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Walsh backs override but ties support to transparency, urges a public budget dashboard
Brookline Interactive Group (TV interview) · April 16, 2026
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Laura Banes Walsh told Brookline Interactive she supports the operating override but wants the district to show voters a clearer fiscal picture, including evaluating override-committee recommendations and creating a real-time budget dashboard to build trust.
Laura Banes Walsh said she supports the operating override on the Brookline ballot but tied that endorsement to a push for greater fiscal transparency and due diligence on revenue and efficiency options.
"I am in favor of the override," Walsh said. "Not having an override, I think, would have too dire a consequence for our…
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