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
- Kathie Jacques- Vice Chair
- Evan Rauch- Treasurer
- Susan Welby – Secretary
- Dan Matthews – Affirmative Action and Community Outreach
- Becca Rausch — State Senator
- Denise Garlick — State Representative
- Lida Harkins – State Committee
Other Elected Members
- Georgina Arrieta-Ruetenik
- Heidi C. Black
- Adam Block
- Anne Cosgrove
- Artie R. Crocker
- Claire Dee Ecsedy
- Carmen Fields
- Heidi Frail
- Patrick Gatto
- Michael Greis
- Steven W. Jacques
- Fredie Kay
- Kevin Keane
- Keith LaFace
- Priscilla Leith
- Marcus Nelson
- Terence Noonan
- Stacie Shapiro
- Robert T. Smart
- Jan Soma
- 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
- Bill Okerman
- Dave Reservitz
- James Segel
- Mark Swartz
- Donna Vello
- Paul Ward
- 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