Contact: Jeevan Ramapriya
(617) 722-1604
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Senator Baddour Hosts Round Table Discussion with Budget Experts
for Local Leaders and Interested Citizens
May 5, 2009,
| State Treasurer Timothy Cahill | |
| Prof. Alan Clayton-Matthews | |
| Michael Widmer, President | |
Understanding the Commonwealth is in a fiscal crisis due to global recession, Senator Baddour has committed not to increase the state budget through additional local earmarks. "We're in a fiscal crisis, and we must to act appropriately. Tough times call for tough decisions," Baddour said. "Since everyone will be affected in some way by the budget crisis, it is important that local leaders and concerned citizens learn as much as possible about the difficult decisions that we as a community are facing right now," said Senator Baddour. "I hope that this forum will provide the public an opportunity to learn more about our options and ask some tough questions."
The event is open to the public. Anyone with questions can call Senator Baddour's office at 617-722-1604.
2 comments:
Did it happen? Did anyone attend? Did any newspaper cover it? I haven't seen a word anywhere.
Mayor John Moak and Councilors Shanley and Holaday were in attendance. The bulk of the audience were police officers who were there to express their displeasure with cuts to the Quinn Bill.
In a nutshell, the news is that the Senate budget will be about $2 billion less than the House, which means pain all around. The sadder news is that this situation is going to take about four more years to work out.
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