Elizabeth Dionne
Republican · MA
Elizabeth Dionne is a lawyer who served about ten years on the Belmont Select Board, including as chair, and taught constitutional law at Wellesley College and Boston College. She calls for opening the state's financial books and raising pension fund returns.
Where Elizabeth Dionne stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Efficiency (4 records)
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (1 support · 3 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Raised public concern over an unannounced Retirement Board appointment vote that state regulators declared invalid.
March 4, 2024Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 4 support
Voted for new Belmont Center building rules intended to allow more homes and businesses downtown.
March 4, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Started Belmont's multi-year budget planning committee to coordinate the town's budget process.
February 24, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Led a change that made it easier for restaurants to open in Belmont by simplifying town rules.
November 8, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: belmontvoice.org · researched September 24, 2026
Voted to remove Belmont police hiring from state civil service rules after staffing shortages worsened.
November 6, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support · 3 oppose
Voted for Belmont's 2026 budget, including money for public schools, safety, town services, and debt payments.
May 19, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Urged voters to approve an $8.4 million tax increase to prevent cuts to Belmont schools and town services.
March 18, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Criticized Belmont's Retirement Board for excessive administrative costs and resistance to using the state pension fund.
March 18, 2024Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: belmont-ma.gov · researched September 24, 2026
Urged immediate funding for Belmont's community path, Town Hall wall, and school roof repairs.
November 8, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: belmontvoice.org · researched September 24, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Received the Forward Party's endorsement for Massachusetts state treasurer.
September 10, 2026
Source: forwardparty.com · researched September 24, 2026
Became chair of Belmont's three-member Select Board.
July 1, 2024
Source: belmontonian.com · researched September 24, 2026
Race Elizabeth Dionne is in:
- State Treasurer · November 3, 2026 · Massachusetts
Profile last researched September 24, 2026.