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Public Hearing Notice  Local Government Advisory Council Meeting Notice - April 14, 2026

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Address

24 Beacon Street, Room 157, Boston, MA 02133
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Massachusetts Municipal Association

Overview

Local Government Advisory Commission and Executive Committee of the Local Government Advisory Commission

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Meeting Minutes

(DRAFT) Executive Committee of the Local Government Advisory Commission, February 10th, 2026 at 1:00 pm - Hybrid meeting - State House and Zoom

ATTENDANCE (in person): K. Gove, K. Baskin, K. Mizikar, M. Ossing (remote): J. Hellen, L. Feltner, J. Glass, and D. Casey. 

Motions and Votes: 

  1. To approve the minutes of the November 18th, 2025, LGAC Executive Committee meeting   (Motion by M. Ossing , Seconded by K. Baskin) 
    SO VOTED
  2. To ratify the proposed agenda for the February 10th, 2026, LGAC meeting (Motion by M. Ossing , Seconded by J. Glass) 
    SO VOTED 

At 1:13 p.m., K. Gove called the Executive Committee meeting to order. K. Gove proceeded to conduct the administrative business on the agenda, including approving the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and ratifying the agenda for February 10, 2026. Upon completion of the agenda, K. Gove declared the meeting adjourned and returned to the full meeting of the LGAC. All motions (noted above) were approved unanimously. 

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Agenda

ItemTime
  1. Call to Order of LGAC, Introductions and Overview 
    1. Welcome by LGAC Chair Kassandra Gove 
    2. Welcome by Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll 
    3. Introductions of LGAC Members 
1:00p.m. 
  1. A. LGAC Administrative Matters 
    • Swearing In of LGAC Members
    • Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
1:05p.m
  1. B. Meeting of the Executive Committee 
    • Approval of minutes of the previous meeting
    • Ratification of the 04/14/2026 agenda
    • Adjournment of Executive Committee
1:10p.m. 
  1. Discussion with Executive Office of Administration & Finance
    • Secretary of Administration & Finance, Matthew Gorzkowicz,   will provide an update on current fiscal year revenue collections and an overview of the Governor’s FY27 budget proposal 
    • LGAC members will outline key priorities
1:12p.m. 
  1. Discussion on the “Fair Share” Surtax Supplemental Budgets  
    • The Healey-Driscoll Administration will provide an overview on proposals and ongoing work to leverage surtax funding for cities & towns  
    • LGAC members will outline key priorities
1:35p.m. 
  1. Discussion on the Chapter 90 Transportation Bond Bill 
    • The Healey-Driscoll Administration will provide an update on the Chapter 90 transportation bond bill
    • LGAC members will outline key priorities  
1:50p.m. 
  1. Adjournment
2:00p.m.

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