On Monday, March 6, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Newton hosted the four members of Newton’s state legislative delegation – Sen. Cynthia Creem, Rep. Kay Khan, Rep. Ruth Balser, and Rep. John Lawn – to discuss their roles and responsibilities in the state legislature. Each official made an opening statement, sharing about legislation they are supporting, followed by a Q & A session with the audience.
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On February 15, the League of Women Voters of Brookline, Newton, Needham, Sharon-Stoughton, and Wellesley hosted a Q & A conversation with Congressman Jake Auchincloss, of the Massachusetts 4th District. After brief introductory remarks, Congressman Auchincloss answered a question from each of the sponsoring Leagues, followed by questions from the audience.
On Tuesday, March 14, Newton voters will be asked at a special election to vote on whether to approve 3 ballot measures.
This Newton City election is asking voters for permission to raise property taxes above the 2.5% ceiling imposed by Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, a so-called “override”. By law, increases above the 2.5% cap must be approved by a majority of voters.
Early Voting has been completed. To vote, go to the polls:
A YES vote keeps the Work and Family Mobility Act as law in Massachusetts.
Question 4, which will be on the November 8 ballot, asks whether to keep the Work and Family Mobility Act as law in Massachusetts. LWVMA and LWVN is supporting Yes on 4.
The Work and Family Mobility Act ensures that all qualified state residents, regardless of immigration status, can apply for a standard Massachusetts driver’s license starting on July 1, 2023. The law was enacted on June 9, 2022. Massachusetts became the 17th state to pass such a law, joining our neighbors New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont. LWVMA supported this bill during the 2019-20 session and is an active member of the coalition, Yes on 4 For Safer Roads.
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and the Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA) coalition presented “Safer Roads for a Stronger Commonwealth,” an online panel discussion about Question 4. At this forum, civic, business, transportation and public safety experts talked about what this law will do – and will not do – for Massachusetts. Watch the recording here.
View and download the Yes on 4 for Safer Roads flyer.
Several of the local Massachusetts Leagues joined forces to organize informational forums for Ballot Questions #1, #2 and #3. Here are the recordings:
Ballot Question #1 (Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars)
Ballot Question #2 (Regulation of Dental Insurance) & Ballot Question #3 (Expanded Availability of Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages)
For Ballot Question #4, LWVMA and the Transportation for Massachusetts coalition (T4MA) organized an advocacy forum for Yes on 4. The panel discussion entitled “Safer Roads for a Stronger Commonwealth” took place on October 12th. LWVMA supports a YES vote on Question 4. Watch the recording here.
Please stop by and visit the League of Women Voters’ booth at this upcoming community event…
Newton’s 2022 Harvest FairSunday, October 16
with Vendors and Exhibitors (including LWVN)
11am to 4pm
Newton Centre Green
Our tent will have election flyers as well as information on voter registration and our recent advocacy. Stop by to see how you can get involved or send a friend or neighbor to learn how they can join LWVN!