Dear Local Officials,

I would like to begin by introducing myself to those who do not know me.  I am Senator Gobi’s Legislative Director and General Counsel.  I will be the new point person on budgetary matters. 

Earlier today, Governor Baker released his Budget Recommendation for the 2019 Fiscal Year, which begins on July 1, 2018. An executive summary of his recommendations, along with the complete text, can be found here: http://budget.digital.mass.gov/bb/h1/fy19h1/.

As a reminder to those who have been involved in the state budget process in the past or to those who are new to it, this is only the first step in the process that will take several months, during which the House of Representatives and the Senate will each craft their own recommendations and individual legislators will have the chance to file amendments. Senator Gobi would like to take this opportunity to reach out to learn about any budget priorities that towns may have.  Please send along to me any budget needs of the town, including a summary and cost estimate.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email or at our office at (617) 722-1540. Thank you, and I look forward to working with you in the coming months.

Henry Kahn
Legislative Director & General Counsel
Senator Anne M. Gobi
State House, Room 513
Boston, MA 02133

Tel. (617) 722-1540
Fax: (617) 722-1078