Lynn, MA
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LynnMA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $595,053 +0.5% yr/yr · +22.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$540.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$572.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$171.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$67.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,672 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (60 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 20,093 · John Deaton 10,696
U.S. House — 6th Congressional 2024-11-05
Seth W. Moulton ✓ 24,456
State Senate — 3rd Essex 2024-11-05
Brendan Peter Crighton ✓ 24,342
State Representative — 8th Essex 2024-11-05
Jennifer Wb Armini ✓ 1,893
State Representative — 9th Essex 2024-11-05
Donald H. Wong ✓ 2,729
State Representative — 10th Essex 2024-11-05
Daniel H. Cahill ✓ 10,252
State Representative — 11th Essex 2024-11-05
Sean Reid ✓ 9,534
Register of Deeds — Essex Southern 2024-11-05
Eileen R. Duff ✓ 19,018 · Jonathan Edward Ring 8,840
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 18,982 · Trump/ Vance 11,865 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 247 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 197 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 181 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 115
Governor's Council — 6th 2024-11-05
Terrence W. Kennedy ✓ 23,989
Clerk of Courts — Essex County 2024-11-05
Thomas H. Driscoll, Jr. ✓ 17,810 · Todd R. Angilly 5,287 · Doris V. Rodriguez 4,895
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 4,938
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
No meetings scheduled for week of July 13-18, 2026
The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled during the week of July 13 through July 18, 2026. The agenda lists only the council members and indicates no business will be conducted that week.
- No meetings are scheduled for the week of July 13-18, 2026
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CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
LYNN CITY COUNCIL
2026-2027
Ward One Dr. Peter D, Meaney At-Large Brian M. Fleld
Ward Two Obed A. Matul At-Large Brian P, LaPierre
Ward Three Constantino Alinsug At-Large Nicole D. McClain
Ward Four = Natasha S. Megie-Maddrey, Esq. At-Large Hong L. Net
Ward Five Cardeliz Paez
Ward Six Frederick W. Hogan
Ward Seven Jordan T. Avery
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MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JULY 12, 2026
NO MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK OF
JULY 13, 2026 - JULY 18, 2026
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Lynn City Council, 3 City Hall Square, Room 402, Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 586-6740 - [email protected]
Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council
City Council to confirm public works commissioner and vote on utility permits
The Lynn City Council will confirm Mayor Nicholson’s appointment of Michael J. Donovan as Commissioner of Public Works and hold public hearings on special permits for alcohol and tobacco sales. The meeting also includes utility petitions from National Grid and Verizon, a property sale at 78 Rockdale Avenue, and a five-year communications contract with ALL-COMM Technologies for the police department.
- Confirm Michael J. Donovan as Commissioner of Public Works
- Special permit for Palette, LLC to serve alcohol at 16A City Hall Square
- Special permit for Jolly Vapors to operate adult-use tobacco store at 431-433 Chatham Street
- Sale of 78 Rockdale Avenue to Patrick Heavey and Kevin O’Neil
- Five-year $X communications maintenance contract with ALL-COMM Technologies for Lynn Police Department
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AMENDED
COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
6:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBER
Roll Call
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Citation / Gary Yanco
Accept the Minutes from June 23, 2026
COMMUNICATION FROM HIS HONOR THE MAYOR:
Dear Council President Alinsug: Pursuant to Section 3-3 of the Lynn City Charter, I hereby
appoint Michael J. Donovan to the Office of Commissioner of Public Works. I certify that said
person is qualified to perform the duties which will be required and that I make this designation
solely in the interests of the City of Lynn. I respectfully request that the City Council confirm
this appointment at your July 7, 2026 meeting. Sincerely, Jared C. Nicholson, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Petition for a Special Permit by Palette, LLC to serve alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of a
public or private school with grades eight through twelve at 16A City Hall Square (Lynn Zone
Ordinance Section 3(C)(5)) (Paez)
Petition for a Special Permit by Jolly Vapors to operate a Sensitive Retail Business (Adult Use
Tobacco Store) in the Urban Business (B2) Zoning District at 431-433 Chatham Street (Matul)
Administrative Code for the City of Lynn
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET DOWN:
Petition of Extenet for a grant of location for underground work on Pleasant Street by placing
12.7 feet of conduit from existing Extenet manhole. (Paez)
Petition of National Grid to install underground facilities on Maple Street beginning at a point
approximately 90 feet south of the centerline of th …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
City Council
No City Council meetings scheduled for June 29–July 4, 2026
The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of June 29 to July 4, 2026. City Hall will close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and remain closed Friday, July 3, for the July 4 holiday.
