Mass. tax advocate to step down

Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President Eileen McAnneny plans to step down from her post at the end of this year.

McAnneny in 2015 became the first woman to lead the business-backed organization. An influential player on Beacon Hill, MTF is closely watched by policymakers for its economic analysis, and is one of the groups that state budget-writers rely on for projections about future revenues and fiscal conditions.

McAnneny said in a statement that she is “excited to consider new opportunities for myself knowing that MTF is wellpositioned for ongoing success and that periodic changes in leadership are important for the health of an organization.”