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About Elizabeth Dionne

A proven leader with the experience and integrity to serve as Massachusetts State Treasurer.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Holly Robichaud
781-424-2631
[email protected]

Dionne Announces for State Treasurer

"The Taxpayers' Treasurer"

BELMONT, MA — Today Elizabeth Dionne, a mother, attorney, teacher, and Belmont Select Board Member, officially announced her candidacy for Massachusetts State Treasurer. Dionne enters the race with a clear message: taxpayers deserve accountability, transparency, and an end to the inefficiency and self-dealing that have eroded trust in state government.“Like so many other residents of Massachusetts, I have had enough of the corruption, cronyism, and chaos happening in the Treasurer’s office. It is time for a change. I will not be the Treasurer for the insiders or special interest groups. I will be the taxpayers’ Treasurer who answers to the people of Massachusetts,” said Dionne.Dionne has launched a video and website, VoteDionne.com, to kick off her campaign.“As I did in Belmont, I will treat each and every dollar with the respect it deserves,” said Dionne. “Taxpayers work hard every day to make ends meet. As Treasurer, I will make sure their money is used wisely—not wasted on ideological agendas or personal animus.”Dionne currently serves on the Belmont Select Board, where she previously held the role of Chair. In that position, she:

Dionne says she is running because taxpayers “deserve better” than the mismanagement and lack of transparency currently associated with the Treasurer’s office.“Like so many others, I’ve had enough. The Treasurer’s office should be a model of accountability and integrity. Instead, it has become a symbol of dysfunction. I’m running to restore public trust, open the books, and return the office to its core mission: serving the good taxpayers of Massachusetts,” said Dionne.Dionne’s initial plans include:

Dionne brings an extensive academic and professional background to the race:

She previously worked as an attorney at Goodwin Procter and Testa Hurwitz & Thibeault, working in commercial real estate and venture capital. She has taught constitutional law and political science at both Wellesley College and Boston College.As the mother of an adult, autistic son, Dionne has provided extensive pro bono legal services to low-income, special-needs children through Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Alex Hagerty
781-783-0974
[email protected]

Dionne Files Public Records Request

"Will Goldberg Be An Open Book?"

BELMONT, MA — BELMONT, MA — Today Elizabeth Dionne, a mother, attorney, teacher, and Belmont Select Board Member, filed a public records request with State Treasurer Deb Goldberg seeking information related to travel expenditures, employee expenses, and staffing practices within the Treasurer’s Office and the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.“When Deborah Goldberg’s office filed a public records request regarding my tenure on the Belmont Select Board, our town promptly and completely fulfilled her request,” said Dionne. “I have been clear from the start of this campaign: I am an open book, and I have nothing to hide. Now it is Deb Goldberg’s turn.”Dionne is now calling on Treasurer Goldberg to meet that same standard within 10 business days, as required by state law.“The question now is simple: will Treasurer Goldberg do the same? I am an open book. Is the Treasurer?” asked Dionne. “Massachusetts taxpayers deserve full transparency when it comes to how their money is being spent.”The request seeks records related to out-of-state travel expenses, reimbursements, and certain operational expenditures within the Treasurer’s Office, as well as similar records from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission.Dionne noted that public confidence in government depends on openness and accountability. Transparency and accountability must apply equally to all public officials, whether at the local or state level.Dionne reaffirmed her commitment to bringing greater oversight and fiscal responsibility to the Treasurer’s Office.Last month, the Belmont Town Hall received a Public Records Request for Dionne’s personal financial disclosures, gift disclosures, office budgets, and travel records. All appropriate documents were sent to Goldberg’s opposition research team.

