Club Updates

We are passing along an important alert from the League of Women Voters (LWV) regarding two attempts by Republicans in the Ohio Legislature to restrict the rights of residents:

1) House Joint Resolution 19 (HJR19) limits the ability of citizens to put measures on the ballot
2) Senate Bill 250 would elevate criminal trespass charges to a felony, e.g., environmental protesters at a natural gas pipeline. 

Please read the LWV message below and click links for additional information.  The bottom line is — please call the following Representatives to voice your opposition and protect your rights.

Call Ohio House Speaker Ryan Smith at 614-466-1366

Call Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof at 614-466-7505

Our vigilance and action is needed now more than ever.  Please see below for more details.

ACTION ALERT  – December 4, 2018 ACT NOW! The Ohio Legislature is trying to make it harder to put amendments on the ballot. Protect your right to the ballot! Call Speaker Smith and others today! #ProtectYourRight. (see link below) HJR 19 is moving quickly through the state legislature and will likely be voted on by the house by the end of this week.  There is lots going on with a press conference tomorrow, letters being circulated to organizations and calls to action on social media as well as an online petition.  Link to Toolkit for protesting Call numbers, articles and petitions!  Dates and times of hearings before the House Government Oversight and accountability committee: Tuesday, December 4th, 1:00 pm (Room 122) Wednesday, December 5th, 9:30 am (Room 114) And yet another piece of legislation to limit freedoms: Click Here to read Advocacy – You Can Make a Difference Advocacy is an important part of the LWV mission statement. We support the local, state and national LWV by advocating for our weii-informed public policy positions. The public needs the League’s fact-based approach to advocacy on issues ranging from environmental protection to government procedures. Join us in advocacy by: Providing forums on controversial issues Writing letters-to-the-editor Lobbying elected officials Developing advocacy arguments Researching a local ballot issue Providing pro/con arguments for voter’s guide Visit our website: LWVGreaterCleveland.org Contact us: LWVGreaterCleveland@gmail.com

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Rocky River Democratic Club Meeting

Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7 PM

Rocky River Public Library

1600 Hampton, Rocky River

AGENDA:

Welcome, Mike O’Neil, President, RRDC

 Program

• Analysis of midterm election results in Rocky River
• Planning for Club meetings next year
• Getting ready for the municipal election in 2019: recruiting good candidates for all city offices, including City Council and School Board.

Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 11, 6:30 PM

Western Cuyahoga Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Hall 25

26145 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake (Parking/entrance in rear of building)

Sponsored by the West Shore Democratic Clubs: Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River, Stonewall Dems, Westlake & West Side Dems

Please consider bringing an unwrapped item that can be auctioned for charity

• Check in items at the registration table when you arrive. If possible, please let us know what auction item you will be bringing, so we can have the sign ready for the table.
• Call/Text/Email Gretchen at: dem.dog.mom@gmail.com or leave message at 440-221-9295
• Proceeds go to: Wags 4 Warriors – a 501(c)(3)Nonprofit Organization that trains & provides service dogs to veterans at NO COST to the veteran, visit www.wags4warriors.org

We will also be collecting Non-Perishable Food Items to deliver to St. Hermann’s

Questions?  Call Vern 440-892-3430 or email coachvlong@gmail.com

It’s about 15 days until the most important Midterm Election in a generation.

All efforts are focused on getting people to vote. 

If you’d like to make an impact on November 6th, here’s how:

Your Favorite Candidate:

Each of the candidates has a website with ways to volunteer.  These include Sherrod Brown, Richard Cordray/Betty Sutton, Kathleen Clyde, Susan Moran Palmer, Cassimir Svigelj and everyone up and down the ballot.  Visit your favorite candidate’s website to learn what you can do to help.

Rocky River Phone Bank:

Tuesday, October 23rd and 30th, 6 – 8 pm
2625 Westmoor, Rocky River

Just show-up on Westmoor with your cell phone at the above dates/time.  You’ll contact neighbors to emphasize how important it is that they vote.  Some folks simply need a nudge and a reminder.  This year, literally every vote matters.

Texting Out The Vote:

While remaining completely anonymous, download an app and begin reaching a lot of voters quickly and efficiently via text. Your full name and number are not revealed, you’ll use pre-formatted texts, and interact live with anyone who responds.  Get started by clicking HERE.

Distribute Door Hangers:

Many amazing fellow residents have already distributed thousands of door hangers in our community.  Yet, there are thousands more voters to reach, particularly those who are Independent.  If you’d like to distribute door hangers in your neighborhood, please send an email to submit@rockyriverdems.org.  It’s easy.   Leave one at a home and move on.  It may be the reminder that someone needs.

Canvass:

Knocking on doors and speaking with registered Democrats and Independents is one of the most effective ways to increase voter turnout.  There are multiple upcoming opportunities to canvass in Lakewood, Fairview Park and Bay Village.  To see the complete list and pick one, click HERE.

Yard Signs:

Yard signs for candidates are limited, but if you’d like one for your residence, please send an email to submit@rockyriverdems.org.  We’ll let you know what is available and deliver them to your door.

Other Grassroots Organizations:

While the Rocky River Democratic Club can help direct your efforts in specific ways, there are many other organizations that are mobilized to help Get Out the Vote.  Whether it’s the League of Women Voters, NOVA or others, pick one and volunteer a few hours.  It’s a good feeling helping to make a difference.

Shareable Information to Help Increase Voting:

Please share the following with family, friends and neighbors.  It just might be the one thing they need to know.

