Tonight: Protecting Our Immigrant Communities

Please join us on Zoom on February 11 at 7:00 pm, when LWVMA will host Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA). Liz will discuss MIRA’s work, offer ideas about how League members can support immigrant protections, and take your questions. Register HERE.

Do Something!

Ward 19 Democratic Party Rallies Local Residents to Get Involved in Battleground Presidential, Senate and House Campaigns Nationwide

August 22, 2024 – Jamaica Plain/Roslindale

Our extraordinary future President just stepped off the DNC stage and now its up to us. This IS the most important election of our lifetime and Michelle Obama told us to Do Something! Boston Ward 19 Democratic Party is here to help. You are invited to Do Something!, a gathering to help you get involved in winning the November election. Do Something! will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024; 7-9 pm at Top Mix Bar and Restaurant, 365 Centre Street, JP MA 02130   Register for Do Something   And please share this message with your networks.

Voters in seven Presidential battleground states – Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia – will determine the future of our country.  President Harris and Vice President Walz will need a Democratic Senate and House to get things done. There are critical Senate races in five of those states (Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania) plus two additional states (Ohio, Montana), and about 30 important House races scattered nationwide.

It’s absolutely critical that Democrats take back control of the House and hold onto the Senate and White House. Any issue you care about – climate change, women’s control of their own healthcare, voting rights, democracy itself – can only be addressed IF Democrats control the federal government in Washington, D.C.

We feel momentum moving in our direction but there’s work to be done. This is no time to sit back and let others take care of it. We need all hands on deck for the next 75 days.

But what can we, living in a Blue Bubble in a Blue state, do? PLENTY!  The Ward 19 Democratic Party will help you get involved. We’re hosting Do Something! on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 7-9 pm. Local active volunteers from organizations working on battleground elections will participate. Hear their stories and sign-up. They’re ready to put you to work for whatever you can do:

  • Force Multiplier                                          
  • Movement Voter Project 
  • Seed the Vote
  • Third Act
  • Volunteer Blue
  • Destination: Democracy                                 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024; 7-9 pm

Top Mix Bar and Restaurant

365 Centre Street J.P., MA  02130

Join us!  ‘We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.’ 

June 20, 2024 Day of Service in Memory of Sarah Ann Shaw

In memory of DSC Member Sarah-Ann Shaw, several events focusing on service and civic engagement will be held across Boston on June 20th.

A Book Drive will be held at the Boston City Year headquarters, at 287 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116

  • The event planners are hoping for 50 volunteers and at least 300 donated books
    • From the organizers: “Join us as we host a book drive and perform volunteer activities. We will be building five small free library boxes and packing kits for Boston’s children to increase summer reading opportunities. Bring new or gently used books or donate funds for a specific book that is suggested by the Boston Public Library for children’s summer reading. It is a wonderful way to honor a woman who was dedicated to lifelong literacy, and who viewed education as a road to achievement and a path to equity.”

**UPDATE – Voter Registration Drives have been postponed until September 17**

You can sign up for either volunteer opportunity at this link.

Candidate Forum Recording

On September 3, voters will take to the polls for the Democratic Primary. Important decision will be made on the ballot, including Governor’s Council, Suffolk Superior Court Clerk, and Supreme Judicial Court Clerk.

Ward 19 co-hosted a candidate forum on June 4, 2024, with Wards 4, 5, 10, and 11.

If you missed it, you can watch the recording on the Boston Ward 4 & 5 Democratic Committees’ YouTube Page.

The election will be the day after Labor Day, so if you plan to be out of town, be sure to vote early or request to vote by mail.

WARD 19 DEMOCRATS TO ELECT DELEGATES TO DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

February 9, 2024: Jamaica Plain, MA

Registered Democrats in the Boston Ward 19 Jamaica Plain/Roslindale) will hold our caucus on Saturday March 9, 2024 to elect delegates and alternates to the 2024 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. All Democrats who are registered or pre-registered in Ward 19 are invited to participate.

This year’s Massachusetts Democratic convention will be held in person at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Thousands of Democrats from across the state will come together to discuss Party business and prepare for upcoming elections. The Convention will include an endorsement vote for U.S. Senator.

The Boston Ward 19 Democratic Committee caucus will be held at Painters and Allied Trades DC35 Hall, 25 Colgate Road, Roslindale.  Doors will open at 9:15 a.m. All those in line by 10:00 a.m. will be registered. Ward 19 Democrats must be inside by 10:00 a.m. to participate in electing delegates and alternates. The caucus will commence at 10:15 am. To participate in the caucus, you must be registered as a Democrat in Ward 19. We will have voter registration forms available on the spot. Also, “Pre-registered” Democrats who are at least 16 by February 15, 2024 can participate. 

Ward 19 will be electing 23 delegates and 5 alternates. Anyone who registers for the caucus can be nominated to be a delegate or alternate to the Convention. All nominees will have a two-minute opportunity to speak in support of their candidacy.

Youth (aged 16-35), people with disabilities, people of color, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be an add-on delegate at the caucus or by visiting  www.massdems.org/massdems-convention.

For further information and/or if you’re interested in getting involved with the Boston Ward 19 Democratic Committee, contact info@bostonward19dems.org or check out our website at www.bostonward19dems.