Club Updates

Don’t forget! RSVP for our Meeting May 30th

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

Honesty for Ohio Education has a weekly action newsletter. Subscribe at their site. Here is a link to their action items for the Week of May 22

August 8th, 2023 Special Election FAQs from the Board of Elections!

In the NEWS!

Transgender Bathroom Bill in the Ohio Legislature

Cuyahoga County Passes Anti Wage Theft Legislation

Marianne Streater

Is it with much sadness and sympathy that I share the passing of one of our most tireless and dedicated friends, Marianne Streater.

This is the link to to obituary. Please attend the service Tuesday if you can.
https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/marianne-stretar-obituary?id=51992580

Reproductive Rights Petition Signing Event this Sunday!

Take Action

Help the effort to turn out in an unprecedented way on August 8. We have to show extremist lawmakers how out of touch they are. We have to show them that making it essentially impossible for any future citizen-led initiative to get on the ballot violates the will of the people they were elected to serve!

Ways to get involved in “VOTE NO IN AUGUST!”

• Request your absentee ballot today by printing and mailing the correct absentee ballot request forms or by calling you county board of elections for an application.
• Join Vote No in August campaign HERE
• Follow the campaign on social media: @votenoinaugust
• Share info via social media: hashtags #VoteNoInAugust, #OnePersonOneVote
• Order “No on August” voter outreach fliers & pledge cards HERE
• Share you opinion – we have professional writers and editors ready to help. Write a Letter to the Editor of your local paper. LTE Training Video and toolkit.
• Help us build a living repository of why Ohioans are voting NO in August. Send your name, town and county of residence, photo and why you’re voting NO to [email protected].
• Get trained to educate voters: June 23 at 12:00PM on Zoom. Register HERE
• Volunteer to distribute information at spring and summer tablink opportunities
• Sign up to be an Election Protection volunteer HERE
• Consider being a poll Worker

Helpful Resources

• Correct Form 11-A absentee ballot request form to print/share with voters
• New voter registration form
• Info on new Voter ID requirements
• Election calendar
  • July 10 – last day to register
  • July 11 – early vote starts
  • August 8 Election Day
• The basics of state constitutional amendments “All Sides with Ann Fisher – WOSU, May 16, 2023
• Legal case submitted to the Ohio Supreme Court against August election: case number is 2023-0630: State of Ohio x rel. One Person One Vote et. al v Frank LaRose. Log in to the Ohio Supreme Court Docket Search and request notifications.

Ohio House Bill 1
This massive tax bill would flatten the state income tax to 2.75% and modify property taxation; would gut local government and public school funding
SAY NO! TAKE ACTION HERE

Ohio House Bill 12
This is the state takeover of public education that would create a new Department of Education and Workforce.
SAY NO! TAKE ACTION HERE

Ohio Senate Bill 17
This would inject incomplete, biased perspectives about “free market capitalism” into high school financial literacy standards. Students need an honest, complete understanding of all market systems taught in appropriate social studies classes,
SAY NO! TAKE ACTION HERE

SATURDAY! Petitions!

Donuts and coffee at Mike O’Shea’s!

There are a few of us who still need signatures to get on the ballot in November. Please drop by and sign so we can serve!

Additionally, if you can take a petition for a candidate and get 10 – 20 signatures, we’d also appreciate that. We will have plenty available! FYI they are due around the 15th of June but we’d like to get them in earlier in case they aren’t approved.

Saturday 10AM- 12PM

21714 Aberdeen Rd.

From Troy! and Protect Choice Ohio!

“I’ve attached a list of events and locations where volunteers can circulate and collect signatures in Public Places this weekend and next week. Please share this information with your volunteers that are collecting signatures. Additionally, I’ve attached the updated talking points on the ballot language and safety measures. ”

Download the following and collect signatures! There are lots of activities to choose from!

Safety– Volunteer packet

PCO talking points 051223

Event Location for May 2023.docx

Don’t forget! RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

I am very excited about these speakers, aren’t you?

