Author name: Rocky River Democrats

LAST CHANCE!! PLEASE RSVP!! Meeting THIS Tuesday February 27th!!

Petition Signing Event

We will have an excellent speaker, Cynthia White, the Bay Village LWV Chair, at our next Rocky River Democrats Club Meeting at the RRPL. We will discuss how important this legislation is and potentially getting your neighbors to sign, too. Cynthia has a comprehensive presentation prepped on what the legislation means to us as voters, how we can protect our rights as voters, and what we can do to get involved and make an impact! You won’t want to miss this!!

Tuesday Feb. 27th 6:30pm Social, 7:00pm Speakers at the Rocky River Public Library and on Zoom!

RSVP HERE

Friend of the Club, Judge William Vodrey’s son, Tom Vodrey, wrote an AMAZING article about the importance of the Citizens Not Politicians initiative and the state of politics in Ohio–it is DEFINITELY worth the read! Please read HERE and share with everyone!!


We Need Your Help!

We are looking for a volunteer to join the Rocky River Democrats Executive Committee as the Corresponding Secretary. We are looking for some with good writing and technical skills to help with email communication and website updates. If you, or someone you know is interested, please fill out the form HERE. This is a great opportunity to put your talents to work, get more involved with the club, and help in this crucial election year!!

County Prosecutor Race


As a club, we are not endorsing any candidate for the March primary, as the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Executive Committee voted not to endorse any one candidate. However, we want to ensure that our members have the opportunity to be educated on both candidates. Below, please see events for forums for both candidates, incumbent Michael O’Malley and challenger, Matthew Ahn!

City Club of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Race Debate: Tuesday, March 5 at 11:30 am at The City Club of Cleveland, 1317 Euclid Ave. Suite 100. Cleveland 44115. RSVP for Online Link HERE

CAIR-Ohio & AAVP Candidate Town Hall: Wednesday, March 6th, at 6 pm at La Villa Conference & Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 44130 Register HERE

OH 7th District Congressional Race

Please use the Zoom Link HERE to view the candidates forum on Monday, February 26th, at 7pm, between Matthew Diemer and Doug Bougie, candidates for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, of which we are a part of, and currently being represented by MAGA extremist Max Miller. This is a CRITICALLY important race for our state and our country! Please join in, hosted by our friends at the Bay Village League of Women Voters!!

Kira Krivosh

Kira Krivosh is currently running for Judge for Court of Common Pleas and is endorsed by the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, and also recently, by the Plain Dealer. Please go to her website HERE and go HERE to sign up to volunteer or get a yard sign–thanks for your support!!

Important dates for the primary! Make your plan to Vote!

Don’t miss out on shaping the future! Here are important dates related to the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.

Dec 20 – Vote-by-Mail ballot applications accepted

Request to have a Vote-by-Mail ballot application mailed to you. 
Go to www.443vote.us
Or call 216-443-VOTE (8683)

Feb 20 – Voter registration deadline: 9:00 pm

Feb 21 – Early voting begins (in-person & Vote-by Mail)

Mar 12, 8:30 pm – Vote-by-Mail ballot application deadline

Mar 18 – Vote-by-Mail postmark deadline

Mar 19 – Election Day; polls open 6:30 am-7:30 pm

Act now and make your voice count! 
www.443vote.us

Vote-by-Mail Applications are being accepted until March 12!
For the March 19, 2024, Presidential Primary Election, 
Vote-by-Mail Applications MUST be marked as:
X – Democratic,
X – Republican, or
X – Issues Only
Forgetting to mark a party is the # 1 reason a Vote-by-Mail Application is rejected!

LAST CHANCE!! PLEASE RSVP!! Meeting THIS Tuesday February 27th!! Read More »

PLEASE RSVP!! Meeting Next Tuesday February 27th!!

Petition Signing Event

We will have an excellent speaker, Cynthia White, the Bay Village LWV Chair, at our next Rocky River Democrats Club Meeting at the RRPL. We will discuss how important this legislation is and potentially getting your neighbors to sign, too. Cynthia has a comprehensive presentation prepped on what the legislation means to us as voters, how we can protect our rights as voters, and what we can do to get involved and make an impact! You won’t want to miss this!!

Tuesday Feb. 27th 6:30pm Social, 7:00pm Speakers at the Rocky River Public Library and on Zoom!

