Massachusetts must confront its revenue problem and we must be bold. We must think about expanding revenue sources in a way that addresses income and equality. Pat believes we must decide the best ways to collect and distribute resources in ways that advance equal opportunities in Massachusetts- and specifically in Holyoke. Pat’s positions:

• Opposed to reducing sales tax until another revenue stream is viable. 

• Supports the “Fair Share” tax. This is a tax on income over 1 million dollars that would be earmarked to fund public education and transportation programs. 

• Closing loopholes for the wealthy and for corporations to find tax havens- thus making sure they are fairly taxed on all of their assets. 

• Opposes privatization of public services and the “commons.”

• Supports “clawbacks” for state TIF agreements