These Somerville Businesses Have Endorsed The Millionaires Tax

SOMERVILLE, MA — The ‘Fair Share for Massachusetts’ campaign announced Wednesday that several more Somerville businesses have endorsed Question 1, the proposed ‘Fair Share Amendment’ that would tax incomes above $1 million and use the funding to improve transportation and public education.

Adorn Me Africa, All She Wrote Books, Almquist & Associates, Amantolli, Bicycle Bell, Hair at Little Hollow, Hair by Christine, Neighborhood Produce, Pikliz International Kitchen, Rebel Rebel, Somerville Grooves, Stinky's Kittens and Doggies Too, and Tipping Cow Ice Cream announced their support for Question 1 on the November ballot. The Somerville City Council and School Committee, as well as several other organizations, also endorsed a yes vote earlier this month.

If passed, the amendment would create a 4 percent tax on the portion of a person’s annual income above $1 million and constitutionally dedicate the funds to be spent on transportation and public education.

The Yes on Question 1 campaign has been endorsed by 87 labor unions, 72 community organizing groups, 18 faith-based groups, more than 100 businesses, 64 city councils, select boards, and school committees, 89 local Democratic town and ward committees, and 115 other social service and not-for-profit organizations focused on housing, education, transportation, public health, and the environment.

A full list of local businesses supporting Question 1 can be found here.