr 2013: Kill the CCC tolls once and for all: James Varney

21 Apr 2013: No question about it, tolls need to go

21 Apr 2013: Q and A with State Rep Patrick Connick

22 Apr 2013: Audit notes problems with CCC bridge toll violations

23 Apr 2013: Denny Schaffer WRNO 99.5 talks to Rhett Deselle of DOTD about the CCC tolls

26 Apr 2013: Opinion: Voters should tank CCC tolls

28 Apr 2013: Crescent City Connection tolls need to be gone for good: Editorial

1 May 2013: Stop the Tolls founder addresses civic group

2 May 2013: Garland Robinette WWL-870AM interviews Mike Teachworth founder of StopTheTolls.Org

2 May 2013: Crescent City Connection bridge toll opponents make 11th hour push to get out the vote

2 May 2013: Voters to decide toll renewal Saturday

2 May 2013: 'Stop The Tolls' group speaking out against CCC tolls before Saturday's election

3 May 2013: Opponents of CCC Tolls make last-minute push before vote

3 May 2013: Plaquemines Parish president Billy Nungesser wants to end the CCC tolls

3 May 2013: Political analyst Dr. Silas Lee weighs in on toll renewal vote

3 May 2013: Mayor Landrieu Predicts Voters Will Reject Crescent City Bridge Tolls

3 May 2013: WWLTV: the 504 debate: The CCC Tolls - Michael Teachworth vs Glenn Orgeron

4 May 2013: Crescent City Connection toll vote fails

4 May 2013: CCC Tolls 2nd election night - party at Gattusos in Gretna

4 May 2013: Voters end tolls on the Crescent City Connection (VIDEO)

4 May 2013: Fox8 2nd tolls election night coverage

4 May 2013: CCC Tolls 2nd election night - party at Gattusos in Gretna

5 May 2013: Voters decide to put an end to tolls on CCC Bridge

5 May 2013: Election officials report low voter turnout on CCC toll vote

5 May 2013: Officials, citizens react to the defeat of the CCC tolls

6 May 2013: Landslide rejecting Crescent City Connection tolls built on momentum, observers say

8 May 2013: How will it go now with the CCC tolls gone?

9 May 2013: JP Pres. Young defends his handling of millage renewals

10 May 2013: Decommission of CCC toll plaza begins

15 May 2013: HR103: Commends the Stop the Tolls organization for their efforts in educating the public on the need to eliminate the tolls

15 May 2013: Legislation proposed to enable RTA to take over the Algiers and Chalmette ferries.

17 May 2013: Jeff officials blame defeat of sewerage millage on opposition to tolls on ballot

14 Jun 2013: CCC toll booths and plaza demolition started

21 May 2013: Legislature to recognize group for fight against Crescent City Connection tolls

13 Jun 2013: Could the Algiers-Canal ferry become New Orleans newest party boat?

18 Jun 2013: Jindal signs bill that puts fate of Canal Street ferry service in RTAs hands

20 Jun 2013: Algiers ferry service to continue past July 1, but not for cars

12 July 2013: Years Of Political Inaction Preceded Latest Cutbacks In Algiers Ferry Service

29 Dec 2013: Top 10 stories that shaped 2013 - Crescent City Connection toll drama tops list

19 Feb 2014: Ferry riders get a fare hike under new operator

16 Mar 2014: Ramsey tops Clarkson for city council seat; Hits Clarkson on her support of tolls

19 Jul 2014: Ferry cuts and confusion killing Algiers business

2 Sep 2014: State issues $3 million in toll refunds

24 Oct 2014: BGR recognizes Mike Teachworth's effort to eliminate Crescent City Connection tolls

31 Oct 2014: BGR presents excellence in government award to Mike Teachworth

3 Nov 2014: Teachworth is among BGR award recipients

21 Oct 2015: Two years later, CCC toll plazas remain

11 Feb 2016: Crescent City Connection toll plaza to be demolished

3 Jun 2016: The Crescent City Connection Toll Plaza is Finally Coming Down

8 Jun 2016: Finally, Crescent City Connection toll plaza dismantling to begin

  8 Nov 2016: Treasurer John Kennedy: 'I stood by the people of Jefferson Parish to defeat the Crescent City Connection tolls."

11 May 2018: Bridge tolls were killed on Crescent City Connection five years ago; what has changed?

27 May 2019: Lawmaker who helped kill CCC tolls is leaving office

17 Dec 2020: New Orleans RTA welcomes 2nd new RTA ferry into service

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