Club Updates
Combined West Side Club Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, and MORE!
Save the Date and More!
Tuesday, February 25, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
THIS IS A JOINT MEETING WITH ALL WEST SIDE CLUBS THAT ARE WITHIN OHIO DISTRICT 16:
Fairview Park, Bay Village, North Olmsted,
Westlake, Rocky River
JORDAN HAWKINS
Deputy Engagement Director
Ohio Democratic Party
Join us on February 25 to learn what the Ohio Democratic Party is doing to lead to Election victories in 2020. Ohio’s Presidential Primary is March 17. If you want to make a difference, the time is now.
JENNIFER O’DONNELL, Candidate for the Court of Common Pleas.
To learn more about Jennifer, stay informed about upcoming events, and give your support, please go to her website HERE. We’re proud that Jennifer is an outstanding judicial candidate and a resident of Rocky River!
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MONIQUE SMITH, Democratic Candidate for State Representative, House District 16
Sunday, February 16, 4:30 – 6 PM. Meet and Greet hosted by Rocky River Democratic Club president, Mike O’Neil. Spend time with Monique Smith in an intimate, informal setting and share what’s important to you and our community. This is not a fundraiser. Click HERE to RSVP and for more information. To learn more about Monique, upcoming events (including canvassing), and more, click HERE to go to her website. To contact Monique and her campaign team, email: Smithfor16@gmail.com
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PETE BUTTIGIEG event Cleveland
Tuesday, February 18, 6 PM. Join Sonal Shah, National Policy Director, Pete for America, with special guest Ken Harbaugh, former U.S. Navy pilot and president, Team Rubicon Global. Exact location provided with RSVP. For ticket and other information, click HERE.
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ELIZABETH WARREN has opened a campaign office in Cleveland
The office is located at 4415 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Craig Smith is the Regional Organizer Director, Warren for President. To contact Craig, email: csmith@elizabethwarren.com or phone 330-904-8299.
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MICHAEL BLOOMBERG has opened a campaign office in Rocky River
The office is in the old Pearl of the Orient restaurant in the Beachcliff Market, 19300 Detroit, Rocky River. Brad Presutto is the Regional Organizer, Bloomberg 2020. Canvassing events will be held every weekend through the primary, and phone banking takes place every Monday – Thursday in various shifts between 5 – 9 PM. To contact Brad, email: Bpresutto@mikebloomberg.com or phone 380-799-1855
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OHIO PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY:
Tuesday, March 17th is Election Day
Wednesday, February 19: Early vote-by-mail begins
To check your own voter status, update your address, or register, please click HERE to go to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
* If you know of other office openings or Election 2020 events, please send us an email at: submit@rockyriverdems.org
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CLEVELAND POWER OF MOMS: Ohio 2020 (Moms Demand Action)
Sunday, February 16, 3 PM, Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Road, Rocky River. Hear from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and local gun sense leaders about the movement’s momentum in Ohio and nationally. For more information, click HERE
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GREEN ENERGY OHIO
Wind power is under assault again in Ohio with Senate Bill 234 that gives unincorporated townships the ability to call for referendums to vote whether they want wind farms in their townships, regardless of the Siting Boards decision to approve. No other energy source has this double jeopardy facing them. To follow developments on this important environmental and economic issue, visit Green Energy Ohio HERE.
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Next Club Meeting: Tuesday January 28 and More!
Next Meeting of the
Rocky River Democratic Club
Tuesday, January 28, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
MONIQUE SMITH, Democratic candidate for the State Government of Ohio, District 16 (that’s Rocky River, Bay, Fairview, Westlake and North Olmsted). Scroll below for more information about a Meet & Greet for Monique on Sunday, February 16.
An Evening In Support of Jennifer O’Donnell
Thursday, February 6, 5 – 7 PM, Tartine Bistro, 19110 Old Detroit Rd., Rocky River. Rocky River resident Jennifer O’Donnell is a candidate for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Judge. For more information about the fundraiser and to RSVP (optional), please click HERE.
Sunday, February 16, 4:30 – 6 PM. Hosted by Rocky River Democratic Club president, Mike O’Neil. Spend time with Monique Smith in an intimate, informal setting and share what’s important to you and our community. Click HERE to RSVP and for more information.
Ohio Presidential Primary:
Tuesday, March 17th is Election Day
Wednesday, February 19: Early vote-by-mail begins
To check your own voter status, update your address, or register, please click HERE to go to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Impeachment:
You may want to contact U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and encourage him to invite witnesses and serve as an impartial juror.
