"I personally do consider this bill dead," Brownsberger, whose district includes parts of Boston, told reporters, acknowledging the end of the tax shift proposal on Monday after it was blocked.
Senate President Spilka stated, "My job as Senate President is to work toward compromise, always; without it we would accomplish nothing," highlighting her decision to not advance the proposal due to insufficient support.
Wu's plan aimed to help homeowners by shifting the property tax burden from them to commercial property owners affected by high office vacancy rates during the pandemic.
The city of Boston relies on property taxes for about 71% of its budget, making the outcome of this proposal critical for managing the financial impact on residents.
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