Baker signs order for municipal partnerships

BOSTON – Gov. Charlie D. Baker last month signed an executive order creating the Community Compact Cabinet, aimed at elevating his administration’s partnerships with cities and towns in all of the state’s communities.
Chaired by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, the Community Compact Cabinet will allow the governor’s office to work more closely with leaders from all cities and towns.
The executive order will:
• Restructure the Mass. Department of Revenue to include a new senior commissioner for the Division of Local Services.
• Create a Community Compact Cabinet that will work toward mutual accountability, work to reduce red tape, promote best practices and develop specific “community compacts” with local governments.
• Create “clear, mutual standards, expectations and accountability” for both the state and municipalities as we seek to create better government for our citizens.
Additionally, Polito was scheduled this week to kick off a statewide tour to meet with local mayors and address ways to strengthen partnerships in our communities. Polito will discuss the $100 million in new Chapter 90 funding that was released on the administration’s first day in office to fund local road and bridge repairs for every city and town in the state. •