Maldden alld a Vol. 32, No. 44 den AADD -FREET here is history around every election held anywhere, any year – and it is no diff erent here in Malden for Election Day 2023 – set for Tuesday, November 7. No matter which candidate is elected on Tuesday, incumbent, three-term Mayor Gary Christenson or the challenger, political newcomer Lissette Aracely Alvarado, MalVOTE | SEE PAGE 14 WARD 1 Precinct 1 – Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St., Malden Precinct 2 – Ferryway School Daylight Savings Time Ends: Turn Clock Back 1 Hour Sat. Night CTE OCAT AT www.advocatenews.net Published Every Friday 617-387-2200 Mayoral race highlights this year’s vote: Incumbent Mayor Christenson seeks reelection vs. challenger Lissette Alvarado By Steve Freker M Lissette Alvarado is a challenger for the mayor’s post in her fi rst campaign as a political candidate in the city of Malden. (Courtesy Photo) Mayor Gary Christenson is seeking reelection to a fourth consecutive term of offi ce in the city of Malden’s top post. (Courtesy/City of Malden) Where to vote in Malden on Election Day Following are the locations of Malden polling places to vote on Tuesday, November 7 Cafeteria, 150 Cross St., Malden Precinct 3 – Ferryway School Cafeteria, 150 Cross St., Malden WARD 2 Precinct 1 – Community ELECTION | SEE PAGE 7 alden voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7 in the city’s biennial municipal election, and four contested races for City Council highlight the ballot this year. Voters have to choose between two candidates in Wards 2, 5 and 6 races and will decide three seats in the City Councillor at-large race T he City of Malden welcomes its new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, Kashawna Harling! Kashawna is not new to City Hall, and most have alE Friday, November 3, 2023 MALDEN VOTERS GO TO THE POLLS TUESDAY, NOV. 7 IN 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Four contested City Council races in this year’s municipal election as candidates spar for seats Ward 5 voters electing new City Councillor, School Committee member By Steve Freker on Tuesday. Citywide voter turnout is expected to be between 27-30 percent of Malden’s registered voters, according to reports, higher than in past elections due to the aspect of a mayoral race. In 2021, the citywide voter turnout was a record low – just 20% – despite the city showCANDIDATES | SEE PAGE 15 Malden announces new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator ready worked with her in her role as the Career Services Coordinator, where she successfulCOORDINATOR | SEE PAGE 15
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