Welcome to the Working Week!

Hello Friends!

We have lots of things you can do this week to make a difference! Pick one! Pick two! Pick three! Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

We will have two most excellent speakers!

Sean E. McDermott, P.E.Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks will be speaking about conservation and sustainability efforts by the Metroparks

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University, who teaches CRT, will be giving a presentation about CRT, dispelling myths and explaining what exactly it is that he teaches.

The meeting starts at 6:30, and the presentations begin at 7. We reserve the first 30 minutes for social time.

Volunteer Sign-Up for May 2nd Primary

Your help is needed at the polls on Tuesday, May 2nd to collect signatures for Reproductive Health Care.

Please use the link below to sign up today!

Sign-Up Genius Link

There are several spots open. Pick one that’s right for you.

Troy Greenfield
Regional Field Organizer
[email protected]
216-299-7661

Would you like to help plan our Summer Party?

https://forms.gle/UDFAwM1JxtrcTVbm7

Members of our coalition of 228 organizations from across Ohio plan to show up to say, ‘“NO to HJR1.” On Weds. May 3, we will march to the House Chamber so we can make it clear that we stand together to defend “one person, one vote.” More details when you RSVP.

DEMOCRACY NEEDS YOU!

TAKE ACTION: Say NO to:
Ohio House Bill 1
This massive tax bill would flatten the state income tax to 2.75% and modify property taxation; would gut local government and public school funding.
This is the state takeover of public education that would create a new Department of Education and Workforce.
Ohio House Bill 6
This bill would ban transgender female students from female sports teams by requiring “single-sex” sports teams for K-12, college, and university sports.
Possible vote by the House Higher Education Committee on May 3, 10:30 am
Ohio House Bill 68
Bans gender-affirming care for minors, including referrals for mental health care treatment, exempts intersex people or people with disorders of sexual development Learn More
Contact House Public Health Policy Committee HERE
Senate Bill 17
This would inject incomplete, biased perspectives about “free market capitalism” into high school financial literacy standards. Students need an honest, complete understanding of all market systems taught in appropriate social studies classes,
Senate Bill 83
This is a higher education bill that bans mandatory DEI training, controversial topics, partnerships with China, and collective bargaining; requires specific material for history courses; requires reporting and publishing of violations and performance evaluations; withholds state funding and tenure for violations.
STATEHOUSE RESOURCES
Legislative Calendar HERE
Senate Committee Schedule HERE
House Committee Schedule HERE
Watch LIVE & Recorded Meeting HERE
Honesty Legislation Tracker HERE

Happy Saturday!

Good Weekend Friends!

We have a few action items for the weekend and for the coming week!

Topic: Reproductive Rights!

Find out where you can sign for Reproductive Rights!

A Sampling of Sunday Events:

30 Apr 2023
10:00 am — 1:00 pm EDT

Petition Pick Up & Drop Off – West Shore UU Church

West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church
Rocky River, OH, 44116
**********
30 Apr 2023
12:00 pm — 3:00 pm EDT

Strongsville Commons – Come Sign the Petition for Reproductive Rights

Strongsville Commons Area
Strongsville, OH, 44136
**********
30 Apr 2023
5:00 pm — 9:00 pm EDT

Sip and Sign for Reproductive Rights at Truman216!

Truman’s 216
Cleveland, OH, 44113

Upcoming Fundraiser for Thomas Kelly, who’s running for Judge Fitzsimmons seat. 

Kelly Fundraiser Donation Form

*And WOW!! if you got hear that presentation by the Judge about her experiences with the mob. What incredible stories!

RSVP for our Next Meeting May 30th

Speakers will be

Sean E. McDermott, P.E. Chief Planning and Design Officer Cleveland Metroparks

and

Matthew Ahn, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Cleveland State University to discuss CRT

This is a great opportunity to get the facts about CRT from a Law Professor who teaches CRT!

Dont forget to write to your reps about HJR1!

