The primary goal of the ADTC is to elect Democrats.

About.

What we do

The Amherst Democratic Town Committee (ADTC) represents the Democratic Party in Amherst, Massachusetts. Our job is to represent the values and priorities of Amherst's registered Democrats. Members work with the Democratic State Committee and Democratic National Committee to advocate for and support Democratic Party values and candidates. The primary goal of the ADTC is to elect Democrats. We aim to educate people how to operate and participate in campaigns and provide direct support for candidates and organizers.

Meetings

The ADTC typically meets bimonthly on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. Check out our Meetings & Events page for up to date information on the next meeting.

Executive Committee

Co-Chairs: Brian Boyd & Evan Ross

Vice Chair: Amy Mittelman

Second Vice Chair: Susan Seigel

Secretary: Dan Ordorica

Treasurer: Keri Heitner

Affirmative Action & Outreach Advisor: Chris Brashear

Bylaws

Read the bylaws of the Amherst Democratic Town Committee

Membership

Want to become a member? Any registered Democrat living in Amherst can become a member of the ADTC. Here are the different ways to become a member:

Regular Members

The 35 members of the ADTC are elected through the Amherst town ballot during presidential Democratic primaries. If you want to join the ADTC in advance of a presidential election year contact the committee and we’ll make sure we get your name on the ballot. Members are elected to four-year terms. Elected members are expected to attend regular monthly meetings throughout the year and volunteer at special events. Annual dues are $20 for regular members.

Associate Members

Want to become a member but weren’t on the ballot? No problem! Everyone is welcome to attend ADTC meetings. Regular attendees who have attended two of the previous four meetings can be elected as associate members by a vote of the Committee. Associate members can vote on all issues, except motions to spend Committee funds, election of officers, and the election or removal of members. While the ADTC can only have 35 members, there is no limit on the number of associate members, so don’t hesitate to ask to join. If there is a vacancy among regular members the Committee will fill that vacancy from the associate members. Annual membership dues are $10 for associate members.

Life Members

Any Amherst Democrat who has been a regular member of the ADTC for at least 20 years shall be offered a Life Membership. Life Members do not need to appear on the ballot or be reelected to be members of the ADTC.

You can pay your annual membership dues here:

Send checks to:

PO Box 1022

Amherst MA, 01004-1022

AmherstMADemocrats@gmail.com

Or pay online: