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: Thurs, Sept 11, W. Bloomfield Public Library
All meetings are free and open to the public. They are usually held on the 1st 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.
WBLDems officers election will take place at our November meeting for the 2026-2027 term. See our election procedure here.
MI voters are now using early voting or absentee ballots more and going to the polls on election day less. Therefore, clerks may now increase the number of voters per precinct.
Your precinct may have changed and you may have a new precinct number and polling location. A new Voter ID Card with that updated information was recently mailed to all registered voters in W. Bfld. Contact the Township Clerks office for more info.
It’s that time of year again. The midterms are just 14 months away and the petitions are starting to appear. They generally fall into the two main categories of candidates or issues. See a brief overview of what's out there here.
Defending Democracy demonstration - 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
See: mivoter.org and Michigan Resistance Calendar.
As we look for ways to fight back against the unlawful and destructive actions of the Trump Administration, check out these important groups that are fighting back in court here.
View the slides from Our Sept. 11 meeting
HERE on “Rescuing Democracy.” Includes what you can do now, how to engage politically, the Beacon Project and the Race and Justice Initiative at WSU’s Damon J. Keith Center, sources and info, and the historical roots of our current lean into authoritarianism.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Please join us collect items for the Oakland County Poverty & Homelessness Task Force, with the help of Kimber Bishop-Yanke, founder of the non-profit Kids Empowered on the Move, to benefit persons in need in our area and nearby communities. Due to high levels of need and cuts in funding, we are collecting donated items at our monthly meetings throughout this year.
Current Needs:
• Dried beans & rice
• Laundry detergent, dish soap & cleaning products
Ongoing Needs:
• Toilet paper, diapers & wipes
Monetary Donations
Funds are very low and donations will be gratefully accepted here or bring checks payable to “Kids Empowered on the Move” to our meetings or mail them to 1787 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy Mi 48084. For questions or to drop off items if you miss a meeting, please contact Sue Erich.
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 it in our social media efforts, with your approval of course.
First Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm, doors open at 6:00 pm for socializing. 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
Bi-monthly general membership meetings are usually held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm. The next one will be on Wednesday, Sept 24, 7:00 pm, location TBD. Details here.
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 promoted, and that every vote counts.