Bipartisan former Ohio governors against raising constitutional threshold to 60% and August vote

In the Sad but True Area of the news!

New Voter ID Law Information

https://cuydem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Important-2023-Voting-ID-and-Access-Changes-1.pdf

 

Action Items for your week.

Hello Dem Friends!

Lots of news about the House Joint Resolution 1 from the people at Fair Districts and our own Rocky River Resident, Mark Szabo who’s Letter to the Editor of cleveland.com

An explanation, if you need one, from Fair Districts:

“Protecting access to direct democracy through citizen-led ballot initiatives is our number one priority in the fight for fair maps. That’s because we will not end gerrymandering without going back to get signatures and putting an issue on the ballot. House Joint Resolution 1 seeks to make that task virtually impossible. It’s a shameless power grab that will lock in minority rule in Ohio.

“Even all four living former Ohio Governors (2 R, 2 D) are speaking out against HJR1! Their opposition shines a light on just how egregious and damaging it would be to take power away from Ohio citizens in an August special election. With your help, we hope to be able to prevent a vote in the House and stop this resolution in its tracks.”

The Letter by Mark Szabo! Which is awesome! Way to go, Mark!!

Mark Szabo cleveland.comAnd Action Items from Fair Districts:

There will be a hearing Thursday, 4/27 at 10am in the House Government Oversight Committee, room 313, to hear opponent testimony against SB92, the bill to create an August special election in order to ram through the constitutional amendment that will take away our access to direct democracy.

Here are the actions you can take!

There is a Blood Drive on behalf of Liz! Please give if you can!

Happy Earth Day RRDEMS!!

Please RSVP for our next Meeting, Tuesday April 25th 6:30 Zoom and In Person at RRPL

https://forms.gle/e13KzGhi1K6v9hrV9

The meeting will feature the Honorable Judge Fitzsimmons, who is retiring this year. She will speak about her judicial career and her service to Rocky River, for which we are all so grateful!

Fundraiser Sunday! Tomorrow!

Protect Ohio Choice are hosting a Fundraiser and Signature event on Sunday April 23rd at the Capital Theater.

They’ll be screening the documentary “The Janes”

Register on the ProtectChoiceOhio Website!

 

More events for Protect Choice Ohio and Reproductive Rights!

It’s time to Volunteer

Sign Up for Petition Signature Collection Training Today!
Thursday(s) at 7pm on Zoom
Click on Collect Signatures

Thomas Kelly is running for Rocky River Municipal Court Judge

Download Flyer and Donation Form

 

Reproductive Rights in the Spotlight this weekend!

Volunteer to collect signatures or take a friend or loved one to sign the petition. Lots of ways to make impact this weekend!

And also, happy spring! Isn’t it beautiful!?

Cuyahoga County

Saturday 4/15

Bialy’s – CDWC*
2267 Warrensville Center Rd,
University Heights, OH 44118
7am-11am

Six Shooter Coffee – CDWC*
15613 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH 44110
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Crocker Park Rotunda
Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145
10 am – 12 pm
Morgan Park at Lander Circle
Drive-Thru Location
30550 Pinetree Rd, Cleveland, OH
10 am – 3 pm
Signature Collection Event
8582 Oakridge Dr,
Olmsted Twp, OH 44138
11am – 1 pm
Strongsville Fire Station
Community Room
11297 Webster Rd,
Strongsville, OH 44136
11am – 2 pm
Strongsville Commons
(Weather Permitting)
Across for Mitchell’s Ice Cream
11 am – 2 pm
Shaker Unitarian Universalist
Congregation – Drive-Thru Location
21600 Shaker Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
11am – 2 pm

Cuyahoga County

Sunday April 16

West Shore Utilitarian Universalist Church
20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116
10 am – 1 pm
Zielinski Park Outside
7620 W Ridgewood Dr, Parma, OH 44129
12 pm – 2 pm
Beachwood High School Parking Lot
(Weather Permitting) – CDWC*
2860 Richmond Rd., Beachwood,  OH 44122
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Find more petition signings and volunteer opportunities here:

Protect Ohio Choice are hosting a Fundraiser and Signature event on Sunday April 23rd at the Capital Theater.

