About Newton Dems

Leading Progress in Newton and Beyond

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“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

— President John F. Kennedy

Overview:

On behalf of Newton Democratic City Committee, welcome to our website. The NDCC brings people together who are interested in politics, progressive causes and grassroots organizing in Newton. Consisting of members of Newton's eight active Ward Committees, NDCC activists are the foundation of local, state and national political campaigns. 

Ward Committee members and leaders are elected every four years as part of the Democratic presidential primary, or appointed interim to fill vacancies. To join the NDCC, contact your Ward leader (click here for their info) to become member or associate member, or stay tuned via email updates, Twitter, Facebook, or our live TV series.

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NDCC members vote on policy initiatives, run door-to-door campaigns, and coordinate fundraising and other grassroots efforts with local, state and national campaigns. On a regular basis, NDCC members have access to one-on-one conversations with officials from City Hall, the State House and Congress. Voicing their opinions and taking action on a host of issues, NDCC members gain valuable experience in government and grassroots organizing. For more information on NDCC procedures and responsibilities, click here

2022-2024 City-Wide Officers:

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 1

  • Nate Gibson 

    Ward Chair

  • Chuck Cobb

    Vice Chair

  • Carol Fulton

    Vice Co-Chair

  • Arrianna Proia

    Treasurer

  • Ellen Gibson

    Secretary

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 2

  • Ruth Dain

    Ward Chair

  • Mark Alpert

    Co-Vice Chair

  • Ruhina Tahir

    Vice Chair

  • David Backer

    Secretary

  • Margaret Van Gelder

    Treasurer

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 3

  • Keith Worthley

    Ward Chair

  • Renande Loayza

    Vice Chair

  • Donna Sirutis

    Secretary

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 4

  • Jay Harney

    Ward Chair

  • Joan McGrath

    Vice Chair

  • Josh Krintzman

    Co-Vice Chair

  • Diana Fisher Gomberg

    Treasurer

  • Terry Altherr

    Secretary

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 5

  • Mellisa Brown

    Ward Chair

  • Rena Getz

    Co-Vice Chair

  • Emily Prenner

    Vice Chair

  • Secretary/Scribe

  • Don Ross

    Treasurer

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 6

  • Ted Gross

    Ward Chair

  • Patty Kellogg

    Vice Chair

  • John - jack Lovett

    Secretary

  • Helene Stein

    Treasurer

  • Lisa Gordon

    Affirmative Action

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 7

  • Allan Cole

    Ward Chair

  • Beth Waldorf

    Vice Chair

  • Lena Saradnik

    Treasurer

Democratic Party Leadership In Newton

2022-2024 Ward Officers: Ward 8

  • Linda Green

    Ward Chair

  • Andrew Steinberg

    Vice Chair

  • Steven Hoffman

    Secretary/Scribe

  • Hattie N. Kerwin Derrick

    Treasurer

  • Holly Ryan

    Affirmative Action

Democratic State Committee Members:

Ex-Officio members:

  • Jake Auchincloss

    US Congressman

  • Cynthia Stone Creem

    State Senator

  • Ruth Balser

  • Martina Jackson

    Former NDCC Chair

  • Shawn Fitzgibbons

    Former NDCC Chair

  • Tim Snyder

    Former NDCC Co-Chairperson

  • Priscilla Leith

    Former NDCC Chairperson

  • Steve Grossman

    State committee

    Former NDCC Chair

    Former State Treasure

    Past Chair of NDCC Mass Party DNC