Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 27, 2021 Retiring Councillor-at-Large DeMaria hosts campaign kickoff for Ward 4 Councillor O’Malley By Tara Vocino A pproximately 40 people attended Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley’s campaign kickoff at Hugh O’Neill’s on Tuesday night. Ward 4 resident Sarah Strickland said O’Malley is innovative and caring about the city and green, open space. Retiring Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria said serving with him has made them better city councillors. “He’s ethical, tenacious and brave,” DeMaria said. “I see a bright future ahead of him.” While most guests were local, Holy Cross alum Michael Grafton traveled from Weymouth to attend. State Senator Jason Lewis (at left) and State Representative Paul Donato endorsed Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley (in center) to serve another term during Tuesday’s campaign kickoff at Hugh O’Neill’s. In his campaign speech, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley said he’s an experienced leader with a world vision. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria introduced Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, citing that he’s a product of Malden Public Schools and a Holy Cross alum (undergraduate) and recently received a scholarship to attend BC Law. Ward 5 Councillor candidate Ari Taylor and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley Shown from left to right are Councillor-at-Large candidate Karen Colón-Hayes, Malden Senior Action Committee Vice President Calvin Walker and Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley. Shown from left to right are Councillor-at-Large Stephen Winslow, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan O’Malley, Councillor-at-Large Deborah DeMaria, State Representative Paul Donato, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan and State Senator Jason Lewis.
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