About MAD

Welcome to the Montrose Area Democrats Website

Montrose Area Democrats is a group of concerned neighbors who want to change things. We want to elect officials who will take an interest in our unique neighborhood, and we want to help promote Democratic causes. Causes like equal rights, justice and protection for all. We're concerned about pollution, healthcare, reproductive rights, gun control and hate crimes. We are helping to take back Harris County, and we need you. Whether you want to work on campaigns, help out at meetings and events, or do grassroots work, we can make a difference and have some fun when we join together.

MAD is open to anyone with an interest in Montrose. Our members reflect our diverse population. We are a volunteer organization with no paid members or officers.

What We Stand For

Preserving and enhancing our unique neighborhood.

Cleaning up our too-polluted city.

Equal opportunity for all citizens.

Rewarding honest work with a living wage and a tax system that is fair.

Quality education that gives all citizens the opportunity to reach their potential.

Freedom from government interference in our private lives.

Security in our homes and safety on our streets.

Separation of Church and State to preserve the freedom to pursue our beliefs.

What We Do

VOTER EDUCATION: we invite speakers and candidates to come talk about their campaigns and issues.

CANDIDATE EDUCATION: we inform them about what matters to Montrosians.

VOTER REGISTRATION: we deputize, train and organize volunteers to do voter registration.

CAMPAIGNING: we volunteer on different campaigns to do mailers, blockwalk, etc.

GOTV: we help to Get Out The Vote by phoning every Democrat in Montrose and reminding them to vote.

MAD volunteers give up their time and money to elect Democrats who will represent us. How involved you get, and what work you do is entirely up to you. We help you find ways to contribute that match your style.

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Monthly Meetings

MAD meetings always feature a guest speaker or an issue-based activity, as well as a lively exchange of ideas.

When: MAD always meets the 4th Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted--check our Current Events page

Where: The Stag’s Head Pub and Restaurant, 2128 Portsmouth, Houston, Texas 77098-4057 (in the Shepherd Square shopping Center).
We meet in the private Oak Room, which is to your far left as you enter the main door. Look for the yellow MAD sign!

There is NO CHARGE to attend our meetings.

The Stag's Head serves award-winning food, beer and spirits, should you care to partake!

The Stag's Head graciously lets MAD use the private Oak Room for our monthly meeting free of charge!

Call 713.533.1199 for more pub information or click here for a map.

Meeting format:
6:30 – 7:00 pm: Arrival, reception, order food, chat
7:00 – 8:00 pm: Core meeting time - issues, motions, news, projects & initiatives, speaker presentations
*Our meetings usually close shortly after 8:00 pm

**Members are welcome to put an item on the agenda (which may warrant a short presentation), time permitting. Agenda items must be submitted by 7:00 pm of the Monday preceding the meeting to MAD President.

Bring a friend or a neighbor-- everyone is welcome. And anyone who joins or renews a MAD membership at this meeting will get $5 off the regular $15 membership fee!