Cleveland Office: 216-522-7095
Washington D.C. Office: 202-224-3353
Email (complete online form): click HERE
Human Rights Campaign Cleveland Volunteer Open House
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 to 8 PM, Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Headquarters, 3615 Superior Ave, Cleveland. Members of the HRC Cleveland Steering Committee will be in attendance to share upcoming volunteer activities and leadership opportunities for those looking to step up and join HRC in the fight for LGBTQ equality. For more information, click HERE
Cleveland Power of Moms: Ohio 2020 (Moms Demand Action)
Sunday, February 16, 3 PM, Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Road, Rocky River. Hear from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and local gun sense leaders about the movement’s momentum in Ohio and nationally. For more information, click HERE
Congratulations, Christina Morris!
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CONGRATULATIONS to CHRISTINA MORRIS, the new At-Large Democratic Member of the Rocky River City Council!
We’re delighted that the voters of our community elected Christina Morris, a Representative who will bring fresh, new leadership to our local government.
We’re grateful to all of the volunteers who shared their time and effort to help win this election!
Please join us to celebrate!
Tuesday, November 19th, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library
Together, we’ll share this well-earned victory, and look to the future of our great city. Everyone is welcome on this festive evening – bring your family and friends! Desserts and refreshments will be served.
Thank you for all of your support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Mike, Deb, Rick, Rob
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Next Club Meeting: Tuesday, October 29th
ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Tuesday, October 29, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton, Rocky River
During the Meeting:
Tri-C: Where Futures Begin
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Cox, Director of Access and Community Engagement. His remarks will address the benefits of the renewal of the tax levy for Northeast Ohio. This proposal will be on your ballot. Additional background from Crain’s Cleveland Business can be found here.
Postcard Activity for Our Local Candidates
Every vote matters! You’ll help get the word out by completing postcards to fellow residents of Rocky River encouraging them to cast a ballot.
Click each candidate’s name to go their website where you can learn more.
At-Large
CHRISTINA MORRIS
PATRICIA ROBERTS-LICHKO
CASSIMIR SVIGELJ
Ward 3
ROBERT E. McRAE
If you’d like to volunteer for the candidates and/or take one of their yard signs, please contact us at: submit@rockyriverdems.org and we’ll get in touch with you.
VOTING INFORMATION
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website, HERE, is easy to navigate and contains all the information needed to:
– Vote by mail
– Where to vote
– What’s on your ballot
Please share the link with family, neighbors, and friends. If you have any questions about voting, you can also email us at: submit@rockyriverdems.org.
Candidate Debate Forum Tonight!
Don Umerley Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd.
The Democratic Candidates for Rocky River City Council need your support and vote!
Support includes placing yard signs and volunteering to distribute literature in the community. Surprisingly, many of our neighbors are unaware that we have local elections this year. Please help us get the word out!
Click each candidate’s name to go their website where you can learn more and volunteer for a specific candidate.
At-Large
CHRISTINA MORRIS
PATRICIA ROBERTS-LICHKO
CASSIMIR SVIGELJ
Ward 3
ROBERT E. McRAE
If you’d like to volunteer for any and all candidates, please contact us at: submit@rockyriverdems.org and we’ll get in touch with you. We realize everyone is busy, and ask only for an hour or two of your time. Watch for Club Door Hanger opportunities!
Tuesday, October 15: Next Democratic Presidential debate.
Solutions to the Crisis of Drug Addiction
The Rocky River Democrats thank the excellent speakers who shared their time and expertise to address “Solutions for the Crisis of Drug Addiction” on September 24th.
They are: Matthew Vanyo, Olmsted Township Police Chief and Chairman, Safe Passages Advisory Committee; Beth Zietlow-Dejesus, Director of External Affairs, The Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board of Cuyahoga County; Molly Smith, Probation Department, Rocky River Municipal Court; and Barbara Folds, Health Care Professional and Advocate.
If you, a family member, or friend are in need of treatment for drug addiction, there are a variety of comprehensive services available. Two very helpful points of contact are:
- ADAMHS Hotline at 216-623-6888 or for more information, visit: www.adamhscc.org
- Safe Passages Program (help through treatment rather than arrest). The following number, 440-235-3335, is to the Olmsted Township Police, and they can provide referral to other cities, or for more information, visit: http://olmstedtownship.org/police/safe-passages-program/
You or someone you love are not alone. Help is available.