How the Governor's Budget Proposal Would Affect Lexington

Last Wednesday, Governor Patrick submitted his $34.8 billion budget to the Legislature. The proposed income tax hike is part of a comprehensive package aimed at investing in the state's infrastructure and in driving growth, Patrick said.

Take a look at how the numbers affect Lexington:

FY 2013

Cherry Sheet Estimate 

FY 2014 

Gov. budget ($)

Difference ($) Education Funding Chapter 70 state education aid

7,876,799

11,116,705

3,239,906

Total education aid

7,919,830

 

11,150,401

3,230,571

General government Unrestricted general government 

1,296,276

1,296,276
0 Sub-total, All general government

1,490,304

1,534,875

44,571

Under the plan, education aid and general government aid increase for fiscal 2014 over FY13.

Education aid increases more than $3.2 million for FY14, while Chapter 70 education aid alone saw an increase of $3,239,906. General government aid for Lexington increases of $44,571 over FY13.

After factoring in state assesments, total aid to Lexington would increase more than $3 million. 

Check out the PDF attached to the above for a complete look at the Cherry Sheet for Lexington.