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Globe - State urged to pick up
election tab
Massachusetts
communities spent $7.8 million to hold the special election in January
that elected Scott Brown as a US senator. Brown scored a stunning upset
in the race, defeating Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat.
State Auditor Joe DeNucci released the figure yesterday, saying the
state should reimburse the communities because the election was an
“unfunded state mandate.’’ DeNucci said about $1.6 million had
already been reimbursed and the remainder was contained in a
supplemental budget offered by the governor and passed by the House.
“This is a matter of fairness for cities and towns,’’ DeNucci said
in a statement. “The special election imposed a significant cost at a
time when they could least afford it. I commend Governor Patrick and the
Legislature for their commitment to address this important issue.’’
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| Mailing Address:oseph DeNucci
P.O. Box 600252 Newton MA 02460 Office Location: 259 Walnut St Newton, MA 02460 Phone: 617.630.0600 Fax: 617.630.0625 E-Mail: HDQ@JoeDeNucci.com |
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