- City Hall closed at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026
- City Hall closed Friday, July 3, 2026, for the July 4 holiday
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CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
LYNN CITY COUNCIL
2026-2027
Ward One Dr. Peter D. Meaney At-Large Brian M. Fleld
Ward Two Obed A, Matul At-Large Brian P. LaPierre
Ward Three Constantino Alinsug At-Large Nicole D. McClain
Ward Four Natasha S. Megie-Maddrey, Esq. At-Large Hong. Net
Ward Five Cardellz Paez
Ward Six Frederick W. Hogan
Ward Seven Jordan T. Avery
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JUNE 28, 2026
NO MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK OF
JUNE 29, 2026 - JULY 4, 2026 REC'D CITY c
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Thursday, July 2, 2026: - City Hall Closed at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, July 3, 2026: ~ City Hall Closed / (for 4" of July Holiday)
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Lynn City Council, 3 City Hall Square, Room 402, Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 586-6740 - [email protected]
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approved $2.9M in emergency spending and grants
The Lynn City Council approved multiple emergency appropriations totaling over $2.9 million, including $2.2 million for the FY27 Lynn Priority Grant Project, $250,000 for opioid abatement, and $100,000 for DPW expenses. The council also accepted a perpetual public easement for Susan Drive and Diane Circle, appointed Lashauna Vernon to the Human Rights Commission, and approved numerous extended-hours renewals and sign licenses. Several National Grid underground utility installations were granted, and a public hearing was set for August 4 on the FY27 One-Year Action Plan for HUD grants.
- Approved $2,217,493.52 for FY27 Lynn Priority Grant Project (10-0)
- Approved $250,000 from Opioid Stabilization Fund to Opioid Abatement Group (10-0)
- Approved $100,000 from DPW-PR to DPW Expense (10-0)
- Approved $68,000 from Free Cash to City Clerk Expense (10-0)
- Approved $125,000 for FY27 MC3B renewal for Health Department (10-0)
- Approved $114,430.44 for FY27 Host Municipal Assistant Coordinator for Northern District (10-0)
- Appointed Lashauna Vernon to Lynn Human Rights Commission (voice vote)
- Accepted perpetual public easement for Susan Drive and Diane Circle (voice vote)
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CITY OF LYNN
City Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Council President Constantino “Coco” Alinsug
11 Councilors Present
Moment of Silence. Councilor Field asked that the Family of Chris Watson be
remembered.
Pledge of Allegiance
Citations / Lynn Youth Soccer “Lynn Legends” Boys Grade 5/6
Motion made by Councilor Field and seconded by Councilor Hogan to accept
the Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026.
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
On behalf of the Department of Community Development and the Lynn Housing
Authority and Neighborhood Development (LHAND), we are requesting that you
schedule a Public Hearing with the Lynn City Council on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
The purpose of this Hearing is to allow public input to the city’s One-Year Action
Plan (for FY’27), including the use of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) appropriations for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), and the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG). Upon confirmation of this Hearing date, our office will
prepare a legal notice that will be advertised in the Daily Item at least fourteen days
prior to the hearing date. We appreciate your assistance on our behalf. If you have
any questions regarding this request, please contact me at Extension 6770.
Sincerely, James M. Marsh, Director
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET DOWN:
Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's Proposed Administrative Code for the City of Lynn
Petition of National Grid to install underground facilitie …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council
No meetings scheduled for week of June 14, 2026
The Lynn City Council has no meetings scheduled for the week of June 15–20, 2026. City Hall will close early at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, and will be closed all day Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth.
- No council meetings are listed for the week.
- City Hall closed at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
- City Hall closed Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth.
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CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
LYNN CITY COUNCIL
2026-2027
At-Large Brian M, Field
At-Large Brian P. LaPlerre
At-Large’ Nicole D, McClain
At-Large Hong lL. Net
Ward One Dr. Peter D. Meaney
Ward Two Obed A, Matul
Ward Three. Constantino Alinsug-
Ward Four Natasha S, Megie-Maddrey, Esq.
