Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee - Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee

(Photo: Samuel Yongbo Kwon) We conduct the buiness of the Democratic Party in Boston's Ward 5.
Ward 5 includes Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Back Bay, Fenway, and parts of Chinatown and the Sound End.
We support Mayor Wu who continues to stand up for Boston.
We work with our colleagues at other Ward Committees to help voters make informed decisions on important issues.
We hear from candidates, vote to endorse, and get out the vote.
We support our "electeds."
We refuse to accept the extreme, inhumane and unlawful tactics that ICE continues to use.
We step up and show up at protest after protest.
As we celebrate the Nation's birthday, we exercise our right to free speech to protect our Democracy.
We will work hard to get out the vote (GOTV) to save our nation.
We will encourage early nonpartisan voting to protect the November 3rd election.
We will work hard to repair our nation.

From Our Chair, Bob Binney: Our October Meeting, the Ballot Questions, Voting Details.

We hope to see you at our next meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, 7PM, Community Church, 565 Bolyston Street, 2nd Floor. We will take an endorsement vote on the Ballot Questions for the November 3rd election. A Zoom link is available, if needed.

Question 1: Public Information. Make public records that are held by the state legislature and the governor’s office. Question 2: Labor. Permit employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) to participate in collective bargaining. Question 3: Primary Elections. Eliminate political party primaries for state elections and create a single primary that lists candidates regardless of their political party.

Question 4: Voter Registration. Provide for same-day voter registration. Question 5: Revenue and Spending Limits. Change the limit of how much revenue the state can collect in a given year. Question 6: Restricted-use funds; Parks and Conservation Spending. Create a fund for state money, entitled the Nature for All Fund, that would be used for further efforts of nature conservation.

Question 7: Land Use. Require cities and towns to allow single-family homes on residentially zoned lots that meet the minimum standard of at least 5,000 square feet in area. Question 8: Marijuana; Drug Crime. Repeal laws that permit the sale of recreational marijuana and the personal cultivation of cannabis in homes. Question 9: Firearms. Uphold An Act Modernizing Firearms laws (H.4885), passed in 2024.

MassDems and Progressive Mass Endorsements:

Yes on Questions 1 and 2. No on Question 3. Yes on Questions 4. No on 5. Yes on 6 and 7. No on Question 8. Yes on Question 9.

Voter Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24. Check your registration here.

How to vote by mail. Find a ballot drop box here.

Early Voting in Person: Saturday, October 17^th to Friday, October 30^th. You can vote at any early voting location. More here.

Voting in Person on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd: Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM. If you are in line by 8PM, you will be allowed to vote. Check your polling place here.

Our Mission: Conducting the Official Business of the Democratic Party.

Ward 5 includes Beacon Hill, Bay Village, Back Bay, Fenway, and parts of Chinatown and the South End. We advocate for the election of Democrats at the local, state and national level. We support public policies that are important to the City of Boston, the Commonwealth, and the Nation. We help our neighbors stay informed.

Officers: Robert Binney (Chair), Hilary Bacon Gabrieli (Vice Chair), Patricia Amend (Second Vice Chair), Mark Mantell (Secretary), Robert Whitney (Treasurer). Executive Committee: Robert Binney, Hilary Bacon Gabrieli, Patricia Amend, Robert Whitney, Mark Mantell Kenzie Bok, Kristen Mobilia, Kathy Judge, Susan Smith, City Councilor Sharon Durkan and State Rep. Jay Livingstone.