School Board member Joe Gray will not seek reelection

My name is Joseph Gray, Ward 6 School Committee Member for Malden Massachusetts. My youngest child will graduate Malden High in the summer of 2025. Thus, as of December 31, 2025, when my current term ends, I will not be returning to this office. Once my 3rd consecutive term in office ends in December 2025, I will be moving on towards new challenges and rewards.

I have always made it clear in voice and in text, that I am like a helicopter parent. I am there for my children and doing my best. My final justification for entering and staying in elected office for the school department walks out the door, when my youngest child walks out with his diploma in 2025.

I am still holding public monthly office hours, which are regularly announced on social media. I will continue to do the work to the best of my abilities, while still in office.

I will leave at the end of 2025 with a light heart, knowing that the kind citizens of Malden and Ward 6 will choose a talented and worthy successor to fill the open school committee seat and carry on the good work of looking out for Malden’s schoolchildren.

Sincerely,

Joseph Gray

Ward 6 School Committee Member