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RR Dems News and Events – February 13, 2026

**RESCHEDULED** – Westshore Congressional Candidate Forum

The forum, originally scheduled for February 16th at the Westlake Porter Library, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for mid-March. Please stay tuned for updates on the new date, time and location! Thanks!

Rocky River Dems February Meeting

Tuesday February 24 @ 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Rocky River Public Library

We are excited to announce the guest speaker for our February meeting with be Cuyahoga County Pleas Court Judge William Vodrey, who will be presenting on “President Trump and the Rule of Law”–this will be an incredibly important lecture, especially in this time of increasing lawlessness–you won’t want to miss it!

RSVP HERE

City Council Chat Series Scheduled

Due to the popularity of their first event, our Rocky River City Council representatives have scheduled a series of these casual conversations. Bring your questions and comments, and learn more about city government! The next date is Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-6:30pm at the Rocky River Public Library Auditorium.

Cuyahoga County Events

Visit the Cuyahoga County Democrats calendar page for a more comprehensive list of upcoming events and actions.

Anti-ICE Protest!!

Please register HERE!!

Jeff Crossman Event!!

Get your ticket HERE!!

Michael Eisner Event!!

Scott Dimauro Event!!

More info HERE!!

RR Dems News and Events – February 12, 2026

Don’t Forget – Westshore Congressional Candidate Forum

Monday, February 16th @ 7pm

Porter Library (in the Porter Room)

Our Westshore Group will be coming together again to hold a forum for candidates for US Congressional District 7 –please plan to attend!

Rocky River Dems February Meeting

Tuesday February 24 @ 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Rocky River Public Library

We are excited to announce the guest speaker for our February meeting with be Cuyahoga County Pleas Court Judge William Vodrey, who will be presenting on “President Trump and the Rule of Law”–this will be an incredibly important lecture, especially in this time of increasing lawlessness–you won’t want to miss it!

RSVP HERE

City Council Chat Series Scheduled

Due to the popularity of their first event, our Rocky River City Council representatives have scheduled a series of these casual conversations. Bring your questions and comments, and learn more about city government! The next date is Wednesday, February 18, 5:30-6:30pm at the Rocky River Public Library Auditorium.

Cuyahoga County Events

Visit the Cuyahoga County Democrats calendar page for a more comprehensive list of upcoming events and actions.

Anti-ICE Protest!!

Please register HERE!!

Jeff Crossman Event!!

Get your ticket HERE!!

Michael Eisner Event!!

Scott Dimauro Event!!

More info HERE!!

We need your input!

Rocky River City Council is holding a Special Meeting tonight, Monday, September 15, 2025. There are several ordinances that we want the community to be aware of and provide their input.

September 15, 2025 Special Meeting AgendaDownload

Ordinance 49-25

RR Ord 49-25 Parking within 3 Feet of DriveDownload

This would amend our parking code to prohibit parking within 3 feet of a public or private driveway. We’ve had several complaints from residents about this issue, especially on Dale Ave. regarding Magnificat students parking too close to driveways.

Ordinance 50-25

RR Ord 50-25 Prohibit CampingDownload

This would define and prohibit camping on public property and within public rights of way. This is aimed at unhoused individuals.

Ordinance 51-25

RR Ord 51-25 Prohibit Sleeping in ParksDownload

This would amend our code to prohibit sleeping in municipal parks. This is also aimed at unhoused individuals.

Ordinance 52-25

RR Ord 52-25 Prohibit Low Speed and Under Speed VehiclesDownload

This would amend our traffic code to prohibit the operation of low speed and under speed vehicles on city streets. This is primarily aimed at prohibiting golf carts on city streets.

Ordinance 54-25

RR Ord 54-25 Prohibit Certain Solicitation PracticesDownload

This would prohibit certain solicitation practices. It is aimed at “aggressive” solicitation practices and also aimed to prohibit solicitations in public places such as banks, ATMs, pedestrians waiting in line or going into a building, outdoor dining areas, entrances or exits to public buildings, facilities, or parking lots, at bus stops or on public transportation, and prohibits blocking safe passage of people or vehicles. It also prohibits use of “misleading statements” such as misrepresenting employment, veteran status, medical conditions, or homelessness. This is aimed at “panhandlers.”

Happy Voter Registration Day!

Pass it on! https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/

RSVP for our next meeting! Sept 26.

Kellie Copeland, Exec Director of Pro-Choice Ohio to 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!

RSVP today!

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
2030 Districts Network

Info you can use!

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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)

Next Club Meeting: Tuesday, November 30 at 7 PM

Our meeting will be held both in-person as well as via Zoom.  All health protocols of the Rocky River Public Library will be followed.
Scroll down to click the RSVP link to attend in-person or by Zoom.

Only two short years ago, all seven members of the Rocky River City Council were Republican men.  

Then, in 2019, Christina Morris (D) won her race for council at-large; and won re-election a few weeks ago.  She is now joined by Councilwoman-elect Jeanne Gallager (D) in Ward 3.

Join us to celebrate with: 

Director of Law Elect:
MICHAEL J. O’SHEA

City Council:
CHRISTINA MORRIS, At Large Re-elected
JEANNE GALLAGHER, Ward 3 Elect 

Thank you again to Stacey Schrantz Reid, Katie Timmons, and Lisa Havemann for running for office.  They exemplify the amazing talent among our residents. Their professional skills and experience would be an asset to our local government.

Our thanks, also, to the Rocky River Executive Committee, Rocky River Precinct Representatives, and the many volunteers for your hard work and effort.  Together, we made a difference in our local government!

