Video of CCPC February Membership Meeting: Updates on Issues
Special Thanks
A special thanks to those of you who circulated and / or signed the petition last weekend. On Tuesday those signatures were submitted as part of the initial 1000 valid signatures needed before the ballot language approval process could begin. Attorney General Dave Yost’s office now has ten days to approve or reject the language. And so we wait with our finger crossed!
Parma City Council Endorsement Vote
Monica Wilson is seeking the CCPC endorsement for her Ward 1 Parma City Council race.. All CCPC candidate endorsements are determined by a vote of our membership in the community they seek to get elected in. So the endorsement ballot below is for Parma CCPC members only. If only one candidate seeks an endorsement we still ask our membership to approve or disapprove the endorsement. A 2 / 3 threshold is required for an endorsement to occur. In the link below you will find the Endorsement Application and Questionnaires that Monica submitted. You will also find the ballot where you can vote to either approve or disapprove each endorsement. Please submit your vote by the end of the day on Sunday, February 26.
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
So, You Want to Run? Running for Office 101 Thursday, February 23 from 7 to 8:30 pm (digital)
So, You’re Starting Your Campaign? Running for Office 201 Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, March 1 from 7 to 8:30 pm ( digital )
Northeast Ohio Campaign Management Bootcamp Saturday, March 4 from 9 am to 5:30 pm in North Olmsted. Click the link to register and receive event location, full schedule and other materials. Training is free and lunch is provided.
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, February 25 from noon to 3 pm @ Ohio City Incorporated, 3308 Lorain Ave. Cleveland 44113
Saturday, March 4 from noon to 3 pm @ St. Paul’s Community Church, 4427 Franklin Ave. Cleveland 44113
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 )
Immigrant Defense Fund Click here to donate, and please share!
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