FY2027 Budget Cuts and Failed Override
The city faces a multi-year structural deficit after a failed tax override, driving service cuts, position reductions, and potential layoffs affecting all residents and staff.
Malden faces a structural deficit after voters rejected a property-tax override. The mayor's FY2027 proposal uses $5.2M in reserves plus deep cuts; Councilor O'Malley offered alternative reductions to protect staff. Residents and youth leaders strongly oppose eliminating the Language Access Coordinator position serving non-English speakers.
Finance Committee review and final council vote on FY2027 budget allocations
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