Minutes October 16, 2022

Meeting Attendees:  All FDC members listed, those in BOLD were present

 

Members: Lori Bornstein, Christopher Broyles, Tracey Bryant, Jeanne Bullock, Jerry Desilets,  Patrick Dunne,  Mary Kate Feeney,  Barbara Fontes,  Adam Freudberg,  Kurt Fusaris, Linda Fields, Danielle Gregoire,  Audrey Hall, Jim Hansen , Brooke Harvey, Leslie White Harvey, Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Beverly Hugo,  Mike Hugo, Shahid Khan,  Ohad Klopman, William LaBarge Doug Lawrence, Barbara LeDuc,  Caraline Levy, Chris Lorant, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Magnani, Thom Mahoney, Betty Muto, Kathie McCarthy, Amanda Northrup, Phil Ottaviani, , Cindy Rubin, Margareth Shepard,  Norma Shulman,  Ravi Simon, Priscila Sousa, Yvonne Spicer,  Adam Steiner, John Stefanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Jim Stockless,  Larry Stoodt, Cheryl Tully-Stoll,  Parwez Wahid,  Mel Warshaw

 

Associate Members:  Rob Adamson, Kalee Balde, Maureen Dunne, Ricky Finlay, Karen Garafolo, David Gordon, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, Andrew Machkasov, Isabella Petroni, Joan Rastani, Pamela Roberts, Brandon Ward, Joel Winett

 

 

Guests: Menakshi Verma Agrawal, Bijan Afshartous, Nanette Magnani, Bridgette Griffin

 

AGENDA

 

 

7:00 – 7:10 Welcome,  initial announcements – Mike Hugo

7:10 – 7:40 Presentation by Framingham Families for Racial Equity in Education (FFREE) –Menakshi Verma Agrawal

7:40 – 7:43 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt

7:43 – 7:45 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence

7:45 – 8:10 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor

8:10 – 8:25 Report from our Legislative Delegation

8:25 – 8:40 November elections – What YOU can do here and elsewhere

8:40 – 8:55 Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year:

 

 Bylaws – Mel Warshaw

 Communications – Jim Hansen

 Civic Education – Beverly Hugo

 Environmental – Larry Stoodt

 Legislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc

 Outreach – Parwez Wahid

 Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

 

8:50 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

9:00 Adjourn

 

Meeting called to order at 7:04PM

 

Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo (5 min)

Mike kicked off the meeting at 7:04.

 

Presentation by Framingham Families for Racial Equity in Education (FFREE) –Menakshi Verma Agrawal

Taking on structural racism, she sees it firsthand as she has 3 children in Framingham Public Schools.   Lack of teachers of color in the district.   Stated policy to not compromise qualifications for race.  4 major platforms:

  • Curriculum and instruction is still very Euro-centric view
  • Focus on professional development, hiring diverse and different staff
  • Hiring and retention of teachers and administration of color
  • Policy and Procedures – remove school resource officers (police) from the district

Applying for 501c3 status, and can use volunteers to help advance the agenda.   Need board members, and people willing to attend School Committee and hold them accountable.

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Minutes Sept 18, 2022

Meeting Attendees:  All FDC members listed, those in BOLD were present

 

Members: Lori Bornstein, Christopher Broyles, Tracey Bryant, Jeanne Bullock, Jerry Desilets,  Patrick Dunne,  Mary Kate Feeney,  Barbara FontesAdam FreudbergKurt Fusaris, Linda Fields, Danielle Gregoire,  Audrey Hall, Jim Hansen , Brooke Harvey, Leslie White Harvey, Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Beverly Hugo,  Mike Hugo, Shahid Khan,  Ohad Klopman, William LaBarge Doug Lawrence, Barbara LeDuc,  Caraline Levy, Chris Lorant, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Magnani, Thom Mahoney, Betty Muto, Kathie McCarthy, Amanda Northrup, Phil Ottaviani, , Cindy Rubin, Margareth Shepard,  Norma Shulman,  Ravi Simon, Priscila Sousa, Yvonne SpicerAdam Steiner, John Stefanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Jim Stockless,  Larry Stoodt, Cheryl Tully-Stoll,  Parwez Wahid,  Mel Warshaw 

