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Resolved: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the Body wishes to express support of an audit of the Massachusetts State Legislature by the State Auditor, as was voted by a majority of Malden voters during the 2024 State Election.
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WHEREAS, the principles of open government, accountability, and fiscal responsibility are fundamental to the trust placed in elected officials by the citizens they represent;
WHEREAS, in the 2024 State Election, a decisive majority of voters across every single precinct in the City of Malden overwhelmingly approved the ballot measure calling for a comprehensive audit of the Massachusetts State Legislature;
WHEREAS, this mandate from Malden voters spans across all neighborhoods and political party lines, representing a rare and powerful moment of community-wide unity on the need for government transparency;
WHEREAS, local municipal budgets are directly impacted by state funding and fiscal decisions, and absolute transparency at the state level ensures that local tax dollars and state aid are managed with the utmost integrity;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Malden City Council, on behalf of the residents of Malden, hereby voices its strong support for the clear and expressed will of Malden’s voters regarding the audit of the Massachusetts State Legislature; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be sent to Malden’s State Legislative Delegation, the Governor, and the State Auditor, urging compliance with the transparent governance demanded by our shared constituents.