For Or Against Deval Patrick?

Many people adore Governor Deval Patrick, while many feel as if his time in office needs to end quick. With elections coming soon, many people have different views on who should hold the seat at the State House as the Governor of Massachusetts. In March 2007, during his campaign, Deval Patrick promised many a property tax relief, which would aid in lowering property tax. However, the people of Massachusetts have not yet seen a relief but instead seen a continuing increase. Though Patrick promised such relief, according to a budget specialist, budget cuts and the slow economy made it impossible in doing so. On the contrary, if the economy was in good standing, to make such plan work he would have to add billions and billions of dollars into his annual budget. So far in office, he managed to increase education funding, closed a tax loop hole for telecommunication companies, and gave cities and towns the power to raise restaurant meals and hotel rooms. He also made it easy for municipalities to join the state health insurance program. These improvements in society does not sway Patrick from the promises he has made that have not yet became a form of reality for many. Because Patrick failed to lower property tax during his term in office, this issue has become a major issue in his race. Voters and opponents are using it against him. In this economic downfall, many are suffering and only so much can be done to tackle these issues. However the ending results will show if he did enough to gain the votes from the people of Massachusetts.