We all know what’s at stake on November 6th for our State and our Country. This election is that important. It will all come down to voter turnout which is, unfortunately, low for midterm elections. To help increase turnout, below are ways we can work together to multiply our efforts.
Monday, October 8, 2018, 7 PM
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Debate
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Richard Cordray, Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor and Republican candidate Mike DeWine. For updates, click HERE. To watch the debate live online, visit the Ohio Debate Commission website HERE.
Tuesday, October 9, 7 PM
Rocky River Democratic Club Meeting
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
Featured speakers on The State of the Race:
Tommy Greene, Deputy Finance Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown Campaign and former candidate for State District 16
Sarah Montell, Deputy Political Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown Campaign and former Obama White House Staffer
Also during the meeting:
Dedicated time to write postcards in support of Susan Moran Palmer,Democratic Candidate for the United States Congress, District 16. Susan has just received the endorsement of President Obama! District 16 is the ONLY open Congressional seat in the state of Ohio and she needs our help to win against her well-funded opponent.
Wednesday, October 10, 3 – 4:30 PM
Early Vote Rally
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Join our Ohio Democratic statewide candidates, local candidates, and the Shaw High School Marching Band for a Early Vote Rally.
Tuesday, October 16, 7 – 8:30 PM
Susan Moran Palmer Postcard Party
Fairview Park Library
21255 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park
Please join us in writing postcards on behalf of Susan Moran Palmer, Democratic candidate for the United States Congress, District 16. These hand-written postcards to infrequent voters make a difference!
Tuesday, October 16, 7 PM
Westlake Democratic Club Meeting
Western Cuyahoga Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police
26145 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake (parking in rear)
Attend the Westlake Democratic Club to meet Rob Richardson,Democratic candidate for Ohio State Treasurer. For more information, email: coachvlong@gmail.com
Thursday, October 18, 6 – 8 PM
Grab Them by the Midterms
Lakewood Civic Auditorium
14100 Franklin Blvd., Lakewood
A women’s rally to support Democratic candidates on November 6. Scheduled to appear include: Betty Sutton, US Representative Marcy Kaptur, Steve Dettlebach, Susan Moran Palmer and more. Senator Sherrod Brown and Kathleen Klyde are scheduled to appear via video. For updates and more information, click HERE.
PHONE BANKS
Even if you only leave a voice message, your personal call conveys the importance of voting in this election. Simply show-up and you’ll be provided with all the necessary information.
Rocky River Phone Bank
Every remaining Tuesday in October (the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th), 6 – 8 PM
2625 Westmoor, Rocky River
Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus Phone Bank
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until the election
11910 Detroit Rd., Lakewood
Tuesday and Thursday Hours: 5 pm to 8 pm.
Saturday Hours: 12 – 3 pm.
Bring a laptop if you want to connect to auto dialer. Make sure you bring your cell phone and charger.
VOTER RESOURCES
Monday, October 9. Last day to register to vote. Share or print the voter registration form HERE. For Cuyahoga County, the form is mailed to: Board of Elections, 2925 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
Share THIS LINK with others to register online. Sometimes it takes this small effort to help someone register; and every vote counts!
Tuesday, October 10. Start of early voting. Voting by mail is a two-step process: 1) request or print a vote by mail ballot application, and 2) receive, complete and return the official ballot. If you or someone you know would like to conveniently vote by mail, click HERE for complete information.
ROCKY RIVER CANDIDATES
As the Rocky River Democratic Club, we are proud of the following residents of our community who are candidates for office:
Emily Hagan, for Cuyahoga County Judge
Ashley Kilbane, for Cuyahoga County Judge
Michelle J. Sheehan, for State Appeal Court
Cassimir Svigelj, for Ohio House of Representatives
Please remind everyone to vote the entire ballot!
SAVE THE DATES!
ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB
(NOT the usual last Tuesday of the month)
Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton, Rocky River
CANVASSING
For the May primaries, voter turnout in Rocky River was about 30 percent. This means that A LOT of our fellow residents did not vote. To make a difference in the outcomes on November 6th, we need to increase that percentage. Following are a number of proven ways to make this happen; and we need your help.
Saturday/Sunday, October 6/7, 11 AM or 1 PM
Canvassing
2625 Westmoor, Rocky River
Knock on doors of fellow Democratic and Independent voters in our community. This face-to-face interaction with neighbors is the most effective way to increase voter turnout. Select a date/time that is most convenient for you. Bring your children along. Simply arrive at 2625 Westmoor with comfortable walking shoes; or for more information, please email stretar@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday, October 9, 7 PM
Rocky River Democratic Club Meeting
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
Meeting agenda:
- Dedicated time to write postcards in support of Susan Moran Palmer, Democratic Candidate for the United States Congress, District 16 (Rocky River south of Detroit Ave.) Susan has just received the endorsement of President Obama! District 16 is the ONLY open Congressional seat in the state of Ohio and she needs our help to win against her well-funded opponent.
- Pick-up a packet of door hangers to distribute in our community. The door hangers list the candidates specific to our voting precincts. Simply drop them at each residence and move-on.