• Vote by Mail: Yes, we have until Noon on Saturday, November 3rd to submit the application.  The actual ballot must be postmarked by Monday, November 5; or returned in person to the Board of Elections by 7:30 PM on Election Day.  Complete information can be found HERE.
• To check your voting status and where to vote:  Click HERE and further click on the options in the upper left box.

Not Sure What To Do?:

If you have any ideas, suggestions or comments about helping to increase voter turnout in Rocky River, please send an email to submit@rockyriverdems.org.   We are in this together and every effort will make a difference.

A Quick Review:

Support your favorite candidate, phone bank, text, distribute door hangers, canvass, place a yard sign, help another grassroots organization, share important voter information, or contact the Rocky River Democratic Club.

None of us can do all of the above alone, but when each of us does one thing, our combined efforts have a powerful, cumulative effect.  Thanks to the many incredible volunteers who have already contributed their time and effort.  Let’s keep the momentum going!

We all know what’s at stake on November 6th for our State and our Country.  This election is that important.   It will all come down to voter turnout which is, unfortunately, low for midterm elections.  To help increase turnout, below are ways we can work together to multiply our efforts.

Monday, October 8, 2018, 7 PM
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Debate
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Richard Cordray, Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor and Republican candidate Mike DeWine.  For updates, click HERE.  To watch the debate live online, visit the Ohio Debate Commission website HERE.

Tuesday, October 9, 7 PM
Rocky River Democratic Club Meeting
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton

Featured speakers on The State of the Race:

Tommy Greene, Deputy Finance Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown Campaign and former candidate for State District 16
Sarah Montell, Deputy Political Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown Campaign and former Obama White House Staffer

Also during the meeting:

Dedicated time to write postcards in support of Susan Moran Palmer,Democratic Candidate for the United States Congress, District 16.  Susan has just received the endorsement of President Obama!  District 16 is the ONLY open Congressional seat in the state of Ohio and she needs our help to win against her well-funded opponent.

Wednesday, October 10, 3 – 4:30 PM
Early Vote Rally
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Join our Ohio Democratic statewide candidates, local candidates, and the Shaw High School Marching Band for a Early Vote Rally.

Tuesday, October 16, 7 – 8:30 PM
Susan Moran Palmer Postcard Party
Fairview Park Library
21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park

Please join us in writing postcards on behalf of Susan Moran Palmer, Democratic candidate for the United States Congress, District 16.  These hand-written postcards to infrequent voters make a difference!

Tuesday, October 16, 7 PM
Westlake Democratic Club Meeting
Western Cuyahoga Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police
26145 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake (parking in rear)

Attend the Westlake Democratic Club to meet Rob Richardson,Democratic candidate for Ohio State Treasurer.  For more information, email: coachvlong@gmail.com

Thursday, October 18, 6 – 8 PM
Grab Them by the Midterms
Lakewood Civic Auditorium
14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood

A women’s rally to support Democratic candidates on November 6.  Scheduled to appear include: Betty Sutton, US Representative Marcy Kaptur, Steve Dettlebach, Susan Moran Palmer and more. Senator Sherrod Brown and Kathleen Klyde are scheduled to appear via video.  For updates and more information, click HERE.

PHONE BANKS

Even if you only leave a voice message, your personal call conveys the importance of voting in this election.  Simply show-up and you’ll be provided with all the necessary information.

Rocky River Phone Bank
Every remaining Tuesday in October (the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th), 6 – 8 PM
2625 Westmoor, Rocky River

Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus Phone Bank
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until the election
11910 Detroit Rd., Lakewood
Tuesday and Thursday Hours: 5 pm to 8 pm.
Saturday Hours: 12 – 3 pm.
Bring a laptop if you want to connect to auto dialer. Make sure you bring your cell phone and charger.

VOTER RESOURCES

Monday, October 9.  Last day to register to vote.  Share or print the voter registration form HERE.  For Cuyahoga County, the form is mailed to: Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Share THIS LINK with others to register online.  Sometimes it takes this small effort to help someone register; and every vote counts!

Tuesday, October 10.  Start of early voting.  Voting by mail is a two-step process: 1) request or print a vote by mail ballot application, and 2) receive, complete and return the official ballot.  If you or someone you know would like to conveniently vote by mail, click HERE for complete information.

ROCKY RIVER CANDIDATES

As the Rocky River Democratic Club, we are proud of the following residents of our community who are candidates for office:
Emily Hagan, for Cuyahoga County Judge 
Ashley Kilbane, for Cuyahoga County Judge
Michelle J. Sheehan, for State Appeal Court
Cassimir Svigelj, for Ohio House of Representatives

Please remind everyone to vote the entire ballot!

SAVE THE FOLLOWING TWO DATES!

FUNDRAISER/MEET AND GREET WITH SUSAN MORAN PALMER

Monday, September 24, 6 – 8 PM, Tartine Bistro 

Everyone is welcome to attend the free Meet & Greet.  Please bring your children and neighbors to meet our next Representative to the United States Congress!

If you’re inclined, contributions will be accepted to help Susan buy airtime, ads and other means of communicating her message.  Contributions can be any amount you are comfortable giving.  All contributions add up!

Congressional District 16 encompasses Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted and much of Rocky River.  Democrats must succeed in winning Congress or the country faces two more years of further damage by Trump and his Republican enablers.

ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING

Tuesday, September 25, 7 PM, Rocky River Public Library

• Local candidates who are on the November 6 ballot
• Tim Hagan, former Cuyahoga County Commissioner, discussing what’s at stake on November 6th
• Steve Dever, former Rocky River City Leader with an update on Leedco’s Lake Erie wind farm
• A Get Out The Vote participatory postcard activity