RSVP HERE


We Need Your Help!

We are looking for a volunteer to join the Rocky River Democrats Executive Committee as the Corresponding Secretary. We are looking for some with good writing and technical skills to help with email communication and website updates. If you, or someone you know is interested, please fill out the form HERE. This is a great opportunity to put your talents to work, get more involved with the club, and help in this crucial election year!!

County Prosecutor Race


As a club, we are not endorsing any candidate for the March primary, as the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Executive Committee voted not to endorse any one candidate. However, we want to ensure that our members have the opportunity to be educated on both candidates. Below, please see events for forums for both candidates, incumbent Michael O’Malley and challenger, Matthew Ahn!

Greater Cleveland Congregations Criminal Justice Candidates Forum: Tuesday, February 20th, 7pm at Antioch Baptist Church, 8869 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, 44104 RSVP for Zoom Link HERE

City Club of Cleveland Prosecutor’s Race Debate: Tuesday, March 5 from 11:30 am at The City Club of Cleveland, 1317 Euclid Ave. Suite 100. Cleveland 44115. RSVP for Online Link HERE

OH 7th District Congressional Race

Please use the Zoom Link HERE to view the candidates forum on Monday, February 26th, at 7pm, between Matthew Diemer and Doug Bougie, candidates for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, of which we are a part of, and currently being represented by MAGA extremist Max Miller. This is a CRITICALLY important race for our state and our country! Please join in, hosted by our friends at the Bay Village League of Women Voters!!

Kira Krivosh

Kira Krivosh is currently running for Judge for Court of Common Pleas and is endorsed by the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, and also recently, by the Plain Dealer. Please go to her website HERE and go HERE to sign up to volunteer or get a yard sign–thanks for your support!!

Important dates for the primary! Make your plan to Vote!

Registration ends TOMORROW!!!

Early voting starts WEDNESDAY!!!

Don’t miss out on shaping the future! Here are important dates related to the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.

Dec 20 – Vote-by-Mail ballot applications accepted

Request to have a Vote-by-Mail ballot application mailed to you. 
Go to www.443vote.us
Or call 216-443-VOTE (8683)

Feb 20 – Voter registration deadline: 9:00 pm

Feb 21 – Early voting begins (in-person & Vote-by Mail)

Mar 12, 8:30 pm – Vote-by-Mail ballot application deadline

Mar 18 – Vote-by-Mail postmark deadline

Mar 19 – Election Day; polls open 6:30 am-7:30 pm

Act now and make your voice count! 
www.443vote.us

Vote-by-Mail Applications are being accepted until March 12!
For the March 19, 2024, Presidential Primary Election, 
Vote-by-Mail Applications MUST be marked as:
X – Democratic,
X – Republican, or
X – Issues Only
Forgetting to mark a party is the # 1 reason a Vote-by-Mail Application is rejected!

PLEASE RSVP!! Meeting Next Tuesday February 27th!! Read More »

**CORRECTION** Feb 27 Meeting Topic: Gerrymandering

Petition Signing Event

Cynthia White, the Bay Village LWV Chair, will be our guest at the next Rocky River Dem Club Meeting at the RRPL. We will discuss how important this legislation is and potentially getting your neighbors to sign, too.

Feb. 27th 6:30PM Social, 7:00PM Speakers Rocky River Public Library and Zoom! **Please note the date correction**

RSVP


Mike O’Malley Fundraiser Information


Important dates for the primary! Make your plan to Vote!

Don’t miss out on shaping the future! Here are important dates related to the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election.

Dec 20 – Vote-by-Mail ballot applications accepted

Request to have a Vote-by-Mail ballot application mailed to you. 
Go to www.443vote.us
Or call 216-443-VOTE (8683)

Feb 20 – Voter registration deadline: 9:00 pm

Feb 21 – Early voting begins (in-person & Vote-by Mail)

Mar 12, 8:30 pm – Vote-by-Mail ballot application deadline

Mar 18 – Vote-by-Mail postmark deadline

Mar 19 – Election Day; polls open 6:30 am-7:30 pm

Act now and make your voice count! 
www.443vote.us

Vote-by-Mail Applications are being accepted until March 12!
For the March 19, 2024, Presidential Primary Election, 
Vote-by-Mail Applications MUST be marked as:
X – Democratic,
X – Republican, or
X – Issues Only
Forgetting to mark a party is the # 1 reason a Vote-by-Mail Application is rejected!

