Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 14, 2021 ~ Political Announcement ~ Carey McDonald announces campaign for Malden City Councillor-at-Large I love Malden and I’m thrilled to announce my campaign for City Councillor-at-Large! Having this community in the past year has been everything for my family, knowing people are pitching in, wherever they can. I’m running to bring that can-do spirit to our city government by activating the community, thinking big, and workGerry 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 J& $45 yd. S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $4 yd. $40 yd. $3 yd. ing hard. I’m an organizer and activist who volunteers in the community. I’ve pushed for true community safety, racial justice and neighborhood empowerment through a People’s Budget Process. Professionally, I am a nonprofit executive and former policy analyst with experience in budgeting, management, communications and strategic planning. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the inequities in our community in neon lights. It’s shown us how isolated we can be, how vulnerable we are, and how much we need each other. In the past year, I’ve seen Maldonians pull together in a time of crisis. I’ve also seen how much more there is to do to create a community where everyone can thrive. I decided to run for Council because I’ve realized what can be possible if the bold, imaginative leadership of our community is welcomed into decision-making at City Hall. We have a moment in Malden to decide what kind of community we want to be. Do we want a city where people can afford to raise a family, buy a house and grow old in place? Where anyone can get a great education, launch a career or start a business? Where parks, libraries and community events bring people together? Where everyone, no matter who they are, can be safe and get help when they’re in crisis? need a city-wide response, and as an At-Large Councillor I will make sure that we have clear plans, policies and priorities to address our biggest needs. These needs include attainable and affordable housing, green space and climate action, equity and inclusion, mental health and substance abuse services, community safety, and crisis response. I’m a Ward 5 resident who is Carey McDonald My campaign is to help Malden be that vibrant, welcoming, livable community. It starts with the basics – making sure we pave our roads, invest in public spaces, and spend our money wisely. Then we need city leaders who represent this diverse community with integrity, who empower the community and invite us all to the decision-making table. And we need to imagine, to be bold. City-wide issues a parent, a community activist, and a nonprofit executive, and I’m here to get big stuff done. There’s so much the city has the power to do! Coming out of the pandemic, Malden is at a moment to choose its future. Visit mcdonaldformalden.com to learn more about our campaign get involved and share your hopes for our city. I will be asking for your vote this fall, please reach out at mcdonaldformalden@gmail.com if you’d like to talk more about the campaign or the issues facing our community! The Malden I love is a beautiful mix of people; it will take all of us to make this the city we imagine it can be. City Council Seeks Member to Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission T he City Council is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill the “representative of Malden disability advocacy organization” position on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (the “Commission”). Members of the Commission work to ensure that all residents, regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual identity, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, or physical, mental or emotional capacity or disability, are afforded equal opportunity in or access to credit eligibility, employment, housing, education, recreation, public accommodations, public services and licensing, and shall minimize unlawful discrimination by encouraging mutual understanding among all residents. The Commission is comprised of seven individuals with varied backgrounds who have knowledge of existing resources, an understanding of how regional systems function, and who have experience with fair housing and discrimination issues. Three members are appointed by the Mayor and four are appointed by the City Council and include a representative of the Malden Housing Authority, a Malden-based representative of the National Association of Realtors, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, a representative of a Malden-based disability advocacy organization, a representative of a Malden-based organization providing services to elders, and two resident members, one appointed by the Mayor and one by the City Council. The representative of Malden disability advocacy organization will serve at the pleasure of the City Council until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Commission is currently meeting remotely on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM. Applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk of Committees lcagno@ cityofmalden.org on or before Friday, May 28, 2021. Candidate is subject to a successful CORI report.
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