THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 8, 2024 Page 15 Malden matches the state on 5 ballot questions: “Yes” on 1, 2 & 3, “No” on 4 & 5 Malden voters basically matched the state results on the fi ve ballot questions on varying topics. —Malden supported Question 1, authorizing the State Auditor’s bid to audit the state legislature, by a more than 3-to-1 margin: 14,690-4,989 38%. Statewide, the vote was nearly identical to local numbers, passing by a 59%-41% percentage. —Question 3, allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize, was supported by Malden voters with a “Yes” vote: 13,373-7,063 or 59%-31%. Statewide, Mass. voters approved this measure WARD 2 TRANSLITERAL SIGN: In all of Malden’s Wards and Precincts, outside and inside signage – as well as ballots – appeared in transliteral form: bilingual in English and Cantonese (a Chinese dialect). Cantonese is spoken by the majority of Malden’s Chinese. (Advocate Photo) BEEBE VOTING in WARD 3: As usual, a strong voter turnout was seen in Ward 3, as over 3,300 cast ballots – once again the top Ward in the city – with all of the voting for Ward 3 taking place in the Beebe K-8 school community rooms. (Advocate Photo) or 65%-22%. At the state level, voters backed the measure: 72%-28%. —Local voters backed Question 2, which will end passing the MCAS as a 10th grader as a high school graduation requirement, 12,413-8,446 or 55%by a closer margin: 55%-46%. —Malden voters narrowly voted against allowing the legalization of psychedelic substances like “magic mushrooms,” etc. by just 307 votes: 10,649-10,349 or 50.2%-49.8%. Statewide, Mass. voters nixed the measure by a wider margin: 57%-43%. —Malden voters rejected Question 5, raising tipped workers’ salaries to minimum wage numbers, by a closer vote, 139 votes diff erence: 10,358-10,219 or 50.3%-49-7%. Mass. voters were overwhelming overall statewide in downing this measure: 64 %-36%. —Steve Freker 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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