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March 31, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alex Hagerty
781-783-0974
[email protected]

Dionne Calls Out Goldberg Over Lottery Advertising Budget Increases

A 2/3 Increase is NOT Needed

BELMONT, MA — Today, Elizabeth Dionne, candidate for State Treasurer, strongly criticized incumbent Treasurer Deb Goldberg for pushing a two-thirds increase in the Massachusetts Lottery’s advertising budget during an election year.In testimony to the Legislature, Treasurer Goldberg requested $4 million in additional funds for the lottery, including a significant boost to the advertising budget that would bring it to roughly $10 million from its current level of $6 million. Goldberg claims this is needed to maintain market share in an increasingly competitive gambling environment.“As Treasurer, you must always put taxpayers first -- not political positioning,” said Dionne. “Seeking a major advertising budget increase in an election year raises serious concerns about priorities, accountability, and ethics. We need fiscal discipline, not an expanded political megaphone.”Dionne noted that Massachusetts has seen problems in the past when state advertising was used in ways that crossed ethical lines. In 2012, former Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill was indicted on public corruption charges for allegedly using taxpayer-funded lottery advertising to support his campaign for governor. He used roughly $1.6 million in lottery ad funds in a way that prosecutors said benefited his political ambitions (Cahill was never convicted and
ultimately paid a $100,000 civil penalty.)“We cannot afford to repeat past controversies where state officeholders were accused of blurring the lines between public duty and political campaigning,” continued Dionne. “Voters deserve transparency and accountability, especially when it involves public resources and political timing.”Dionne emphasized that expanding advertising costs should be evaluated on merit and fiscal impact, not election cycle dynamics. She urged legislators to reject any funding increase that could be viewed as an attempt to enhance political visibility rather than responsibly steward taxpayers’ dollars.“The Treasurer’s role is to safeguard the Commonwealth’s finances — not leverage them for political gain,” added Dionne. “For Goldberg to claim that our state must increase advertising dollars to compete with gambling firms is just plain wrong. We should not be competing with private sector corporations. Our goal should be about fiscally responsibly promoting the lottery. Her claims are just a false justification for increasing advertising dollars in an election year.”“Massachusetts families are feeling the squeeze from the state’s affordability crisis. This is not the time to shift millions into advertising that could be perceived as a campaign tool,” said Dionne.Dionne pledged that, if elected, she would prioritize fiscal responsibility, transparency, and ethical stewardship of state funds, and ensure that every dollar spent by the Treasurer’s Office is justified on its actual financial return to taxpayers. She has pledged that her first official act will be to order an audit of all departments in the Treasurer’s Office.

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April 6, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alex Hagerty
781-783-0974
[email protected]

Dionne Calls on AG to Investigate Cannabis Control Commission

Goldberg’s Fingerprints Are All Over Scandal

BOSTON, MA — Today, Elizabeth Dionne, candidate for Massachusetts State Treasurer, called on Attorney General Andrea Campbell to immediately launch an independent investigation into troubling allegations involving the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), following a Boston Globe report detailing claims of insider access, regulatory favoritism, and prolonged inaction on a whistleblower complaint.The Globe report outlines serious accusations from a former employee of cannabis retailer Greatest Hits, including claims of illegal cultivation practices, the use of underage workers, and assertions that company executives boasted of close ties to former CCC Executive Director Shawn Collins. According to the whistleblower, these relationships were described as providing protection from regulatory scrutiny.Collins was Goldberg’s Assistant Treasurer before joining the CCC as Executive Director. The close relationship between Collins and Goldberg contributed to Goldberg’s false accusation of racism against Shannon O’Brien and wasting millions of taxpayer dollars to pursue a personal animus vendetta.“The Globe’s reporting raises deeply concerning questions about the integrity, transparency, and accountability of one of the Commonwealth’s most important regulatory bodies,” said Dionne. “Massachusetts residents deserve to know that our cannabis industry is being overseen fairly, without favoritism or political influence. After Goldberg dragged Shannon O’Brien’s name through the mud, we all know who pulled the strings with Collins.”The article also details years of dysfunction within the CCC, including leadership disputes, delayed investigations, and prior criticism from both the State Auditor and Inspector General. Dionne emphasized that these systemic issues demand urgent attention beyond an internal review overseen by Treasurer Goldberg.“Why has the Treasurer consistently turned a blind eye to these problems? This pattern is not just about one company or one individual. It points to a broader failure of governance and transparency,” said Dionne. “When we ignore whistleblowers, when investigations stall, and when cozy relationships between regulators and industry insiders result in favoritism, public trust is at risk. The buck stops with Deb Goldberg, who has failed to do her job.Dionne is calling on Attorney General Campbell to:

