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DiZoglio begins 141-mile walk to promote ballot question on Legislature audit

 Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio pictured in November 2022.
Sam Doran
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State House News Service
Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio pictured in November 2022.

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is embarking upon a walk across Massachusetts starting Friday designed to bring attention to ballot Question 1.

The question will go before voters this November and would give DiZoglio's office the ability to audit the state Legislature. She plans to begin her journey in Great Barrington, taking a path through Otis, Westfield, West Springfield and Sturbridge before continuing eastward. The 141-mile journey, ending in Boston, is expected to take a week.

The ballot question is DiZoglio's latest attempt to look into the Legislature — which she used to belong to — as a state representative and later a state senator.

Leaders on Beacon Hill have rebuffed previous attempts, saying her office lacks the authority. And last year, state Attorney General Andrea Campbell agreed, saying a possible lawsuit trying to force a legislative audit would not be "appropriate."

Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield, said DiZoglio has the right to gather signatures for her cause and participate in the democratic process.

"I think that's to be commended and encouraged. And whatever happens, I look forward to engaging in the debate and having a constructive — you know, operative word being constructive, which we need more in this state, in this country— conversation about whatever happens," he said.

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