2018 MA Governor's race: on Tax Reform

Setti Warren: Raise taxes on wealthy; close loopholes

Bob Massie: Supports "millionaire's tax" with 4% surcharge

Gonzalez said only 19,000 families would be affected by the millionaire's tax, and he argues they would pay a little bit more so the state as a whole would have enough revenue to make badly needed investments in its future.

Massie calls the millionaire's tax a "logical, reasonable first step" to deal with the state's revenue crunch, suggesting more tax increases may be needed later on, particularly if Trump scales back federal support for states.

Massie said Baker's popularity stems in part from his constant hedging. "It's really easy to be popular when you don't do anything, when you don't take a stand," he said. "He has this high approval rating. Why isn't he using it as governor?"

Jay Gonzalez: Supports "millionaire's tax" with 4% surcharge

Gonzalez said only 19,000 families would be affected by the millionaire's tax, and he argues they would pay a little bit more so the state as a whole would have enough revenue to make badly needed investments in its future.

Gonzalez said Baker has repeatedly shown a reluctance to take a stand on issues until he absolutely has to. "People deserve to know where the governor stands on one of the most consequential public policy issues in the state," he said of the millionaire's tax.

Setti Warren: Eliminate tax breaks; wealthy pay their fair share

In 2015, Setti launched DataStat Newton. This program tracks everything from the recycling rate and number of potholes filled to auto-pedestrian accidents and changes in the city's commercial tax base. With DataStat, Setti and his team have been able to make smart, data driven decisions and track outcomes.

Jay Gonzalez: Fair Share Tax: We need additional revenue for services

A: This is something I think we desperately need. Our governor has said no new taxes. He's taken no position on this ballot question. This is another example of him sitting on the sidelines and not taking a position.

We've got to be honest about the fact that we need additional revenue for our transportation system, the T, for education, for things like what I just talked about in terms of early education and care, which will make a huge difference for families in this state.

I'm being honest with people, we need that revenue. I think this is a fair way to raise it, which is why I support it. We're asking those who've done great during this economic recovery to pay a little bit more so that we can invest in supporting those families who've been having a hard time getting ahead.

Jay Gonzalez: Tax surcharge on incomes greater than $1 million

He said he supports the constitutional amendment expected to appear on the 2018 ballot that would apply a tax surcharge on incomes greater than $1 million. "I think we need to be honest with people about what it takes to invest in the bold solutions we need to help people get ahead," said Gonzalez.

Gonzalez said he would use the proceeds from a surcharge to ensure universal access to pre-kindergarten.