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Candidates emphasize youth engagement, volunteerism and constituent outreach
Summary
At the youth forum candidates highlighted youth programming, the Malden Youth Council and constituent outreach strategies such as surveys, door‑to‑door engagement and regular office hours.
Candidates at the youth‑led forum repeatedly emphasized youth engagement and constituent outreach as priorities if elected.
Speakers described existing or proposed youth programs and outreach methods. Several candidates noted involvement with the Malden Youth Council or school committees and said they would continue or expand youth‑facing programming. One candidate said she would implement more polling, surveys and door‑to‑door outreach to hear what residents want; another described regular ward office hours, including at least one meeting in each ward.
Candidates pointed to specific community service activities as part of their records — examples included volunteering at warming centers, organizing backpack and clothing drives, coaching and running river cleanups, starting neighborhood groups, and advocating on special education and anti‑bullying initiatives. Several candidates urged young people to vote and to consider running for office themselves.
The forum itself was organized by youth moderators, who said they would skip opening statements to leave more time for direct questioning. Several candidates praised the youth organizers and encouraged attendees to participate in early voting and Election Day.
