Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 21, 2022 MEET | FROM PAGE 1 The MDCC also wishes to thank everyone who came out to the MDCC Summer Barbecue in August. Attendees had a chance to hear from several candidates for statewide offi ce while enjoying burgers and hot dogs on a beautiful summer night and supporting the Democratic Party. The event was a great success with more than 100 attendees. Local Democrats are working hard Many Democrats in Malden have been actively volunteering to help get Democrats elected and to support ballot initiatives that align with Democratic Party values. You might have seen some of them at your door! Or perhaps you’ve seen a group of dedicated Democrats writing postcards at Hugh O’Neill’s (organized by Malden resident Doll E. Langa) or staffi ng a table at a local event. Much of the focus for local Democrats has been on statewide campaigns. Amanda Smith, ably assisted by Christine Fort and Linda Thorsen, has been spearheading the Healey/ Driscoll campaign in Malden and the rest of the Fifth MiddleGerry 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 Gathering signatures for Democrats in the spring (Photo by Amanda Smith) Everyone should vote Malden Democrats encourage every citizen to vote, whatever their politics or party affi liation. Today, with options for The Malden Summer Festival Table (Photo by Amanda Smith) The “Yes on 4” Team includes Zayda Ortiz, Malden Councillorat-Large Carey McDonald (right) and other volunteers. (Photo Courtesy of MDCC Facebook Page) sex State Senate District and coordinating closely with the State Senator Jason Lewis campaign. With the September primary in the rearview mirror, the Maura Healey/Kim Driscoll team is running a coordinated campaign that includes many other Democrats running for statewide offi ces –Andrea Campbell for Attorney General, Bill Galvin for Secretary of the Commonwealth, Deb Goldberg for Treasurer and Diana DiZoglio for Auditor – and is also supporting a vote of Yes on two key ballot questions (Question 1 and Question 4). While Malden’s three State Representatives, Steven Ultrino, Paul Donato, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, are unopposed in the November 8 election, Senator Lewis has a Republican challenger as does Congresswoman Katherine Clark. They are taking nothing for granted. Local Democrats, including Keith Bernard and Zayda Ortiz, have also been hard at work canvassing for Yes on Question 1 (Also known as the Fair Share Amendment, which provides for an additional tax on the amount of annual income over $1 million, with the revenue going to education and transportation infrastructure) and Yes on Question 4 (to affi rm the Work Christine Fort on Primary Day (Photo courtesy of 5th Middlesex for Maura Facebook Page) and Family Mobility Act passed by the legislature, which enables all qualifi ed residents to apply for a driver’s license regardless of immigration status). For detailed information about ballot questions, voters can visit https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ ele/ele22/information-for-voters-22/quest_1.htm In addition to statewide campaigns, Malden residents have also been very active in supporting Democrats’ campaigns across the country. The Massachusetts Democratic Party Organizing Hub, which is co-led by Amanda Smith, has been meeting Saturdays for weekly virtual phonebanks to support campaigns ranging from Massachusetts state rep races to senate and gubernatorial races in farfl ung states. Whether making calls, writing postcards to voters or driving up to New Hampshire to knock on doors for Senator Maggie Hassan, Congressman Chris Pappas and Congresswoman Annie Kuster, a lot of hard work is going into many diff erent campaigns this year. Monogram D4 Double siding Cedar impression half rounds Harvey Vinyl 64 Replacement Windows Custom Aluminum Trim work Windows & Doors Top quality Vinyl Siding! •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Roofing •Free Estimates •Replacement Windows •Fully Licensed •Fully Insured
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