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The Boston Globe
A few Mass. Democrats put $5m into the budget for dog parks, a castle, and more. And they did it in secret.
Evan Horowitz, executive director of cSPA, calls local earmarks in the Massachusetts House budget “a stark reminder of the State House’s unbalanced power dynamic.”
Commercial Observer
Flood of Property Assessment Appeals Could Wallop U.S. Cities
Evan Horowitz, executive director of cSPA, is quoted about predicted declines in commercial properties tax revenues in Boston, noting it “is very foreign territory for Boston politicians.”
The Boston Globe
Amid growing worry about city tax base, chamber pushes back on Wu’s proposed budget hike
This article references a recent cSPA report that projected a 20 to 30 percent decline in Boston office real estate values by 2029.
Newsweek
Don't Underestimate the Power of Young Voters
The author uses data from CIRCLE to demonstrate that the level of youth voter turnout is consistent for all generations at the same age.
Bloomberg
Massachusetts Eyes Mansion Tax to Fund Affordable Housing
Evan Horowitz, executive director of cSPA, says that even though struggling Boston commercial property owners have valuable properties, “they’re not profitable.”
The Boston Globe
Financial watchdog: Before hiking commercial taxes, Boston should look to cut spending
This article references a recent cSPA report that projected a 20 to 30 percent decline in Boston office real estate values by 2029.
Open Society University Network
"Public Problem-Solving": Community of Practice Supports Engaged Research While Centering Community Expertise
Dean Dayna Cunningham is quoted about Amplifying the Voices of Engaged Researchers, a community of practice for engaged researchers, that is a collaboration between Open Society University Network (OSUN) and Talloires Network of Engaged Universities housed at Tufts.
The Associated Press