Author: Boston Ward 19 Democratic Committee

We will have a business meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at the Roslindale Community Center.

At its caucus on this past Saturday, February 3, 2018, nearly 90 registered Democrats in Ward 19 elected the following delegates to attend the State Democratic convention on June 1-2, 2018, at the DCU Center in Worcester. The Ward 19 Democratic Committee congratulates our delegates!

Thanks to all the members and volunteers who helped make the caucus run smoothly. Special thanks to Bill Shaevel and Nancy Doherty for planning and running the food table, and to Painters And Allied Trades DC 35 for the use of their hall in Roslindale.

Female delegates:

• Arreen Andrew
• Glenda Buell
• Ziba Cranmer
• Ruth George
• Henia Handler
• Nikki Kong
• Makeeba McCreary
• Alexandra Oliver-Davila
• Jackeline Peguero
• Christine Poff
• Julia Ryan
• Heidi Shork

Male delegates:

• Erik Berg
• Ed Burley
• Jim Greene
• Jesse Hechevarria
• Rueben Kantor
• Carmel Levy
• Brendan Little
• Will Poff-Webster
• John Riordan
• Ruben Rodrigues
• Bill Shaevel
• Phil Stubblefield

Alternate delegates were elected in three stages: 2 Female Alternate (FA), 2 Male Alternate (MA),and 1 Female/Male Alternate (FMA). The order below is significant; it is in order of total votes received and determines the order in which alternate delegates will  replace a delegate (or delegates) if needed:

• John Young (MA)
• Cathleen Prata (FA)
• Kerry Costello (FA)
• Chuck Collins (MA)
• Helen Raizen (FMA)

Press release:

Registered Democrats in Boston Ward 19 (Jamaica Plain/Roslindale) will hold a caucus on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 25 Colgate Road (Painter’s Union Hall) in Roslindale to elect delegates and alternates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.  Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 10:00 a.m. sharp. The caucus will be called to order at 10:15 a.m. Only those who are signed in by 10:00 a.m. can participate.

This year’s state convention will be held June 1-2, 2018 at the DCU Center in Worcester where thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to endorse Democratic candidates for statewide office, including Constitutional Officers and gubernatorial candidates.

The Ward 19 caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Boston’s Ward 19. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 18 by September 4, 2018 will be allowed to participate and run as a delegate or alternate. Ward 19 can elect 24 delegates and 5 alternates to the Convention.

Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals who are not elected as a delegate or alternate may apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or at http://www.massdems.org

Those interested in getting involved with the Boston Ward 19 Democratic Town Committee will find more information on the Ward 19 website at https://bostonward19dems.org

The 2018 Democratic Campaign Institute is just over a week away, and it’s not too late to grab your tickets now! Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through this link.

We are preparing a series of engaging sessions with speakers who are experts in their respective political field. No matter what track you decide to participate in, or what your level of experience is, there is sure to be something for you. The sessions available in each track are below…

Continue reading “Announcing the Democratic Campaign Institute Agenda”

The Ward 19 Democratic Committee invites you to join us for a discussion on criminal justice reform with State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz and StateRep. Liz Malia!

The MA House and Senate have each passed criminal justice reform legislation with differing elements and are currently reconciling differences to produce a final Justice Reinvestment Act.

This is an opportunity to talk to your legislators and get a better understanding of the legislative process. We hope to see you there!

January 8, 2018, 7:30PM – 8:30PM 
Farnsworth House, 90 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

 

MassDOT has scheduled a Casey Arborway Project Construction Update Public Meeting as follows:

Wednesday, December 6, 6:30-8:30PM, Boston English High School Auditorium, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain

The meeting will focus on the integration of a new, permanent canopy to provide shelter to waiting riders in the Upper Busway at Forest Hills Station into the current construction contract and how this work will be completed.

A year-end report on the progress made at the Casey Arborway Project during 2017 and since the second series of construction meetings in the summer of 2016 will be provided.

All residents, abutters, local business owners, and interested commuters are invited to attend.

Check the project website for updates on upcoming work. If you have questions, please call or e-mail:

CaseyArborway.Construction@dot.state.ma.us 

Project Hotline: 617-571-7878

Ward 19, in collaboration  with Wards 8, 9, 10, and 11, hosted a Candidates Forum on October 4th at English High School. Both Mayoral Candidates and all eight At-large City Council candidates participated in Q&A.  Thanks to Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) news anchor Chris Lovett for moderating the Forum, and to BNN Studio Manager for BNN Live David Palomares for providing these links to video of the Forum: