GDCC Monthly Meeting & Bi-annual Election – April 14th

Our GDCC April monthly meeting will be help in-person on Thursday, April 14 at the Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster St., Gloucester and we will be holding our bi-annual elections for officers. This includes Ward Chairs, new members, and elected Officers of the City Committee (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Affirmative Action Officer.

Membership in the GDCC:

Members are elected every four years (except for 20-year members) and candidates are listed on the presidential primary ballot by ward.  The members who join the GDCC at our monthly meetings are also elected by ward, and their term lasts until the next presidential primary election. Seventy persons were elected to 4-year membership terms in March of 2020. Each of these individuals received a letter from the Gloucester City Clerk informing them of their election a few weeks ago.

Guest speakers joining us:  

Meet State Representative from Salem and candidate for Essex County District Attorney, Paul Tucker.

State Rep Paul Tucker (DA)

In addition, Shawn Henry, member of the Gloucester Planning Board, will be joining us to explain and answer questions about the proposed zoning amendment changes before the City Council that were derived from recommendations and goals of the city’s Housing Production Plan adopted in 2017.

Our March meeting will begin at 7 PM with GDCC business items; and the speaker program at 7:30-8:45 p.m. Members and friends are welcome to attend.

The GDCC requests in-person attendee cooperation for Covid safety with proof of vaccination. Masks are welcome, but will not be mandatory.

For more information contact Chair Matthew Murray with any questions at chair@gloucesterdemocrats.org or at 978 239 2205; or visit the GDCC website at https://www.gloucesterdemocrats.org.