**CORRECTION** Feb 27 Meeting Topic: Gerrymandering Read More »

January Meeting Next Tuesday!! Please RSVP!!

January 30 at the RRPL and on Zoom

Our guest will be the Ohio Democrats Party Chair, Liz Walters.

She’ll be filling us in on what’s been happening and what we can do to make it a successful campaign year.

We expect to hear from lots of candidates as well.

Meeting opens at 6:30 pm for social time and speakers start at 7 pm.

Please RSVP

Important Date and Links for the March Primary!!

Don’t miss out on shaping the future! Here are important dates related to the March 19, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. 

Dec 20 – Vote-by-Mail ballot applications accepted 

Request to have a Vote-by-Mail ballot application mailed to you. 
Go to www.443vote.us
Or call 216-443-VOTE (8683) 

Feb 20 – Voter registration deadline: 9:00 pm 

Feb 21 – Early voting begins (in-person & Vote-by Mail) 

Mar 12, 8:30 pm – Vote-by-Mail ballot application deadline 

Mar 18 – Vote-by-Mail postmark deadline 

Mar 19 – Election Day; polls open 6:30 am-7:30 pm 

Act now and make your voice count! 
www.443vote.us 

Vote-by-Mail Applications are being accepted until March 12!
For the March 19, 2024, Presidential Primary Election, 
Vote-by-Mail Applications MUST be marked as:
X – Democratic,
X – Republican, or
X – Issues Only
Forgetting to mark a party is the # 1 reason a Vote-by-Mail Application is rejected!

January Meeting Next Tuesday!! Please RSVP!! Read More »

We Need YOU for the Delegate Vote this Tuesday!

We need you! Coming up this Tuesday 1/9!!

Jeanne Gallagher and Mike O’Shea are running to be delegates for District 7 and Rocky River at the Democratic Convention in Chicago in August. They need your Rocky River votes to secure their positions. Please consider attending the caucus and voting for them!! There are 45 others in the running and, as always, your vote matters!! Please come to support Jeanne and Mike to send them to Chicago in August!!

6:30pm on January 9, 2024 

UAW Hall Local 1005,
5615 Chevrolet Boulevard,
Parma, Ohio  44130

RSVP and let us know if you can vote at [email protected]

More about the delegate process here https://ohiodems.org/convention/



OHIO Supreme Court Information


The race for the Ohio Supreme Court is going to INCREDIBLY important–register HERE to meet and hear from the candidates!!

We Need YOU for the Delegate Vote this Tuesday! Read More »

Holiday Party with the Westshore Coalition

Please RSVP ASAP (so we can get a good head count for food) at the link HERE and below for our Holiday Party!!

We WILL NOT have a Rocky River Meeting on 11/28 and this will be our last gathering of the year.

We are getting together with our neighbors for our next meeting.

Join us for holiday cheer and refreshments on November 30 at 7pm at the Porter Library in Westlake. Please RSVP! Thanks!

Holiday Party with the Westshore Coalition Read More »

Did you get your sign?

Voter Registration Closes Tomorrow!!

November 7, 2023 General Election

October 10: Voter Registration Closes–update your voter info HERE

October 31, 8:30 pm: Deadline for applications by mail for an Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballot to be mailed

November 5: Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 pm

November 6: All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before Nov 11 in order to be counted

November 7, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm : Election Day – Provisional voting at the Board of Elections. All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots returned in person must be received the Board of Elections by 7:30 to be counted.

Please refer to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website HERE for more information and FAQs

Please refer to and share the Ohio Voter Guide HERE for all the info on issues and candidates for November’s election!!


Please do support our Ward 1 candidate for City Council, Lisa Havemann at her website HERE, get a yard sign, and email her at [email protected] to subscribe to her newsletter, Building Bridges, where she provides you all the latest news in the Rocky River Community.

We are supporting Lisa, as well as our other Council candidates Jeanne Gallagher, Christina Morris, Mike O’Boyle, and Paul Shipp, and Mike O’Shea for Law Director, and hope you do too!!!

Rocky River School Board Candidate Forum

Monday the 23rd at 7pm at the Umerly Center next door to the Rec Center.