Ward Five Cardeliz Paez
Ward Six Frederick W. Hogan
Ward Seven Jordan T. Avery
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING JUNE 14, 2026
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JUNE 15, 2026 - JUNE 20, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026: - City Hall Closed at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, June 19, 2026: - City Hall Closed / Juneteenth 2026
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Lynn City Council, 3 City Hall Square, Room 402, Lynn, MA 01901
(781) 586-6740 - [email protected]
Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
Council to hold public hearing on FY2027 budget and multifamily project
The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and consider a petition to build multifamily housing at 30-32B Western Avenue. Several committees meet beforehand to discuss a development agreement for a multi-service center, taxi and livery licenses, underground utility installations, and financial transfers.
- Public hearing on City of Lynn Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
- Petition of Singh Realty Group, LLC for multifamily use at 30-32B Western Avenue (continuance requested)
- Discussion on Multi-Service Center Development Agreement for 100 Willow Street and 57-61 Liberty Street
- Order to prepare bid solicitation for 30,171 sq ft vacant parcel on Ledgeview Road restricted to abutters for landscaping/parking only
- Petition of A.L. Prime Energy Consultant, Inc. for sign ordinance variances at 760 Summer Street
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CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS ‘
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2026-2027
Ward One. Dr, Peter D. Meaney At+ Large Brlan.M. Fleld
Ward Two Obed A, Matul At-large Brian.P. LaPierre
Ward Three Constantino. Alinsug. At-Large Nicole D. McClain
WardFour Natasha S. Megle-Maddrey, Esq. At-Large Hong L. Net
Ward Five — Cardeliz Paez’
Ward Six Frederick W. Hogan
WardSeven Jordan T. Avery
LYNN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS — JUNE 9, 2026
4:15 p.m. Public Property and Parks Committee
4:45pm. Licensing Committee
§:00'p.m. Utilities Committee.
5:20 p.m. Ways and Means Committee
6:00 p.m. — Lynn City Council Meeting
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Lyrin City Council, 3-City Hall Square, Room 402, Lynn, MA 01901
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Ward Four
Ward Five
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‘Dr. Peter D. Meaney
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Natasha S. Megie-Maddrey, Esq..
Cardeliz Paez
Frederick W. Hogan
Jordan T. Avery
CITY OF LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
LYNN CITY COUNCIL
2026-2027
PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PARKS COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Discussion re: Approval of Multi-Service Center Development Agreement for
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
4:15 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 Willow Street and 57-61 Liberty Street.
At- Large
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Brian M. Field
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Nicole D.. McClain
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2. ORDERED, that the Law Department and Purchasing Department prepare a
solicitation of bids for a vacant parcel, owned by the City of Lynn, containing
30,171 squar …
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on resolution supporting rent stabilization
The Lynn City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to operate an appliance business at 762 Western Avenue, set down three National Grid underground utility petitions, and consider a $225,000 feasibility study for a heat pump system at Lynn Tech. The Council will also vote on a resolution urging state action to allow rent stabilization, including a proposed ballot initiative limiting annual rent increases to 5% or inflation.
- Public hearing: Sarah Paulino petition to operate retail appliance business at 762 Western Avenue in B2 district
- $225,000 appropriation from Capital Improvement Fund for Lynn Tech heat pump feasibility study and schematic design
- Resolution supporting rent stabilization ballot initiative and state legislation to cap annual rent increases at 5% or CPI
- Three National Grid petitions to install underground facilities on Western Avenue, Essex Street, and Commercial Street
- Committee on Public Property and Parks discussion of Multi-Service Center Development Agreement for 100 Willow Street and 57-61 Liberty Street
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AMENDED
COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
6:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBER
Roll Call REG GIY CLERK GFFIGE
Moment of Silence HAY 26 "25 anS:37
Pledge of Allegiance
Accept the Meeting Minutes from May 12, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARING:
Petition of Sarah Paulino to operate a retail appliance business focused on retail and servicing,
of appliances at 762 Western Avenue in the Urban Business District (B2) (Hogan)
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE SET DOWN:
Petition of National Grid to install underground facilities on Western Avenue. beginning
approximately 165 feet southwest of Western Avenue and Franklin Street and continuing
approximately 10 feet in.a northwesterly direction. (Paez)
Petition of National Grid to install underground facilities on Essex Street beginning
approximately 95 feet northeast of the. centerline of Essex Street and Jackson Street and
continuing approximately 10 ‘feet in a northwesterly direction. (Alinsug)
Petition of National Grid to install underground facilities. on Commercial Street beginning
approximately 235 feet northerly of the centerline of Commercial Street and Bennett Street and
Franklin Street and continuing approximately 20 feet in an easterly direction. (Hogan)
COMMITTEES:
4:00 p.m. — Committee on Public Property and Parks
Discussion re: Approval of Multi-Service Center Development Agreement for 100 Willow Street
and 57-61 Liberty Street.
