Page 2 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 1, 2019 THE CHOICE IS CLEAR - ON NOV. 5TH MAYOR CHRISTENSON JOHN MATHESON Working Hard for Malden A tireless advocate who is accessible seven days a week to residents. Secured $10 million in state funding to build a new Police Station, enabling the re-opening of Pleasant Street for the first time in 40 years. Secured millions for Malden Public Schools by challenging the state formulas…and winning! Negotiated a $19 million agreement with Encore, providing hundreds of jobs to Malden residents and millions to non-profits in the process. Advocates for continued aggressive investing in replacing our water mains and lead pipes. Reduced violent crime by 37%, while also cutting property crime by 53%. Increased police funding by over $2.5 million. Missed more meetings than any other Councillor, including 50% of committee meetings over a multi-year period. Solving Complex Challenges After eight years of John’s leadership, the Malden Hospital site remains stuck. His actions led to a lawsuit against the City. The City lost and residents paid. Focusing on Education Three literature pieces. No mention of education. Supports big cuts to education to fulfill campaign promises. Investing In Our City Awarded a large grant to fund improvements at Fellsmere Pond. Lost the grant money because he did not act in the required timeframe. Prioritizing Clean Water Promotes a "100 year Plan" to replace crumbing water mains, leaving some pipes over 200 years old before replacement! Keeping Our Community Safe Criticized the Malden Police for political gain. Proposes cuts to police funding to pay for campaign promises.
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