Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee - Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee

Please Join Us For Our Next Meeting Tonight, April 9th at 7PM! It will be Zoom Only.

We've moved our April meeting one week earlier than usual, as we need to re-elect our officers. We are required to do so following the Presidential Primary.

This is a very important meeting, so please make every effort to join.

Look for the meeting logistics in a reminder in your inbox today. We look forward to seeing you!

Biden Builds Momentum, With the Help of Obama and Clinton. Here's How to Get Involved in His Campaign.

President Biden gave one of the most feisty, powerful and memorable State of the Union addresses in the nation's history. Now, former presidents Obama and Clinton are mustering even more support for the president in a very visible way.

How can you join the members of the Ward 5 Democratic Committee to support the 2024 Presidential Campaign? If you're as fired up as we are, you'll want to know what's ahead and what you can do.

Following is a schedule of events up until Election Day.

March19, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
April 2, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island primaries
April 4 -14, Re-Organize window for Ward 5 (elect officers)
April 16, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
May 21, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
June 1, 2024 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, Worcester
June 18, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
July 16, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
August 19 - 22, Democratic National Convention
September 17, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
October 15, Monthly BW5DC Meeting
November 5, Election Day

Now, here's a list of ways to get involved in the Biden/Harris Campaign, and in other important down-ballot races across the country. We're certain there's something here for you, depending on your personal style and the time you have available.

Letter writing: https://votefwd.org/ ⏰ It’s time to write letters!
Post card writing: p ostcardstovoters.org
Donations and phone support to help get voters to the polls: r ideshare2vote.com
15 grassroots organizations that help elect Democrats: volunteerblue.org
Helping candidates across the country: bluevoterguide.org (Blue Voter Guide to help you make quick, informed, pro-democracy choices of candidates and propositions)
Candidates Ward 5 has contacted and are supporting so far: Marlene Galán-Woods, AZ-01; Dan Helmer, VA-10; and Will Rollins, CA-41

There's more to come!

Working to Keep Our Democracy Strong,

The Ward 5 Democratic Committee

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), Shari Franzetta (Secretary), Robert Whitney (Treasurer). Executive Committee: Robert Binney, Hilary Bacon Gabrieli, Patricia Amend, Robert Whitney, Shari Franzetta, Kenzie Bok, Gretchen Bennett, Kathy Judge, Susan Smith, City Councilor Sharon Durkan and State Rep. Jay Livingstone.

We meet the third Tuesday of every month—now in person. A Zoom link is also available.

A Special Note: As we are a tight-knit group, long-term friendships often result. A beloved member who left us in 2016 was Frances Burke, a mother, grandmother, Professor Emerita of Public Administration and Ethics at Suffolk University, and Vice Chair of the Ward 5 Committee. She was a robust 88-year-old, who published her work until the very end.

Fran was a lifelong, avid supporter of gender equality, who broke many barriers. She passionately endorsed women who were running for office. Hillary Clinton and Governor Maura Healey come to mind.

We remember her every day, but especially on International Women's Day. She would lead a cadre of friends to the Harvard Bridge on Massachusetts Avenue to enjoy the expansive view of the Charles River and the City of Boston. When it came to women's rights, she had a long-term perspective. We miss you, Fran! We salute you and your important life's work.

More about the Committee: Highlights from '23 and '24, How to Join, Paying Dues.

We support: