City Leadership
Mayor’s Office
The Mayor
Gary Christenson
Gary Christenson is a lifelong Malden resident who has run the city since he took office on January 2, 2012. Before that he represented Ward 1 on the City Council and served as its President. He is a triple graduate of Suffolk University, holding degrees from its undergraduate college, its business school, and its law school, and he once worked as budget director for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. As mayor he runs every city department and about 1,300 employees, and under Malden’s charter he also chairs the School Committee.
| In office | Since January 2, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 781-397-7000 |
| Address | Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 |
| Website | cityofmalden.org |
What the Mayor Does
The mayor is the most powerful single office in Malden, responsible for running the city day to day and for setting where it is headed. Here is what that job actually involves.
- Proposes the budget: the mayor drafts the annual city budget and submits it to the City Council for review and approval.
- Appoints department heads: the mayor names the leaders of city departments, subject to council confirmation where required.
- Signs or vetoes ordinances: measures passed by the council take effect with the mayor’s signature; a veto can be overridden by the council.
- Chairs the School Committee: the mayor presides over the nine-member committee that governs the public schools.
The Administration
The Mayor’s Office at City Hall is the engine room of city government and the place residents turn when something needs fixing.
- Constituent services: the office fields inquiries and helps residents resolve issues across every part of city government.
- Strategy and development: it coordinates business strategy, economic development, and communications for the city.
- Youth employment: the office administers the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program for Malden young people.
Contact & Engage
- Phone: 781-397-7000
- In person: Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
- Online: the City of Malden website hosts the State of the City address, news, and service requests.
Sources
Malden government website (cityofmalden.org). Verified July 2026.
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