Go and listen to our candidates as they express their vision for RRCS!!


UAW Clambake! Saturday Oct 14, reserve your spot now!


The LWV Ohio is partnering with School Board School on a webinar on school board roles. This is a great opportunity for folks who are considering a run for their local school board, running forums for school board candidates, or advocacy that is affected by school board decisions. 

School Board School is a Cincinnati-based organization that provides training in how school boards work to educate advocates and potential candidates. To learn more about them, go here.

  • To register, please go here. 
  • The Facebook event page is here if you’d like to share.

And in other news:

Look over the tricky language that Frank LaRose engineered to confuse Ohio voters by reviewing the language of Issue 1 HERE

Please give our friend Matt Diemer’s latest podcast on the state of participatory budgeting in Cleveland, HERE and HERE!!

Please visit the links HERE and HERE to learn more about and identify extremist candidates for school board seats–these small races can have monumental consequences for education in our communities. No candidates for Rocky River are on the list, but please share this info with friends and family in affected communities!

Surprise, surprise…looks like we’re being redistricted again…check out this article and maps to see the proposed changes!!



Did you get your sign? Read More »

Signs, Signs, and More Signs!!!

Issue 1 Signs!!!

We FINALLY have Issue 1 Signs in!!! Please fill out the form attached below and we will be in contact right away to let you know how and where to pick them up–thank you for your patience and support!!!

Secure your Issue 1 Yard Sign HERE


Please come out next Tuesday, October 11th from 5-7pm, to support our friend and supporter Ray Tarasuck in his campaign for Common Pleas Judge–all info on the flyer below!


Please do support our Ward 2 candidate for City Council, Lisa Havemann at her website HERE and email her at [email protected] to subscribe to her newsletter, Building Bridges, where she provides you all the latest news in the Rocky River Community.

We are supporting Lisa, as well as our other Council candidates Jeanne Gallagher, Christina Morris, Mike O’Boyle, and Paul Shipp, and Mike O’Shea for Law Director, and hope you do too!!!


Important Dates! One week until voter registration closes!

November 7, 2023 General Election

October 10: Voter Registration Closes–update your voter info HERE

October 31, 8:30 pm: Deadline for applications by mail for an Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballot to be mailed

November 5: Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 pm

November 6: All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before Nov 11 in order to be counted

November 7, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm : Election Day – Provisional voting at the Board of Elections. All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots returned in person must be received the Board of Elections by 7:30 to be counted.

Please refer to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website HERE for more information and FAQs

Please refer to and share the Ohio Voter Guide HERE for all the info on issues and candidates for November’s election!!

Follow the campaign FOR Issue 1 in November at Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and www.OURR.winOn social media: InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTok

And in other news:

Look over the tricky language that Frank LaRose engineered to confuse Ohio voters by reviewing the language of Issue 1 HERE

Please give our friend Matt Diemer’s latest podcast on the state of participatory budgeting in Cleveland, HERE and HERE!!

Please visit the links HERE and HERE to learn more about and identify extremist candidates for school board seats–these small races can have monumental consequences for education in our communities. No candidates for Rocky River are on the list, but please share this info with friends and family in affected communities!

Surprise, surprise…looks like we’re being redistricted again…check out this article and maps to see the proposed changes!!


GOTV with Troy!

Please consider helping our friend Troy with a Literature Drop in Fairview Park!
Your help is needed in Fairview Park to help elect Democrats that support pro-choice! Please sign up Today!
These will be walkable houses in Fairview Park. You’ll be delivering Door Hangers to Democrats and Independent Voters.
If you’re available at other times please let Troy know.
216-299-7661

Show your support!


STOP SB 83 – The Higher Education Destruction Act

STOP SB 83 – The Higher Education Destruction ActSTOP restrictions on DEI programs and training! STOP restrictions on race and gender-based programs & policies! STOP restrictions on worker rights! STOP racist attacks on the AAPI community! TAKE ACTION HERE

Sherrod!


Come out and visit our friends in Strongsville next Tuesday, October 10th!!

Signs, Signs, and More Signs!!! Read More »

Events, Events, and More Events!!!

Issue 1 Signs!!!

We are working feverishly to secure a hefty supply of Issue 1 yard signs–they are not in yet, but rest assured…they are coming!!! Please enter your information on the form attached below and we will notify you as soon as they come in!!

