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Our Elected Officials
 

 Mayor Cecilia Xie Birge

Deputy Mayor
Brad Fay

Committeewoman
Louise Wilson
 


Committeeman
Michael Joye

News and Announcements

New Jersey Presidential Primary
Set for Tuesday, February 5

New Jersey voters will play a big role in selecting our party's nominee for President of the United States.  The primary election is set for Tuesday, February 5, 2008.  Polls are open from 6 am until 8 pm.

The Democratic primary is open to all registered Democrats, and also to "independent" voters who are not formally affiliated with any political party.

"Even if you have never voted in a primary or registered with the Democratic Party, you may vote in the primary," says Lee Forbes, chairwoman of the Montgomery Democrats.  "You can go to the polls and declare which primary you want to vote in ( Democratic or Republican)."

For information about the Democratic candidates for President, please see their official web sites:

Barack Obama

Hillary Clinton

 

Who We Are

The Montgomery Township Democratic Organization supports candidates, community organizations and initiatives that promote civic engagement and good government. We work to protect the natural resources, traditions and future of Montgomery. We take pride in the service and accomplishments of Democratic leaders who confront the biggest issues facing Montgomery, while ensuring quality service every day to all residents.

The Democratic Party in Montgomery stands for good government through openness and responsiveness, strong fiscal stewardship, and a spirit of bipartisan cooperation.  We are focused on:

·        Preventing or limiting increases in property taxes

·        Protecting our open space, environment and natural resources

·        Improving parks and recreation 

·        Continuous improvement in public safety and other municipal services

·        Solving traffic problems and planning a bright future for the Township

Our organization is open to anyone who shares these goals and is willing to work cooperatively toward them.

The Montgomery Democratic Organization is the legal entity representing Democrats in Montgomery and Somerset County. Representatives to the County Organization are elected in the Democratic primary every two years (in even-numbered years).  Two representatives -- a male and a female -- are chosen from each of the Township's 16 voting districts. The 32 elected representatives to the Somerset County Democratic Organization then make up the local Montgomery Democratic Organization as well, along with local elected officials and other interested members of the community.

Official duties of the Democratic Organization include recruitment and support of candidates for municipal (Montgomery Township) elections, and votes at annual county meetings of the Somerset County Democratic Organization. The Democratic Organization works on the election campaigns of local Democratic candidates, and with the county, state, and national Democratic party organizations on county, state and national elections. The Montgomery Democratic Organization meets monthly and meetings are open to any interested Democrat in Montgomery. For more information on the Montgomery Democratic Organization, contact Lee Forbes, municipal chair, by e-mail at nickoleforbes@hotmail.com..

Get Active

Volunteerism is the lifeblood of the community.   Montgomery's Democratic leaders strongly encourage participation by  everyone wishing to contribute, regardless of political affiliation (or lack thereof). 

If you are looking to become more involved in your community, please contact Louise Wilson at (609) 466-4874 or via e-mail at lwilson@hbts.com.

If you would like to become active in the Montgomery Democratic Organization or volunteer to help with the next political campaign, please contact Lee Forbes at nickoleforbes@hotmail.com.

Meetings and Events

The regular monthly meeting of the organization is  the third Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted.  Meeting are held at various homes and public places.  All meetings begin at  7:30 p.m.  Please  Contact Lee Forbes for more information, including the location of the next meeting.  There will be no meeting in December.

Voter Resources

Register to Vote

Request and Absentee Ballot

Questions? Contact the Township Clerk

 

Party Leaders and Contacts

The Montgomery Democratic Organization is the legal entity representing Democrats in Montgomery and Somerset County. Representatives to the County Organization are elected every two years in the Democratic primary to represent the Democrats in their election districts. The 32 elected representatives to the Somerset County Democratic Organization who reside in Montgomery Township then make up the local Montgomery Organization as well.

Democratic Organization Chairwoman Lee Forbes: (908) 874-3207,  e-mail nickoleforbes@hotmail.com

Mayor Cecilia Xie Birge: (908) 874-4272, e-mail  cbirge@patmedia.net

Deputy Mayor Brad Fay: (908) 281-9713, e-mail BradFay@aol.com

Committeewoman Louise Wilson: (609) 466-4874,  e-mail lwilson@hbts.com

Committeeman Michael Joye: (609) 333-1199, e-mail MJoye66@aol.com

Links

Barack Obama for President

Hillary Clinton for President

Montgomery Township

Somerset County

Somerset County Democratic Organization

New Jersey Democratic State Committee

Democratic National Committee

 


 
 
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