Have you RSVP’d for the June 27 Meeting?
We are celebrating Pride and our speaker will be Brooks W. Boron. Brooks W. Boron currently serves as the President of the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, the voice of LGBTQIA+ and Allied Democrats in the Greater Cleveland area. Brooks is a proud queer, labor attorney representing public and private sector labor unions throughout the state of Ohio. Brooks is a lifelong Clevelander and currently resides in Strongsville. At age 12, Brooks worked on his first political campaign for John Kerry’s run for President. Ever since he has been involved in the campaigns for President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator Sherrod Brown, and countless other state and local races. Brooks attended The George Washington University where he worked on Capitol Hill in Senator Sherrod Brown’s office. During his time in law school at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Brooks worked in the Ohio statehouse and was a legal intern for Planned Parenthood. Brooks is involved with queer political advocacy at the local, state, and national level, serving on the steering committees for the Ohio Democratic Party’s Pride Caucus and the LGBT+ Victory Fund Campaign Board.
Lots of events this weekend and early next week – in order, below:
Pie in the Park! Sunday Concert, Rocky River Park.
June 25, 2023 – Rain or Shine
Pie in the Park starts 6:30 pm
Revolution Pie – Beatles Tribute Band plays at 7pm
At the Pavilion at Rocky River Park, 20250 Beach Cliff Blvd.
Rain location in the Hamilton Arena, 21018 Hilliard Blvd.
Bring your chairs, relax and enjoy!
Free Pie provided by many generous donations and served by the Rocky River City Council!
The Ohio Budget: What You Need to Know About the Harmful Measures Within
Please join us for an important conversation with
these Democratic legislators:
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio
Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo
State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson
State Representative Bride Rose Sweeney
Monday, June 26, 7:00 pm
via Zoom
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS MEETING
Community Confluence Meeting Rocky River
They are looking for community input for multi modal access and roadway improvements. This will address the bridge and Lake Rd to Linda St.
Tour de River was a blast! You should check it out!
The Rocky River Chamber of Commerce and Century Cycle are sponsoring a Bike event in the city.
Dates & Registration below! Hope to see you there!
Speaking of Pride, Save the Date!
Saturday August 19th is the Second Annual Rocky River Community Pride Celebration
Show your support and order your Rocky River Pride Shirt Here
RSVP for the June 27 Meeting
We are celebrating Pride and our speaker will be Brooks W. Boron. Brooks W. Boron currently serves as the President of the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, the voice of LGBTQIA+ and Allied Democrats in the Greater Cleveland area. Brooks is a proud queer, labor attorney representing public and private sector labor unions throughout the state of Ohio. Brooks is a lifelong Clevelander and currently resides in Strongsville. At age 12, Brooks worked on his first political campaign for John Kerry’s run for President. Ever since he has been involved in the campaigns for President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator Sherrod Brown, and countless other state and local races. Brooks attended The George Washington University where he worked on Capitol Hill in Senator Sherrod Brown’s office. During his time in law school at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Brooks worked in the Ohio statehouse and was a legal intern for Planned Parenthood. Brooks is involved with queer political advocacy at the local, state, and national level, serving on the steering committees for the Ohio Democratic Party’s Pride Caucus and the LGBT+ Victory Fund Campaign Board.
Thank you all for signing the petitions for Reproductive Rights! Now on to the next battle…
Download PDF for sharable information on the August 8th election.
Need an Absentee Ballot? Here ya go! Absentee Ballot Request
Still recruiting volunteers for the Summer Party in August!
Let us know if you can help!
Tour de River starts Tonight!
The Rocky River Chamber of Commerce and Century Cycle are sponsoring a Bike event in the city.
Dates & Registration below! Hope to see you there!
Save the Date!
Saturday August 19th is the Second Annual Rocky River Community Pride Celebration
Show your support and order your Rocky River Pride Shirt Here
Do you want to be published?
We are looking for essays about anything political that you’d like to share with our readers. Please send us submissions at submit@rockyriverdems.org.
RSVP for the June 27 Meeting
We are celebrating Pride and our speaker will be Brooks W. Boron. Brooks W. Boron currently serves as the President of the Cleveland Stonewall Democrats, the voice of LGBTQIA+ and Allied Democrats in the Greater Cleveland area. Brooks is a proud queer, labor attorney representing public and private sector labor unions throughout the state of Ohio. Brooks is a lifelong Clevelander and currently resides in Strongsville. At age 12, Brooks worked on his first political campaign for John Kerry’s run for President. Ever since he has been involved in the campaigns for President Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Senator Sherrod Brown, and countless other state and local races. Brooks attended The George Washington University where he worked on Capitol Hill in Senator Sherrod Brown’s office. During his time in law school at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Brooks worked in the Ohio statehouse and was a legal intern for Planned Parenthood. Brooks is involved with queer political advocacy at the local, state, and national level, serving on the steering committees for the Ohio Democratic Party’s Pride Caucus and the LGBT+ Victory Fund Campaign Board.
Summer Party Info!
We have been asked to contribute to the August GOTV so our party has become a pot luck.
Please let us know if you’d like to help with the organization. Thanks in advance!
Need an Absentee Ballot? Here ya go!
In the News
State Issue 1 ballot language must be rewritten, Ohio Supreme Court Rules
Chris Quinn at the Cleveland Plain Dealer weighs in on the August 8 election.
Tour de River
The Rocky River Chamber of Commerce and Century Cycle are sponsoring a Bike event in the city.
Dates & Registration below! Hope to see you there!
Save the Date!
Saturday August 19th is the Second Annual Rocky River Community Pride Celebration
Show your support and order your Rocky River Pride Shirt Here
Need an Absentee Ballot? Here ya go!
Repro Rights!
Troy’s most recent newsletter regarding #ProtectChoiceOhio. Petitions are due! We still need signatures. Let’s do this!!
Parade the Circle!
Saturday, June 10
Drive-through to sign or pick up petitions plus No on August 8 literature and yard signs!
9:00 – 10:30 am
Church of the Covenant parking lot
11205 Euclid Ave, Cleveland 44106
Also, look for Signings at BayArts Art and Music Fest on Saturday and Larchmere Rock the Blocks on Sunday.
Tour de River
The Rocky River Chamber of Commerce and Century Cycle are sponsoring a Bike event in the city.
Dates & Registration below! Hope to see you there!
Information about The August 8 Election:
Why Issue 1 is an Attack on Our Democracy and Must be Defeated
Join us to learn about Issue 1, the misleading language on the ballot, effective messaging, and why turnout for the Special August Election is critical for our future. We’ll also discuss whether an August election is even legal in the first place.
Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 pm
Register in advance for this online meeting
Featured speakers:
Steven Steinglass, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, CSU College of Law and Senior Policy Advisor, Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission
Mia Lewis, Associate Director, Common Cause Ohio
Rep. Anita Somani MD (OH-11), 29-year OBGYN in Columbus and Co-Chair, Physicians Action Network.
We hope you’ll Zoom in! Let us know if you have questions: ohiodemwomen@gmail.com
Repro Rights News!
Still haven’t signed a petition? Let us know, reply to the email at submit@rockyriverdems.org
