But you can't have the conversation about trying to just spur more housing while ignoring property taxes that add to housing costs. Because the way that state law is rigidly structured, unlike other places in the country, Cities here are not in control of setting their own tax rates. We are following state law. There's this situation that happens, and our residents have been under extreme pressure. (24:38–24:42)
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Asserts that Massachusetts cities cannot set their own tax rates due to state law.
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