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CPA Action Alert February 25, 2010
"An Act to Sustain Community Preservation" at a Critical Juncture on Beacon Hill
 
Senate Bill 90, the legislation which would stabilize the matching funds for CPA, is now being actively considered by the House Ways & Means Committee.  If the bill receives a favorable recommendation, we feel there is a good chance that it will pass in the House and move on to the Senate for consideration. 
 
We can't do it alone!
 
In order to improve our chances of moving SB 90 to the House floor for a vote, we ask that you: 
  • Contact your State Representative this week by telephone or e-mail. (The bill is being considered by the House of Representatives, so please only contact your representatives in the House at this time, not your State Senator.)

  • Ask your representative to contact Ways & Means Chairman Charles Murphy and House Speaker Robert DeLeo, expressing support for the bill and asking them to bring it to a vote in the House

  • Contact other influential members of your community, such as elected officials, and ask that they also contact your State Representative

  • Let us know about your conversations and any feedback you may receive
 
Talking points to demonstrate why SB 90 is a Win-Win:
 
Since 2000, the Community Preservation Act has created jobs and protected our tourism and farming industries.  Passage of SB 90 would be a welcome piece of good fiscal news to municipalities - with absolutely zero impact on a tight state budget.
 
Communities have used the CPA to:
  • Create more than 3,100 units of affordable housing.  This housing serves the Commonwealth's workforce and has produced over 610 construction jobs per year.

  • Protect 11,377 acres of agricultural land and open space, and create more than 500 recreational facilities.  These projects protect important habitat, enhance quality of life and help drive the Commonwealth's tourism and agriculture industries.

  • Preserve or rehabilitate more than 1,600 historic sites and resources.  This work has produced $165 million for local jobs, brought precious historic resources such as town halls back to life, and fed the tourism industry.
 
Do you have questions?

Call the Coalition at 617-367-8998, email us, or visit the Coalition's Pending CPA Legislation webpage.

As always, thank you for your support!
 
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