Civic Engagement

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Policy

Here you can track the Governor's various plans through the legislative process and you can plug in to advocate on behalf of a proposal or policy. (COMING SOON)

MyIssue

Have an issue you want to discuss or organize? Want to see what other people in the state are talking about? Check out Myissue.

Featured issues:

Working Groups

The Governor has formed various grassroots groups to help advocate for his agenda on the ground and in your community. Interested in helping? Click a working group on the right and get plugged in.

Policy.DevalPatrick.com

This section of DevalPatrick.com is where the Governor will present some of his recent agenda, solicit your feedback, and give you ways to take action. In addition, every month we will present a new "Governing for the Long Term" agenda item.

Featured Policies

On Property Tax Relief

HOW I SEE THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT: Throughout the Commonwealth, too many homeowners are facing annual dramatic increases in residential property taxes. In the past 5 years, the residential property tax burden has risen by over $1.4 billion in Massachusetts. These increases in the property taxes are a result of the growing costs that cities and towns are facing to cover the costs of health care, pensions, energy, and education. Additionally, reduction in local aid by the state has also forced ... [more]

On Education

HOW I SEE THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT: Massachusetts has historically been at the forefront of innovation, growth and creativity. This success has been built on the foundation of education. Our very constitution, the oldest constitution in the world, enshrines education as a fundamental right. Education has been, and will continue to be, the essential component of the Massachusetts success story. We have made great strides over the past 14 years. The education reform act of 1993 recognized that ... [more]

On Jobs and Economic Development

HOW I SEE THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT: The Kaufman Foundation recently named Massachusetts the national leader in transitioning to the economy of tomorrow. I want to ensure that we have the schools, the talent pool, and the local infrastructure to capitalize on that economic growth opportunity. We are positioned to assume a position of leadership in the emerging global economy, but the transition has been difficult, and growing the economy is job #1 for the Patrick administration. Under our current ... [more]

Looking at the long term

Civic Engagement

A big part of our campaign was getting people to check back in and participate in the political process and in their government—a mission we continue to this day. Towards this aim, my committee and DevalPatrick.com are giving you a place to participate and engage with me and my administration, to organize, and to effect change in your community.

But this website isn’t the only place to engage. My administration has also been busy building new opportunities to allow people to participate in their government. You can learn more about these opportunities here.

Another part of our efforts to increase participation is the creation of the Commonwealth Corps. The Commonwealth has a strong history of community service, volunteerism, and civic action. I encourage you to learn all about the Commonwealth Corps at mass.gov.

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