CCPC March Membership Meeting
Video of CCPC February Membership Meeting: Updates on Issues
Abortion Access Constitutional Amendment Meeting
Abortion rights constitutional amendment clears early hurdle as Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost certifies petition summary Even though it’s not Christmas this was a Christmas Miracle as most of us assumed Yost would make something up to delay the process. Next stop is the Ohio Ballot Board which will determine if it is a single constitutional amendment. Let’s hope they don’t make something up.
We need to be ready to start getting the 400,000 valid signatures that need to be submitted by July 5 as soon as the Ohio Ballot Board is done. CCPC will be partnering with the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party to gather as many signatures as possible. The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party has invited CCPC members to join its Executive and Central Committee members for an important kick off meeting this Monday, March 13 @ 5:30 pm.
Kick – Off to Protect Choice / Reproductive Rights Monday, March 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Please click the link to receive the Zoom link.
Shaker Citizens for Fair Ticketing Campaign
The Shaker Citizens for Fair Ticketing Campaign: A coalition of Shaker residents is announcing a ballot initiative to reduce police brutality and increase public safety in the City of Shaker Heights
Shaker Citizens for Fair Ticketing Ballot Initiative Announcement Saturday, March 11 @ 1 pm @ Gridley Park, corner of Lamond Blvd. and Gridley Rd. Shaker Heights 44120. Please click the link to RSVP.
Local Progressive Candidates Needed in 2023
Around Cuyahoga County in 2023 most of the election action is in our suburban communities. Suburban communities will be electing mayors, city council members and school board members. Suburban elections are on a much smaller scale than the Ohio General Assembly, County Council and U.S. Congressional elections. That makes them more winnable for two reasons 1) An aggressive door knocking campaign can reach a higher percentage of the electorate and 2) You don’t need as much money to win.
The recent right wing attacks on our public education system have shown how important local school board positions are. And it has always been important to have progressives on local city councils and as mayors. Run for Office is CCPC’s guide on how to do it. Below are two articles on why to do it and two training sessions on how to do it.
Progressives Must Not Concede School Board Elections to the Right
Defeating Republican Suburban Mayors Starts Now with Progressive Challenger Recruitment
Please let us know if you decide to do it or if you have any questions
Take Action to Stop Senate Bill 1
And say NO to the Republican takeover of public education in Ohio. Please click here to review the bill and to see what you can do to help stop it
Protect Choice Ohio Ramp Up for Repro Monthly Training Sessions
The monthly Ramp Up for Repro sessions will acquaint you with political advocacy tactics, repro lingo and help you find the best way to get involved. Each month we’ll dive into movement ecology, abortion messaging, the current landscape of abortion access, and provide next steps for you to take action. Training sessions are from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday evenings by Zoom. Please click her to see the complete list of dates and to register for the sessions that best fit your schedule
Are You Over 60 Years Old?
If so please check out Third Act Ohio, an activist group of people 60 and older who care about the health of our planet and democracy. And if this interests you please Join the Third Act Ohio Working Group And stay tuned as details are finalized for the local event below the group is planning in March
Stop Dirty Banks Who Fund Climate Chaos Day of Action Tuesday, March 21 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Click the link to sign up and receive the Cleveland location as soon as it is determined.
Upcoming Northeast Ohio Worker Center Wage Theft Clinics
Saturday, April 8 from noon to 3 pm @ Cornucopia Place, 7201 Kinsman Rd. Cleveland 44104
Please click here to register to view any of the Clinics on Zoom
We Need Your Help!
CCPC has always been an all-volunteer organization fueled by people who share a vision of a more just world and a commitment to building it. In an effort to expand our work and be more active in the community, we’d like to hear from you!
Please fill out this brief survey to tell us about the issues that are most important to you, share any talents you’d be willing to lend to CCPC and what you’d like to see from our organization going forward. Thank you!
From Our Friends at SPAN Ohio
Health Equity Workshop: Women’s Health Tuesday, March 21 from 8 to 9 pm ( digital )
Black Lives Matter
Other Upcoming Events
Immigration Updates
Cleveland Jobs With Justice and other leaders and organizations in Cleveland have launched a new fundraising vehicle to be able to provide flights, bond, and other assistance to immigrants harmed by ICE enforcement right here in Ohio. All donations are tax-deductible.
Immigrant Defense Fund Click here to donate, and please share!
Immigration Working Group CLEfor updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.
CCPC Partner Organizations
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