THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 3, 2023 Page 15 Malden Poet Laureate CD Collins Book Reading M alden’s First Poet Laureate, CD Collins, will perform a book reading at The Gallety@57. A master of the spoken word, she will read from her latest poems and excerpts from her novel “Afterheat.” Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Collins’ work, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Date & time: Sunday, November 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Location: The Gallery@57, 57 Pleasant St., Malden, Mass. Brought to you by Creative Malden; sponsored by the Malden Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council. CANDIDATES | FROM PAGE 1 ing a record high of registered voters, just under 36,000. Only 7,187 voters cast ballots. In the last election featuring a contested mayoral election, 30% of registered voters cast ballots in 2019, where incumbent Mayor Gary Christenson defeated challenger John Matheson. The highest turnout for a contested mayoral election in the past 20 years was in 2011, incumbent Mayor Gary Christenson’s first mayoral run, where the then Ward 1 Councillor defeated then Councillor-at-Large Deborah Fallon. Some 32% of registered voters came to the polls that year. There is a special election spotlight in Ward 5, where voters have the opportunity this year to elect both a new Councillor and first-time School Committee member. Both incumbents – longtime Councillor Barbara Murphy and School Committee member Adam Weldai – opted to not seek reelection this year. Voters will also elect seven other School Committee members on Tuesday. All eight candidates – including seven incumbents – are running unopposed. The new Ward 5 School Committee member running unopposed and being elected on Tuesday is first-time political candidate Elizabeth J. Hortie, LICSW, MSW, who works as a private practice therapist in Lynn; she is also a former nineyear Hamilton-Wenham Public Schools social worker. In the Councillor-at-Large race, three incumbents – Karen Colón Hayes, Carey McDonald and Craig Spadafora – are all seeking reelection, with the fourth candidate being challenger Dante J. DiSerio. The top three vote getters from this group will be elected. Spadafora is seeking a 10th consecutive term and is the longest continuously serving elected official in the city of Malden –first elected in 2003. Colón Hayes and McDonald are completing their first terms and were first-time candiBook and Poetry Reading by Malen Poet Laureate CD Collins Kashawna Harling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator COORDINATOR | FROM PAGE 1 MALDEN VOTERS: Malden voters on Tuesday, November 7, will cast ballots to elect a Mayor, 11 City Councillors and eight School Committee members. (Advocate Photo/Henry Huang) dates in 2021. DiSerio is a firsttime Councillor-at-Large candidate this year. In Ward 2, incumbent Councillor Paul Condon – believed to be the longest serving elected official in Malden history; now completing his 34th year (19862010, 2014-present) – is facing off against first-time candidate Sheila Rachels. In Ward 5, there is an open City Council seat for the first time in over a dozen years as City Council President Barbara Murphy decided not to seek reelection this term. There is a faceoff between Ari Taylor and Julie Willcox Turner. Taylor finished runner-up to Murphy in 2021, while Willcox Turner is a first-time candidate. Murphy has endorsed Julie Willcox Turner to succeed her in the Ward 5 Councillor post. The Ward 6 Councillor race features a rematch between incumbent Councillor Stephen Winslow and challenger Jerry Leone. Winslow, in his 2021 first run as a Ward Councillor after having served two terms as Councillor-at-Large, defeated Leone 61%-38%. Both candidates are former Ward 6 School Committee members. Five incumbent Councillors are running unopposed and will be reelected to new, two-year terms on November 7: Ward 1 Councillor Peg Crowe, Ward 3 Councillor Amanda Linehan, Ward 4 Councillor Ryan J. O’Malley, Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli and Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica. The seven incumbent School Committee members who are running unopposed and will be reelected on November 7 are Michael E. Drummey (Ward 1), Robert S. McCarthy Jr. (Ward 2), Vice Chair Jennifer M. Spadafora (Ward 3), Dawn Macklin (Ward 4), Joseph S. Gray (Ward 6), Keith E. Bernard (Ward 7) and Sharyn RoseZeiberg (Ward 8). ly employed 350 youth this past summer, implemented a work program for seniors and initiated a myriad of programs, workshops and informational activities to assist residents in finding employment. She approaches all she does with an equity lens and is committed to promoting a culture of respect, understanding and acceptance. Kashawna has a varied background and significant experience in developing strategies to foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as well as a passion for helping and supporting residents from all backgrounds and abilities. She brings her experience of working with persons of diverse backgrounds as well as the ability to identify the needs of community members and advocate for resources. Commenting on her new role, Kashawna stated, “I am truly honored and excited to serve as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator for the City of Malden. I am committed to building a more inclusive and equitable community for all residents. Together, we can foster a culture of respect, understanding, and acceptance. I look forward to working with the administration and the community to make positive changes for the betterment of our city.” “Kashawna has been an asset to our team over the last few years and I am excited to work with her as our DEI Coordinator,” said Mayor Christenson. “There were several applicants for the role, but Kashawna’s experience, knowledge of city government, and approachable personality made her the ideal candidate for our community. She will play a critical role in continuing the good work of her predecessor and increasing the focus on diversity, equity and inclusion both inside our organization and across the city.” GRAND OPENING SPECIAL! GO TO REVERESELFSTORAGE.COM TO RESERVE ONLINE OR SCAN QR CODE • 100% Climate Controlled Facility • Newly Constructed Facility • 5000 Lb. Oversized Elevator • Secure Units–Various Sizes • State-Of-The-Art Surveillance Cameras • Secure Units–Various Sizes
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