PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, MAY 8th!
Please help spread the word about voting.
- Vote by mail ballots must be postmarked by Monday, May 7th; or physically taken to the Board of Elections (BOE) by 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 8th. The BOE is located at 2925 Euclid Avenue.
- If you do not vote your absentee ballot and instead decide to go to your assigned polling place on Election Day, you must vote a provisional ballot.
- Voting locations are open between 6:30 AM and 7:30 PM.
- To check where to vote, click HERE
- To view your ballot in advance, click HERE
- Encourage everyone to vote the entire ballot, including judicial candidates and Issue 1 and Issue 9.
The Democratic field of candidates for Executive, Legislative and Judicial offices is filled with talented women and men who wish to serve the public good. While it is up to each of us to make our own choices, the Rocky River Democratic Club is proud of the following three candidates who are residents of Rocky River:
- Emily Hagan for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
- Ashley Kilbane for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
- Cassimir Svigelj for State Representative, District 16
ISSUE 1: REDISTRICTING REFORM
- On the May 8th ballot
- Ensures congressional districts are drawn in an open, bipartisan process
- Endorsed by both the Democratic and Republican Parties of Ohio (VOTE YES)
- Click here for more information
ISSUE 9: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
- On the May 8th ballot
- Ensures critical services for children, seniors and medical care at MetroHealth (Adult Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, Metro Life Flight, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
- Endorsed by many organizations and Representatives (VOTE YES)
- Not a tax increase
- Click here for more information
APRIL 9: VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
- Share this link with family and friends who need to register, click here
APRIL 10: EARLY VOTING BEGINS
for the next meeting of the
Tuesday, February 27th at 7 PM
Rocky River Public Library
1600 Hampton
Featured Presentation:
Bay Village Nasty Women
It’s Election Year. Meet the Candidates!
The men and women who seek your votes for legislative and judicial offices will join us. Meet and hear from those who wish to represent us.
Club Business
and the Club’s by-laws will be discussed.
We look forward to seeing you!
During the February meeting, the Club will discuss and vote to adopt the Club constitution and bylaws. To view the documents, click here.
The first Club meeting of the year on January 30th got off to a resounding start with a full house and renewed enthusiasm. We were joined by eleven candidates or their surrogates running for various offices this year. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet the individuals who seek our votes. We’ll continue to provide more information about the important choices we have in the May primaries and November elections.
One of the critical votes we’ll cast in November is for the re-election of Senator Sherrod Brown. A featured presenter was Cindy Demsey, Co-Leader of Sherrod Brown’s re-election campaign for Cuyahoga County. In attendance was Gabrielle Jackson, also a Co-Leader of the campaign. Cindy highlighted Senator Brown’s progressive roots and concern for the welfare of workers. He will need our help to win and nothing can be taken for granted. A fundraiser for the Senator will be held on February 19th at the Market Garden Brewery on West 24th St. Contributions range from $25 (student) to $500 (sponsor). For more information contact Meg Yee at meg@sherrodbrown.com or 916-799-2898.
Last March, the Club addressed the opioid crisis that, unfortunately, impacts families right here in Rocky River. A critical tool to prevent overdose deaths is the use of Narcan. To provide an update on this important issue, we were joined by community activist Barbara Folds and RRDC Treasurer Rob McRae. Rob provided an update on the use of Narcan in city schools and circulated a petition to make the life-saving drug available to school nurses. Barbara shared her personal experience and provided resources for families seeking help. She emphasized that no one is alone in dealing with this terrible disease. Resources are numerous and include: Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services of Cuyahoga County, Project Dawn, and Dial 2-1-1 Program.
This is an important year politically and City Leader Steve Dever addressed the need for precinct leaders in Rocky River. We have openings in 2B, 2C, 4A and 4C. To check your precinct, click here. Precinct leaders play an important role in the community and have an official role with the Democratic Party of Cuyahoga County, including the endorsement of county-wide candidates. To learn more or to indicate your interest, please email submit@rockyriverdems.org. The filing deadline is February 7th.
President Mike O’Neil addressed two items that are important to the Club. He asked members of the community to consider becoming official dues-paying members of the Rocky River Democratic Club. The modest, annual membership can be paid securely on the Club’s website or a form can be downloaded and mailed with your check. Mike also asked members to review draft versions of the Club’s bylaws and constitution; the documents can be viewed here. We’ll discuss them at the next meeting with the objective of finalizing them this quarter.
Thanks to all of the candidates, presenters, and members who attended the meeting. Please save the date for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 7 P.M. at the Rocky River Public Library, 1600 Hampton.
