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
