Former State Senate President; Democratic Challenger MA Governor
$26 million for preserving open space
Birmingham worked with legislators, environmentalists, housing advocates, historic preservationists and realtors to develop a bill that helps communities preserve open space,
expand affordable housing and preserve historic sites with local funds and a $26 million state fund.
Source: Campaign web site, TomBirmingham.org
Nov 24, 2001
Supports brownfield cleanup
Tom helped pass the new “Brownfield Law” to set up funds and programs to support the clean up of abandoned and polluted sites.
The benefits of this initiative include revitalizing industrial sites and keeping existing open space undeveloped. This “Brownfield Law” is good for the state’s environmental and fiscal health.
Source: Campaign web site, TomBirmingham.org
Nov 24, 2001
