I don’t mean to get into an argument, but I believe that part of the controversy about it was that she and the legislators conspired to raise the taxes, as evidenced by how quickly it was done after the election, but accidentally forgot to mention it to the voters. I don’t vote republican to have my taxes raised.
“The newly elected Alabama Legislature this week hiked the state’s gas tax to raise an additional $300 million a year. It took five days, the minimum time it takes to turn legislation into law.”
https://www.al.com/news/2019/03/why-did-gas-tax-hike-get-smooth-ride-in-alabama-legislature.html
Your recollection is better than mine. No offense taken.