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BDTC Delegates attend the
Massachusettes Democratic Convention
Eight delegates were elected at our May caucus to attend the 2025 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.
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This was a "platform year," and the proposed platform generated a great deal of passionate discussion. Details here.
You can read the 2025 platform here.
Town Council Resolution on Safe Communities
On August 21, 2025, The Barnstable Town Council unanimously passed a resolution affirming the Town’s commitment to freedom, justice and equality for all Barnstable residents and visitors.
This resolution was the result of the hard work by many BDTC members as well as various groups working to support our immigrant community. It also was the direct result of community members taking a stand and sharing their voices during public comment at town council meetings. While a resolution may not hold the power of enforcement, it sends a clear message. Our voices matter. Stay engaged!!
Below it the full text of the resolution:
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2026-XXX RESOLVE AFFIRMING THE TOWN’S COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM, JUSTICE
AND EQUALITY FOR ALL BARNSTABLE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
RESOLVED: That the Barnstable Town Council does hereby affirm the Town of Barnstable’s commitment to the values of freedom, justice, and equality for all Barnstable residents and visitors and to supporting its residents and visitors in leading lives of peace and dignity free from fear, harassment, and violence, and to that end, further resolves that the Town of Barnstable and its officials and employees shall:
ï‚· Continue to comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal law, including the Massachusetts
Constitution, which guarantees equal protection of the laws to all people, regardless of nationality,
citizenship or immigration status; and Continue to protect the civil liberties, safety, and human rights of all Barnstable residents and visitors regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual and gender identity, marital or economic status, citizenship, and immigration status.
SPONSORS: Councilor Paula K. Schnepp, Precinct 12; Gordon Starr, Precinct 1;Betty Ludtke, Precinct 3; Matthew Levesque, Precinct 10.
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A New Year
To all our Members, Supporters and Friends,
Well here we are in 2025 and once again it is time for us to get to work. We have 6 Town Council seats up for election this year and we expect them to be competitive races.
Please consider joining us at a meeting, join our membership, get added to our mailing list or get involved in any way that you can. We meet monthly on the last Wednesday of each month. See our Events page for details and the full list of dates. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
The Barnstable Democratic Town Committee
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Thank You!​
To all our Members, Supporters and Friends,
Thank You!!! Thank you to all of you who attended our meetings, supported our committee, helped out with a campaign, held a sign, knocked on doors, wrote postcards, manned the office or followed us to keep up with what was going on. Despite our national conundrum, we had a lot of wins this past election cycle and we couldn't have done it without all of you. But there is more work to be done.
Our next meeting will be January 8, 2025. We have a number of local races coming up for Town Council and others, so we will be ramping up again soon! We hope to see you staying involved as we move forward.
Meanwhile, enjoy this Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season! We hope to see you in January!
Sincerely,
The Barnstable Democratic Town Committee