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!!
6:30pm on January 9, 2024
UAW Hall Local 1005, 5615 Chevrolet Boulevard, Parma, Ohio 44130
Congratulations to Paul Shipp, Mike O’Boyle, Jeanne Gallagher, Christina Morris, Mike O’Shea, Addie Olander & Kelly Frindt
The race between Lisa Havemann and Tom Hunt is not clear so here’s a summary: (thank you, Lisa!)
The results in Ward 1 are very close and may be impacted by provisional and absentee ballots. According to the Board of Elections (BOE), Rocky River had 109 provisional ballots. Since the BOE reports these by city, the number per ward is not known. Additionally, Rocky River had 213 unreturned ballots and 59 of those were from Ward 1. If postmarked by 11/6 and received by 11/11, the BOE will add the votes from those absentee ballots to the final tally. The accepted provisional and absentee ballot envelopes will not be opened until 11/20, and the votes will be reflected in the final certified results on 11/28/23.
While Ward 2 was also a close race, the unreturned ballots are not expected to adversely affect the outcome in Ward 2 (the race between Mike O’Boyle and Jim Moran). Given the fantastic turn out driven by Issue 1, the outstanding ballots likely to lean blue!
If the results are within 0.5%, an automatic recount will occur after 11/28. As many of you know, the poll ran out of Ward 1D ballots and had voters use Ward 1C ballots instead, causing voters to express concern as they left the polling location. Additionally, at the end of the night, three sets of scanner results were taped to the doors. However, two were for the same scanner. Given the confusion and closeness of the results, a recount is likely to be requested to ensure all votes were counted and recorded correctly.
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!
Rocky River Democrats stand with The Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus, GrassRoots Resistance, Black Women’s Political Action Committee and the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats in Calling Out the PD/cleveland.com for their Cowardice!
Postcard Pizza Party on Thursday!
Fill out postcards, eat some pizza and learn about our local candidates! (speakers start at 7)
Hey folks. Although I am unopposed this year for Law Director, I don’t want anyone to think I take my election for granted. I have yard signs that we are going to place for just the last 14 days of the election.
No pressure, as I assume that many folks may be getting yard-sign fatigue at this point. We will place – and pick-up ASAP after the election.
Just text me at 216-470-8098 if you want one, or just email me at [email protected] if that is easier.
From the Party Affairs Director, Belynda J. Wesley
With just 19 days left until Election Day, it’s time to unite and finalize our strategies to engage with as many voters as possible in this crucial final push. We’re excited to announce our upcoming event, the “Three Weeks Out: Yes on Issue 1 Campaign Virtual Update,” this evening and we’re calling on all of you to be a part of this important initiative.
Event Details:
Date:This Evening: Thursday October 19th 6:30pm – 7:15pm
During this virtual event, Chair Walters will provide valuable insights into the current state of the race. We’ll celebrate our achievements thus far, and most importantly, outline the critical actions needed to secure victory. We are excited to unveil our comprehensive plans to maximize voter contact during the GOTV phase and provide you with clear action steps that your county can take to get actively involved.
Why Your Participation Matters:
It’s crucial that we come together and fill this Zoom call with as many Ohio Democrats as possible. We urge you to:
Ensure that your party members attend the event.
Share the Mobilize link across your social media accounts.
Send this event information to your email lists.
Remember that our similar call in August significantly boosted our organizing efforts. Let’s recreate that momentum and drive the YES campaign towards a resounding victory in these final crucial weeks.
If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your commitment and hard work to ensure the success of this event and our broader campaign.
Ward 1 Candidate, Lisa Havemann covers the City’s consideration of rezoning in her most recent newsletter, Building Bridges. Sign up on her website, https://lisahavemann.com/
