About Us

Our mission is to assist in electing Democrats to public office in Royal Oak, Clawson, and neighboring areas.

Our Monthly Meetings provide a forum for:

• Guest speakers and discussions
• Workshops and training
• Providing information about issues and events from the Oakland County Democratic Party and the Michigan Democratic Party
• Volunteer opportunities for members
• Introducing local, state, and national Democratic candidates
• Elected official reports to keep our members informed of Royal Oak area, Oakland County and state issues

Elected officials who belong to the Royal Oak Area Democratic Club include:

• Royal Oak Mayor Jim Ellison
• Royal Oak City Commissioner Jim Rasor
• Royal Oak School Board trustee Deb Anderson
• County Commissioner Tim Burns
• County Commissioner Dave Coulter
• County Commissioner David Woodward
• County Commissioner Gary McGillivray
• State Representative Marie Donigan

ROADC Governance

The club is run by an elected board. The 2010 board includes:

• Chair: Tom Regan 
• Vice Chair: Amanda Klein 
• Secretary: Mike Wilson
• Treasurer: Laurie Sturm
• At Large: Gary McGillivray 
• At Large: Christina Kuo
• At Large: Ben Phenicie 
• At Large: Aaron Bailey
• At Large: Tom Allen
• At Large: Karrie Mahrle