Club News

Meghan F. George, Lakewood City Council, At-Large
Susan Moran Palmer, former candidate for the US Congress, District 16
Cassimir Svigelj, former candidate for State Representative, District 16

Hear from 3 quality candidates on what it takes to run for the first time at a municipal level, state level and national level.
Lessons learned and great advice and tips.

Our local election takes place this year in Rocky River for mayor, city council and other offices. 

During the meeting, Club Treasurer Rob McRae will provide an overview of Rocky River’s political structure.

Election of Club officers will also be discussed.  Nominations are made in January and February; and voting takes place during the Club meeting on February 26th.  If you have an interest in a role with the Club, we encourage you to participate!  The Rocky River Democratic Club is the place to connect to campaigns, issues and causes right here in our own community.

We are passing along an important alert from the League of Women Voters (LWV) regarding two attempts by Republicans in the Ohio Legislature to restrict the rights of residents:

1) House Joint Resolution 19 (HJR19) limits the ability of citizens to put measures on the ballot
2) Senate Bill 250 would elevate criminal trespass charges to a felony, e.g., environmental protesters at a natural gas pipeline. 

Please read the LWV message below and click links for additional information.  The bottom line is — please call the following Representatives to voice your opposition and protect your rights.

Call Ohio House Speaker Ryan Smith at 614-466-1366

Call Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof at 614-466-7505

Our vigilance and action is needed now more than ever.  Please see below for more details.

ACTION ALERT  – December 4, 2018 ACT NOW! The Ohio Legislature is trying to make it harder to put amendments on the ballot. Protect your right to the ballot! Call Speaker Smith and others today! #ProtectYourRight. (see link below) HJR 19 is moving quickly through the state legislature and will likely be voted on by the house by the end of this week.  There is lots going on with a press conference tomorrow, letters being circulated to organizations and calls to action on social media as well as an online petition.  Link to Toolkit for protesting Call numbers, articles and petitions!  Dates and times of hearings before the House Government Oversight and accountability committee: Tuesday, December 4th, 1:00 pm (Room 122) Wednesday, December 5th, 9:30 am (Room 114) And yet another piece of legislation to limit freedoms: Click Here to read Advocacy – You Can Make a Difference Advocacy is an important part of the LWV mission statement. We support the local, state and national LWV by advocating for our weii-informed public policy positions. The public needs the League’s fact-based approach to advocacy on issues ranging from environmental protection to government procedures. Join us in advocacy by: Providing forums on controversial issues Writing letters-to-the-editor Lobbying elected officials Developing advocacy arguments Researching a local ballot issue Providing pro/con arguments for voter’s guide Visit our website: LWVGreaterCleveland.org Contact us: LWVGreaterCleveland@gmail.com

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Rocky River Democratic Club Meeting

Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 7 PM

Rocky River Public Library

1600 Hampton, Rocky River

AGENDA:

Welcome, Mike O’Neil, President, RRDC

 Program

• Analysis of midterm election results in Rocky River
• Planning for Club meetings next year
• Getting ready for the municipal election in 2019: recruiting good candidates for all city offices, including City Council and School Board.

Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 11, 6:30 PM

Western Cuyahoga Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Hall 25

26145 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake (Parking/entrance in rear of building)

Sponsored by the West Shore Democratic Clubs: Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River, Stonewall Dems, Westlake & West Side Dems

Please consider bringing an unwrapped item that can be auctioned for charity

• Check in items at the registration table when you arrive. If possible, please let us know what auction item you will be bringing, so we can have the sign ready for the table.
• Call/Text/Email Gretchen at: dem.dog.mom@gmail.com or leave message at 440-221-9295
• Proceeds go to: Wags 4 Warriors – a 501(c)(3)Nonprofit Organization that trains & provides service dogs to veterans at NO COST to the veteran, visit www.wags4warriors.org

We will also be collecting Non-Perishable Food Items to deliver to St. Hermann’s

Questions?  Call Vern 440-892-3430 or email coachvlong@gmail.com