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

RSVP HERE

Hey all, grab a donut and some coffee at Mike O’Shea’s and sign some petitions!

There are a few of us who still need signatures to get on the ballot in November. Please drop by and sign so we can serve!

Additionally, if you can take a petition for a candidate and get 10 – 20 signatures, we’d also appreciate that. We will have plenty available! FYI they are due around the 15th of June but we’d like to get them in earlier in case they aren’t approved.

Saturday 10AM- 12PM

21714 Aberdeen Rd.

Who’s going to be on the ballot soon?

Kira! That’s who!! She’s amazing!

Don’t forget! RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

I am very excited about these speakers, aren’t you?

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

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Have you heard?

Newsworthy reports about ballot changes!

Cleveland.com: Fired up about Republicans’ plan to make it harder to change the Ohio constitution? Here’s how to vote in August.

Axios: Lawsuit challenges newly-set August election

From our good friend Troy J Greenfield

“Ohio Legislators passed SJR2 this week to increase the requirement from 50% +1% to 60% to pass a Citizen Led Constitutional Amendment.

Now, there will be a special election on August 8th, Which Sucks!

Not to Worry, We will get out the vote in August and Win!

The majority of Ohioans agree that reproductive medical decisions should be between you and your Doctor, not state legislators.”

Saturday

It’s A MARCH!!

Moms Demand is marching in Wade Oval as are some of your City Council peeps. Please join us!!

Details:

• Date: May 13
• Time: 1:00p, step off at 1:30p
• Meeting Location: Wade Oval in University Circle
• March length: less than 1.5 miles
• Concept: March + take home a postcard to send to US Senators/Rep
• Rallying Message: Reinstate the federal assault weapons ban

https://forms.everytown.org/a/oh-cle-mothers-day-action-2023-1

Don’t forget! RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

I am very excited about these speakers, aren’t you?

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

And for the In The News portion of the newsletter:

https://www.clevescene.com/news/billionaire-backing-effort-to-raise-ohio-amendment-threshold-funded-election-deniers-jan-6-rally-41902214

Hello friends! I feel like this week will be a fly by!

Here’s some stuff to put on your to do list!

Tuesday!

The Cuyahoga Planning Commission is looking for input for the Clifton Bridge. Bike lanes, walkability, we need Rocky River to Represent! Please make it if you can!

Thursday!

Saturday

It’s A MARCH!!

Moms Demand is marching in Wade Oval as are some of your City Council peeps. Please join us!!

Details:

• Date: May 13
• Time: 1:00p, step off at 1:30p
• Meeting Location: Wade Oval in University Circle
• March length: less than 1.5 miles
• Concept: March + take home a postcard to send to US Senators/Rep
• Rallying Message: Reinstate the federal assault weapons ban

https://forms.everytown.org/a/oh-cle-mothers-day-action-2023-1

RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

I am very excited about these speakers, aren’t you?

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

Have Repro Rights Ballots? Contact Troy!

She needs to get a good count of what we’ve already collected! If you need to sign, she can help with that, too!

Troy Greenfield

Regional Field Organizer

[email protected]

216-299-7661

Are you an organization that opposes HJR1 and SJR2?

Sign a letter against blocking ballot initiatives!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScswOQ1N4ysWTBPSE_aVm-Z7Jc0fJG5d3mebcAU2xvnWrGCuQ/viewform

sponsored by Common Cause Ohio

Don’t forget to call anyone and everyone to vote against these resolutions!

Local Coverage of the issue here (the majority is not a tyranny!! OMG!)

https://www.ideastream.org/2023-05-04/commentary-ohio-senate-president-matt-huffman-tyranny-majority-60-percent

Have a great week everybody!

Hello friends! Here’s some plans for your weekend!

Don’t forget to enjoy that sun and it’s a Full Flower Moon tonight!

Topic: Planning

The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission is holding a public meeting and they need our input! They do the things we ask, so we need to ask!! Please try to make this meeting!

RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

I am very excited about these speakers, aren’t you?