“Our Attorney General should take immediate action. These problems have been festering too long at the CCC, greatly harming small businesses, which are failing at an alarming rate, and cannabis consumers,” said Dionne.“As the Taxpayer’s Treasurer, I will prioritize restoring public confidence in our institutions,” added Dionne. “That starts with ensuring that oversight agencies operate with the highest ethical standards and are free from even the appearance of impropriety.”Dionne concluded by urging swift action to restore trust in the Commonwealth’s cannabis regulatory framework.“Massachusetts was once a national leader in legalizing cannabis, but we have fallen behind. Thanks to Treasurer Goldberg’s ongoing influence, we have witnessed years of chaos at the CCC. We cannot allow public trust to be further undermined by allegations of insider dealing and weak oversight. The public deserves answers,” said Dionne.Dionne has repeatedly pledged that her first act as Massachusetts State Treasurer will be to order a complete outside audit of all departments in the Treasurer’s Office.

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April 8, 2026
For Immediate Release
Contact: Alex Hagerty
781-783-0974
[email protected]

Dionne: Legislature Forced to Act Due to Goldberg’s CCC Failures

BOSTON, MA — Today Elizabeth Dionne, candidate for Massachusetts State Treasurer, issued the following statement in response to sweeping legislative reforms that will dissolve and restructure the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission:“The Massachusetts Legislature is taking the extraordinary step of dismantling and rebuilding the Cannabis Control Commission, entirely removing Treasurer Deborah Goldberg from any oversight responsibilities. This is a direct result of years of meddling and mismanagement by Treasurer Goldberg.Since its inception in 2017, the Commission has been under Treasurer Goldberg’s direction. During that time, it has been plagued by dysfunction, internal conflict, and favoritism that have harmed small businesses and consumers. The resulting chaos has compelled Treasurer Goldberg’s own party to step in and fix the system. In 2024, Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro called for the “rudderless” and “beleaguered” Commission to go into receivership. In 2025, House Speaker Ron Mariano called the Commission a “trainwreck”, and a unanimous House voted 153-0 to wrest oversight away from Treasurer Goldberg.Again, this didn’t happen overnight. It is the culmination of nine years of failed leadership by Treasurer Goldberg that has undermined public trust and hurt businesses trying to follow the law. The Legislature’s action to reduce the Commission from five members to three, remove the Treasurer’s appointment authority, and place full responsibility with Governor Maura Healey is a clear vote of no confidence in Treasurer Goldberg.Even more troubling are the controversies surrounding Goldberg’s unlawful removal of Chair Shannon O’Brien. In order to protect her close associate, Shawn Collins (now accused by a whistleblower of favoritism toward preferred cannabis operators), in 2023 Goldberg falsely accused O’Brien of racism. Goldberg then wasted over $1M in taxpayer funds on outside legal counsel, as O’Brien sought legal relief to restore her good name. In September 2025 Judge Robert Gordon ruled that Goldberg’s racism claims were “built on a house of cards” and restored O’Brien as Chair of the Commission, with two years of back pay and benefits.Goldberg has repeatedly demonstrated serious lapses in judgment and governance. These kinds of missteps have distracted from the Commission’s core mission of ensuring public safety, procedural transparency, and a fair marketplace.Massachusetts was once seen as a national model for cannabis regulation. Today, it is an example of what happens when leadership fails.This moment should serve as a wake-up call: we need a new leader in the Treasurer’s Office who will restore integrity and effectiveness to our state’s financial and regulatory institutions.As State Treasurer, I will ensure that oversight boards are managed with professionalism, transparency, and accountability. The people of Massachusetts deserve a competent Treasurer who prevents crises — not one who forces the Legislature to clean up her mess.”Last week, Dionne called on Attorney General Andrea Campbell to immediately launch an independent investigation into troubling allegations involving the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), following a Boston Globe report detailing claims of insider access, regulatory favoritism, and prolonged inaction on a whistleblower complaint.Dionne wants Attorney General Campbell to:

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