THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 24, 2025 ~ Political Announcement ~ Page 3 Bryn Garrity announces candidacy for Ward 1 City Council M y name is Bryn Garrity and I am running for City Council in Ward 1. I have spoken to many people in Ward 1 already, but I want to take this opportunity to write out my thoughts as my campaign has progressed. For those Maldonians I haven’t had the pleasure of speaking with yet, let me tell you a little about myself–I am a mechanical engineer by degree and have worked in commercial property insurance for the last 11 years. I also row! I am a masters rower with Gentle Giant Rowing Club, so I am out on the Malden River several times each week from April to October. I coach rowing at Somerville High School. Last fall, I opened an indoor rowing studio called The Crew, located in Malden Center. The Crew runs youth, adult, and para/adaptive classes. I feel strongly about accessibility for all people in Malden, whether that means translated menus in our restaurants, enforcing sidewalk clearing in front of houses and businesses, or making sidewalks ADA compliant. Through The Crew, I have been working with athletes in the para rowing community in Boston and have seen first-hand how an able-bodied centered mindset can leave the vulnerable behind. I support projects like the Spot Pond Brook Greenway, protected bike lanes, and making improvements to our intersections throughout the city. As a member of Malden’s City Council, I plan on holding monthly office hours where residents can meet me in person and make their voices heard. I also want to institute polling of the wards on a regular basis, so we know what matters most to the city. Although the council meeting notes are available onplenty of experienced members while allowing for changing points of view as new people run for office. Aside from budgetary issues, we live in a time when expectations for our politicians have never been lower. Discourse on a national stage is full of finger pointing, self-righteousness, and focus on personal gain rather than serving constituents. The connection between council memBryn Garrity Candidate line, they are not always presented in the most accessible manner. We need to meet people closer to home, literally. We all live busy lives! Malden has changed greatly in the last 10 years. It has become a younger city, with new residents bringing the median age down to 34. These are people moving into Malden hoping to start a family or perhaps buy a house and settle down. Until recently, Malden was a last hope for affordable housing within reach of Boston. Financial struggles are on the horizon. We have watched the water recede from the beach, gathering into a tsunami wave of budget shortfalls that are fast approaching. This wave has been building for years, somewhat mitigated by Covid funding. Some council members have raised concerns; some have offered solid solutions. But fear of change has kept the council, and subsequently Malden, frozen. Holding on to how Malden “has always been” prevents us from reacting appropriately to the here and now. While experienced leadership is needed, so are new ideas. We are fortunate to have a large council here in Malden, which means there is space to have For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 orInfo@advocatenews.net bers and constituents, which with today’s technology should be easier than ever, is stifled. This age of hyper individualism has degraded our social fabric. Connecting to our neighbors is hard, canceling on friends is easy. Isolation is rampant. I believe there are people in Malden ready to step up. I am one of them. My generation is ready to take on the responsibility of leadership on a local, state, and national level. Empathy, connection, and kindness point the way. Malden is ready. Move into the future with us, while we let the past guide our steps. Vote for Bryn Garrity on November 4th. You can learn more about me at brynforthewin.com, or message me personally on Instagram @bryngarrity and Reddit at u/bryn-ward-1 If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available
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