I would like to bring up the manpower of the police dept. When I was on there were 92 patrolman during 1990's, now there are only 70 patrolman. The city never reduced the brass. There were 4 Capt's, 7 Lieut's, 15 Sgt's, now there is 3 Capt's, 8 Lieut's, and 16 Sgt's. I know it is not this mayors fault, but maybe they could get 92 patrolman back on the street. Population is about the same as back in the 90's, 55-60 thousand.

With Malden being under a moderate threat for EEE, and the humidity levels high for today, I think it should have been indoors. I'm afraid many older people well be to nervous to come.

Chris, do you know if refreshments will be served or is it "bring your own beer"?

Anyone know of this will be aired live on tv?

64% will still call the mosquitos out. I might come out in scuba gear.

How was the meeting I was stuck at work.

You all see the fluffy dogs? They were so pretty.

It was my first meeting that I attended with him as our new Mayor. I was very impressed. My concern was that Malden needs more police. He did just that, so I am happy. Some people still went after him. I understand their anger, but he gets it. He is not sitting around doing nothing. He is trying. Some questions that were asked of him were good, some, I don't think were fair. And a few, I thought grandstanded. One of the mom's, whose son was one of the three shot last week was there. I feel her pain. I really do, but the Mayor did not pull that trigger, neither did the Malden Police. She stated that the police are not doing enough. I do not agree with that at all, and neither did the Mayor. They told us that all three shooting were not random. The victims knew their shooters. I am not saying that they deserved to be shot by any means, so please people, don’t come back and say that I did. But I have a hard time believing that authorities are not giving the parent’s of these victims information.

Mayor Christenson released 7 new public safety initiatives at the meeting tonight. Here are the details http://ow.ly/1Ot0Vu

Everyone has to be involved, in any community, especially one like Malden, apathy from citizens doesn't help nor does expecting government to do it all. Mayor Christenson's plan is solid and will be effective. Past public safety cuts hurt the city but the outcry from citizens wasn't there than but now those cuts have possibly contributed to the current atmosphere. The Mayor will see these initiatives though to success but we all have our part to play. Adding new officers isn't that simple but the Mayor has found a way to do it by simplifying and reducing government overhead. For that he should be applauded since prior officials couldnt or wouldn't.

Carol, Im glad you cared enough to attend..that's a positive and i wish more cared enough to show up...sadly you had to witness the rants of a former city councillor who was not re-elected and someone who used the forum to air his anger towards the Mayor who removed him from a high salaried city position he was not qualified for but was appointed to by the previous Mayor...his rants were disgraceful and counterproductive...also he claimed to have seen 7 drug deals on one street yet never called the police?! As a dedicated city official as he said he was why didn't he use one if the many means to tip Malden PD? It was so disturbing a rant i had to leave...personal grievances were not on the docket so far as i saw...but Mayor Christenson is doing things that great leaders do to make the changes necessary...he just can't do it alone and its wrong for anyone to assume he should...we all have a part to play...i hope more people will take the time to attend future forums as you did.

Scott an opposing view doesn't equate to apathy.. Yes, an increase in police presence is an effective deterrent, but I boldly object to "beefing up" parking enforcement as a means to fight crime. One can't engage in a drive-by shooting from a parked car! And a stabbing is usually the result of hand to hand combat. This is just a means to target unsuspected motorists for revenue enhancement! By no means is this comment with apathetic intentions.

That park is nice. Nice walking area.

The point of the parking is to FORCE people to register their cars here and thus Malden will collect the excise tax instead of another city/town where the person has their vehicle registered to.

Hi Scott. I am glad that I went. I am not new to Malden. I grew up here. I used to attend many meetings, years ago, under the Howard administration. It didn’t take me too long to become disgusted by the empty promises.....and the same old politicians. I just couldn’t be bothered anymore. From day one, when Mayor Christenson was campaigning, I saw him everywhere. That impressed me. And he didn’t stop hitting the pavement after he got into office. I like that. You never saw this with our former mayor.

I am familiar with this former councilor. He walked into the park as if he were still a politician and shook everyone’s hand. He is who I was referring to when I said grandstanding.

I agree with you. We all need to do our share to bring Malden back to what it used to be. I am not shy about picking up the phone to call the police. Fortunately, I live on a great street in Malden. I have the former Melrose Fire Chief as my neighbor. Three Malden Firefighters, A Malden Police Officer, and the Malden Fire Union Rep who live on my street as well, and we all look out for one another.

Well Max, these people your referring to are in fact paying taxes to the City of Malden in the form of sales and income taxes.. These taxes are redistributed in the form of state aid back to Malden coffers.

Over-zealous parking enforcement is by no means me (Broadway Jay) advocating on behalf of the criminal intended. In my 36 yrs of Malden residency, I've only known of a parking problem within the short radius around the MBTA. People have moved from Boston to Malden to escape those parking nightmares that exist in SoBo and Beacon Hill.

Essentially Diana they will be targeting taxi cabs licensed/medallion from Boston and potentially visiting nurses.. I mean c'mon is that really effective ?

I love the idea of more cameras storing crucial footage, aimed at roadway/intersections not homes. They have been very effective for the MBTA. Diana, how about bus stop advertisements for a revenue stream? Before I get pounced on, at least the idea isn't stale although its debatable!

They talked about nurses last year. They would be cool. I don't think they will be at a house at the 11pm start time.

I wish they had put in that water fountain in that common area. That is a pretty nice spot in the city.