Framingham Democratic Committee
Agenda: Monthly Business Meeting
October 19, 2023, 6:30PM   

In Person
At McAuliffe Library

(Zoom option available, contact FDC chair for info)

6:30- 6:35PM Welcome and Reading of FDC Mission Statement – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley, Co-Chair

6:35 – 6:40    Preliminary announcements – Cesar Stewart-Morales, Co-Chair

6:40 – 6:50 Treasurer’s Report – Larry Stoodt

6:50 – 7:00 Acceptance of Minutes – Doug Lawrence – September 2023, and Special Meeting Oct 2023

7:00 – 7:20 Framingham Sustainability Committee and the Framingham Climate Action Plan,

Presenter:  Larry Stoodt.

7:20 – 7:40 Transportation Network Driver Bill of Rights, a bill enabling basic benefits and unionization of Uber and Lyft.    Presenter:  Jessie Mermell, President, DeWit Impact Group

7:40 – 7:50 FDC Membership Vote (C. Stewart-Morales)  Nomination made in Sept 2023

1. Nominee for 1 Full Member vacancy:   Brandon Ward

7:50 – 8:00 Discussion of Holiday party, ongoing discussion of dates for future FDC Meetings
proposed weekday meetings
– Parwez Wahid

8:00 – 8:15 Reports from City Council, School Committee

8:15 – 8:25 Reports and requests for assistance from City Fall election candidates

8:25 – 8:35 Reports from our Legislative Delegation 

8:35 – 8:45 Reports from State Dem Committee: Norma Shulman, Parwez Wahid, Kathie McCarthy

Sub – Committee Reports
Civics Education –
Legislative Subcommittee – Audrey Hall
Environmental – Larry Stoodt
Communications – Jim Hansen
Programming – Rozzy Hooper-Hamersley
ByLaws – Mel Warshaw

8:45 – 8:50 Announcements – from members, future events, etc.

8:50 Adjourn

Special Note: If you or a loved one are experiencing any issues that we can help with during this extraordinary time please contact the Chair or any Officer and we will do all we can to get services or meet any needs that we can for that person. Our members might be able to help you find the help you need, and nobody should be facing challenges alone!

Future Events:
November FDC Meeting:  WEDNESDAY, Nov 29th 6:30 PM
In Person, at Costin Room, Main Library