TAXPAYERS TO DECIDE ON $12 MILLION OVERRIDE

Newton voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 20th to vote on a proposed Proposition 2 1/2 override that would raise an additional $12 million in property taxes starting in FY 2009. The increase becomes a permanent part of Newton's tax base going forward, and will add several hundred dollars to the typical homeowner's tax bill.

Marcia has been deeply involved with the Board of Aldermen's work on the FY09 budget and the override issue. Read about her position on the override here.

 

MARCIA SERVING ON NEWTON NORTH LIASON COMMITTEE

The Newton North High School Liason Committee was created in April 2007 to provide a forum for neighborhood concerns and work on specific issues related to construction of the new high school. Marcia serves as one of the designated representatives from the Board of Aldermen. The Newton North High School Project is a tremendous undertaking for the City, but affects Ward 2 in particular as the site is such a central location and the existing building will continue to be operational while the project is underway.