LISA M. HAVEMANN (Ward 1)
CHRISTINA MORRIS (At Large)
STACEY SCHRANTZ REID (At Large)
KATIE L. TIMMONS (At Large)
Tuesday, June 29th, 6 – 8 PM
Elmwood Cabin
600 Elmwood Rd., Rocky River
As things begin to return to normal, we look forward to seeing you in person after the long time apart. Please join us for plenty of food, friends and fun!
To RSVP (optional) — it will help us order the right amount of food, please CLICK HERE.
For more information, please send an email to: submit@rockyriverdems.org
The Cabin in beautiful Elmwood Park is very spacious and suitable for those who are comfortable indoors or outside on the covered patio.
We’re thrilled and delighted with the outstanding Democratic candidates running for Rocky River City Council and Director of Law this year. We look forward to them joining us for this celebration.
(in alphabetical order):
JEANNE GALLAGHER, Elect for City Council, Ward 3
LISA M. HAVEMANN, Elect for City Council, Ward 1
CHRISTINA MORRIS, Re-elect for City Council, At Large
MICHAEL J. O’SHEA, Elect for Director of Law
STACEY SCHRANTZ REID, Elect for City Council, At Large
KATIE L. TIMMONS, Elect for City Council, At Large
A big thanks to everyone who signed the above candidates’ petitions! It was our collective signatures submitted to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections that places the candidates’ names on this year’s November 2nd ballot.
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
