YOUR NOV. 2 editorial endorsing Ruth Balser for mayor of Newton - Balser was defeated Tuesday by Setti Warren - stated that Balser was determined “to throttle back rising costs for municipalities.’’ In support of that assertion, you cited no expense reduction measures that she has initiated; instead you mentioned two tax increases she has championed despite opposition from legislative leaders. Since when does a tax increase reduce municipal costs? Or did you endorse Balser because she is in favor of increasing taxes on businesses and citizens that are already too highly taxed?
John Cornish
Newton 
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