Letter to Bob Deleo, the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, outlining my state budget priorities.
Budget
budget and local aid updates, community preservation act, financial outlook, local aid policy, priorities/requests, resources, revenue, taxes
How does the Governor propose to close the FY2009 budget gap?
The Governor’s proposal for closing the gap consists of the following items — roughly speaking 1/3 savings, 1/3 new revenues and 1/3 use of reserves.
How “tight” is the FY2009 state budget?
According to most commentators, across the spectrum, the FY2009 budget is tighter than in most years.
What entities and activities does the legislature budget for annually?
In the annual budget of the Commonwealth, the legislature provides for the primary governmental activities of the Commonwealth, the legislative, executive and judiciary branches.
What entities comprise the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, in addition to the three constitutional branches of state government — legislative, executive and judiciary — the legislature has established 56 independent authorities and agencies. These authorities and agencies have varying degrees of financial integration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts itself.
Belmont Financial Framework Documents
Link to collection of Belmont Town Financial Documents.