CCPC Ohio General Assembly Endorsement Vote
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Four Ohio General Assembly candidates are seeking CCPC’s endorsement this year. They are Kent Smith ( Senate District 21 ), Nickie Antonio ( Senate District 23 ), Mike Skindell ( House District 13 ) and Mike Seals ( House District 20 ). All CCPC endorsements are determined by a vote of our membership with a 2/3 threshold required for an endorsement to occur. In races where only one candidate is seeking the CCPC endorsement, membership still votes to approve or disapprove the endorsement. Please click the link’s below to cast your ballot. Included in each link is a link to the CCPC Endorsement Application and Questionnaire that each candidate filled out. All ballots must be cast by the end of the day on Sunday, June 19 to be included in the final vote tally.
Kent Smith ( Senate District 21) Endorsement BallotNickie Antonio ( Senate District 23 ) Endorsement Ballot
Mike Skindell ( House District 13 ) Endorsement Ballot )
Mike Seals ( House District 20 ) Endorsement Ballot
Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair Election
CCPC is proud to announce that CCPC member Dave Brock is running for the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair position! If you are a newly elected CCDP Central Committee member please consider supporting Dave. The election is scheduled for this Saturday, June 18 a @ 9 am ( registration begins @ 7:45 am ) @ Tri – C Metro Campus Arts & Music Building, 2809 Woodland Ave. Cleveland 44115
The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Needs Revamping & Repurposing describes Dave’s position on the current state of the CCDP
What I’ll Do As Chair Of The Cuyahoga County Democratic Party describes Dave’s background and platform
Dave Brock is the ” uniter, reformer and activist ” Cuyahoga Democrats need as party chair describes why Dave is the best candidate for the position
Bad News in Lakewood
Lakewood City Council Disregards Voters, Reappoints Marx Describes how Lakewood City Council chose the overturn the 2017 vote for change. A special thanks to Lakewood City Councilman and CCPC member Tristan Rader for being the lone dissenting voice. A special thanks also to CCPC member Matt Kuhns for his excellent chronical of the seedy politics involved in the vote
Jennifer O’Donnell for Judge
Team JOD Organizer, Activist and Neighbor Fundraiser Thursday, June 23 from 5 to 7 pm @ 5 Points Coffee and Tea, 3600 West Park Rd. Cleveland 44111
Click here to volunteer and receive email updates from the campaign
Chris Ronayne for County Executive Volunteer Opportunities
Middleburg Heights Parade Thursday, June 16 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive location
Virtual Phone Bank Wednesday, July 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive Zoom link
In Person Phone Bank Wednesday, June 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive location
Immigration Court Monitors Needed
Immigration Working Group Cle is looking for volunteer Court Monitors to observe and record proceedings in the Immigration Court in Cleveland. We plan to use the information to update the initial report that was released in 2020, The Cleveland Immigration Court is located in the Federal Courthouse at 801 W. Superior Avenue, Suite 1300 in Cleveland. The
ask is that you commit at least one morning or afternoon every couple of weeks when the project resumes, hopefully by the end of June. Within the next few weeks we will provide training for new volunteers as well as a refresher course for previous volunteers. We will give you everything you will need to monitor the court and continue to work with you after the training. Please fill out this google form to get on the list for the upcoming training.
Activism at Home
Demand Equity in Lead Service Line Replacement
Sign the Guardians for Fair Work Petition
Stop HB 607 and HJR 2 – Bad Bail Bills
Sign the Petition Opposing the proposed $550 million County Jail
Stop HB 616: an attack on Honest and Inclusive Education
Petition Calling on Ohio Attorney General to Dissolve FirstEnergy Corporation
Mobilize the Vote NEO Volunteer Opportunities
Mobilize the Vote NEO is launching an active Spring, Summer and Fall of voter registration and activism in low – turnout precincts in Cleveland. Indicate your interests here and they will share volunteer opportunities with you.
