I attended Governor Patrick's campaign event at the Boston Architectural College last Monday, and again asked to meet with him, to discuss the tax break he gave to Liberty Mutual to subsidize its new office tower. He had his aide, Haven … [Read more...]
So much for civic engagement
At his English High campaign kick-off, I asked Governor Patrick to meet with me to discuss the Liberty Mutual tax break. He said, "I can help you with that," and asked his aide to give me his contact information to arrange a meeting. … [Read more...]
Bad breaks
Sunday and Monday's Boston Globe highlight an estimated $25 million a year the state gives in questionable tax breaks to businesses aimed at economic development.The Massachusetts Economic Development Incentive Program is part of $1.7 … [Read more...]
Tax break for Liberty Mutual
Just as Liberty Mutual's $50 million city/state tax break package comes up for votes at City Council (3/24) and the state Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (3/31), the Boston Globe reveals these "business incentives" as no more than … [Read more...]