Massachusetts has received $437 million in stimulus fund money to be used for infrastructure projects. But other than a few new signs telling us there are projects going on, we haven't seen that money being put to good use.
The excuse is that bigger, long-term projects are in the works, but only one has been named -- and that is in Somerville.
I'm sure everyone reading this can list a handful of projects right here in Taunton and nearby communities that need to be immediately undertaken. What happened to all the "shovel ready" projects that were going to create jobs? After all, there were going to be catastrophic consequences if that stimulus bill didn't get passed immediately.
So where is the leadership? We have the money. We have to spend it. Yet Beacon Hill is just sitting on it. Sound familiar?
About Me
- Shaunna O'Connell
- I see a need for bold change on Beacon Hill, so I am taking action and running for State Representative in my hometown of Taunton, Massachusetts. We need to put government back in the hands of the people, and that starts with electing new candidates who are committed to serving the needs of the people they represent. Help me bring accountability and public service back to Beacon Hill.
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