The Needham Democratic Town Committee is a local political organization made up of elected and associate members working together as volunteers in support of Democratic policies and candidates.
As Democrats we believe in and work for the common good, and recognize that our government has a positive role in the lives of individuals and communities. We know that the strength of our democracy is dependent on the engagement of thoughtful citizens. Thanks for your interest!
Who We Are
Executive Committee
- Michael Diener – Chair
- Vacant – Vice Chair
- Evan Rauch- Treasurer
- Susan Welby – Secretary
- Vacant – Affirmative Action and Community Outreach
- Becca Rausch — State Senator and State Committee
- Lida Harkins – State Committee
Other Elected Members
- Georgina Arrieta-Ruetenik
- Heidi C. Black
- Adam Block
- Anne Cosgrove
- Artie R. Crocker
- Cathy Dowd
- Claire Dee Ecsedy
- Carmen Fields
- Heidi Frail
- Denise Garlick
- Patrick Gatto
- Michael Greis
- Kathie Jacques
- Steve Jacques
- Fredie Kay
- Kevin Keane
- Keith LaFace
- Priscilla Leith
- Marcus Nelson
- Terence Noonan
- Stacie Shapiro
- Robert T. Smart
- Jan Soma
- Josh Tarsky — State Representative
- Karen L. Walker
- Harmony Wu
- Heather Yountz
Other Life Members and Associate Members
- John Bulian
- Alison Cocuzzo
- Joe Cocuzzo
- Edward V. Cosgrove
- Rich Fernandez
- Sue Fleming
- Maurice P. Handel
- Thomas M. Harkins
- Edmund J. Mahoney
- Jeanne S. McKnight
- Dave Reservitz
- James Segel
- Megan Small
- Lindsay Sullivan
- Mark Swartz
- Donna Vello
- Paul Ward
- Kate Weinograd
- Walter Wright
- Felix Zemel
Needham Democratic Town Committee: needhamdems@gmail.com
What We Do
Meetings, in person and online, with guests to discuss campaigns and issues
Organize campaign events
In 2016, we recruited canvassers and sent people to New Hampshire to canvas and help Clinton win NH and Maggie Hassan win a senate seat; in 2020, we ran three phone banks per week
Publicize campaign events