Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 Mass. House passes FY22 budget supporting residents’ needs and making targeted investments; Wong and Giannino secure Saugus earmarks I ncreased investments in education, services for vulnerable populations, workforce and economic development BOSTON – The Massachusetts House of Representatives this 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 $47.716 billion (B), the House’s FY22 budget continues its strong commitment to cities and towns and includes significant 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 J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I thank Chair Michlewitz for his leadership and guidance, the members of the Committee on Ways & Means, and all my colleagues in the House for their advocacy and hard work in shaping the final product.” “It’s always great when the State Delegation works together with our local government,” said Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus). The money to upgrade the communication system will help to keep our residents and firefighters safe. Plus, the money to go toward a new Animal Rescue Car is well needed.” “Despite the pandemic and period of uncertainty we continue to endure, the House’s budget makes critical investments in education, pubAluminum Everett 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 62 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofng •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Fully Licensed ng •Roo ng • Fully Insured • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum Jessica Giannino State Representative lic 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 Donald Wong for his collaboration. The FY22 budget engrossed by the House also includes funding for programs and projects that will directly benefit the people of the Sixteenth Suffolk District, and I am pleased to have championed some of these local priorities.” Saugus earmarks secured by Representatives Wong and Giannino include: • $75,000 to the Saugus Fire Department for new, updated portable radios • $75,000 to the Saugus Police Department for the purposes of procuring a new AnDonald Wong State Representative imal Control vehicle “This budget is the product of tireless work over the past few months that focuses on the challenges our constituents face in the midst of this difficult 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 increased federal reimbursement, and by leveraging funds from the state’s Stabilization Fund. The budget does not appropriate anticipated American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. As the House Ways & BUDGET | SEE PAGE 11 Spring!
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