November Elections Federal And State Elections

I have been reading in the local papers the announcements of the candidates for office in the Federal, State and LOCAL elections with all of their background and listing of their accomplishments. There are many fund raisers started by those in office and those seeking office
I notice that there is a lack of information on what efforts they will be putting forward to deal with the current problems in the City of Malden.
We have some important "life Changing" "Quality of life" issues in the city that need immediate attention. and action..
As a Senior Advocate I have become aware the Senior population, a large portion of the registered voters who go to the polls , have some concerns that need attention and action now.
1. A big issue is how the city will be handling the "Affordable Housing" situation that is "on the front burner" in the minds of most Seniors. With the issue of Expired Use, Affordable Housing,
and Independent Living and what will be done to give relief to Seniors and protection against the
rising rent increases without help from city, state, and federal legislators.
2. We as seniors (and this should be of concern to those so called "baby boomers") are interested in what will be done about the issue of Home Care VS Nursing home care. This is something that should be of concern to all families with aging members. Keep our families together in their neighbor hoods.,
3. Of concern to the Seniors as well of the entire resident population of Malden is the lack of a Community Hospital and the moving out of health facilities to surrounding areas making necessary medical services hard to access.
4. The lack of protection and concern for safety in the downtown area for not only Seniors but all segments of the community.
These items mentioned are "only the tip of the iceberg" on questioning what is needed in the City of Malden that we would like to have addressed by or current representatives but also by those seeking office.
I also have seen a lack of communication with our representatives on a continuing basis partly due to lack of action be our Seniors and taxpayers to assure that their wants and needs are addressed.
I hope we have more candidates step forward and we get a chance to get the quality representation and service we deserve.. Competition and Choice are a good mix.
I look forward to the registered voters holding the office holders and those seeking office accountable.
Howard C. McGowan
349 Pleasant Street
Malden, Ma., 02148
781 324 8076
maldensenior@verizen.net