Leadership and Members

STANDING SUB-COMMITTEES

Scholarship Committee - Chair: Renee Ramirez Keaney

The Marblehead Democratic Town Committee has honored the memory of Edwin L. Goldberg and Selma L. Goldberg for 40 years by awarding merit based scholarships to graduating seniors of Marblehead High School who have demonstrated an outstanding interest in the political process by way of involvement in local, state, or national political activities and community activism. Interest in the political process can be manifested in various ways. In meeting the high standards for civic spirit set by the Goldbergs, it is our intent to foster in the recipient a lifelong commitment to political activism.

Legislative Action /Advocacy Committee - Chair, Owen Mathieu

The Legislative Action Committee studies state and federal legislation and policy issues to bring before the MDTC. Members actively advocate and collaborate with other organizations to advance Democratic values on a range of critical issues such as HR 1, The Votes Act, the John L. Lewis Voting Rights Act, environmental legislation, education, labor, immigration, civil rights, criminal justice, health care policy, civil rights. and tax reform.

Communications Committee - Chair Terri Tauro

All communication messaging (Facebook, Instagram, notices, fliers, emails) is coordinated to ensure consistent, timely, and relevant communications.

Program Committee - Chair Lesley Tracy

In conjunction with the Chair, the Program Committee plans the educational events on the MDTC agenda, by recruiting speakers or assembling forums of interest to members and the community.

Picnic Committee - Diane Worth and Jeanne Lambkin

The MDTC sponsors an annual event to raise funds, which support the Edwin L. Goldberg and the Selma L. Goldberg Scholarships. Proceeds also help fund Committee expenses and support our Democratic campaigns.