The Budget Balancing Act

The Field Lab partnered with the Town of Brookline to examine fiscal pressures related to Proposition 2½ constraints and local budget sustainability.

Project Partner

Town of Brookline
Town Administrator’s Office

Project Summary

Students worked with town staff to analyze resident priorities, willingness to pay for public services, and communication approaches related to potential fiscal adjustments.

Areas of Focus

The team examined survey results on resident preferences, message testing related to budget tradeoffs, comparative experiences from other municipalities, and fiscal characteristics associated with operating override scenarios.

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