Proposition 2 1/2

Newton says no

adamg — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:02:58 -0400

Votes down Prop. 2 1/2 override:
Hooray.
Boo.

A public-employee union that opposes a 2 1/2 override

adamg — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:55:14 -0400

Newton firefighters cite complete mismanagement of city finances.

Of course, these are the same guys who thought nothing of effectively shutting down the turnpike at rush hour to make a point.

Discretion proves better part of valor in Newton

adamg — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:21:52 -0400

Newton mayor decides not to seek $27,000 raise after all. Something about outraged residents approaching City Hall with some hot tar and feathers in advance of a Prop. 2 1/2 override vote later this month, we hear.

A-hoy: Brookline election results

adamg — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:31:46 -0400

Precinct-by-precinct results - Hoy out, both overrides pass.

Gnomi ponders a what-if, namely, what if override opponents hadn't convinced voters of the value of education funding with lawn signs showing the need for more education.

Overriding concerns in Brookline

adamg — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:19:13 -0400

Today's the override vote in Brookline. Susan Senator describes the zoology of Brookline politics.

Could somebody explain Proposition 2 1/2 to the Herald?

adamg — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:48:27 -0400

David Wedge sexes up a story about local officials seeking lots of Prop. 2 1/2 overrides this year by gasping that Prop. 2 1/2 is "under siege."

No, Dave, it isn't. Prop. 2 1/2 has always had provisions for letting voters override its limits. It's a fundamental part of the law. And if it's part of the law, then it becomes stupid to write that local officials are "asking homeowners to ignore Proposition 2 1/2" (and in any case, overrides apply to all property owners in a city or town, not just homeowners, and even renters are free to vote on them).

Overriding concerns

adamg — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:12:45 -0500

Newton, Brookline considering Prop. 2 1/2 overrides.