Republican initiative adopted during supplemental budget debate

State to reimburse cities and towns for special election costs

BOSTON—Representative George Peterson is pleased to announce a critical Republican initiative was adopted during Wednesday’s supplemental budget debate.

The proposal, which was offered as an amendment on the House floor, will appropriate $7.2 million to reimburse cities and towns for the costs related to the special election held earlier this year.

Representative Peterson was surprised this appropriation wasn’t included in the House Ways and Means supplemental budget as the State Auditor had previously confirmed that the special election represents an unfunded mandate that must be covered by the state.

“This was promised to all of our cities and towns after my Democratic colleagues changed the law to fill a vacated US Senate seat, twice”, stated Representative Peterson. “Hopefully the Senate will agree with this change when they take up the supplemental budget. I know how critical every dollar is to our cities and towns. I am happy that we approved this additional money for our communities”.

The Town of Westborough will be receiving $23,240.60 in reimbursement funds. The amendment was nearly adopted unanimously, with all but one lawmaker voting in favor of the amendment.

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