Congratulations to Marty Walsh and to John Connolly for running honorable campaigns for a big job. They are both special people who care deeply about the city and who care enough to give their all for the opportunity to serve the city. Special congratulations to Marty for winning. I was neutral in the race and have great respect for both …
Author Archives: Will Brownsberger
Legislative Updates — History
See the links below for summary pieces on legislative activity. Will’s wrap-up of the 2013 session. Will’s wrap-up of election law changes in the 2012 formal session (ending July 31) Official summary of 2012 Senate legislative accomplishments (formal session) Speaker’s summary of the 2011 Session Legislative Stats for the 2009-2010 Session The 2009-2010 Session — …
Inequality
Ultimately, most of what we do in government is designed to assure prosperity for all. Notes on inequality — solutions and responses Notes on inequality — automation and globalization as the driving forces Notes on inequality — the middle Notes on inequality — poverty update Notes on inequality — the 1%, the 0.1% and the …
Silver Maple Forest and Alewife Reservation — Background
Click here for history of Will’s legislative efforts to add the Silver Maple Forest to the Alewife Reservation Additional resources Coalition to Preserve the Belmont Uplands Friends of the Alewife Reservation 2007 grassroots campaign page (maintained by Caroline Huang)
Alewife and Mystic River Flooding — Background
Browse older posts on flooding issues Craddock Bridge Plans The 2010 flood Lessons learned Field observations Belmont Citizens Forum article (pdf) Tri-community working group Flooding documents archive
Info Links
State budget basics What entities comprise the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? What entities and activities does the legislature budget for annually? What are the major sources of revenue that support budgeted expenditures? What are the major objects of budgeted expenditures? How have the major categories of state spending grown over time? School Building Authority Process State …