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...Maher has also worked to create a more permanent solution to the problem by reducing the number of tax districts in Cambridge. In the past, he says, property taxes??which are based on the districts—would rise dramatically after one house in a small district was sold for a high price...
...hearing our party's chairman, the fiery Chris Healy, roar over Democrats' plan to raise taxes??with a $1 billion surplus in state coffers—is certainly worth a hard day's work...
Although Patrick’s background is a testament to his leadership potential, it is the governor-elect’s bold and forward-thinking agenda that sets him apart. The only gubernatorial candidate to oppose cutting state income taxes??an action which would further strain municipalities with already taut budgets and place an unfair tax burden on those with less fluid assets—Patrick has argued instead for redirecting funds to combat inflated housing costs, improve public education, and strengthen public transit across the state...
Healey has made it a priority to reverse that trend by attracting people and businesses alike. The only candidate to sign a “no new taxes?? pledge, she has campaigned vigorously to reduce the state income tax to five percent. The voters supported such a rollback in 2000, but a recalcitrant legislature has refused to heed their will, even while the state enjoys a budget surplus. Although he has not specifically stated that he will raise taxes, Patrick has refused to sign the “no new taxes?? pledge, leaving voters to suspect...
...three Democratic candidates who opposes reducing the state income tax, arguing instead that this revenue should be directed toward the improvement of state services. Patrick also supports using these funds to increase local aid to cities and municipalities, which will allow local governments to lower their property taxes??which, in turn, can help alleviate the Commonwealth’s skyrocketing housing costs. Anyone can score points with the electorate by promoting a tax cut, but Patrick alone has boldly fought for a level tax rate and increased funding where the state really needs...