Our Mission:
Empowering Community Change
The mission of Nutley Democratic Action (NDA) is to support Democratic candidates for office and to promote democratic progressive principles.
Promoting Civic Engagement in the Nutley Township Community
Nutley Democratic Action is dedicated to advancing civic engagement for the purpose of mobilizing progressive democratic grassroots activism. We collaborate with community stakeholders, as well as broader networks, to create an accessible platform that allows individuals to learn how to make their voices heard. By cultivating a culture of informed participation, we positively impact civic engagement, such as voter turnout and volunteerism, and we strengthen the overall sense of community commitment to forward thinking, democratic principles.
Shaping Public Discourse About the Political Process in Nutley Township
Nutley Democratic Action recognizes the importance of open and respectful dialogue in shaping the political landscape. NDA seeks to foster wider understanding of political issues based on reputable sources and grounded in fact-based standards, and thereby encourage knowledgeable, productive dialogue that advances a progressive democratic mission.
Supporting Progressive, Reform-Minded Political Candidates Who Demonstrate the Capacity to Win
Nutley Democratic Action is dedicated to leveraging our motivated membership in ways that will have real world impact on candidate campaigns. Through the architecture of can-do operations, we will generate momentum via tried-and-true grassroots organizational efforts such as canvassing, postcard writing, rallies, and educational opportunities. Our attention and initiatives will target local, state, and national offices to break through conventional party politics for those candidates whose potential to execute progressive principles can be realized with our support.
Advocating for Legislation that Reflects Democratic and Progressive Ideals
Nutley Democratic Action will keep abreast of local, state, and national legislative initiatives. We will organize advocacy campaigns, engage in direct lobbying efforts, and collaborate with partner organizations to drive legislative change. By harnessing the collective voice of our engaged community to support bills and policies that advance progressive democratic ideals, we will shape a more equitable, sustainable, diverse, and inclusive 21st century America.