Secure your Issue 1 Yard Sign HERE

There will be a fundraiser for Councilwoman Christina Morris this Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 11am to 1:00pm.   It will take place at Tartine Bistro, 19110 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio  44116.  Please stop by to support Christina in her re-election campaign as she runs against three Republican candidates!

Important Dates!

November 7, 2023 General Election

October 10: Voter Registration Closes

October 31, 8:30 pm: Deadline for applications by mail for an Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballot to be mailed

November 5: Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 pm

November 6: All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before Nov 11 in order to be counted

November 7, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm : Election Day – Provisional voting at the Board of Elections. All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots returned in person must be received the Board of Elections by 7:30 to be counted.

Please refer to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website HERE for more information and FAQs

Please stop by Georgetown/Vosh next Tuesday, October 3rd, from 5-8pm to support our friend Kira Krivosh in her election campaign!!

Follow the campaign FOR Issue 1 in November at Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and www.OURR.winOn social media: InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTok

Look over the tricky language that Frank LaRose engineered to confuse Ohio voters by reviewing the language of Issue 1 HERE

Please give our friend Matt Diemer’s latest podcast on the state of participatory budgeting in Cleveland, HERE and HERE!!

Please consider helping our friend Troy with a Literature Drop in Fairview Park!
Your help is needed in Fairview Park to help elect Democrats that support pro-choice! Please sign up Today!
These will be walkable houses in Fairview Park. You’ll be delivering Door Hangers to Democrats and Independent Voters.
If you’re available at other times please let me know.
Thank you, Troy 216-299-7661
Please consider attending this great event and supporting our friends at the Rocky River Public Library!! Please click the image for more information!!
STOP SB 83 – The Higher Education Destruction ActSTOP restrictions on DEI programs and training! STOP restrictions on race and gender-based programs & policies! STOP restrictions on worker rights! STOP racist attacks on the AAPI community! TAKE ACTION HERE

Events, Events, and More Events!!! Read More »

Happy Start to the Week!! Last Chance to RSVP for our September meeting!!

RSVP for our next meeting! This Tuesday September 26th 6:30 pm at the Rocky River Library and on Zoom

This month’s speaker will be Kellie Copeland, Executive Director of Pro-Choice Ohio–she will speak on Issue 1 and messaging, and we are stoked to welcome her back! The general election will be uber important and we all need great and diverse ways to parle our message for freedom and the greater good!

Please RSVP here today!!

Important Dates!

November 7, 2023 General Election

October 10: Voter Registration Closes

October 31, 8:30 pm: Deadline for applications by mail for an Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballot to be mailed

November 5: Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 pm

November 6: All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before Nov 11 in order to be counted

November 7, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm : Election Day – Provisional voting at the Board of Elections. All Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballots returned in person must be received the Board of Elections by 7:30 to be counted.

Please refer to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website HERE for more information and FAQs

Our friend Amanda Martin is making VOTE YES IN NOVEMBER buttons and bumper magnets–click on the link HERE to pre-order and support her efforts!! Thank you Amanda!!!

Please Save the Date!! There will be a fundraiser for Councilwoman Christina Morris on Sunday October 1, 2023 from 11am to 1:00pm.   It will take place at Tartine Bistro, 19110 Detroit Road, Rocky River, Ohio  44116.  More info to come soon!!

Follow the campaign FOR Issue 1 in November at Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and www.OURR.winOn social media: InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTok
Please consider helping our friend Troy with a Literature Drop in Fairview Park!
Your help is needed in Fairview Park to help elect Democrats that support pro-choice! Please sign up Today!
These will be walkable houses in Fairview Park. You’ll be delivering Door Hangers to Democrats and Independent Voters.
If you’re available at other times please let me know.
Thank you, Troy 216-299-7661
Please consider attending this great event and supporting our friends at the Rocky River Public Library!! Please click the image for more information!!
STOP SB 83 – The Higher Education Destruction ActSTOP restrictions on DEI programs and training! STOP restrictions on race and gender-based programs & policies! STOP restrictions on worker rights! STOP racist attacks on the AAPI community! TAKE ACTION HERE

Happy Start to the Week!! Last Chance to RSVP for our September meeting!! Read More »

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