The Oct. 4 article by Bob Katzen in the Daily Hampshire Gazette about ballot question 1 says it is for a graduated income tax — “A graduated rate income tax system consists of tax brackets where tax rates increase as income increases.” A graduated income tax has been voted down previously in our state and would be implanted if Question 1 passes.
This ballot question would not change your tax rate unless you make more than $1 million dollars. One legislator said, “Beacon Hill Roll Call (for which Bob Katzen was writing) is a conservative outlet.” So this error may have been intentional. Read the booklet the state sent out for the actual text of this question. Be a wise, informed voter and vote yes on Question 1, the Fair Share Amendment.
Donna Stein
Amherst