Fiscal Responsibility

Unlike the federal government, Massachusetts must balance its budget each year. Marty understands that the state cannot afford to fund every worthy program or initiative. In her leadership role on the House Ways and Means Committee, she is committed to making the hard choices required annually during the legislature’s budget debate to ensure that we don’t spend beyond our means. As it has in years past, the legislature in 2010 approved a balanced budget and did so on time, a feat that many other states have been unable to accomplish.

Marty also understands that our cities need all the help they can get, especially during these difficult fiscal times. She supported the municipal relief bill that establishes a statewide mutual aid agreement to let cities and towns share resources, extends funding schedules for pension systems, and sets up regionalization agreements. She also strongly supports municipalities joining the Group Insurance Commission to cut the cost of employee health insurance.