Governor Patrick at the MMA yesterday giving the keynote speech and giving an advance peek at his budget, and how it pertains to local aid. His remarks were welcomed by local officials, who had anticipated large cuts in general local aid and school aid. Mayor Tom Menino spoke before the Governor, and he repeated our call for the State to give “plan design” authority to local officials outside of the collective bargaining process.
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Your Honor,
I am so sick and tired of the 3 letter acronyms. I would like pass a law to make it illegal to use them without explaining the meaning.
So before I call the FBI on you please explain MMA.
Sounds like good news for you budget guys. Must be voting time.
Jules
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Jules,
Massachusetts Municipal Association. The group that represents cities and towns in Massachusetts.
Bill
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Your Honor,
Thanks.
Jules
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