Malden only has 6.2% of open space, not including our cemeteries (Malden Open Space & Recreation Plan 2017, p. 54). We need to maintain and nurture our living green grass parks and open space for residents to enjoy. These spaces have been left unmaintained for far too long. We will implement a Malden Parks Commission which will oversee all park maintenance as required by our city charter. It's time that we make our parks and natural spaces the crown jewel of Malden as Elisha Converse and the Olmsted Bros. intended. With proper grass maintenance and science-backed practices, we will have state-of-the-art natural grass facilities for our residents to enjoy, both young and old. 

All of our voices have yet to be heard. Language access from City Hall has recently increased (Thank you Elena Martinez!), but we have more work to do. Dramatically increased outreach is key to insuring active participation from our many diverse populations. Malden has been officially a minority-majority city since the last U.S. Census. It's the job of this government to make sure that we address the needs of all of Malden's residents quickly and efficiently. We will create an Office of Public Engagement that oversees our efforts to increase public participation in city services and projects, and that tracks the data to make sure that these efforts are working and successful.