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Mayor O'Connell highlights AA+ bond rating, infrastructure and housing investments in Taunton State of the City
Summary
Mayor Shawna O'Connell used Taunton's State of the City address to highlight a top bond rating, rising investment earnings, multi‑million-dollar infrastructure projects, housing initiatives and an opioid response plan; the program also included community awards and a posthumous honor for a local veteran.
Mayor Shawna O'Connell told residents at Taunton's State of the City address that the city has strengthened its finances, accelerated road and utility upgrades and is advancing housing and public‑safety projects while launching community programs and awards.
In her address, Mayor Shawna O'Connell emphasized the city's fiscal gains and major capital investments, saying the administration's work is aimed at keeping Taunton affordable and improving quality of life. "I am committed to affordability, service, and getting you positive results," O'Connell said.
O'Connell opened by pointing to the city's improved fiscal position: Taunton received an AA+ bond rating in 2022 and later earned the Government Finance Officers Association certificate of excellence in financial reporting. She said the city increased its investment earnings from $400,000 to $11,000,000 over four years and that Taunton now ranks fourth in the state for investment earnings.
The mayor outlined several revenue and cost‑saving initiatives. She said three municipal solar projects…
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