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

Topic:HJR1 and SJR2

Please continue to hound our reps! Do not let outside money replace our voice!

Call your House Representative TODAY

https://www.clevescene.com/news/billionaire-backing-effort-to-raise-ohio-amendment-threshold-funded-election-deniers-jan-6-rally-41902214

Topic: Reproductive Rights

If you have any petitions checked out from Troy and her group at the Unitarian Universalist Church, please return them as soon as possible, even if you haven’t finished them.

You can still sign and get new petitions from all the usual places!

And last, but certainly not least

The 71st Annual Rocky River Little League Opening Day Ceremonies

Parade Saturday at 9:30AM

The parade route is from City Hall, down Hilliard, to the Little League fields.

Please join the city in celebrating springtime and Little League!

Rumor has is that our beloved Judge Fitzsimmons will be throwing out the first pitch!

YAY!

Hello Friends!

We have lots of things you can do this week to make a difference! Pick one! Pick two! Pick three! Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

We will have two most excellent speakers!

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

Volunteer Sign-Up for May 2nd Primary

Your help is needed at the polls on Tuesday, May 2nd to collect signatures for Reproductive Health Care.

Please use the link below to sign up today!

Sign-Up Genius Link

There are several spots open. Pick one that’s right for you.

Troy Greenfield
Regional Field Organizer
[email protected]
216-299-7661

Would you like to help plan our Summer Party?

https://forms.gle/UDFAwM1JxtrcTVbm7

Members of our coalition of 228 organizations from across Ohio plan to show up to say, ‘“NO to HJR1.” On Weds. May 3, we will march to the House Chamber so we can make it clear that we stand together to defend “one person, one vote.” More details when you RSVP.

DEMOCRACY NEEDS YOU!

• Please RSVP to join us on May 3
• Share this invite far and wide.
• Call your House Representative TODAY and urge them to vote NO
• Call House Speaker Stephens at 614-466-1366.
• Call your Senator (Possible committee vote for the Senate’s version, SJR 2 is on Tuesday, May 2, at 9:00 am)

Good Weekend Friends!

We have a few action items for the weekend and for the coming week!

Topic: Reproductive Rights!

Find out where you can sign for Reproductive Rights!

A Sampling of Sunday Events:

Hello Dem Friends!

Lots of news about the House Joint Resolution 1 from the people at Fair Districts and our own Rocky River Resident, Mark Szabo who’s Letter to the Editor of cleveland.com

An explanation, if you need one, from Fair Districts:

“Protecting access to direct democracy through citizen-led ballot initiatives is our number one priority in the fight for fair maps. That’s because we will not end gerrymandering without going back to get signatures and putting an issue on the ballot. House Joint Resolution 1 seeks to make that task virtually impossible. It’s a shameless power grab that will lock in minority rule in Ohio.

“Even all four living former Ohio Governors (2 R, 2 D) are speaking out against HJR1! Their opposition shines a light on just how egregious and damaging it would be to take power away from Ohio citizens in an August special election. With your help, we hope to be able to prevent a vote in the House and stop this resolution in its tracks.”

The Letter by Mark Szabo! Which is awesome! Way to go, Mark!!

And Action Items from Fair Districts:

There will be a hearing Thursday, 4/27 at 10am in the House Government Oversight Committee, room 313, to hear opponent testimony against SB92, the bill to create an August special election in order to ram through the constitutional amendment that will take away our access to direct democracy.

Here are the actions you can take!

• Attend the hearing Thursday 4/27 and help us pack the room (10am, room 313)
• Testify, or submit written testimony against SB92. (Make a copy of this accessible witness slip, and submit testimony to Chair Peterson at [email protected])
• Sign up to join the march against HJR1 on Wednesday, 5/3
• Share the event link in all your groups and make sure folks know about the date change (from 4/27 to 5/3)
• Join us Thursday,4/27 at noon for a short training with lots of tips for how to write a letter to the editor. Featuring former editorial editor Mary Yost and former reporter TC Brown!

There is a Blood Drive on behalf of Liz! Please give if you can!