Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 7, 2021 DEMARIA | FROM PAGE 1 The DeMaria Committee announcement throws more fuel on what is promising to be a red-hot municipal election this fall as she is the second of three incumbent at-large City Councillors to reveal they are not seeking reelection. Two-term incumbent Councillor Stephen Winslow announced earlier this year that he, too, would not seek reelection to his at-large seat, though he did declare himself a candidate for the open Ward Six Councillor post being vacated by David Camell, who is not seeking a third term. First time in history for two Councillor-at-Large seats in same election According to local political observers, it is believed to be perhaps the fi rst time in municipal history that there are two Councillor-at-Large seats in the same election. “I believe spending time together is the best gift one can receive. My time in public service these past 10 years was truly that gift. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished,” DeMaria said in a personal statement released on Wednesday afternoon. She thanked her many supporters who have sent her to the City Council four times in the past decade. “To say I am the only woman in Malden’s history to top the ballot not once but three consecutive terms; no doubt gives me great delight... But, I owe it all to you!” DeMaria said. “Thank you to my colleagues and our administration that I’ve had the pleasure to serve with. I have learned from each of you.” A councillor who some say treated the entire population of Malden as family in the many causes and issues she supported and delved into, DeMaria pointed to her own loved ones as her strongest support base. “Obviously public service is a family commitment. So I’d like to take this opportunity to publicly thank my husband and best friend, Al, for keeping me centered and laughing! I’m excited for the next chapter of my life as I proudly pass the baton to a new generation of Malden’s public servants,” she said. DeMaria’s interests, passions varied... and many ANGELO’S FULL SERVICE Regular Unleaded $2.699 Mid Unleaded $2.879 Super $3.019 Diesel Fuel $2.819 "42 Years of Excellence!" 1978-2020 KERO $4.65 DEF $3.49 9 Diesel $2.349 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 Malden Councillor-at-Large Debbie DeMaria won her fi rst City Council seat in the 2013 election, and by her side, as in every election, has been her husband, Al DeMaria, who is shown holding a sign outside the Beebe School voting site that year. (Courtesy Photo) Her interests and passions were varied... and many in her 10 years of public service. “Councillor DeMaria has concentrated on the principles of safety and security during her public service career, notably encouraging continuity of government by pivoting to Zoom meetings during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to a statement from her committee. As City Council President in 2018, DeMaria developed a new set of City Council rules that promote community participation through public comment. As longtime chair of the CitiCOUNCILLOR | SEE PAGE 11 Century 21 North East THE SPRING MARKET IS IN FULL BLOOM! Contact me today to review properties on the market or for a FREE Market Value Analysis of Realtor Phil Terban C21Phil.com 781-864-4414 your home! ® Rep. Steven Ultrino Continues Virtual Office Hours in May May session to be held via Zoom on May 13 at 7:00 PM M ALDEN – Representative Steven Ultrino (D – Malden) has announced that he will continue to hold virtual offi ce hours into the month of May over video conferencing platform Zoom. February office hours will be held on Thursday, May 13th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Those interested in joining February office hours should visit bit.ly/RepUltrinoOfficeHours2021 to register and receive the link to join. “As we head in to Spring, I’m excited to continue talking with folks from across Malden about the things that matter most to them,” said Representative Ultrino. “If you have any questions, or just want to stop in, I encourage you to register and join us on Zoom to say hello. I hope to see you there!” If you have any further questions about these offi ce hours, or have trouble registering, please contact Representative Ultrino at (617) 722-2460 or email his aide, Matt, at Matthew. Walsh@MaHouse.Gov Prices subject to change Spring is around the Corner! FLEET
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