Carey McDonald
Democratic · MA · Malden City Councillor at Large
Carey McDonald grew up without much money, attended inner city public schools, made it through college on a scholarship and earned a master's at night school while working full time. He worked minimum wage jobs starting at age 15 and struggled with student loans.
Where Carey McDonald stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Infrastructure (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Co-sponsored a Malden City Council resolution urging the Massachusetts legislative delegation to support the Mass Ready Act (S.2542) for climate-resilience infrastructure and flood-protection upgrades; the council passed it on March 24, 2026.
March 24, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofmalden.legistar.com · researched August 21, 2026
On December 10, 2024, sponsored and secured City Council adoption of a $2 million appropriation from Malden's general-fund free cash for road reconstruction.
December 10, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cityofmalden.legistar.com · researched August 10, 2026
Track record — Other records
Other records · 1 record
On November 25, 2025, co-sponsored the Malden City Council ordinance amending rental-unit inspection and registry requirements, which the council ordained that day.
November 25, 2025
Source: cityofmalden.legistar.com · researched August 10, 2026
Past race Carey McDonald ran in:
- Senator in General Court · September 1, 2026 · Fifth Middlesex District; Massachusetts
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.