‘OTHER. BUSINESS
4:15 p.m, — Committee on Licensing
AUTO REPAIR/AUTO BODY/FLAMMABLE LICENSE RENEWA …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council confirms Andrew Martel to Board of Assessors, 11-0
The Lynn City Council confirmed Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's appointment of Andrew Martel as a full-time member of the Board of Assessors, effective May 18, 2026, by an 11-0 vote. The council also approved the abandonment of a portion of Orlando Avenue, set a public hearing for The Appliance Place at 762 Western Avenue, and accepted several committee reports. Notably, the council appointed Thomas O'Shea as its representative to the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission after a roll-call vote. Multiple funding transfers were approved, including $2.4 million for roadway safety improvements and $40,000 for invasive species treatment in ponds.
- Confirmed Andrew Martel to Board of Assessors (11-0)
- Approved abandonment of a portion of Orlando Avenue (11-0)
- Set public hearing for The Appliance Place, 762 Western Avenue (11-0)
- Appointed Thomas O'Shea to Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (roll call, 6+ votes)
- Approved $2,396,622 from MassDOT for roadway safety improvements (11-0)
- Approved $157,076.36 for Lynn Public Library state aid (11-0)
- Approved $49,999 for Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant (11-0)
- Approved $40,000 for invasive species treatment in Lynn ponds (11-0)
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CITY OF LYNN
City Council Meeting, April 28, 2026
Council President Constantino “Coco” Alinsug
11 Councilors Present
Moment of Silence. Council President Alinsug said this meeting is dedicated to former
Ward Seven Richard J. Ford. Council Vice-President Ford passed away on April 17,
2026. May he rest in peace. Councilor Field asked that the Murphy Family also be
remembered.
Pledge of Allegiance
Citations — St. Mary’s Boys Basketball Team
Citations — Lynn Youth Hockey PeeWee 2 Team (12U)
Accept the Meeting Minutes from April 14, 2026
Motion made by Councilor Field and seconded by Councilor Avery to accept the
Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026.
Motion carried.
Council President Alinsug welcomed new Assistant City Solicitor Maura Cronin.
Communication from His Honor the Mayor:
Dear Councilors: Pursuant to Section 3-3 of the Lynn City Charter, I am hereby
appointing Andrew Martel as a full-time member of the Board of Assessors,
effective May 18, 2026. I am respectfully requesting that the Council confirm Mr.
Martel’s appointment at your April 28, 2026 meeting. Sincerely, Jared C.
Nicholson, Mayor.
Motion made by Councilor Avery and seconded by Councilor Hogan to grant.
Motion carried by the following yea and nay vote:
11 YES 0 NO
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Proposed Abandonment of a Portion of Orlando Avenue
The following appeared in Favor:
James Morley, 17 Orlando Avenue, Lynn
No one appeared in Opposition.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion made by Councilor Meaney an …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $879.7M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · REQUIREMENT IS TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, QUALIFY AND INTEGRATE AN IMPROVED T |
| $833.8M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · IGF:OT:IGF ADVANCE ACQUISITION CONTRACT- LONG LEAD MATERIAL FOR LOT 23 |
| $673.1M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · T408 IAF ENGINES AND COST REDUCTION INITIATIVES |
| $649.5M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · T408 LOT 9 LONG LEAD ITEMS |
| $646.7M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · LRIP LOT 1&2 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT |
| $399.2M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · T700 SERIES ENGINE PRODUCTION |
| $211.2M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · F414 DC PBL JAN-AUG 2026 (8 MO PAYMENT) Y-PR - N0038326Y4917ERP PR - 1 |
| $209.2M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · F414 FS DELIVERY ORDER JAN 2024 - DEC 2024 |
| $208.4M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS FOR POP 5 PURSUANT TO THE F414 FLEET SUPPORT PB |
| $201.6M | GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY Department of Defense · F414 FS PBL DELIVERY ORDER JAN 2025 - DEC 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Essex County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities3 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments19,988 (287,960 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,963/mo (5,181 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy19.0% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$540.0M
Annual budget
$67.9M
Debt outstanding
152
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$540.0M
Spending$572.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$67.9M
Debt-to-revenue0.13×
Debt-load index55 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
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