WHO
WE ARE
CLUB HISTORY
The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club (BFRDC) was founded in 1960 by Bronx Democrats committed to building a more open, responsive,
and accountable political system. Since then, we’ve worked to expand civic participation, support
honest leadership, and fight for policies that reflect the needs of our communities.
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Our club is named for Benjamin Franklin — author, printer, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and statesman — a visionary thinker who helped shape American democracy at its founding. Though he never held elected office, Franklin was a driving force behind the ideals of liberty, civic engagement, and public service that still guide our work today.
Our Values
To provide an open, honest, dynamic, liberal, independent Democratic organization in the 81st Assembly District, Bronx County, State of New York.
To promote the basic principles of the Democratic Party on the local, state, and national levels.
To encourage the enrollment and participation in the Democratic Party of all persons who subscribe to its principles.
To seek and support candidates for public and party office of liberal conviction, ability, and integrity, who are dedicated to public service, progressive policies, and civil liberties; to encourage the appointment of qualified public officials and employees; to oppose patronage abuses.
To participate actively in the civic affairs of the community and to further the general welfare of all those who live and work in the community.