Politics & Government
How the Governor's Budget Proposal Would Affect Lexington
The new budget will see a bit of an increase in local aid to Lexington.
Last Wednesday, Governor Patrick submitted his $34.8 billion budget to the Legislature. The proposed income tax hike is part of a comprehensive package aimed at investing in the state's infrastructure and in driving growth, Patrick said.
Take a look at how the numbers affect Lexington:
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FY 2013
Cherry Sheet Estimate
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FY 2014
Gov. budget ($)
7,876,799
11,116,705
3,239,906
Total education aid7,919,830
11,150,401
3,230,571
1,296,276
1,296,2760 Sub-total, All general government
1,490,304
1,534,875
44,571
Under the plan, education aid and general government aid increase for fiscal 2014 over FY13.
Education aid increases more than $3.2 million for FY14, while Chapter 70 education aid alone saw an increase of $3,239,906. General government aid for Lexington increases of $44,571 over FY13.
After factoring in state assesments, total aid to Lexington would increase more than $3 million.
Check out the PDF attached to the above for a complete look at the Cherry Sheet for Lexington.
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