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Local Funding

As a former City Councilor, John knows firsthand that it is at the local level where essential services are provided. Residents look to their police and fire departments to deliver public safety, to their schools to educate their children, to their public works departments to maintain and plow roads, and provide water and sewer services, and to libraries, parks, and senior centers to maintain a high quality of life in our communities. 

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During budget deliberations over the last several years, John has fought for additional local aid funding for our cities and towns. As a result, the communities of Abington, Braintree, Holbrook, Hanover, Rockland and Quincy have all seen increases in Chapter 70 school funding, Chapter 90 transportation funding, and general local aid.

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As your Senator, John supports policies to strengthen our municipalities, fight for predictable local aid, and make the state more accountable to our local property taxpayers.

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Budget Accomplishments

John is always looking for ways to support the city of Quincy and the towns of Abington, Braintree, Holbrook, Hanover, and Rockland. Here is a look at the funding he secured over the years to benefit the district:​

Fiscal Year 2026

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General Funding

  • $3 million in Chapter 90 (transportation) funding

  • $47.6 million in Chapter 70 (education) funding

  • $23.7 million in unrestricted general government aid

City Local Priority Funding 

Working together, Quincy’s delegation at the State House – Senator John Keenan, Speaker Ronald Mariano, and Representatives Bruce Ayers and Tackey Chan – secured over $1,500,000 to support: 

  • The Thomas Crane Public Library 

  • Department of Elder Services 

  • Public safety communications  

  • Upgrades to the baseball practice facilities at Quincy High School 

  • The Penn’s Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc. 

  • The Friends of Faxon Park 

  • Ferry service at Squantum Point Park 

  • A hazardous materials emergency response program 

  • Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.’s homelessness prevention services 

  • The Germantown Neighborhood Center 

  • Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. 

  • Quincy College to provide student support and service 

  • The Adams Presidential Center 

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District-Wide: Previous Fiscal Years

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2025

General Funding

  • ​$119.5 million in Chapter 70 (education) funding

  • $40.6 million in unrestricted general government aid

  • $4.3 million in Chapter 90 (transportation) funding

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John's District-Wide Local Priority Funding Accomplishments

  • $1,006,500 for infrastructure improvements

  • $825,000 for education investments

  • $750,000 for community-based organizations

  • $470,500 for district police and fire departments

  • $143,500 for elderly support services

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