October Meeting TOMORROW!! Get Out the Vote!! Democrats for Council!! Stand Up Saturdays!! November Election!! Protests, Editorials, and Much, MUCH More!!
October Meeting
Our next meeting will be this TOMORROW Tuesday, October 28th at the Rocky River Library. 6:30 pm opening for social time, 7pm meeting start. We will be hosting local candidates for our elections coming up in just a few weeks, as well as Scott DiMauro, candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, District 16. Scott is a former educator and former President of the Ohio Education Association (OEA). Please visit his site HERE to learn more about Scott and come out and hear him speak to his campaign!!
**CORRECTION: Our last post incorrectly mentioned that Scott is running for the US House of Representatives–apologies for the confusion, he is running for the Ohio House of Representatives. Thanks!!**
Volunteer to Get Out the Vote!!
With the election drawing near–we need YOUR help!! WE NEED TO KEEP OUT MAJORITY ON CITY COUNCIL, AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!! The County Party is sending sample ballots to a broad swath of progressives who voted in one of the last 2 municipal elections. This includes people who were only motivated to come out because of the abortion ballot initiative in 2023, and it will leave out a lot of voters who only vote in even years. Thus, we are targeting the folks who lean pretty left, but need a reminder that there is actually an election every year, and that it’s worth their attention. To that end, we are distributing door hangers on about 1000 doors and mailing literature to about 500 apartments. We’re doing this right before the election since we’re targeting people who really need that reminder at the last-minute.
Bottom Line— If we get a good portion of our voters out, we win. Starting October 30th, we’d like to distribute door hangers. If you are able to put in a couple hours between next Thursday, 10/30 and Sunday evening,11/2, please sign up using this link!!
We really need as many people as possible to help us engage our Democratic brothers and sisters in Rocky River–we’ve shown that with good engagement and a little elbow grease we can make and KEEP Rocky River BLUE!! Please use the link HERE to sign up and we will get you everything you need!! We can’t thank you enough in advance for helping us GET OUT THE VOTE!!
Volunteer to Work the Polls!!
We are always in need of Democrats to provide poll coverage, handing out Democratic sample ballots! If you are willing or able, or know someone is, please visit the sign up form HERE!! Thanks in advance for all your help!!
Ballot Slate Card!!
Stand Up Saturdays!!
Some reminders:
- We must stay on the public sidewalk, not block other pedestrians, and off the Crocker Park private property.
- Bring signs that reflect what you are feeling and issues that are important to you! We have a few extra signs if needed.
Please know that there may be counter protesters and hostile calls from passing cars. Ours is a peaceful protest! Celebrate each other and our supportive, enthusiastic honkers! Please do not engage with the counter protesters–which is exactly what they want!
Stay hydrated and dress for Ohio weather! We have both shade and sunny places to stand–or bring a chair!
Stand Up Saturdays is organized by a group of concerned citizens who, like you, believe in the power and community building of peaceful protests.
Questions? E-mail us at Standupsaturdays2025@gmail.com
Christina Morris!!
Our friend and Rocky River Councilwoman Christina Morris is running for re-election! Please support her campaign and help us keep Rocky River BLUE!!
Please visit her website HERE and donate to her campaign HERE!!
Lisa Havemann!!
Please support our friend Lisa Havemann in her run for city council this November!!
Lisa is very involved in the Rocky River community, a proud Democrat, and is extremely committed to keeping Rocky River strong and BLUE!! Please go to her website HERE where you can donate to her campaign HERE, order a yard sign, and subscribe to her community newsletter, Building Bridges!!
RSVP for the event HERE and request a yard sign HERE!!
Jeanne Gallagher!!
Jeanne Gallager is running to hold her council seat in Ward 3 this November! Jeanne is union-endorsed has done wonderful work on City Council through her current tenure and we need to make sure her voice stays in city government! Please make sure to support her in her race!!
Paul Shipp!!
Our Ward 4 Councilman Paul Shipp is running again this November, and is unopposed. Please give him your support to continue his great work on council!
Rocky River Clerk of Court!!
Please learn more about Mary Ellen Hemann in her run for Rocky River Municipal Clerk of Court HERE and support her HERE!!
Tom Kelly!!
Our friend and supporter Tom Kelly is running for Rocky River Municipal Court Judge! Please support his campaign and learn more about Tom HERE!
Mike O’ Shea!!
Our friend Mike O’Shea is running to retain his position as Rocky River Law Director. Connect with Mike and donate to his campaign HERE!
November General Election!!
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
- October 6: Close of Voter Registration
- October 10: Opening of Early In-Person and Vote-by-Mail (Absentee) voting at the Board of Elections
- October 28, 8:30 pm: Deadline for Vote-by-Mail/Absentee ballot applications to be received by the Board of Elections
- November 2: Voting in-person at the Board of Elections ends at 5:00 p.m.
- November 3: All Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballots mailed anywhere in the U.S. must be postmarked on or before this date and received at the Board of Elections on or before November 8 in order to be counted.
- November 4, 6:30 am – 7:30 pm: Election Day – Provisional voting ONLY at the Board of Elections
- November 4: All Vote-by-Mail / Absentee ballots returned in person must be received at the Board of Elections by 7:30 pm in order to be counted.
More information HERE and HERE!!
Early voting starts TODAY, October 7th at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (1803 Superior Avenue, Cleveland)!!
Protect America’s Workforce Act!!
Editorial Articles!!
Please take a moment to read this insightful article HERE from Robert Reich that was shared by one of our members–it’s important to make sure that we continue to demand more from our leaders…beyond just NOT being Trump!!
A very insightful article HERE and this podcast HERE about the meaning and value of protests!
Bride Rose shared some really concerning updates on the new legislation regarding property taxes currently in the Statehouse at our July meeting–the Plain Dealer published some good information about how we got to this terrible point where we are underfunding schools in favor of supporting billionaires. Please read them HERE and HERE.
Membership Drive!
We are still in our membership drive for 2025! If you have not renewed your membership, see one of us at the next meeting, or you can renew online HERE
Due to the rising costs of postage, scheduling of events, and other club duties, we unfortunately have had to raise our membership rates only slightly–individual memberships have increased to $30 (from $20), and family memberships have increased to $40 (from $30)–senior and student memberships will remain the same, at $10 and $5, respectively. While we hate to have to raise rates, it will go a long way to help us stage events, including postcard parties and community gatherings, maintaining the website, room rentals, printing, and sponsoring get-out-the-vote events and yard sign drives!
As always, if you can add more, it will cover someone who can afford less. Everyone is welcome at the amount you are comfortable contributing.
