The Boston Globe has a summary of Massachusetts election results including the ballot questions: click here.

• Question 1 (click here) - Repeal Income Tax - Failed
• Question 2 (click here) - Decriminalize Marijuana - Passed
• Question 3 (click here) - Abolish Dog Racing - Passed

Results for the Barbara L'Italien (winner) vs. Lonnie Brennan: click here.

Links above include details on each town including North Andover.

NAU recommends voting to re-elect Barbara L'Italien to represent North Andover precincts 7 & 8 on the November 4th election for State Representative.

NAU is a non-partisan group; a healthy mix of republicans, democrats and independents, well represented by both conservatives and liberals.

NAU evaluated incumbent candidate Representative Barbara L'Italien (D) and challenger Lawrence “Lonnie” Brennan (R), on the candidates' knowledge of the issues North Andover faces and their action plans to address them.

NAU believes that Representative L'Italien is the best candidate because she

• advocates to raise North Andover 's Chapter 70 [school] funding. a
• advocates to broaden and preserve the Special Education circuit breaker funding.
• advocates to reduce health care costs; two examples are her support of better data systems and her support of bills to expand in-home care.
• supports seniors by advocating for bills to reduce their tax burden and provide fuel assistance.

Has a demonstrated history of collaborating with our three other state legislators to pass legislation beneficial to North Andover .

• Opposes Question 1, the Repeal of State Income Taxes
• Opposes giving Governor Patrick “9C” authority to cut local aid this fiscal year.

NAU believes that true reform on the state level is necessary. Barbara L'Italien has the skill and legislative clout on Beacon Hill to effectively negotiate positive change.

Please remember to vote on November 4 th at NAHS – every vote counts!

For further information on both candidates, click below:

www.barbaralitalien.com/north_andover/

www.lonniebrennan.com

http://www.wickedlocal.com/northandover/town_info/government/x1157486018

http://www.wickedlocal.com/northandover/town_info/government/x1348676293

http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199211905.html

Discussion in our forums

Boston Globe Editorial - 9/28  

ECONOMIC ANXIETY caused by the crisis in the financial markets, and all its attendant uncertainty, could be enough to cause some voters to favor the question on November's ballot to eliminate the state income tax. But Question 1 will make things incalculably worse. The Globe urges every citizen, regardless of income, to Vote NO on Question 1.

The state treasurer already has said he will have to borrow at higher interest rates and tap rainy day funds in order to cover current local aid payments to the cities and towns. It's not hard to imagine how local communities would fare if the state were suddenly starved of 40 percent of its operating budget, which is what Question 1 would do. Local services from schools to police stations to senior centers would be on the chopping block. Property taxes - the most unfair and hated of all assessments - would likely rise to make up the difference. That explains why the Massachusetts Municipal Association, representing all 351 cities and towns, opposes Question 1.

From the Boston Globe Op-Ed Section - 9/21
Michael Widmer is President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Association, a respected non-partisan organization providing analysis for the residents of Massachusetts.

'IT'S TIME to send them a message. They just don't get it."

As I travel across the state speaking in opposition to Question 1, the refrain is the same. There is a palpable sense of frustration with political leaders, and unfortunately Question 1 - the proposed income tax repeal on the November ballot - has become the misguided means for expressing that frustration.

And given the economic squeeze facing individuals and families - increasing costs of food, energy, and other essentials, declining property values and retirement investments, and concerns that their jobs may be eliminated - it is not surprising that they would be tempted to vote themselves a tax cut. Though it is the wealthy who would get a tax cut and the lower-income people who would likely end up paying more.

Click here to visit the Town of North Andover's web site to get current voter information.

Click here to view a copy of the 2008 Election and Town Meeting Calendar.  

The calendar is for all scheduled Elections for the remainder of 2008.  You must be registered to vote by the mandated deadlines.  If you have moved from another community or within the Town it is important to notify the Office of the Town Clerk to adjust Census and voting information.  The town clerk's offices doe not receive information of address changes automatically from other Town Departments.  Please do not hesitate to contact them if you have any questions regarding your Voting Status or Party Affiliation.   Primary elections require you take the ballot for the party you are enrolled in or if you are an "Unenrolled" (Registered Voter with no Party Affiliation) you may choose a Democratic Party, Republican Party, Green-Rainbow Party or Working Families Party ballot to vote.