Christy has pledged not to take money from lobbyists, state contractors or employees, and other special interests. Christy supports the public financing of elections.
In addition to pledging to "take down those tolls from Weston to the New York border" and to reopen the front gates of the State House to "return this building to the people of Massachusetts," Mihos has pledged to pursue strict campaign finance reform.
Source: Wikipedia.org
Jun 5, 2006
Set aside 40% of tax revenues for local aid
Over the past few years, elected politicians on Beacon Hill have been able to "balance the budget" by cutting local aid, which is money that the state gives back to communities for schools, cops, and other local services.
That's why less than 30% of today's tax receipts go to support localities. By increasing that support to 40% - a plan proposed by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation - we can have a profound impact on municipal finances.
Source: Campaign website, www.christy2006.com, "Proposition 1"
Jun 2, 2006
$1B shifted from special-interest projects to local aid
Mihos said he would support increasing state aid to cities and towns to 40 percent of annual collections from income, corporate and sales taxes, a $1 billion increase. State aid now equals about 30 percent of those revenues.
Mihos said too much money is being set aside by the Legislature for projects endorsed by special interest groups. He spoke of budget amendments, such as one on the books that calls for $36 million in upgrades to an area around Fenway Park.
Source: Bea O'Quinn Dewberry in The Springfield Republican
Jun 1, 2006
