We are very pleased to announce that Cassimir Svigelj is the new Treasurer of the Rocky River Democratic Club!
We enthusiastically congratulate and welcome Cassimir as a Club Officer. You may remember Cassimir’s strong candidacies that tell of a man who cares deeply about improving the lives of the citizens of our community and state. As fellow Club officers, we look forward to working closely with Cassimir to elect Democratic candidates in this most important election year.
Also by majority during the May 26th meeting, the Club voted to approve its updated Bylaws and Constitution.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAY 26TH MEETING VIA ZOOM
Andrew Bemer, Law Director, City of Rocky River
Mr. Bemer reviewed the operations of various city departments and agencies during the state-mandated shutdown. He addressed the city’s Charter Review that is done every 6 years, and the final steps in the process to get it on the ballot for the General Election. He noted the significant payroll tax loss of $900,000 to the city’s budget since the onset of the pandemic. Governor DeWine also plans to cut $805,000 to Rocky River schools from the State’s funding pool while the State of Ohio has a budget surplus of $2.7 BILLION (that’s not a typo). Mr. Bemer encouraged residents to visit the City of Rocky River’s website at www.rrcity.com for the wealth of information it provides.
Aaron Godfrey and Monique Smith
Both Aaron and Monique addressed the changes the pandemic has brought to traditional ways of campaigning. Rather than knocking on doors and in-person gatherings, reliance will be on social media, phone banking, and mailings. They also noted the significant advantage that incumbents have in elections. While their Republican opponents may try to appear moderate to voters in our community, they, nonetheless, wholeheartedly espouse the Trump Republican agenda.
It is difficult for candidates like Monique and Aaron to come right out and ask for donations to sustain a costly virtual campaign against their well-funded Republican opponents. On their behalf, the Rocky River Democratic Club asks you to consider making a donation of any amount to each of their campaigns. We realize that these are financially challenging times and that there are many worthy causes. Donating to help a Legislator win can bring big changes in our lives; and it is one of the most important contributions we can make. Whether it’s $5, $10 or $20, it’s our cumulative strength in numbers that makes a difference.
Donate to Aaron Godfrey, Democratic candidate for the United States Congress, District 16, click HERE.
Donate to Monique Smith, Democratic candidate for State Representative of Ohio House District 16 – Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River, Westlake, click HERE.
Giving Tree Project
The Giving Tree Project provides free face masks to community members who do not have access to them or cannot afford them. The project began with local attorney Kira Krivosh, State Senator Nickie Antonio and a group of volunteers. The first donation event was in Rocky River on May 28th, and the organization plans the next donation event in Lakewood in the coming weeks. Masks are free and are replenished daily on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in becoming a sewer, they provide kits with fabric and instructions. If you do not sew, they need fabric cutters and additional volunteers. For more information and to volunteer, please send an email to GivingTreeProjectRR@gmail.com
ELECTION 2020
Vote by Mail for November 3rd
Even though you voted by mail in the primary, unfortunately, you’ll need to repeat the application process for November 3rd.
You can submit a vote by mail application NOW to receive your vote by mail ballot at the appropriate time for the November 3rd General Election.
- Online: To request or print a vote by mail application from the Board of Elections website, click HERE
- Phone: Call the Board of Elections and request that a vote by mail application be mailed to you. Phone: 216-443-8683
- Email: Send an email to the Rocky River Democratic Club and we’ll deliver an application to your home. Email: submit@rockyriverdems.org
On the vote by mail application, please remember to: 1) select General Election, and 2) write the year “2020”
CLUB MEETINGS:
Thank you to those who joined us during the May 26th meeting. Because it was done on Zoom, we would love your feedback. If you have 15 seconds to answer 3 quick questions, it would be most helpful. Please click HERE.
The next meeting of the Rocky River Democratic Club is scheduled on Tuesday, June 30th at 7 PM. We’ll provide more information soon in a separate email.
