The West Bloomfield - Lakes Area Democratic Club is an official association of the Michigan Democratic Party in West Bloomfield Township. We work to promote the philosophy of the Democratic Party, help elect Democrats to public office, and increase civic engagement.
Next meeting: Wednesday 4, W. Bloomfield Public Library
Please note: this meeting is not on our usual Thursday due to venue availability.
All meetings are free and open to the public. They are usually held on the 1st or 2nd Thursday of the month and our primary venue is the West Bloomfield Public Library. However, meeting date, and location occasionally change due to venue availability. Meeting details are always provided via email notices, on the website, and meeting schedule.
Chair: Jonathan Warshay
Vice Chair: Linda Furlough
Treasurer: Sue Erich
Secretary: Amy Mindell
Communications Officer: Marcie Paul
Officers At Large: Tom Abramczyk, Dianne Browne, John Erich, Cathy Ferguson, Margaret Hall, Anita Johnson, Howard Lederman, and Janine Riley
Thank you to our outgoing members: Jonathan Landsman, Adit Padgaonkar, Julie Wash
The midterms are less than a year away and everyone is circulating petitions. They generally fall into the two main categories of candidates or issues. A brief overview of what's out there is here.
From DOGE cuts to Executive Orders and Tariffs to the Big Bad Billionaires Budget, the consequences of the Trump administration are widespread. We want to hear how this agenda is impacting you. Please tell us your story here and we may share on social media efforts, with your approval of course.
Data centers are booming nationwide and the Great Lakes area is especially attractive because they require excessive amounts of water to cool them. Developers are publicly pursuing projects in at least 10 Michigan communities, including Saline, Southfield, Howell, Kalkaska, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo.
Opposition to a proposed 180-acre site near Milford is asking for people to show up at meetings of the Lyon Twp. Board of Trustees. See NO DATA CENTER in Lyon Twp for more info.
All PDs and those who want to become one must file to run on the August ballot. The deadline is May 5th. You can fill out a Precinct Delegate Affidavit at our monthly club meetings through April. We will notarized and submit it to the Clerk. The affidavit table will open at 6:00 pm, a half hour before the meeting. The next three meetings are at the WB Library, on Wed Feb 4, Thurs March 12 and Tues April 7. If you miss these meetings, you can make an appointment for us to meet you somewhere convenient. Contact chair@wbldems.org for more info.
First or second Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm, with doors open at 6:00 pm for socializing and usually held at the West Bloomfield Public Library. Meeting date, and location occasionally change due to venue availability. See schedule here.
Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, at Sheet Metal Workers Local 80, 17100 W 12 Mile Rd in Southfield
Most meetings are usually held every other month on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at different locations around the district. The next meeting will take place January 28 at 7 pm at the Commerce Twp Library with a discussion about ICE with Sen Jeremy Moss & Stephanie Chang
Monday, January 26, 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, in Farmington
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 pm, West Bloomfield Public Library
Sunday, April 19, at Huntington Place in Detroit, details here. All MDP members are encouraged to attend. WBLDems will arrange carpools.
Defending Democracy demonstration in WB - ongoing
Thursdays at 4pm in front of the W. Bfld Tesla dealership on Orchard Lk Rd.
Rush Hour Resistance Bridge Visibility Event - ongoing
Fridays, 4:30 pm at 29995 W. 12 Mile Rd. in Farmington Hills
For other resistance actions see: mivoter.org and Michigan Resistance Calendar.
Join Us
Become a part of the West Bloomfield - Lakes Democratic community. We are stronger together.
WBLDems is a non-profit community of progressive volunteers and with your participation and support, we can make a difference. The WBLDems area includes West Bloomfield Twp, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake and Orchard Lake Village. In 2022, WBLDems formed a Political Action Committee to help elect quality Democratic candidates.
Our members work to ensure that Democratic values are protected and that every vote counts. Dues may be waived by contacting us.
