Now is the time for cautious and measured leadership on Framingham’s budget
There is no doubt that the Covid-19 epidemic is putting a huge strain on our local economy. Many of our neighbors are out of work, local businesses are struggling to make ends meet, and city tax revenues are down. As the City Council begins its deliberation on the Mayor’s recent budget proposal, I believe we must lead by example by focusing on what we know and not on speculation and by demonstrating with our actions that we value both the…