Featured Speakers:
CONGRESSWOMAN MARCY KAPTUR
With introduction by:
Rep. Monique Smith (D – OH House District 16)
Rep. Kaptur will address January 6th, the Biden/Harris administration, Congressional dynamics and legislation, her committees, redistricting, and allow time for Q&A.
Rocky River is divided Congressionally (it should not be) and Rep. Kaptur represents the approximate geographic area of the city north of Detroit Avenue; with her district also including Lakewood, Bay Village and beyond. To visit Rep. Kaptur’s website, CLICK HERE.
MATTHEW DIEMER, Democratic candidate for Congress
Mr. Diemer is running for Congress in next year’s midterm elections. The approximate geographic area of Rocky River south of Detroit Avenue is currently in Congressional District 16 that is now represented by Anthony Gonzalez. Congressional redistricting takes place this year and geographic districts are expected to change. Mr. Diemer will share the key components of his campaign platform and allow time for Q&A. To visit Mr. Diemer’s website, CLICK HERE.
To receive the Zoom link for the Tuesday, May 25th Club meeting at 7 PM, PLEASE FIRST RSVP AND CLICK HERE.
Our Zoom account is limited to 100 attendees. RSVP’s are on a first-come, first-served basis. The actual Zoom logon will be provided on May 25th.
The Rocky River Democratic Club is pleased to endorse Issue 11 — The Rocky River City School levy.
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.
THEME: THE ENVIRONMENT
Featured Speakers:
GRANT GOODRICH, Executive Director, Great Lakes Energy Institute, Case Western Reserve University. Their mission: advancing energy initiatives including energy storage, solar, and emerging technologies.
RICH SNYDER, Director, Public Safety-Service, City of Rocky River. Focus: the environment in our community.
JIM ROKAKIS, Senior Advisor for Land Banks, Western Reserve Land Conservancy. Their mission: To provide the people of our region with essential natural assets through land conservation and restoration.
In April 2019, the Rocky River Democratic Club was pleased to co-host a meeting on Climate Change at the Don Umerley Civic Center that was attended by over 150 residents of our community and surrounding suburbs. Our community joins people around the world in recognizing the existential threat posed by climate change.
To receive the Zoom link for April 27th, please first RSVP and CLICK HERE
EARTH DAY 2021
Last Thursday, April 22nd, was Earth Day 2021. The President hosted a climate summit with 40 world leaders; and his infrastructure plan addresses climate change in a big way. Many local organizations participated in Earth Day with a variety of activities. The following in our own community is still open.
City of Rocky River
Trash to Treasure Contest. Turn a piece of unwanted waste into something fun. Drop off entries at Memorial Hall between now and April 29th. Judging will be on April 30th, and winners will be displayed at the Civic Center from April 30 – May 7. For more information, visit https://www.rrcity.com/rocky-river-blog/2021/4/14/trash-to-treasure-contest
Featured Speakers:
DR. MICHAEL SHOAF, Superintendent, Rocky River City School District
Dr. Shoaf will provide an overview of the operating levy that will be on the May 4th ballot, provide a general update on schools, and answer questions.
More information about the school levy and how to vote on May 4th is below.
FAYTH SIMS, Organizer, Rocky River Black Lives Matter
STACEY REID, Representing the Club in the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio’s workshops
Both Ms. Sims and Ms. Reid will share information and perspectives on the topics of diversity, equity and inclusion in our community.
HEATHER MACALLA, Representing the League of Women Voters and Common Cause
As the majority party, Republicans will draw Ohio’s Congressional districts this year. It will determine voting outcomes in our state for the next ten years. Rocky River is divided across two Congressional districts; and both look like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
Ms. Macalla will provide an overview of redistricting and how we can help shape Rocky River’s Congressional district that will go into effect for next year’s Midterm elections.
To RSVP for the March 30th Club meeting, please CLICK HERE. You’ll receive the actual Zoom link on the 30th.
VOTING 2021
MAY 4TH: SCHOOL LEVY
The operating levy for the Rocky River School District will appear on your May 4th ballot as follows:
(Additional)
Rocky River City School District
A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage.
An additional tax for the benefit of the Rocky River City School District for the purpose of current expenses and for general permanent improvements at a rate not exceeding 4.9 mills (apportioned 4.65 mills to current expenses and 0.25 mill to general permanent improvements) for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 49 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022.
April 5: Deadline to register to vote.
- Register online with the Board of Elections, CLICK HERE or call them at (216) 443-8683
- Register at the Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
Vote by Mail:
You must proactively request a vote by mail ballot
- Online: Request a vote by mail application from the Board of Elections. CLICK HERE
- Phone: Call the Board of Elections at (216) 443-8683.
April 6: Early in-person voting begins at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (BOE)
- Even though this is a local, Rocky River school levy issue, you can cast your vote at the Board of Elections located at 2925 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
- For the complete early in-person voting schedule at the BOE, scroll to the bottom of this message.
We’ll provide the list of voting locations in Rocky River closer to the May 4th date.
