SomervilleMeetings

26-0145 Mayor's Request Approved

Requesting acceptance of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, to authorize an increase in the exemption amount granted under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clauses 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F.

Introduced
Jan 22, 2026
Assigned to
City Council
Enactment #
220309
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History

  1. Apr 1, 2026
    City Council Mayoral Approval
  2. Mar 26, 2026
    City Council Approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 6.C.3.
  3. Mar 17, 2026
    Legislative Matters Committee Recommended to be approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 3.
  4. Feb 12, 2026
    City Council Referred for recommendation Meeting agenda, item 7.3.

Official text

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council accept Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22J, which authorizes an annual increase of up to 100% of the personal exemption amount granted under General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22E and 22F, subject to the conditions in Clause 22J. This would be effective for applicable exemptions granted for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2026. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully Submitted, Jake Wilson, Mayor