Virtual Vote Forward Letters to Voters The third Wednesday ofevery month from 6:30from 6:30 to 8 pm
Black Lives Matter
Carl Stokes Historical Marker Unveiled as Part of Cleveland Civil Rights Trail
Join the Justice for Tamir Campaign
22 Juneteenth celebrations in Greater Cleveland Here are a few of them:
Cleveland Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 18 from noon to 10 pm @ Mall C, Downtown Cleveland
Juneteenth Celebration in Coventry Village Sunday, June 19 from 1 to 9 pm @ Coventry Rd. Cleveland Heights
University Heights Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19 from 1:30 to 8:30 pm @ Walter Stinson Community Park, 2313 Fenwick Rd. University Heights 44118
Juneteenth Madison Court Block Party Sunday, June from 4 to 6 pm @ Madison Park Basketball Court, 13201 Madison Ave. Lakewood 44107
Brookfield Park Juneteenth Event Sunday, June 19 from 4 to 6 pm @ The New Brookfield Park, 12517 Brookfield Park, Cleveland 44135
The People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland is a space for healing, accountability, and justice. Add your voice and tell the real story of the ongoing protests in and around Cleveland. Go to archivingpoliceviolence.org and click on “Tell Your Story” to submit pictures, videos, and narratives with your name or anonymously. This archive is endorsed by Black Lives Matter Cleveland, Black Man Army, Puncture the Silence – Stop Mass Incarceration, and the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Visit the Facebook page
Other Upcoming Events
News and Brews Happy Hour with The Land Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 to 8 pm @ Bookhouse Brewing, 1526 W. 25th St. Cleveland 44113. Please click the link to register.
Ohio Public Employees Rally for Respect Friday, June 17 @ 9 am @ Ohio Statehouse West Lawn, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus 43215
Mass Poor People’s Assembly and Moral March on Washington Saturday, June 18 @ Washington DC. Click the link for details
Strategies to Advance Palestinian Liberation and Solidarity in the United States Congress and Administrative Branch Wednesday, June 22 @ 6 pm (digital)
Cleveland VOTES State of Democracy Thursday, June 23 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Please click the link to register by June 17 and receive the Zoom link
Cleveland VOTES State of Democracy Friday, June 24 from 4 to 6 pm @ Breakforth Studio, 2310 Superior Ave. Suite 230, Cleveland 44114. Click the link to register by June 17
Books to Prisoners Fundraiser & Book Drive Sunday, June 26 @ 5 pm @ No Class, 11213 Detroit Ave. Cleveland 44102
52nd Annual Puerto Rican Parade and Festival Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 from noon to 9 pm @ Roberto Clemente Park, 3690 Seymour Ave. Cleveland 44113
Local
Amazon Union Prez Chris Smalls Electrifies Cleveland Crowd on Hot Labor Summer Tour A special thanks to those of you that were there
Stuck in Cleveland: riders struggle to use public transit in Cleveland Delays and transfers make commuting very difficult for some
30 Commandments of Living in Cleveland Is some nice tongue in cheek humor by our friends at Scene Magazine
State
Gov. Mike DeWine and other Republicans flush with campaign cash headed into general election As usual it’s mostly corporate donors who are buying the election.
Anti Protest Bill Still on the Table in Ohio It’s been over a year since the bill was introduced. Is the end game passing during the lame duck period?
Ohio lays out time frame to launch sports betting The question is what will the extra revenue be used for?
National
Trump attempted a coup with help from Republican allies, January 6 committee members say in prime – time hearing Which everyone knew while watching it happen live on January 6. The question now is will he be held accountable?
Bernie to Dems: Change course before you nosedive in November How about a bold agenda instead of we’re better than the other side
What the Great Pushback Against Urban Progressives is Really About Criminal justice and police reform movement’s are sadly facing a backlash
End Poverty Now Cleveland
Please check out andlike the End Poverty Now Cleveland Facebook page!
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!
Follow Immigration Working Group CLE for updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.Follow The Immigration Working Group CLE
Immigration News
Supreme Court Rejects Bail Hearings for Jailed Immigrants
ICE limits migrants’ legal rights, raising deportation risk, ACLU report says
Undocumented people have already been living in a post – Roe world
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Steve Holecko
CCPC Political Director
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