Hello Friends!
We have lots of things you can do this week to make a difference! Pick one! Pick two! Pick three! Thanks and we’ll see you soon!
RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th
We will have two most excellent speakers!
Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks
Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.
The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.
Volunteer Sign-Up for May 2nd Primary
Your help is needed at the polls on Tuesday, May 2nd to collect signatures for Reproductive Health Care.
Please use the link below to sign up today!
There are several spots open. Pick one that’s right for you.
Troy Greenfield
Regional Field Organizer
troy@protectchoiceohio.com
216-299-7661
Would you like to help plan our Summer Party?
https://forms.gle/UDFAwM1JxtrcTVbm7
Members of our coalition of 228 organizations from across Ohio plan to show up to say, ‘“NO to HJR1.” On Weds. May 3, we will march to the House Chamber so we can make it clear that we stand together to defend “one person, one vote.” More details when you RSVP.
DEMOCRACY NEEDS YOU!
- Please RSVP to join us on May 3
- Share this invite far and wide.
- Call your House Representative TODAY and urge them to vote NO
- Call House Speaker Stephens at 614-466-1366.
- Call your Senator (Possible committee vote for the Senate’s version, SJR 2 is on Tuesday, May 2, at 9:00 am)
Good Weekend Friends!
We have a few action items for the weekend and for the coming week!
Topic: Reproductive Rights!
Find out where you can sign for Reproductive Rights!
A Sampling of Sunday Events:
Petition Pick Up & Drop Off – West Shore UU Church
Strongsville Commons – Come Sign the Petition for Reproductive Rights
Sip and Sign for Reproductive Rights at Truman216!
Upcoming Fundraiser for Thomas Kelly, who’s running for Judge Fitzsimmons seat.
Kelly Fundraiser Donation Form
*And WOW!! if you got hear that presentation by the Judge about her experiences with the mob. What incredible stories!
RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th
Speakers will be
Sean E. McDermott, P.E. Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks
and
Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University to discuss CRT
This is a great opportunity to get the facts about CRT from a Law Professor who teaches CRT!
Dont forget to write to your reps about HJR1!
Bipartisan former Ohio governors against raising constitutional threshold to 60% and August vote
- Testify, or submit written testimony against SB92. (Make a copy of this accessible witness slip, and submit testimony to Chair Peterson at rep91@ohiohouse.gov)
- Sign up to join the march against HJR1 on Wednesday, 5/3
- Share the event link in all your groups and make sure folks know about the date change (from 4/27 to 5/3)
In the Sad but True Area of the news!
https://cuydem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Important-2023-Voting-ID-and-Access-Changes-1.pdf
Hello Dem Friends!
Lots of news about the House Joint Resolution 1 from the people at Fair Districts and our own Rocky River Resident, Mark Szabo who’s Letter to the Editor of cleveland.com
An explanation, if you need one, from Fair Districts:
“Protecting access to direct democracy through citizen-led ballot initiatives is our number one priority in the fight for fair maps. That’s because we will not end gerrymandering without going back to get signatures and putting an issue on the ballot. House Joint Resolution 1 seeks to make that task virtually impossible. It’s a shameless power grab that will lock in minority rule in Ohio.
“Even all four living former Ohio Governors (2 R, 2 D) are speaking out against HJR1! Their opposition shines a light on just how egregious and damaging it would be to take power away from Ohio citizens in an August special election. With your help, we hope to be able to prevent a vote in the House and stop this resolution in its tracks.”
The Letter by Mark Szabo! Which is awesome! Way to go, Mark!!
And Action Items from Fair Districts:
There will be a hearing Thursday, 4/27 at 10am in the House Government Oversight Committee, room 313, to hear opponent testimony against SB92, the bill to create an August special election in order to ram through the constitutional amendment that will take away our access to direct democracy.
Here are the actions you can take!
- Attend the hearing Thursday 4/27 and help us pack the room (10am, room 313)
- Testify, or submit written testimony against SB92. (Make a copy of this accessible witness slip, and submit testimony to Chair Peterson at rep91@ohiohouse.gov)
- Sign up to join the march against HJR1 on Wednesday, 5/3
- Share the event link in all your groups and make sure folks know about the date change (from 4/27 to 5/3)
- Join us Thursday,4/27 at noon for a short training with lots of tips for how to write a letter to the editor. Featuring former editorial editor Mary Yost and former reporter TC Brown!
There is a Blood Drive on behalf of Liz! Please give if you can!
Please RSVP for our next Meeting, Tuesday April 25th 6:30 Zoom and In Person at RRPL
https://forms.gle/e13KzGhi1K6v9hrV9
The meeting will feature the Honorable Judge Fitzsimmons, who is retiring this year. She will speak about her judicial career and her service to Rocky River, for which we are all so grateful!
Fundraiser Sunday! Tomorrow!
Protect Ohio Choice are hosting a Fundraiser and Signature event on Sunday April 23rd at the Capital Theater.
They’ll be screening the documentary “The Janes”
Register on the ProtectChoiceOhio Website!
More events for Protect Choice Ohio and Reproductive Rights!
It’s time to Volunteer
Thomas Kelly is running for Rocky River Municipal Court Judge
Download Flyer and Donation Form
Volunteer to collect signatures or take a friend or loved one to sign the petition. Lots of ways to make impact this weekend!
And also, happy spring! Isn’t it beautiful!?
Cuyahoga County
Saturday 4/15
Bialy’s – CDWC*
2267 Warrensville Center Rd,
University Heights, OH 44118
7am-11am
15613 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145
10 am – 12 pm
Drive-Thru Location
30550 Pinetree Rd, Cleveland, OH
10 am – 3 pm
8582 Oakridge Dr,
Olmsted Twp, OH 44138
11am – 1 pm
Community Room
11297 Webster Rd,
Strongsville, OH 44136
11am – 2 pm
(Weather Permitting)
11 am – 2 pm
Congregation – Drive-Thru Location
21600 Shaker Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
11am – 2 pm
Cuyahoga County
Sunday April 16
20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116
10 am – 1 pm
7620 W Ridgewood Dr, Parma, OH 44129
12 pm – 2 pm
(Weather Permitting) – CDWC*
2860 Richmond Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Protect Ohio Choice are hosting a Fundraiser and Signature event on Sunday April 23rd at the Capital Theater.
They’ll be screening the documentary “The Janes”
Register on the ProtectChoiceOhio Website!
RSVP for our next Meeting, Tuesday April 25th 6:30 Zoom and In Person at RRPL
https://forms.gle/e13KzGhi1K6v9hrV9
The meeting will feature the Honorable Judge Fitzsimmons, who is retiring this year. She will speak about her judicial career and her service to Rocky River, for which we are all so grateful!
Still looking for party organizers:
We need volunteers for the Summer Dem Party!
Interested in planning an awesome party? Fill out the form!
