2003-04 Mass Scorecard for State Representative Brian Golden | |
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| Democrat representing Eighteenth Suffolk | |
| Office: 185 | |
| Phone: (617) 722-2877 | |
| E-mail: Rep.BrianGolden@hou.state.ma.us | |
| Website: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/member/bpg1.htm | |
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Vote selection and interpretation by representatives of Mass Scorecard without approval or participation from the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
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This Scorecard reflects votes from this former House member from the 2003-2004 legislative session. Click here for the 2005-2006 Scorecard for this district`s new representative. | |
| Fundamental Issue in MassDems' Party Platform (Click for full text of platform section) |
Summary of related issue put to vote (Click for House Journal references) |
This Rep's vote on this issue | Party platform on this issue |
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Part I: Families & Children
Domestic Partnership |
Feb 11, 2004:defining marriage as one man and one woman | Golden: YES | Platform: NO |
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Part II: Education
Full Funding |
May 6, 2003:3-year moratorium on charter schools | Golden: NO | Platform: YES |
| Full Funding | Jun 4, 2003:Allow municipal meals tax, in addition to state meals tax | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
| Full Funding | Jul 20, 2004:moratorium on expansion of charter schools | Golden: NO | Platform: YES |
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Part III: Health Care
Health Care |
Jul 14, 2004:amending the Constitution to call for universal health care | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
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Part IV: Economic Growth
Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work |
May 5, 2003:Requiring workfare for mothers of 2- to 6-year-olds | Golden: YES | Platform: NO |
| Workforce Training | Jan 13, 2004:investing in emerging technologies, math & science Fund. | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
| Competitive Advantage and a Global Economy | Jan 14, 2004:funding for International Trade Council to promote exports | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
| Supporting the Transition from Welfare to Work | Jul 16, 2003:allowing parents on welfare to go back to school | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
| Part V: Fiscal Responsibility | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
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Part VI: Safety & Justice
Crime Prevention |
Feb 10, 2004:earmarking funds for women's substance abuse program | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
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Part VII: Housing
Housing |
May 10, 2004:removing funds for Affordable Housing Trust | Golden: NO | Platform: NO |
| Urban Investment | Jul 8, 2004:rejecting $25M earmarked for Housing Trust Fund | Golden: NO | Platform: NO |
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Part VIII: Environment
Safeguarding Natural Resources |
Nov 17, 2003:Veto override to keep park maintenance funding within MDC | Golden: YES | Platform: YES |
| Part IX: Political Reform | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Part X: Worker Rights | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Part XI: America & the World | (No votes on which to base response) | ||
| Number of votes in 2003-04 in accord with Democratic Party Platform: | 9 out of 13 votes. | ||
| Summary letter grade: A=90% or better; B=80%; C=70%; D=60%; F=below 60% | D | ||
Accord with the Democratic Party Platform is determined by representatives of Mass Scorecard and has no approval by nor association with the Massachusetts Democratic Party.