Welcome - Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee

Welcome

Mission

The Ward 5 Democratic Committee is responsible for the affairs of the Democratic Party in Ward 5. In this capacity, we endorse candidates, participate in campaigns, present public forums, and perform many other interesting functions.

If you'd like to learn more, please moc.liamg|notsob5draw#hcuot ni teg or join us at our next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7pm at the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street in Copley Square.

Upcoming US House of Representatives Endorsement Meeting, 9/7/10

The committee will be considering endorsements in Congressional races that touch the ward: MA-08 and MA-09. All Democratic candidates seeking those offices have been invited to address the Committee. The candidates are:

Rep. Mike Capuano (incumbent, MA-08)
Rep. Stephen Lynch (incumbent, MA-09)
Mac D'Alessandro (challenger, MA-09)

District Level Endorsement Meeting, 6/15/10

The committee wishes to thank all the candidates who attended the meeting. Candidates in attendance (in alphabetical order): Sheriff Andrea Cabral, Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Rep. Byron Rushing, Rep. Marty Walz, and Hassan Williams.

Following the candidate presentations, the Committee voted to endorse:

Suffolk County Sheriff

Sheriff Andrea Cabral

Suffolk District District Attorney

DA Dan Conley

Representative in General Court

Eighth Suffolk District: Rep. Marty Walz
Ninth Suffolk District: Rep. Byron Rushing
Third Suffolk District: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz

Senator in General Court

Second Suffolk District: Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz
First Suffolk & Middlesex District: Sen. Anthony Petruccelli
Second Suffolk & Middlesex District: Sen. Steven Tolman

Governor's Council

Sixth District: Terry Kennedy

MA State Democratic Party Convention

The Convention was a great time. Ward 5ers certainly made their presence felt on Friday night (Saturday too!). Congratulations go out to all of our excellent candidates.

Town Hall Meeting with Governor Deval Patrick, 5/24/2010

The committee wishes to thank the Governor and all of the active citizens who made the time for this event. The committee would also like to thank the Boston Architectural College for once again being such gracious hosts.

Statewide Candidate's Forum, 5/18/10

The committee wishes to thank all the candidates who attended the forum, which was hosted by the Democratic Committees from Boston Wards 5 and 19. Candidates who attended were: Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Mike Lake, Suzanne Bump, and Steve Grossman.

The committee would also like to thank the Boston Architectural College for being wonderful neighbors and graciously allowing us to use their auditorium for the event.

Following the Forum, the Committee voted to endorse:
Governor

Governor Deval Patrick

Lt. Governor

Lt. Governor Tim Murray

Attorney General

Attorney General Martha Coakley

Secretary of State

Secretary of State William Galvin

Treasurer

Steve Grossman

Thanks to Our Speakers at the 4/20/10 Meeting

Sonia Chang-Diaz discussed some highlights from her time in the MA Senate and took questions
Mathew Helman spoke on behalf of Mac D'Alessandro, declared candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 9

Congratulations to our newly elected leadership 3/16/10

Chair: Joshua Dawson
First Vice Chair: Shelia Martin
Second Vice Chair: James Livingstone
Secretary: Ross Levanto
Treasurer: Gregory Timilty
Executive Board (in addition to the above): Frances Burke, David Greenwold, Rajan Nanda, Rep. Marty Walz (ex officio), Kenzie Bok (ex officio)


Outgoing Chair Rob Whitney	New Chair Josh Dawson

Results of 2/20/10 Caucus

The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Caucus took place on Saturday, February 20, 2010, beginning at 9:30 am, at the Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street. Over fifty people were in attendance. Several candidates for public office were also present, including: Marty Walz, State Representative for the 8th Suffolk District; Byron Rushing, State Representative for the 9th Suffolk District; Dan Conley, Suffolk County District Attorney; Andrea Cabral, Suffolk County Sherriff; and Mike Lake, candidate for State Auditor. Also attending was Barbara Grossman, wife of Steve Grossman, candidate for State Treasurer.

Delegates
Female	Male
Patricia Amend	George Alex
Sydney Asbury	Rich Davey
Fran Burke	Mike George
Suzanne Comtois	David Greenwold
Mary Clayton-Crozier	Ross Levanto
Kate Gallivan	Jay Livingstone
Kristine Glynn	Rajan Nanda
Elizabeth Leary	Greg Timilty
Shelia Martin	Michael Wasserman
Judee Shupe	Rob Whitney
Diana Wogan
Female or Male
Pat McDonough

Alternates
Female	Male
1. Alysia Ordway	1. Winthrop Roosevelt
2. Jane Willis	2. Peter True

Delegates and Alternates: Click to register for the convention.

Thanks to Our Speakers at the 2/16/10 Meeting

Suzanne Bump spoke concerning her candidacy for State Auditor
Sydney Asbury, Deval Patrick's re-election campaign manager, discussed the Governor's record of success and opportunities to help with the campaign