Swampscott Democrats to Meet

The Swampscott Democratic Town Committee will meet Wednesday, April 6, 7 p. m., at the Swampscott Senior Center. Discussion topics include “Good Governance and Accountability, Redistricting, and Outreach to Young Voters.

Additionally, plans for the State Democratic Convention in June will be finalized and updates on SDTC projects provided. Committee members are encouraged to bring friends and neighbors to the meeting.

 “We welcome the opportunity to discuss issues important to our Commonwealth and the Nation,” says Ralph Edwards, SDTC chairman. “And we want to engage Democratic and Independent voters in the conversation..”

 The redistricting process and the importance of maintaining the 6th Congressional District intact will be examined as well as opportunities for citizen input into the process. A SDTC study group on Governance and Accountability will report on efforts to define accountability and its various permutations and to identify the roles of citizens in effectively promoting accountability of elected officials.

In addition to election activities, the SDTC is engaged in community education, civic engagement and community service. As part of its community education activities, a SDTC Film Fest, “The Politics of Inequality,” combines film, food, and discussion to examine the impact of economic and social policies on our society.

The coal industry is the topic of the Sunday, April 17 gathering at the Moynihan residence. SDTC members collaborate with Nahant, Marblehead and Salem to collect non-perishable food for local pantries through the Reduce Hunger Food Drive project. “Voters, eligible voters and other citizens seeking to improve our community and better understand and address the problems we face are encouraged to come to the SDTC meeting,” says Catherine Esteverena, SDTC clerk.

For more information, contact Ralph Edwards, 781-593-7364 or redwards747@verizon.net