Gloucester Democratic City Committee

Our GDCC June monthly meeting will be hybrid meeting held in-person on Thursday, June 16 at the Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster St., Gloucester, and on ZOOM.

Join us for our last meeting before September where we welcome Kate Ranta to talk about gun control, domestic gun violence, and what we can do to provide a safer world for our kids.

Kate Ranta is a domestic and gun violence survivor. In November 2012, her estranged husband, an Air Force Major, appeared at her apartment and shot Kate twice and her father twice in front of her then 4-year-old son. Everyone survived. Her attempted murderer was found guilty in 2017 on all five counts against him and sentenced to 60 years in prison. Kate now elevates her story for activism and awareness around violence against women–especially the deadly intersection between abuse and guns. She has been a gun violence prevention activist for many years. She is a speaker and marketing professional who has appeared in documentary films, in national media, and on expert panels. She is the author of the book “Killing Kate: A Story of Turning Abuse and Tragedy into Transformation and Triumph.” Kate is the mother of a teenage son. 

Our June meeting will begin at 7:00 pm with our business meeting and will continue with our speaker.

The GDCC requests in-person attendee cooperation for Covid safety with proof of vaccination. Masks are welcome, but will not be mandatory.

To Join Zoom Meeting:
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Dial in: 646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 812 3051 3424
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For more information contact Chair Matthew Murray with any questions at chair@gloucesterdemocrats.org or at 978 239 2205.

Our GDCC April monthly meeting will be held in-person at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 12 at the Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster St., Gloucester. 

Meet State Senator from the second Suffolk District and candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, Sonia Chang-Diaz.  Sonia Chang-Diaz is a former public school teacher and the first Latina and Asian-American to serve in the Massachusetts State Senate-and she’s spent her career fighting for and winning bold change that working families need.  Her accomplishments include writing, championing, and winning a landmark education funding reform to provide $1.5 billion in new aid to K-12 districts across the state.  She also led the charge for criminal justice reform and repealing racist sentencing rules.

In addition, Maiuza Alves, GDCC Ward 2 Chair and advocate for immigrants living here on Cape Ann, will be joining us to explain and answer questions about The Work and Family Mobility Act which has recently passed the Massachusetts state senate.   This bill will allow undocumented residents to get driver’s licenses in the state.  In addition to her service to immigrants, Maiuza also sits on the Human Rights Commission here in Gloucester.

Our May meeting will begin at 7 PM with GDCC business items; and the speaker program at 7:30-8:45 p.m. Members and friends are welcome to attend.

The GDCC requests in-person attendee cooperation for Covid safety with proof of vaccination. Masks are welcome, but will not be mandatory.

For more information contact Chair Matthew Murray with any questions at chair@gloucesterdemocrats.org or at 978 239 2205; or visit the GDCC website at https://www.gloucesterdemocrats.org

Our GDCC April monthly meeting will be help in-person on Thursday, April 14 at the Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster St., Gloucester and we will be holding our bi-annual elections for officers. This includes Ward Chairs, new members, and elected Officers of the City Committee (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Affirmative Action Officer.

Membership in the GDCC:

Members are elected every four years (except for 20-year members) and candidates are listed on the presidential primary ballot by ward.  The members who join the GDCC at our monthly meetings are also elected by ward, and their term lasts until the next presidential primary election. Seventy persons were elected to 4-year membership terms in March of 2020. Each of these individuals received a letter from the Gloucester City Clerk informing them of their election a few weeks ago.

Guest speakers joining us:  

Meet State Representative from Salem and candidate for Essex County District Attorney, Paul Tucker.

State Rep Paul Tucker (DA)

In addition, Shawn Henry, member of the Gloucester Planning Board, will be joining us to explain and answer questions about the proposed zoning amendment changes before the City Council that were derived from recommendations and goals of the city’s Housing Production Plan adopted in 2017.

Our March meeting will begin at 7 PM with GDCC business items; and the speaker program at 7:30-8:45 p.m. Members and friends are welcome to attend.

The GDCC requests in-person attendee cooperation for Covid safety with proof of vaccination. Masks are welcome, but will not be mandatory.

For more information contact Chair Matthew Murray with any questions at chair@gloucesterdemocrats.org or at 978 239 2205; or visit the GDCC website at https://www.gloucesterdemocrats.org.