Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on why her tax proposal died on Beacon Hill
There's been months of back and forth on a tax proposal by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. But this week, that proposal effectively died on Beacon Hill after some legislators raised concerns about it. Mayor Wu joins Radio Boston to talk about what happens and what's next.
Battenfeld: City Councilor asks for state investigation of Michelle Wu’s defeated tax plan
It is now clear that the Boston City Council previously voted on the administration’s property tax classification legislation based on inaccurate data provided to the body,” Councilor Ed Flynn
Wu’s tax proposal ‘dead’ after collapse in Senate
Mayor Michelle Wu put her full weight behind the plan, which aimed to save homeowners money by shifting Boston's property tax burden onto commercial owners. The post Wu’s tax proposal ‘dead’ after collapse in Senate appeared first on Boston.
Boston City Council on track to set property tax rates after state Senate nixes Wu’s home rule petition
Several councilors at a Wednesday hearing expressed palpable frustration and disappointment at the state Senate’s decision to not move forward the proposal from Mayor Michelle Wu.
Boston Mayor Wu knocks Senate for killing tax shift bill, City Council sets rates
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a swipe at the state Senate for killing her plan to hike commercial tax rates, while the City Council swiftly opted to set tax rates based on a conciliatory
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu postpones State of the City address due until after her child is born
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she is postponing her State of the City address until after her baby is born.The mayor is<a ...
Those who opposed tax relief effort ‘do not have the best interests of Boston residents at heart,’ Wu says
Mayor Michelle Wu on Thursday also took aim at the home rule petition process, which requires municipalities like Boston to ...
After Wu’s ‘dead’ tax plan, readers are concerned about rising property taxes. Here’s why.
Mayor Michelle Wu’s tax proposal was deemed 'dead' in the Senate on Tuesday. Readers shared why they're feeling 'nervous.' ...
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Boston Mayor Wu addresses Fernandes Anderson’s vow to remain in office following arrest
Mayor Michelle Wu spoke about the importance of public trust after Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson said she ...
Boston tackles rat problem with new trash cans in North End neighborhood
Boston is taking new steps to deal with the city's rat problem by installing new trash cans in the city's North End ...
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Michelle Wu says Senate defeat of property tax plan 'heartbreaking' for local homeowners
The hot button plan was negotiated by the city and the business community for months but ultimately killed by South Boston ...
Battenfeld: San Francisco fiscal chief who busted budget in charge of Michelle Wu’s spending
San Francisco and Boston are often compared to each other – highly educated, smallish cities by the ocean with a rich history ...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says Tania Fernandes Anderson should step aside after arrest
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu called for the resignation of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson after she was arrested ...
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Wu reflects on Boston tax bill drama
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that the "intensive process" of working with Massachusetts lawmakers to get the ...
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Mayor Wu is undeterred by rising White Stadium renovation costs
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday that the city is committed to paying its share of the White Stadium renovation, ...