Override Information

On May 20, 2008, Newton voters will be asked to approve a $12 million operating override. Two groups have formed, one campaigning in support and one against the ballot question:

• Move Newton Forward (pro-override)
• Newton for Fiscal Responsibility (anti-override)

City of Newton

• City of Newton 2008 Budget Information
• City of Newton Comprehensive Plan
• Newton North High School Information
• City of Newton 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

School Department

• Full details on the Newton Public Schools FY09 Budget

Tax Information

• “Levy Limits: A Primer on Proposition 2 ½,” Massachusetts Department of Revenue, revised 06/05. (This link goes to an online, chapter by chapter version of the booklet, but there's also a pdf file of the whole booklet.)
• “About Proposition 2 ½,” Massachusetts Municipal Association

• Understanding Our Tax System: A Primer for Active Citizens, from the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center

• Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation at www.masstaxpayers.org

Earlier Material

Earlier material, including information on the various proposals leading up to the May 20th ballot question, can be found here.

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