~ Political Announcement ~ Carey McDonald Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Endorsed by Mayor Gary Christenson

  On Monday, Carey McDonald announced they are joining the open race for the 5th Middlesex Massachusetts senate district. McDonald is a three-term Malden city councillor at large and nonprofit executive.

“I’m joining this race to help us build communities where everyone can thrive,” said McDonald. “Our communities deserve a partner in the State Senate who will fight for the schools, housing, and opportunities our families need — and the courage to take on the structural problems holding us back.”

If elected, top priorities for McDonald include:

• Tackling the affordability crisis in housing, utility bills and childcare, so that working families can afford to stay in our communities
• Fixing the local budget crisis, including our broken school funding formula, so our cities and towns can invest in schools, parks, libraries, roads and public health and safety
• Protecting our rights and our neighbors from Federal attacks, and our climate and clean energy commitments

Malden Mayor Gary Christenson announced their endorsement of McDonald. “Hardworking and determined are the words I would use to describe Carey McDonald, and that is why I am endorsing them for State Senate,” said Christenson. There is no one on the Malden City Council who has worked harder to address the number one issue facing our city, the state education funding formula. At the local level, Carey has demonstrated persistence, a deep understanding of how state policy affects local communities, and the ability to deliver results. I am confident they will bring the same leadership and effectiveness to the State Senate.”

As the current City Council President Pro Tempore and Finance Chair, McDonald has focused on fiscal leadership, improving infrastructure, climate action, housing, and equity and accessibility. Key accomplishments in their time on the Council include:

• Sponsoring the creation of Malden Community Electricity, which has saved ratepayers millions of dollars and increased clean energy usage
• Chairing the Finance Committee through three budget cycles, and advocating for more funding through the Chapter 70 school funding formula
• Leading Malden to create its first comprehensive Climate Action Plan to protect neighborhoods from rising temperatures and worsening storms
• Successfully advocating for more investment to remove lead pipes, and improve pedestrian safety through sidewalks, speed bumps and traffic calming
• Strengthening the affordable housing trust fund, supporting affordable housing projects and pro-housing zoning changes, and sponsoring a rental registry to ensure rental units are regularly inspected
• Passing resolutions supporting immigrants and LGBTQ residents

McDonald is married, with two school-age kids in Malden Public Schools. McDonald uses they/them pronouns.

Visit careymcdonald.com for more information on McDonald’s campaign and priorities.