Who we are
Berkshire Brigades is a new countywide organization of Democratic activists who promote and actively support the progressive values and candidates of the Democratic Party. We came together informally in early 2004 to work on John Kerry’s campaign in New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Now we are expanding the organization to become more effective in electing Democrats in 2006, 2008 – and beyond.
Mission Statement
Our members are dedicated to...
- Building the Democratic base in Berkshire County by improving communication, local organization, education, and participation by all people
- Organizing Democrats and Independents to support and elect Democratic candidates in Massachusetts
- Working with Democratic organizations in other states to elect Democrats
The Steering Committee
- Mary Pat Akers - Great Barrington
- Paul Desrosiers - Pittsfield
- Ruth Dinerman - Lee
- Glen Guachione - Pittsfield
- Sherwood Guernsey - Williamstown
- Lee Harrison - Williamstown
- Sara Hathaway - Pittsfield
- Sheila Irvin - Pittsfield
- Joe Nowak - Adams
- Mary O'Brien - Pittsfield
- David Orenstein - Lenox
- Dave Robbins - North Adams
- Elliott Vines - Lenox
- Michael Wilcox - Alford
- Tela Zasloff - Williamstown
