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City councilors point to zoning, mixed use and affordable‑housing tools as paths to new revenue for Malden

Malden candidate forum (podcast) · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Malden councilors said zoning changes and targeted economic development—restaurants, hotels and larger retail—could expand the city's revenue base while continued use of housing trust funds and federal dollars can produce affordable housing.

Two Malden elected officials told a local podcast that expanding revenue requires changes to what the city allows developers to build and continued use of housing funds.

Ward 5 City Councilor Ari Taylor said the city should pursue restaurants, hotels and larger retail to increase sales and meals tax receipts and called for plans to attract grocers…

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