They’ll be screening the documentary “The Janes”

Register on the ProtectChoiceOhio Website!

The Janes

RSVP for our next Meeting, Tuesday April 25th 6:30 Zoom and In Person at RRPL

https://forms.gle/e13KzGhi1K6v9hrV9

The meeting will feature the Honorable Judge Fitzsimmons, who is retiring this year. She will speak about her judicial career and her service to Rocky River, for which we are all so grateful!

Still looking for party organizers:

We need volunteers for the Summer Dem Party!

Interested in planning an awesome party? Fill out the form!

https://forms.gle/UDFAwM1JxtrcTVbm7

Action Items for Easter Weekend!

Hello Friends!

Happy holidays to all who celebrate!

H. J. R. No. 1 :

Please call Tom Patton TODAY to tell him not to take away our voice.  If he signs this petition it means he is willing to bypass the committee process in order to raise the threshold for a citizen led ballot initiative to 60%, and put it up to a vote in a special August election that will cost the state $20 million (after they just banned it them in the Voter Suppression Law.)  We need to make some noise about this undemocratic move.

State Representative Tom Patton (district 7)
www.ohiohouse.gov/thomas-f-patton
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone (614)466-4895

This petition is at the clerks office at the Ohio house to have HJR 1 skip the committee process and come straight to the floor for a vote . It need 50 signatures to be go into effect.
H. J. R. No. 1 : will Require a 60% vote to approve any constitutional amendment.
Find more information here: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hjr1

RSVP for our next Meeting, Tuesday April 25th 6:30 Zoom and In Person at RRPL

https://forms.gle/e13KzGhi1K6v9hrV9

The meeting will feature the Honorable Judge Fitzsimmons, who is retiring this year. She will speak about her judicial career and her service to Rocky River, for which we are all so grateful!

The Time is NOW! It can’t wait!

Signing events this weekend in Cuyahoga County:

Saturday 4/8:

Brewnuts Shop – CDWC
6501 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
9 am -llam
Parma Library – Powers Blvd
6996 Powers Blvd, Parma, OH 44129
10 am – 12 pm
Crocker Park Farmer’s Market
Crocker Park Blvd, Westlake, OH 44145
10 am – 12 pm
Morgan Park at Lander Circle
Drive-Thru Location
30550 Pinetree Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124
10 am – 3 pm
Bedford Library
70 Columbus Rd, Bedford, OH 44146
10:30 am – 1 pm

Sign, Drop Off & Pick Up Petitions

Shaker Unitarian Universalist
Congregation – Drive- Thru Location
21600 Shaker Blvd Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
11 am – 2 pm
Tommy’s Restaurant – CDWC
1824 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Mason’s Creamery
4401 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
4 pm – 9 pm
West Shore Utilitarian Universalist Church
Reproductive Rights Event
20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116
6:30 pm – 8 pm

More information available on the ProtectChoiceOhio Website

Summer Party Organizers!

We need volunteers for the Summer Dem Party!

Interested in planning an awesome party? Fill out the form!

https://forms.gle/UDFAwM1JxtrcTVbm7

March was our membership drive. If you haven’t joined already, please consider doing so! Your support allows us to continue the good work we do for Rocky River and the Democratic community of Cuyahoga County at large.

Every vote counts, every election is important, and every year matters. With your ongoing contribution and support, we’ll continue to achieve success in Rocky River.

 

Membership Drive is Afoot!