 

Associate Members:  Rob Adamson, Kalee Balde, Maureen Dunne, Ricky Finlay, Karen Garafolo, David Gordon, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, Andrew Machkasov, Isabella Petroni, Joan Rastani, Pamela Roberts, Brandon Ward, Joel Winett 

 

Guests: James Thrasher, Margaret Hughes, Terry Adams, La Nita Ann Dykes

 

AGENDA

 

7:00 – 7:10 Welcome, Announcements; Framingham Democratic Unity Statement – Mike Hugo

7:10 – 7:45 Discussion of the Ballot Questions

 

 Question 1: Fair Share Amendment – Margaret Hughes, Yes on Question 1

 Question 2: Fair Dental Insurance – LaNita Ann Dykes, Yes on Question 2

 Question 4: Family Mobility Act (Immigrant Driver Licenses) – Dalida Rocha

 

7:45 – 7:48 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt

7:48 – 7:50 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence

7:50 – 8:05 Reports from City Council, School Committee and Mayor

8:05 – 8:15 Report from our Legislative Delegation

8:15 – 8:30 Discussion of Coordinated Campaign Office, Framingham’s role in November elections

8:30 – 8:50 Subcommittee discussions and upcoming actions for the year:

 

 Bylaws– Mel Warshaw

 Communications – Jim Hansen

 Civic Education – Beverly Hugo

 Environmental – Larry Stoodt

 Legislative Subcommittee – Barbara LeDuc

 Outreach – Parwez Wahid

 Programming – Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley & Cesar Stewart-Morales

 

8:50 – 9:00 New Business, member announcements, general announcements for the good of the order

9:00 Adjourn

 

Meeting called to order at 7:03PM

 

Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo (5 min)

Mike kicked off the meeting at 7:04.  He spoke at length about ballot Q4, and the hazard that the incendiary drivers license issue will bring out Republican and further right votes who will then cast votes for Republicans for Governor, AG, etc.   We need to rise to this occasion, defeat Q4 and make sure that we turn out for Democrats who otherwise might not face strong opponents, and may therefore have low turnout, low financial support and may surprise us by being vulnerable. 

 

Discussion of Ballot Questions

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Minutes July 17, 2022

Meeting Attendees:  All FDC members listed, those in BOLD were present

Members: Lori Bornstein, Christopher Broyles, Tracey Bryant, Jeanne Bullock, Jerry Desilets,  Patrick Dunne,  Mary Kate Feeney,  Barbara Fontes,  Adam Freudberg,  Kurt Fusaris, Linda Fields, Danielle Gregoire, Ruth Litter, Audrey Hall, Jim Hansen, ,  Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Beverly Hugo,  Mike Hugo, Shahid Khan,  Ohad Klopman, Doug Lawrence, Barbara LeDuc,  Caraline Levy, Chris Lorant, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Magnani, Thom Mahoney, Betty Muto, Kathie McCarthy, Amanda Northrup, Phil Ottaviani, , Cindy Rubin, Margareth ShepardNorma Shulman,  Ravi Simon, Priscila Sousa, Yvonne Spicer,  Adam Steiner, John Stefanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Jim Stockless,  Larry Stoodt, Cheryl Tully-Stoll,  Parwez WahidMel Warshaw 

 

Associate Members:   Associate Members: Maureen Dunne, Ricky Finlay, Brooke Harvey, Leslie White Harvey,  Karen Garafolo, David Gordon, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, Andrew Machkasov, William LaBarge, Isabella Petroni, Joan Rastani, Pamela Roberts, Brandon Ward, Joel Winett 

 

Guests: Rob Adamson, Pam Richardson, James Thrasher, Natascha Rausch, Grace Sneddon, Juan Valdez, Alberto Brito, Jessica Da Silva, Access Framingham, Nanette Magnani, Kalee Balde

 

Meeting called to order at 7:03PM

 

Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo (5 min)

 

Candidate Forum for 6th Middlesex State House District (South Framingham)

