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It’s Friday!!! Next Meeting Tuesday the 26th…and More Tidbits Inside!!

RSVP for our next meeting! 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!!!

Follow the campaign FOR Issue 1 in November at Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and www.OURR.win. On social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok
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 Act—STOP 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

Why is Cleveland Browns stadium a hot topic now? Browns’ owners, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, are saying they want a better stadium by the time the Browns’ lease for the current lakefront stadium expires in 2028. Secret negotiations are underway between the Haslams and city, county, and state officials about the scope of the project…click on the link above to learn more!

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March Meeting!!

Our next stated meeting is Tuesday March 28th, at 6:30 pm in person at the Rocky River Library and via Zoom.

Dave Nash, the Vice President of the Rocky River Green Team will be speaking and addressing issues and initiatives regarding sustainability, conservation, bike initiatives, green events in Rocky River. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the green movement in Rocky River!!

Please RSVP HERE and review the minutes for last month’s meeting HERE!!

March is officially our MEMBERSHIP DRIVE month!! Now is the time to head over to our website HERE and renew your membership!! Your support allows us to continue the good work we do for Rocky River and the Democratic community of Cuyahoga County at large. We have a very exciting year planned with exciting speakers for our meetings, engagement activities and parties for the club, as well as opportunities for involvement in the community as we have local elections this fall. Renew today to keep up with our club and be part of the political process in Rocky River!!

Renew HERE today!!

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MIKE O’SHEA FUNDRAISER!!

Our City Leader, Mike O’Shea, is running for re-election for Rocky River City Law Director this year!!
Our club is supporting his campaign and would encourage everyone who is able to come and share your evening with us!!

He will be hosting a fundraiser at Tartine Bistro (19110 Old Detroit Rd, Rocky River) on Thursday, March 9th from 5-8 pm.

Find more details about Mike and his campaign HERE

If you cannot attend, but still want to show your support,
please consider making a donation HERE

Please plan to attend and show your support!!

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PROTECT CHOICE OHIO VOLUNTEER EVENT TOMORROW!!

HELLO ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATS!!
(and District 17 neighbors!!)

For all willing and able to lend their time tomorrow, Sunday February 19th at 9am, Troy Greenfield and Protect Choice Ohio are organizing a signature drive to support the petition to get the Protect Choice Ohio initiative on the statewide ballot this November. They need our help to get signatures from our friends, neighbors, and community members to secure the initiative’s place on the ballot so we can continue to protect and secure women’s and reproductive rights in Ohio.

Please see the details below and click the link HERE to sign up to volunteer. Thank you all in advance for your continued time, dedication, and support!!

For those interested, please plan to arrive at West Shore Universalist Unitarian Church (20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River), tomorrow, Sunday February 19th, at 9am!!

Staging Location: 
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church
20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116

  • Please pick up your petitions and campaign materials at the staging location between 9 am – 3 pm.
  • When you arrive, go inside the church, and we’ll train you to collect signatures and give you all your materials.
  • Sunday’s weather is High 50 and Low 36; Please wear a warm coat. At some points, you will be outside for 30 mins – 60 mins.
  • Return your petitions to the West Shore U.U. Church on Sunday, 2/19, by 3 pm OR
  • After 3 pm, drop off petitions at Troy’s House, 4585W 227th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126, by 8 pm on Sunday.
    • Please call if later than 8 pm. Thanks!

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January Meeting Update!!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30 pm
In-person at the Rocky River Library and via Zoom!!

We will be welcoming newly-elected Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne!!
He will be speaking about his new office, his plans for the future, and initiatives he is focusing on for Cuyahoga County as he starts his tenure as County Executive.

There was a conflict with the schedule for Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons who was scheduled to speak, so we are working on rescheduling her for another meeting in the future.

Please come share the evening with us!!

RSVP at the link HERE!!

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Mike O’Shea Fundraiser!!

Our former City Leader, Mike O’Shea, is running for re-election for Rocky River City Law Director this year!!

He will be hosting a fundraiser at Tartine Bistro (19110 Old Detroit Rd, Rocky River) on Thursday, March 9th from 5-8 pm.

More info to follow as we get closer, but wanted to make sure everyone was aware and could prepare to attend!!

Please plan to attend and show your support!!

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January Meeting!!

Mark your calendars!!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30 pm
In-person at the Rocky River Library and via Zoom!!

We will be welcoming Rocky River Municipal Court Judge Donna Congeni Fitzsimmons who will be speaking about her time on the bench, including her legal career in which she served as the lead prosecutor in litigating important organized crime cases in Cleveland.

Please come share the evening with us!!

RSVP at the link HERE!!

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2022 Award Winners!!

We want to thank everyone that made it to our holiday party/December meeting this past Tuesday AND further thank everyone that volunteered their time and energy in 2022 to help support Democratic initiatives and our Democratic candidates.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you are what inspires us!!

We awarded a few community and club members with awards to recognize their exemplary efforts during the 2022 campaign season and through our club last year. The award winners are as follows:

Rocky River Democrat of the Year: Patrick O’Connor
Rocky River Democratic Precinct Leader of the Year: Russ Carson
Rocky River Democratic Volunteer of the Year: Tim Piai
Rocky River Democratic Epistolarian of the Year: Mark Szabo
Rocky River Democratic Club Election Volunteer of the Year: Liz Harmath

Not all were in attendance, but Patrick, Russ, and Tim were able to make it in and County Chair of the Democratic Party, Dave Brock, was delighted to present them with their awards!!

(Tim Piai, Russ Carson, and Patrick O’Connor pictured in order below)

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December 2022/Holiday Party!!

Our holiday party/December meeting/awards ceremony/election wrap-up is just
TONIGHT!!
Tuesday December 27th at 7 pm at the Rocky River Library and via Zoom

Dave Brock, Chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party will be speaking to the group about our election turnout/results and what the party has planned for the next year and beyond!!

We will have food (pizza, salad, treats) and will also go over the breakdown of the latest election, recognize leaders/contributors in our community, and discuss plans for engagement and initiatives in our club going into 2023!!

Bring a friend, family member, neighbor and celebrate the holiday season with the Rocky River Democrats!!

Please RSVP HERE to attend!!

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