Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 15, 2021 Malden City Council condemns attack on the U.S. Capitol last week By Steve Freker T he destructive and deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol Building by hundreds of supporters of President Trump hit home for Malden residents as well as those across the country. At Tuesday night's Malden City Council meeting, the members of the Malden City Council Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 were unanimous in theiragreement to condemn the attack, its roots and its aftermath, calling for the community to come together to support democracy in our nation. "Many of us have lost sleep over this tragedy," said Councillor at large Debbie DeMaria. "No matter what your political beliefs are or what party you belong to. this was an atrocity and we have tell our community we condemn this action." Councillor DeMaria was the initial sponsor of a formal resolution of the Council that was supported by colleagues Steve Winslow (at large) and Amanda Linehan (Ward 3 as co-sponsors. By the end of the discussion on the resolution, all of the Councillors had joined on as co-sponsors. The resolution read: "Resolve: We the Malden City Council, strongly condemn the violence and atrocious acts held on January 6, 2021 in Washington D.C. Further, we vow to respectfully continue our work for the greater good of residents and our city, Malden, Massachusetts." Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O'Malley said, "This is not a partisan issue; it is an issue we must all stand for." He then read a lengthy statement from social media by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, which condemned the terrorist acts in D.C. and asked for unity in the American people. Malden City Council includes back row, from left, Paul Condon (Ward 2), Craig Spoadafora (at large), Peg Crowe (Ward 1), Council President Neal Anderson (Ward 7), Steve Winslow (at large), David Camell (Ward 6) and Ryan O'Malley (Ward 4). Front row, from left, Barbara Murphy (Ward 5), Amanda Linehan (Ward 3), Jadeane Sica (Ward 8) and Debbie DeMaria (at large). O'Malley was also successful in having an amended version of the resolution accepted, with the second sentence reading: "Further, we reject the rise of American fascism and vow to respectfully continue our work for the greater good of residents and our city, Malden, Massachusetts." "It is very clear it was an act of sedition," said Ward 6 Councillor David Camell. "It is not a partisan issue. It was an act of domestic terrorism. We have to speak very clearly on this. It was a disgusting act of terror." "These acts have no historical precedence," said Ward 3 “ The time is always right to do the right thing. ” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. WE’LL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AS ALWAYS, YOU CAN ACCESS OUR ONLINE BANKING AND ATMS ANYTIME. 419 BROADWAY, EVERETT MA 02149 Right by you. 61 7-38 7 - 1 1 10 7 7 1 SALEM ST, LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 7 8 1 - 7 7 6 - 4444 WWW.EVERETTBANK .COM Member FDIC Member DIF Councillor Amanda Linehan. "This sends a really clear message to our community that we stand together upholding democracy." Councillor at large Steve Winslow recalled Malden being the fi rst community to endorse independence from England in 1773 and praised the Council for taking a unifi ed stand. "We must a unifi ed approach to condemn these acts and honor our forefathers who had the courage and bravery to stand for democracy as we do today," Winslow said. "I commend my fellow Councillors for this resolve," Councillor at large Craig Spadafora said. "Often a resolve does not have as much importance as this one carries. It shows the Council coming together and this is an issue I will support on behalf of my city and my own family and children. It was an absolutely disgusting display and anyone who participated is not a patriot." Council President Neal Anderson had strong words for the situation. "I hope we all saw the signifi cant lack of planning and security provisions that were made for this attack. "This was an all-white crowd. Had this been a Black Lives MatU.S. CAPITOL | SEE PAGE 13 ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.179 MidUnleaded $2.459 Super $2.539 Diesel Fuel $2.559 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.35 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $1.999 9 HEATING OIL 24-Hour Burner Service Call for Current Price! (125—gallon minimum) DEF Available by Pump! Open an account and order online at: www.angelosoil.com (781) 231-3500 (781) 231-3003 367 LINCOLN AVE • SAUGUS • OPEN 7 DAYS Prices subject to change New Year! H Happy Ne FLEET
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