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Diversifying Boston’s Revenue
Should Boston Try to Become Less Reliant on the Property Tax
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Opportunity to Serve on the Boston School Committee
Interested in shaping the future of the BPS? Deadline: November 15
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Managing Boston’s Pensions
Retirement Board to vote on extending pension funding schedule.
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Q&A With Councilor Brian Worrell
A Q&A with District 4 City Councilor Brian Worrell, Chair of the Boston City Council's Committee on Ways and Means, regarding the budget process.
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Boston’s $4.64B FY25 Budget Approved
The Boston City Council this week gave the final nod to Mayor Wu’s $4.64B FY25 operating budget. Read more about the results in this Research Update.
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Research Bureau In the News

Retired Boston employees want an increase to their pension checks. The mayor’s office says no.
By Niki Griswold | The Boston Globe | September 29, 2024

Boston City Council presses Retirement Board to reverse course on pension increase rejection
By Gayla Cawley | Boston Herald | September 26, 2024

Spilka, Wu discuss tax proposal during private meeting that ends without ‘consensus,’ pol says
By Chris Van Buskirk | Boston Herald | September 26, 2024

Wu unveils $100 million development fund to jump-start stalled housing projects
By Jon Chesto | The Boston Globe | September 25, 2024

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Research Spotlight

  Diversifying Boston’s Revenue

  Analyzing Mayor Wu’s Property Tax Classification Proposal

 

FY25 PROPOSED BOSTON BUDGET

  Mayor Recommends 8.0% Budget Increase

FY25 SCHOOL BUDGET
A time for change

  School Budget Process Needs Substantial Improvement

      The Crucial Role of the Boston School Committee

      School Spending Projected to Drop $83.8M

 

 

 

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