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City Council appoints Davis as new city treasurer By Barbara Taormina six-month search for a new city treasurer wrapped up this week with the City Council voting to appoint former Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority CFO and Deputy Manager Jonathan Davis. It was close decision. Five councillors – David D’Arcangelo, Paul Condon, Barbara Murphy, Craig Spadafora and Jadeane Sica – voted for former Ward 6 Councillor Neil Kinnon. Councillors Neal Anderson, John Matheson, Debbie DeMaria, Ryan O’Malley, Council President Peg Crowe and newly elected Ward 6 Councillor David Camell voted for Davis.
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Jonathan Davis The council, which was down a member due to Kinnon’s resignation last June, had previously been deadlocked with each of the two finalists receiving five votes. But Camell was sworn in immediately after last week’s election, and this week he cast the tie-breaking vote. Before the vote, Camell shared some of the reasons behind his
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decision to support Davis. “I have done my best to make a logical, analytical and unbiased decision in the best interests of the city,� he said, adding that he had seen all the candidate interviews and previous council discussions. “I have focused entirely on the impressive background and experience of both applicants,� he said. “What I have not taken into consideration at all is any of the negativity that has swirled around the process.� Camell said that during his time at the MBTA, Davis had restructured $3.3 billion in debt under difficult circumstances that involved overhauling the agency’s finances. Also, Camell felt that Davis’s experience heading up a public sector entity focused on customer service would be an asset in the city treasurer’s office. Camell thanked Kinnon for his patience during the search and added that the former Ward 6 councillor had endured quite a bit during the process. Kinnon, who watched the vote from the back of the auditorium of the Senior Center, did not seemed surprised by the council’s decision to go with Davis. “I want to thank the City Council,� said Kinnon, adding it was an honor to be one of the two finalists for the job. “I also want to congratulate Mr. Davis and wish him the best of luck in the job of treasurer. I am sure the city will be well served,� he said. Before the appointment becomes official, the council must negotiate a contract with Davis that will outline expectations and salary steps. Although the city advertised for a Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the council decided midway through the process to hire a treasurer who would have the option to step up to CFO after a successful six-month review. Davis applied for the position of CFO, but during his interview he said he would be willing to discuss the two-step process if the council offered him the job. Meanwhile, Kinnon had no announcements or comments about his plans for a future role in city government. “For me personally, I look forward to going back to my role as a citizen of the great city of Malden and to show my love for the city and my determination to move it forward,� he said.
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Friday, November 17, 2017
Recount is on for Ward 2 School Committee Race By Barbara Taormina his year’s municipal election isn’t over yet. School Committee Member Emmanuel Marsh has petitioned the City Clerk’s office for a recount of the votes in Ward 2. Challenger Robert McCarthy came out on top in that School Committee race with 421 votes to Marsh’s total of 419 votes. But a twovote margin is worth another look, and the recount, which will be done by hand, has been scheduled for Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. Assistant Registrar of Voters Carol Ann Desiderio said the recount process will begin by taking the ballots from the city archives, where they have been kept
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Emmanuel Marsh arranged and counted in packets of 50,� said Desiderio. Four teams of two people will do the counting. The
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Malden honors America’s Veterans
Local Cub Scouts from Pack 603 march in the city’s Annual Veterans’ Day Parade on Saturday, November 11. (Advocate photo by Ross Scabin)
alden’s Annual Veterans Day Parade was held on Saturday, November 11, kicking off at Elm and Pleasant Streets. There was a brief pause during the parade to hold a Veterans Day Memorial Service at the YMCA, formerly the Armory, with a Wreath Laying at the World War I and World War II Memorials. Mayor Gary Christenson and Veterans Services Director Kevin Jarvis were joined by Veterans, local elected and other City of
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Malden officials and the many parade participants who marched despite the cold weather. The celebration was
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particularly poignant as World War II Veteran James V. “Jim� Hanley,
VETERANS | SEE PAGE 16
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