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Public Safety
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Parole Board members appointed by Governor Healey have released
convicted murderers and violent criminals from prison,
including the
Memorial Drive shooter.
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Cost of Energy
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Families in Massachusetts are paying some of the highest rates for
electricity rates in the country, while Governor Healey adds
surcharges and extra fees.
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Accountability
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The voters want an audit of the state government.
For the past 18 months, Governor Healey has refused to
cooperate with the State Auditor.
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4.
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Falling Behind
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When compared to the 49 other states, Massachusetts is
undergoing bad trends in tax competitiveness, cost of doing business,
electricity rates, and business growth.
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5.
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Fraud
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Healey has failed to adequately address widespread fraud involving
SNAP,
MassDOT,
Medicaid.
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6.
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Starvation of Local Services
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In the state budget,
unrestricted local aid
has fallen to its lowest share in 20 years,
while that same budget has grown by $10 billion.
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Bad Judgment
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Healey backed
Maine Democratic senatorial candidate Graham Platner
until his erratic idealogy and sexual misconduct were revealed.
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Dubious Alliances
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Governor Healey said nothing as Boston’s Mayor Wu proposed cuts
to veterans and firefighters
while raising salaries for herself and city-government patronage hires.
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Empty Offices
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2026 Boston real-estate estimates show that 25% of business offices are vacant,
up from just 5% in 2019.
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10.
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A Blank Slate of Accomplishment
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After 3½ years, most Massachusetts voters, when asked,
can’t name a single real accomplishment made by Governor Healey in office.
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Affordability
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Housing and the cost of living have deteriorated so badly that
56% of Bay State residents are considering leaving Massachusetts.
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Public Health
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Maura Healey has known about
sewer bypass problems in Haverhill
for years.
Massachusetts deserves a governor who makes public health and safety a priority.
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13.
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Questionable Hires & Appointments
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From
Phil Eng
to
Lamar Cook,
the present governor’s administration has repeatedly made
dubious decisions about who gets hired and who gets rewarded.
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