- During the meeting, the featured speakers are: Tommy Greene, Deputy Finance Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown Campaign and former candidate for State District 16; and Sarah Montell, Deputy Political Director, Friends of Sherrod Brown Campaign and former Obama White House Staffer
If you’re unable to join us on October 9th, please send an email to submit@rockyriverdems.org and we’ll get back to you with ways you can help. Thank you for being a part of the team that will make a difference in November to bring balanced Government back to our great country.
Save the Dates for:
MEET SUSAN MORAN PALMER, OUR NEXT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE U.S. CONGRESS
Monday, September 24, Tartine Bistro, 6 PM, 19110 Detroit Rd., Rocky River
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ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, September 25, 7 PM, Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
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MEET RICHARD CORDRAY, OUR NEXT GOVERNOR OF OHIO
Wednesday, September 26, 4:30-6 PM, Cleveland
MEET SUSAN MORAN PALMER
Monday, September 24, 6 PM
Tartine Bistro, 19110 Detroit Rd., Rocky River
Please bring your kids and neighbors to this free event to meet our next Representative to the United States Congress!
Co-hosting is Harriet Applegate, head of the North Shore AFL-CIO. The Democratic Party recognizes that unions helped build the middle class, and it will stand with unions to fight for American workers.
Our Congressional District 16 (Fairview Park, North Olmsted, Westlake, much of Rocky River and beyond) is Ohio’s only open congressional seat contest. With your support, our chances are very strong that Susan will replace Jim Renacci and represent our values in Congress.
Susan is facing a well-funded opponent. Nearly 90 PAC’s including KochPac, Mike Pence’s and Paul Ryan’s Pacs are contributing to her Republican opponent. If you can make a contribution at any of the suggested levels, or any amount, it will help Susan counter their influence.
ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, September 25, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton
The agenda will include:
- Local candidates who are on the November 6 ballot
- Tim Hagan, former Cuyahoga County Commissioner, discussing what’s at stake on November 6th
- Steve Dever, former Rocky River City Leader with an update on Leedco’s Lake Erie wind farm
- A Get Out The Vote participatory postcard activity
Tuesday, September 25th is also National Voter Registration Day. For information about events in our area, please click HERE
MEET RICHARD CORDRAY
Wednesday, September 26, 4:30 – 6 PM
Cleveland (Exact location provided with RSVP)
Richard will be joined by Tom Perez, Chair of the Democratic National Committee and Steve Bullock, Governor of Montana. By all important measures such as job growth and education, Ohio has declined under the state’s Republican leadership. Richard Cordray and Betty Sutton will bring the change that’s needed to improve the lives of all Ohioans. 
SAVE THE FOLLOWING TWO DATES!
SUSAN MORAN PALMER
Democratic Candidate for the
United States Congress, District 16
Monday, September 24, 6 – 8 PM
Tartine Bistro
19110 Detroit Rd.
Old River Shopping Center, Rocky River
Next Meeting of the
ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Tuesday, September 25, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton, Rocky River
FUNDRAISER/MEET AND GREET WITH SUSAN MORAN PALMER
Monday, September 24, 6 – 8 PM, Tartine Bistro
Everyone is welcome to attend the free Meet & Greet. Please bring your children and neighbors to meet our next Representative to the United States Congress!
If you’re inclined, contributions will be accepted to help Susan buy airtime, ads and other means of communicating her message. Contributions can be any amount you are comfortable giving. All contributions add up!
Congressional District 16 encompasses Westlake, Fairview Park, North Olmsted and much of Rocky River. Democrats must succeed in winning Congress or the country faces two more years of further damage by Trump and his Republican enablers.
ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, September 25, 7 PM, Rocky River Public Library
- Local candidates who are on the November 6 ballot
- Tim Hagan, former Cuyahoga County Commissioner, discussing what’s at stake on November 6th
- Steve Dever, former Rocky River City Leader with an update on Leedco’s Lake Erie wind farm
- A Get Out The Vote participatory postcard activity
VOTE BY MAIL:
If you previously voted by mail, you should have received your ballot application. Please remind friends and family to look for theirs.
If you have not voted by mail in past elections, and would like to do so for the November midterm elections, please click HERE to go to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections for the application and complete information.
CHANNELING YOUR ENERGY:
If you’re unsure of how to make a difference in this critical election year, please attend the meeting on September 25th or send an email with your thoughts and questions to: submit@rockyriverdems.org Our energy and impact is multiplied when we work together.
Thank you for being a part of the team that will make a difference in November to bring balanced Government back to our great country.
Save the Date!
Rocky River Democratic Club
Tuesday, August 28, 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library
Remember how you felt when Hillary Clinton lost?
Please attend on August 28th to get plugged into concrete ways that you can help in the final weeks before early voting begins.
At the meeting, the following speakers will focus on actions to Get Out the Vote!
- Trevor Elkins, Mayor of Newburg Heights and Progressive Democratic Party Activist
- Khalid Saursour, Field Organizer, the Coordinated Campaigns for Senator Brown and Richard Cordray/Betty Sutton
- Heather McCalla, Member, Bay Village Nasty Women
If Democrats win the Senate and Congress, Trump’s reckless agenda can be stopped!
Help get others registered and committed to voting for Democrats because votes are all that matter.
Please join us on August 28th and bring someone along!
