THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8, 2019 Page 5 MAYOR | FROM PAGE 4 that argued Matheson was misleading voters to mask a lack of any meaningful accomplishments during his eight years on the City Council. Christenson added that as a member of the Metro Mayors Taskforce he voted against committing to additional housing production in Malden. As for Malden Hospital, Christenson said he opposed a dense development on the site, and he blamed Matheson’s lack of leadership on the Hospital Redevelopment Committee for failing to achieve any results. The problem with all of that isn’t just that Matheson voted to approve the special permit for the huge Jefferson Group apartment complex on Pleasant Street or that Christenson did urge the City Council to consider Fellsmere Housing Group’s proposal for a large residential development on the hospital site. It’s the “sweetheart deals,” the “disregard for low-income residents,” the “lack of meaningful accomplishments” and the “lack of leadership.” The candidates ripped each other on diff erent issues throughout the campaign. And their supporters followed their lead and took to social media sites to post rants and tedious exchanges that ranged from mildly insulting to vile. Even after the votes were counted, the tension between the campaigns continued. At Christenson’s victory celebration, Business Development Director Kevin Duffy welcomed the crowd to the “Matheson retirement party.” Another Christenson supporter gleefully announced that Matheson had lost in one of the precincts in Ward 3 which he represents. Christenson’s decision not to mention Matheson during his brief speech to supporters was not exactly the stuff gracious winners are made of. Meanwhile Christenson and Matheson supporters are back at it discussing the candidates’ campaign fi nance reports and particularly Christenson’s decision to pay $56,000 to Jim Alexander’s company, The Campaign Institute, for campaign consulting. Still, Christenson did offer some thoughts that might have nudged residents toward unity in the wake of the campaign. He told his supporters they share the same values and the same vision of Malden as a great place with a promising future that will trump its proud past. “We agree we will work hard to continue the progress we’ve made to make Malden a better place for everyone,” he said. 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today Enjoy Everett’s Unique Steak House Residents Hien Nu and Jason Law supporting mayoral candidate John Matheson outside the Beebe School on Election Day. (Advocate Photos by Christopher Roberson) We offer an authentic dining experience featuring homemade recipes from Brazil, passed down from generations. The main attraction is the Rodízio which is an all-you-can-eat traditional Brazilian barbecue that you may enjoy as much as you like beef, chicken, pork and lamb. Accompanying the barbecued meats is a full-course exceptional salad bar and a delicious Brazilian hot side dishes made from typical Brazilian ingredients updated daily. Beside the Rodízio we also offer an option to pay by weight and delicious homemade desserts. Karaoke and Sports in our Lounge Bar Experience the best Brazilian steakhouse in the Boston area! FULL LIQUOR BAR Enjoy our selection of drinks and coming to join drinks and try out traditional Caipirinha. music from Thursday to Sunday. 749 Broadway, Everett * (617) 389-8615 Hours: Sun-Thurs 11AM-11PM/Fri-Sat 11AM-12AM/Bar Open until 1AM Call Now for Reservations or UBER EATS Delivery!
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