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Malden School Committee adopts nonbinding resolution supporting local tax override
Summary
The Malden School Committee voted to adopt a nonbinding resolution backing a proposed local tax override to raise funds for schools. The measure, authored by Mr. Piaza and amended to say the committee "supports" rather than "declares" a revenue increase, passed despite one member's transparency concerns.
The Malden School Committee voted to adopt a nonbinding resolution expressing support for a proposed local tax override to increase revenue for Malden public schools.
The resolution was introduced by Mr. Piaza, a member of the committee, who said the measure aims to initiate public debate and provide transparency about the choice facing voters. Citing guidance from the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, he said officials may discuss and endorse ballot questions at official public meetings. "I support it because I believe that more money is…
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