Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Advertise in The Advocate 617-387-2200 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available City Council seeks members for Racial Equity Commission The Malden City Council Special to The Advocate T he City Council is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill two of the “resident member” positions on the Racial Equity Commission. The focus of the Commission will be to examine the consequences of racism on public health and propose recommendations for a Racial Equity Plan for the city of Malden. Members of the Commission will be working over the course of 18 months to develop surveys, conduct focus groups, conduct research and interviews with impacted community members, leaders and http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only O organizations to document the impacts of racism and discrimination, study language access, healthcare, mental health and well-being, employment and economic mobility and educational needs of the city at the municipal level, in the business community, nonprofit and faithbased communities, schools and beyond. The Commission will be comprised of eight individuals, including the Diversity. Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator, who have varied backgrounds and knowledge of existing resources, an understanding of how municipal and regional systems function and a solid understanding of systemic racism. One member is appointed by the Mayor and two are appointed by the City Council. In addition, the School Committee will appoint two members from the student body of the Malden Public Schools, and these members will nominate two additional members. Resident members may serve for two years from date of appointment. Applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk of Committees at lcagno@ cityofmalden.org on or before Friday, February 18. Rep. Lipper-Garabedian advocates for increased tax deductions for rental payments n January 12, State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian testified in front of the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Revenue to advocate for a bill she filed earlier this session that would increase the income tax deduction for rental payments for the first time in more than 20 years. H.2984, An Act relative to affordable rental housing, would increase the income tax deduction for the first time since 2001 for rental payments on an individual’s primary place of residence from $3,000 to $4,000. This increase would provide relief to the nearly 40 percent of Massachusetts residents who are renters by more accurately accounting for the proportion of income that is spent on rent. “We need to update our laws to reflect current economic realities,” said Representative Lipper-Garabedian. “Since 2001, the cost of living and the cost of rent has grown exponentially. This update is necessary to ensure the legislature’s efforts to provide relief to renters is meaningfully realized. This bill complements our ongoing attention to the housing crisis in Massachusetts, including during COVID-19. It offers a timely and appropriate proposal that will provide an additional lever in supporting the financial stability of a significant portion of the Commonwealth.” The Joint Committee on Revenue is expected to issue a recommendation on the bill in the coming days. Vu named to Dean’s List at Fairfield University F AIRFIELD, Conn. – Kelsey Vu of Malden was named to the Dean’s List at Fairfield University for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.50 or better.
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