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Minutes June 12, 2022

Meeting Attendees:  All FDC members listed, those in BOLD were present

Members: Lori Bornstein, Christopher Broyles, Tracey Bryant, Jeanne Bullock, Jerry Desilets,  Patrick Dunne,  Mary Kate Feeney,  Barbara Fontes,  Adam Freudberg,  Kurt Fusaris, Linda Fields, Ruth Litter, Audrey Hall, Jim Hansen,  Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Beverly Hugo,  Mike Hugo, Shahid Khan,  Ohad Klopman, Doug Lawrence, Barbara LeDuc,  Caraline Levy, Chris Lorant, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Magnani, Thom Mahoney, Betty Muto, Kathie McCarthy, Amanda Northrup, Phil Ottaviani, Isabella Petroni, Cindy Rubin, Margareth ShepardNorma Shulman,  Ravi Simon, Priscila Sousa, Yvonne Spicer,  Adam Steiner, John Stephanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Jim Stockless,  Larry Stoodt, Cheryl Tully-Stoll,  Parwez Wahid,  Mel Warshaw 

 

Associate Members: Maureen Dunne, Ricky Finlay, Karen Garafolo, David Gordon, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, Andrew Machkasov, Joan Rastani, Pamela Roberts, Brandon Ward, Joel Winett

 

Guests: William LaBarge, Rahim, Abbasi (Mass is not for Sale), Beth Griffith of MN4$, Karen Schlosberg, Laura Rainsford, Brooke Harvey, Leslie White Harvey, Kate Donoghue 

 

Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo (5 min)

 

Correction to Agenda:  Joe O’Brien cannot join us. O’Brien was going to speak about the issue of wage theft and House Bill 4681 – An Act to Prevent Wage Theft, Promote Employer Accountability, and Enhance Public Enforcement.

 

Reading of Framingham Democrats Mission Statement – Barbara Fontes (2 min)

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Minutes May 15, 2022

Next FDC Meeting Date: June 12th, 2022 at 7:00

 

Meeting Attendees:  All FDC members listed, those in BOLD were present

Members: Lori Bornstein, Christopher Broyles, Tracey Bryant, Jeanne Bullock, Jerry Desilets,  Patrick Dunne,  Mary Kate Feeney,  Barbara Fontes,  Adam Freudberg,  Kurt Fusaris, Linda Fields , Ruth Litter, Audrey Hall, Jim Hansen, Leslie White Harvey,  Rosamond Hooper-Hamersley, Beverly Hugo,  Mike Hugo, Shahid Khan,  Ohad Klopman, Doug Lawrence, Barbara LeDuc,  Caraline Levy, Chris Lorant, Jack Patrick Lewis, David Magnani, Thom Mahoney, Betty Muto, Kathie McCarthy, Amanda Northrup, Phil Ottaviani, Isabella Petroni, Cindy Rubin, Margareth Shepard,  Norma ShulmanRavi Simon, Priscila Sousa, Yvonne Spicer,  Adam Steiner, John Stephanini, Cesar Stewart-Morales, Jim Stockless,  Larry Stoodt, Cheryl Tully-Stoll,  Parwez WahidMel Warshaw 

 

Associate Members: Maureen Dunne, Ricky Finlay, Karen Garafolo, David Gordon, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, Andrew Machkasov, Joan Rastani, Pamela Roberts, Brandon Ward, Joel Winett

 

Guests: William LaBarge, Mark Dassoni, Peter Chisholm, Jaqueline Crawford Haas – Weston, Bret Bero, David Rosenblum, Kate Donaghue, Brooke Harvey, Danielle Gregoire, Judy Leavey, Juan Gallego (Team Driscoll), Lucas Benjamin, Adam Hinds, Tami Gouveia, Josh Troop, Chuck Lidz, Alex Bausch

 

7:02 – 7:04 Welcome, Announcements and Updates – Chair Mike Hugo

 

7:05 – 8:15 Meet the Lt. Governor Candidates 

– all were offered 12 minutes total for a statement and Q&A

Brett Bero spoke for  12 minutes

Mayor Kim Driscoll spoke for 12 minutes, local Meet and Greet this Saturday at Adam Steiner’s home

Sen. Adam Hinds – spoke for 12 minutes

Rep. Tami Gouveia – spoke for 12 minutes

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