BEACON | FROM PAGE 17 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 15, 2019 ~ LEGAL NOTICE ~ CAMPAIGN FINANCE CHANGES (S 2391) Senate 39-0, approved a bill making changes in the state’s campaign finance laws. Current law exempts legislative candidates and some candidates for mayor from the requirement that they use a depository reporting system which currently must be followed by statewide, county and many other municipal candidates. The bill requires legislative candidates and some candidates for mayor to adhere to the same strict requirements. The depository reporting system requires candidates to fi le a monthly report that discloses all campaign fi - nance activity. Legislative reports are under the current non-depository system and are fi led only two or three times a year. Another provision directs the Offi ce of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) to write regulations regarding appropriate use of websites and social media for campaign purposes. The measure also creates a special legislative commission to examine the feasibility of allowing candidates for state, county or municipal elected offi ce to use campaign funds to pay for family care and child care services for the candidate “Nearly all candidates, including statewide officers, county officers, Governor's Council, mayors and councilors in cities over a population of 65,000, have participated in this depository reporting system — with the exception of some mayoral and all legislative candidates,” said the bill’s sponsor Sen. Diane DiZoglio (D-Methuen). “This landmark legislation enhances transparency and accountability in our campaign fi nance law by requiring that bank statements are sent to OCPF and that we disclose our sources of campaign contributions and expenditures much more often for the public to see.” “I’m proud of the Senate for passing this campaign fi nance reform legislation today,” said Elections Committee chair Sen. Barry Finegold (D-Andover). “The depository system will lead to increased transparency and uniformity, while minimizing the accidental errors in reporting that often plague campaigns. Voters deserve to know how we get our money as candidates and how we spend it, and the move to the depository system will make all of that data more readily available.” The House has already approved a diff erent version of the bill and the Senate version now goes to the House for consideration (A “Yes” vote is for the bill.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes CHILD CARE FOR CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE (S 2391) Senate 38-0, approved an amendment that would allow a candidate for public offi ce to use campaign funds for child care while the candidate is campaigning on his or her own behalf or attending events directly related to his or her campaign. Under current law, candidates are prohibited from using campaign funds for their personal use. The state’s OCPF has classifi ed child care, while performing campaign duties, as a personal expense rather than a campaign expense. “Campaigning is so hard and has so many barriers, especially with family to care for,” said the amendment’s sponsor Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville). “But today we are starting the process to remove one more barrier by examining whether candidates should be able to use donated funds to pay for family care services during campaign activities. We must take bold steps to diversify our elected offi ce holders.” (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment.) Sen. Jason Lewis Yes BEACON | SEE PAGE 21 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI14P1201GD In the matter of: Kelly Jean O’Brien Of: Malden, MA RESPONDENT Alleged Incapacitated Person CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR INCAPACITATED PERSON PURSUANT TO G.L. c.190B, §5-304 To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a of Boston, MA Kelly Jean O’Brien is in need of a Guardian and requesting that Marie Dunn, LICSW, JD of Worcester, MA (or some other Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is and that the proposed Guardian is appropriate. The petition is You have the right to object to this proceeding. appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 12/03/2019 IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the above-named person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Maureen H. Monks, First Justice of this Court. Date: November 05, 2019 TARA E. DeCRISTOFARO REGISTER OF PROBATE November 15, 2019 Page 19 AAA Service • Lockouts Trespass Towing • Roadside Service Junk Car Removal 617-387-6877 26 Garvey St., Everett MDPU 28003 ICCMC 251976
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