The Baker Administration is seeking to strengthen ties between state government and local municipalities in Massachusetts.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, who is the administration’s primary liaison to cities and towns, began a statewide tour Thursday to visit mayors and other officials. Her first stop: Holyoke City Hall for a meeting with Mayor Alex Morse. She offered assurances that when the administration takes steps within days to close a projected $765 million state budget gap, cities and towns will not be burdened.
" We will not re-balance this budget on the backs of the cities and towns. We will protect local aid," she declared.
Polito pointed out the administration released $100 million in local highway funds that had been held back by former Gov. Deval Patrick.
