We envision a Philadelphia led by responsive and representative government, with elected officials driven by a passion for equity and justice. We expect our leaders to uphold high ethical standards and to advance progressive policies. The members of the 2nd Ward’s Democratic Executive Committee aim to realize this vision by increasing voter turnout, encouraging robust debate, and galvanizing engagement with the political process. We seek to keep voters informed about elections and issues, to give careful consideration to our candidate endorsements, and to push for better governance citywide. Our priorities are to support the Democratic Party and to serve the interests of our 2nd Ward constituents and all Philadelphians, particularly those whose voices might not otherwise be heard.
2nd Ward Leadership
Ward Leader: Will Gross
Chair: Julia Tackett
1st Vice Chair: Laura Boyce
2nd Vice Chair: Mara Blake-Ward
3rd Vice Chair: Gwendolyn Toler
Secretary: Brian Boni
Asst Secretary: Duncan Gromko
Treasurer: Theodore Schmiechen
Asst Treasurer: Keri Salerno
Committee Chairs
GOTV Committee: Liz Looker
Endorsements Committee: Gloria Gilman
Election Day Committee: Liza Heid
Fundraising Committee: Mary Stricker
Communications Committee: Brigid O’Brien
Bylaws Committee: Joey Muradaz
Upcoming Meetings
Executive Committee:
- Wednesday, August 26th; 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Zoom Meeting)
(Meetings are only open to committee people, associates, and invited guests. We meet the 4th Wednesday of every month.)
Fundraiser:
TBD
Executive Committee discussion:
TBD
GOTV Committee:
Charlie Hudgins
Steph Stucka
Amanda Zaid
Lydia Majure
Theodore Schmiechen
Duncan Gromko
Marc Schultz
Endorsements Committee:
Josh Rubkinsky
Brian Cooper
Nithin Vejendla
Nechama Lowey
Rebecca Crites
Rosalie Fazio-Eynullayeva
Jen Burdick
Joey Muradaz
Fran Poeske
Election Day Committee:
Keri Salerno
Matthew Fisher
Rue Landau
Theodore Schmiechen
Connor Anderson
Alex Samuels
Elizabeth Hasier
Evan Husted
Rhea Powell
Stephanie Stucka
Susan Koger
Gloria Gilman
Fundraising Committee:
Maura Egan
Carly Linder
Edward Garcia
Susan Koger
Jeannie Wong
Brian Boni
Communications Committee:
Tony Rojas
Denis Anglim
Bylaws Committee:
Jordan Konnell
Evan Kreuger
Theodore Schmiechen