'Step 1' Calls for Bump in State Money to Danvers
Danvers could see more state money if legislators approve the fiscal 2014 budget proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick this week.
The state budget proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick this week calls for a 14 percent increase in state aid to Danvers. State Rep. Ted Speliotis (D-Danvers) called it a "good bump" but also warned that it may be a "tease" from Patrick, who is hoping to get legislators to approve a proposed increase in the income tax and so-called "sin taxes" on candy and cigarettes. Speliotis welcomed the numbers in Patrick's budget - $9.3 million for Danvers - but also warned that it is "step 1" in the budget process that will run into the summer before a final budget is reached. "This is step 1 in the budget process," he said. "There's a chance we could level fund (local aid) and it would mean nothing." Speliotis said he does not support the new taxes …
Jim J
7:39 am on Friday, January 25, 2013
I appreciate your stance on this one Ted, I think we're in complete agreement, which isn't too often.. Deval doesn't care about the outcome, he'll be in DC in 2 years replacing the criminal AG Eric Holder. MA has a law against progressive taxes, but he is trying to circumvent that by increasing standard deductions.. Patrick is also being intentionally vague so when he spends the money on illegals… more ›