WSD is Having an Election
Westside Democrats are having an election at our meeting in May 2025.
All officers are up for election, including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Requirements to be a nominee include having attended two of the last four WSD meetings and being a member for six months prior to the election.
The election will be held in person in May. Candidates may introduce themselves at the April meeting.
Nominations will be accepted from the floor in May. Members in good standing may nominate candidates and vote.
A Time of Change
By Dorothy Wilkinson
Transition is never easy. West Side Democrats are going through a time of change. Our long-time webmaster, Ivan Pfeifer, is retiring. He is also retiring as our Vice Chair. In addition, our treasurer, Diana Shay, is retiring in March.
Ivan’s and Diana’s service to our organization has been invaluable. Without them, we couldn’t have developed the strong organization we have today. We will miss them.
But the show must go on. New people are coming forward. Eric Valdez, an attorney who works for the District Attorney, has volunteered to run for vice chair. Kenneth Scott, former WSD chair and current deputy county assessor, will run for treasurer.
There may be other candidates. Our election will be held in May.
Hands Off Rally at Albuquerque Civic Plaza
West Side Dems Immigration Info Hub
“If the rights of one person are denied, the rights of all of us are denied. This concept of mass deportation is very frightening. So West Side Dems will develop a hub of information about immigration and mass deportation.”
— Dorothy Wilkinson
Read Dorothy’s editorial on why immigration is so important.
Click here to see our new IMMIGRATION PAGE, with ways to get involved.
Your Party Needs You
In March and April, we will elect precinct and ward chairs. These are important positions because these chairs communicate with voters and work to get out the vote. If you have never thought of running for precinct or ward chair consider that as your contribution to our continued Blue West Side, Blue Bernalillo County and Blue New Mexico. It is very important right now that we all do what we can to make sure our party is strong and can withstand attacks from the Republicans.
Precinct and ward chairs communicate with their neighbors and provide communication between the voters and the state and local party. They recruit volunteers to knock on doors, make phone calls, text and write postcards.
Precinct and ward elections will be held in March and April before the state convention is held April 26 in person and online. State officers and committee members will be elected at that time.
Stay tuned for the call for your precinct and ward elections. Seriously think about becoming a precinct or ward chair. Now is the time we must all be involved.
You are Invited to Attend Executive Committee Meetings
When: the first Sunday of each month
Time:
- Lunch 12:00
- Business meeting: 1:00 to 2:30
Where: Cottonwood Ranch Apartments, 10001 Coors Bypass NW
We will gather at the patio between the office and swimming pool when the weather is nice. If the weather is uncomfortable, we will meet in apartment 1518.
We chosen Sundays, so that people who are working can attend.
All members are welcome. If you are not an elected officer, you will have a voice but no vote.
If you plan on coming to the lunch or the meeting, please RSVP to chair@westsidedems.org.
Our Mission
To Serve the 88,000 Democrats
Living on the West Side
Democrats Care!
We encourage and support candidates who will work for the good of everyone in our community. We believe in a government that is truly “of the people, by the people, and for the people”…not just for corporations, Wall Street, or the rich.
United By A Common Goal…
Social justice and human rights are more important than corporate profits. We seek to improve the quality of life for all of our residents through grass-roots support of candidates who listen and work to implement liberal programs and legislation.
Get Involved…
Your candidates can’t win without your help. Canvassing, phone banking, word-of-mouth, volunteering, and donating are all ways to work together to achieve our common goals.