BENEFITS OF CLUB MEMBERSHIP:
  • Supports Democratic Party activism in Rocky River, our Ohio House and Senate district, U.S. Congressional district, and national elections.
  • As a Member and resident of Rocky River, you elect the officers of the Club to serve as your Democratic Party advocates in our community. Members also vote on the bylaws that the Club’s officers and Members follow.
  • Monthly meetings with timely speakers on topics that matter to us, ranging from abortion rights to climate policy, and local candidates, such as Chris Ronayne, Troy Greenfield and more.

In 2022, membership dues helped the Club sponsor canvassing/lit drops as well as organizing post card action nights and a yard sign drive-thru, maintain the Club’s presence on the internet, hold events like the summer party at Elmwood Cabin, and more.The Club simply reflects the energy and activism of you, its Members; and there was an amazing amount of activism by Members in Rocky River last year! Please think about further supporting the Club as we look to be active force in 2023 as we face and prepare for many pivotal local, statewide and national elections!

Family $30 | Individual $20 | Senior $10 | Student $5
You can join online or print and mail a membership application.
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Every vote counts, every election is important, and every year matters.With your ongoing contribution and support, we’ll continue to achieve success in Rocky River.

March Meeting!!

Our next stated meeting is Tuesday March 28th, at 6:30 pm in person at the Rocky River Library and via Zoom.

Dave Nash, the Vice President of the Rocky River Green Team will be speaking and addressing issues and initiatives regarding sustainability, conservation, bike initiatives, green events in Rocky River. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the green movement in Rocky River!!

Please RSVP HERE and review the minutes for last month’s meeting HERE!!

March is officially our MEMBERSHIP DRIVE month!! Now is the time to head over to our website HERE and renew your membership!! Your support allows us to continue the good work we do for Rocky River and the Democratic community of Cuyahoga County at large. We have a very exciting year planned with exciting speakers for our meetings, engagement activities and parties for the club, as well as opportunities for involvement in the community as we have local elections this fall. Renew today to keep up with our club and be part of the political process in Rocky River!!

Renew HERE today!!

MIKE O’SHEA FUNDRAISER!!

Our City Leader, Mike O’Shea, is running for re-election for Rocky River City Law Director this year!!
Our club is supporting his campaign and would encourage everyone who is able to come and share your evening with us!!

He will be hosting a fundraiser at Tartine Bistro (19110 Old Detroit Rd, Rocky River) on Thursday, March 9th from 5-8 pm.

Find more details about Mike and his campaign HERE

If you cannot attend, but still want to show your support,
please consider making a donation HERE

Please plan to attend and show your support!!

PROTECT CHOICE OHIO VOLUNTEER EVENT TOMORROW!!

HELLO ROCKY RIVER DEMOCRATS!!
(and District 17 neighbors!!)

For all willing and able to lend their time tomorrow, Sunday February 19th at 9am, Troy Greenfield and Protect Choice Ohio are organizing a signature drive to support the petition to get the Protect Choice Ohio initiative on the statewide ballot this November. They need our help to get signatures from our friends, neighbors, and community members to secure the initiative’s place on the ballot so we can continue to protect and secure women’s and reproductive rights in Ohio.

Please see the details below and click the link HERE to sign up to volunteer. Thank you all in advance for your continued time, dedication, and support!!

For those interested, please plan to arrive at West Shore Universalist Unitarian Church (20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River), tomorrow, Sunday February 19th, at 9am!!

Staging Location: 
West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church
20401 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, OH 44116

  • Please pick up your petitions and campaign materials at the staging location between 9 am – 3 pm.
  • When you arrive, go inside the church, and we’ll train you to collect signatures and give you all your materials.
  • Sunday’s weather is High 50 and Low 36; Please wear a warm coat. At some points, you will be outside for 30 mins – 60 mins.
  • Return your petitions to the West Shore U.U. Church on Sunday, 2/19, by 3 pm OR
  • After 3 pm, drop off petitions at Troy’s House, 4585W 227th St, Fairview Park, OH 44126, by 8 pm on Sunday.
    • Please call if later than 8 pm. Thanks!
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