Accomplishments
I only ask all the voters to look at what each candidate has accomplished for Braintree, its taxpayers and veterans. I am proud to share with you everything listed below:
- Initiated and gained Town Meeting approval for Servicemen and women legislation to allow for up to 100% Property Tax abatements (Click here "Soldiers Bill" for more details). Accomplished
- Introduced legislation and gained Town Meeting approval for a Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax increase of 1% increasing Braintree's revenues by ~ $250,000 without burdening residential tax payers. (Click here for more "On Taxes") . Accomplished
- Working on a new Payment in Lieu of Taxes program (PILOT) to increase Braintree's revenues without burdening residential taxes payers. Working to secure, a conservative $200,000 in new revenues or in-kind services for Braintree and residents. (In-Progress)
- Reduced the Overlay Budget to its lowest in history.
- Saved Braintree $60,000 by reducing lease contract length on Fire Engine. (Accomplished)