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File #: 455-25    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/20/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/25/2025 Final action: 11/25/2025
Title: Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the City of Malden impose an immediate discretionary hiring freeze on all new, vacant, or soon-to-be vacant positions across all City of Malden departments.
Sponsors: Jadeane Sica, Ryan O'Malley
Attachments: 1. Public Comment Nov 25 2025

Title

Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the City of Malden impose an immediate discretionary hiring freeze on all new, vacant, or soon-to-be vacant positions across all City of Malden departments.

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Original language prior to amendment

Resolve: That it is the sense of the Malden City Council that the City of Malden impose an immediate hiring freeze on all new, vacant, or soon-to-be vacant positions across all City of Malden departments, boards, and commissions. No position shall be posted or filled unless expressly approved by vote of the City Council. This hiring freeze shall remain in effect until further order of the City Council.