THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 Page 11 Mass. House passes budget supporting residents’ needs and making targeted investments; Giannino and Turco secure Revere earmarks Increased investments in education, services for vulnerable populations, workforce and economic development BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed its Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget. This budget responsibly responds to the needs of residents and makes investments that set the state on a path toward economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded at $47.716B, the House’s FY22 budget continues its strong commitment to cities and towns and includes signifi cant investments in education, supportive services for vulnerable populations, and workforce and economic development. “This budget meets the needs of our residents who have endured an unprecedented level of health and economic challenges over the past year. The House continues to support the services and programs that have proven to be essential for so many, while making targeted investments to grow the Massachusetts economy,” said Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy). “I thank Chair Michlewitz for his leadership and guidance, the memJESSICA GIANNINO State Representative bers of the Committee on Ways & Means, and all my colleagues in the House for their advocacy and hard work in shaping the fi - nal product.” “Despite the pandemic and period of uncertainty we continue to endure, the House’s budget makes critical investments in education, public health, environment and climate protection housing, and so many other sectors which are vital to the quality of life of Massachusetts residents,” said Representative Jessica Giannino (D-Revere). “I am proud of the foresight the House has shown in investing in targeted areas, and I thank Speaker Mariano and Chairman Michlewitz for their work in shepherding this budget through our chamber, as well as Representative Jeff Turco for his collaboration. The FY22 budget engrossed by the House also includes funding for programs and projects that will directly benefi t the people of the Sixteenth Suff olk District, and I am pleased to have championed some of these local priorities.” “Working with Representative Giannino, I am pleased to have secured important investments in the public safety needs of the people of Revere,” said Representative Jeff rey Turco (D-Winthrop). “There is much work to be done, as we confront the damage done by Covid to our people and our economy. If this budget is a good indicator, I am confi dent Revere’s new House team will continue to deliver.” Revere earmarks secured by Representatives Giannino and quate or outdated infrastructure • $1,030,000 for Directed State Police Patrols, including $30,000 for Revere Beach. Directed State Police patrols are critical for maintaining peace and order on America’s First Public Beach for residents and visitors alike. “This budget is the product of JEFFREY TURCO State Representative Turco include: • $25,000 to the City of Revere to help the City obtain new backup tagalong emergency generators to supply temporary power to any of the city’s 28 sanitary sewer and storm water pump stations • $25,000 to the City of Revere for engineering services for fl ood mitigation throughout the city, including planning for parts of Revere where there is no drainage infrastructure or to upgrade drainage where there is inadetireless work over the past few months that focuses on the challenges our constituents face in the midst of this diffi cult time,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who is Chair of the House’s Committee on Ways & Means. “In times of need, people rely on the services that government provides. Vital areas like housing stability, food security, education funding, and combating the growing concerns surrounding domestic violence and substance addiction, are all areas we prioritize in this budget.” The House FY22 budget does not cut services nor does it raise taxes, and it is made possible due to strong revenue collections and BUDGET | SEE Page 13
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