Senior Wants and Needs

You ask a question What Seniors want?
There are many sides and opinions and all views should be considered.
My statement may not be “politically correct” and may be opposite to the politicians in Malden who try to sit on the fence. It is held by many of my
contacts and (in my opinion) deserves to be heard.

I. the organizations and city services in Malden get grants from Federal, State, and private sources stating in their proposals that they will be including Seniors in the services provided but then hedge when it comes
to producing the services mentioned.
2. Senior Citizens are getting more in the majority in the Cities population and are not used to the best advantage. They are “written off” as past their
prime and not worth consulting for their experience and skills.
THE CITY IS NOT USING SENIORS TO BEST ADVANTAGE.

Now for a list of what I think should be a priority in the immediate future for the City Officials to consider. I am stating these reasons with the hope they remember the biggest voting block in the City are Seniors!!!
a. get seniors involved in the programs being offered. b. improve transportation in the city.
c. Get computers for seniors in public housing and in
library, Cyber Café and at the senior center with
training and instruction.
d .Improve the area of affordable housing
e. support programs that Keep seniors in their own homes
f. MAKE THE CITY HALL OFFICES MORE USER FRIENDLY
I would like to see the senior population treated as a part of the general population not as a group judged by their weaknesses but by their strengths and what they can contribute to the “quality of life” of the
City. Look on the Senior population as an Asset not a liability.
Many Senior Citizens in Malden are not receiving subsidies or services from the City of Malden. They are placed thoughout the City and could be and should be considered when city services are to be offered.
Taxpaying citizens (this included everyone because no matter what our income or resources we pay taxes for everything we buy) are entitled to as many services as those provided to those considered in need and
supplied on a charitable basis.
It is important that all of our citizens are entitled to consideration by their elected city officials. They also have a “fiduciary duty” to appoint city department heads to serve the public and treat them with respect.
We expect those who choose to run for public office have the skill and experience to serve us well.
Howard McGowan
349 Pleasant Street
Malden, Ma 02148
hcmgowan@aol.com
781 324 8706

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