To attend the meeting, please CLICK HERE

The form will ask whether you will attend in-person or via Zoom

  • In-person at the Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton, is limited to the first 20 who RSVP.  Masks and proof of Covid vaccine or negative test required.
  • If attending by Zoom, the link will be sent to you on November 30th

If you’ve already RSVP’d, no need to do so again (it will be a duplicate).

VOTE! Tuesday, May 4th – The School Levy

The Rocky River Democratic Club is pleased to endorse Issue 11 — The Rocky River City School levy.

In-person voting on May 4th in Rocky River:
There are only two in-person voting locations in Rocky River on May 4th:

  • Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Rd.
  • Rocky River Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd.

To check where you are assigned to vote in-person, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website “Where Do I Vote” by CLICKING HERE or call them at: 216-443-8683.

Or, if you show-up at the wrong location, a poll worker will simply direct you to the other location.

Next Club Meeting Via Zoom: Tuesday, December 1 at 7 PM

Save the Date! 
Next Meeting of the Rocky River Democratic Club

Tuesday, December 1, 7 PM via Zoom

This Meeting Is Open To Everyone

Featured Speakers:

MONIQUE SMITH, our next State Representative for Ohio District 16 — Bay Village, Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Rocky River, and Westlake!

RYAN PUENTE, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County Democratic Party.  Ryan will provide a detailed overview of election results throughout Cuyahoga County, including the west side suburbs.  He will also describe the various efforts throughout the County that led to the Biden/Harris win in our area.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom logon/phone, PLEASE CLICK HERE

GEORGIA SENATE RACE

So much is riding on the outcome!  Following are ways that you can help the candidates:

JON OSSOFF.  To volunteer and/or donate, CLICK HERE

RAPHAEL WARNOCK. To volunteer and/or donate, CLICK HERE

FAIR FIGHT (Stacey Abrams). To volunteer and/or donate, CLICK HERE

CONGRATULATIONS!

PRESIDENT-ELECT JOE BIDEN
VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT KAMALA HARRIS
SAVE YOUR BIDEN/HARRIS YARD SIGNS! 
Proudly and patriotically display them on January 20th — Inauguration Day!
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More Congratulations:

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Ohio Supreme Court:
JENNIFER BRUNNER
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Judges:
EMANUELLA GROVES, LISA FORBES, WILLIAM VODREY, ANDREW SANTOLI, RICHARD BELL AND COLLEEN ANN REALI
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State Board of Education:
CHRISTINA COLLINS 

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THANK YOU:

AARON PAUL GODFREY AND TOM JACKSON.  Aaron and Tom ran for office because they believe in a better Ohio.  Our Congressional and State Senate districts are highly gerrymandered to Republican advantage. Despite this built-in disadvantage, Aaron and Tom had very strong showings of voter support. We would be proud to support them again in any future candidacies.

Next Club Meeting: Wednesday, September 30, 7 PM via Zoom

To receive the Zoom link, please send an email to: submit@rockyriverdems.org

AGENDA
Featured Speaker:

Anthony Perlatti, Director, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

He will present an overview and demographics of voting by mail and in-person voting in Cuyahoga County, security, how and when different ballots are counted, what to expect on November 3rd when the polls close, and answer your questions.

 
 
Featured Candidates:
Aaron Godfrey, Democratic Candidate for the U.S. Congress
Monique Smith, Democratic Candidate for the Ohio House
Tom Jackson, Democratic Candidate for the Ohio Senate

 

PLAN YOUR VOTE — DECIDE NOW

VOTE BY MAIL:

Step 1 – The Application: 

  • Everyone in Ohio received a vote by mail APPLICATION from the Secretary of State.  Fill it out, use their return envelope, put a stamp on it, and mail it in today.
  • If you’ve misplaced it, print an application from the Board of Elections by CLICKING HERE.  Put a stamp on your envelope and mail it to: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, PO Box 89448, Cleveland, OH 44101-6448.  You can also request an application by calling them at: 216-443-8683.
  • If you’ve already sent in your vote by mail application, you can track the status by CLICKING HERE.

Step 2 – Your Ballot:

  • Wait to receive your actual BALLOT in the mail.  Ballots will begin being mailed on October 6th to everyone who has sent in their vote by mail application.
  • Complete your ballot when you receive it, put it in the provided envelope, put a stamp on it, and drop it in the mail the same day.

Vote by Mail Options:

  • Drop-off your application locally: You can drop-off your completed vote by mail APPLICATION with two groups who will drive them to the Board of Elections.  Save a stamp! — see more information below.
  • Deliver your vote by mail ballot to the Board of Elections: You can drop-off your completed, sealed BALLOT at the secure drop box located at the Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland.  Note: only family members and legal guardians can drop-off a BALLOT on behalf of someone else.

Deadlines:

  • October 31 – last day to request your vote by mail ballot.  Don’t wait that long!
  • November 2 – final accepted postmark for vote by mail ballots

VOTE IN-PERSON

Following are the two in-person voting locations in Rocky River on November 3rd:

  • Rocky River Civic Center, 21016 Hilliard Blvd
  • Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Rd.

To check your in-person voting location, CLICK HERE

Vote In-person Options:

  • You can vote in-person at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections located at 2925 Euclid Ave., Cleveland beginning Tuesday, October 6th through Monday, November 2nd.  No lines or waiting are expected.  To view the dates/times at the Board of Elections, CLICK HERE.

NOTE: if you requested a vote by mail ballot, but change your mind and show up to vote at the Civic Center or Church, you will need to cast a provisional ballot that is counted much later.  It is important to decide NOW how you plan to vote; and stick with your plan!

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