CCPC News + Events: October 5, 2023

Tonight

Cleveland Jobs with Justice Annual Celebration with Author John Womack Thursday, October 5 from 6:30 to 8 pm ( digital )

Solidarity With UAW Workers Day of Action Saturday

Please join our UAW brothers and sisters on the picket line this Saturday, October 7 at Stellantis Cleveland Local 573, Region 2B located at 977 Mopar Dr. Streetsboro 44241. And please click here to see other ways you can support our UAW brothers and sisters

CCPC Matthew Ahn Town Hall

CCPC Matthew Ahn Town Hall Wednesday, November 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm. Matthew is running for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, a race first decided in the March 2024 Primary and then in the 2024 General Election. CCPC is proud to host a virtual Town Hall for those interested in learning more about his platform, including asking questions about how he intends to pursue Justice, For All. The other candidate in the race has thus far declined an invitation to speak to our membership and answer your questions. Please visit Meet Matthew to learn more about Matthew and his platform. And please click here to register for the event and submit a question. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link

And in case you missed it

Video of CCPC People’s Budget ( PB CLE ) Meeting

We Want to Hear From You

We want to hear from you about who you think should pay for Cleveland Browns Stadium Renovations or possibly even a new stadium. Please take a few minutes to fill out the short survey in the link below.

CCPC Member Survey: Cleveland Browns Stadium

And if your interested in some Cleveland Browns Stadium FAQs that our excellent research staff discovered, please click the link below
 
Upcoming Yes on Issue 1 Events
 
Pro – Choice Ohio Phone Bank Friday, October 6 from 11 am to 1 pm. Please click the link to register.
 
Cleveland Ward 17 Issue 1 Canvass Saturday, October 7 from 10 am to 1 pm @ 14701 Montrose Ave. Cleveland 44111
 
Euclid Yes on Issue 1 Canvass Saturday, October 7 from 10 am to noon @ 21935 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid 44123
 
Cleveland Ward 1 Yes on Issue 1 Canvass Saturday, October 7 from 11 am to 1 pm @ Harvard Community Service Center, 18240 Harvard Ave. Cleveland 44128
 
Pro – Choice Ohio Cleveland Canvass Saturday, October 7 from 11 am to 1 pm. Please click the link to register and receive the event location
 
Yes on Issue 1 Canvasses With the Lakewood Dems Saturday, October 7, Sunday, October 8, Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 from 11 am to 2 pm @ 1268 Andrews Ave. Lakewood 44107
 
Richmond Heights Issue 1 Canvass Sunday, October 8 from 11 am to 1 pm. Please click the link to register and receive the event location
 
Bans Off Ohio Day of Action: Cleveland Sunday, October 8 @ 1 pm @ The Free Stamp, 601 Lakeside Ave. E. Cleveland 44114.
 
Distribute Issue 1 Lit at the Board of Elections on Early Vote Dates Every early voting day from 8 am to 5 pm beginning October 11 @ 2925 Euclid Ave. Cleveland 44115. Please click the link to sign up for the shifts that best fit your schedule.
 
Ward 17 Issue 1 Canvass Saturday, October 21 from 11 am to 1 pm @ 3953 W. 162nd St. Cleveland 44111
 
Ward 17 Issue 1 Canvass Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to 1 pm @ 15812 Normandy Ave. Cleveland 44111
 
Yes on Issue 1 Yard Signs Have Arrived!
 
The Yes on Issue 1 yard signs have arrived at the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Headquarters, If you can help assemble them until 4:30 pm today or any time between 11 am and 4:30 pm tomorrow that would be great. CCDP is located at 3615 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44115. Look for the blue awning on Superior. Yard signs can be picked up at the CCPC Headquarters Monday thru Friday between 11 am and 5 pm and Saturday between 10 am and noon. Cost is $5 per sign or quantities for a discounted price
 
Identifying Extremist School Board Candidates
 
As you probably know, right – wing extremists all over the country are attempting to get elected to local school boards. Their goal once elected is to dismantle public education as we know it. Because school board elections are non – partisan it is often difficult to know who they are. If you live in Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Lakewood, Middleburg Heights, North Royalton or Strongsville please click the link below to find out who to NOT vote for in your local school board election.
 

2023 CCPC Endorsed Candidates

Included is a link to their campaign page. A special thanks to those of you who voted in these local endorsement races.

Cleveland Heights At Large City Council: Gail Larson

Cleveland Heights At Large City Council: Jim Petras

Fairview Park At Large City Council: Kim Mann

Fairview Park City Council President: Mike Kilbane

Lakewood Mayor: Meghan George

Lakewood School Board: Colleen Clark – Sutton

Parma City Council Ward 1: Monica Wilson

Parma School Board: Linda Kohar

Parma Heights At Large City Council: Sue Durichko

Shaker Heights At Large City Council: Jane Arnoff Logsdon

South Euclid – Lyndhurst School Board: Cathy Covarrubias

University Heights At Large City Council: Micah Maliskas

University Heights At Large City Council: Alicia Sloan

Upcoming CCPC Endorsed Candidates Events

Thursday, October 12 from 6 to 8 pm @ Miller Home, 18311 Sherrington Rd. Shaker Heights 44122

Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Survey

Please click here to give Your Input on Climate Resilience and Climate Action Strategies

Are You Interested in Helping to End Gerrymandering in Ohio?

If so please click here to become a part of the Citizens Not Politicians campaign

Follow the Money CLE

Follow the Money CLE is a volunteer driven project founded in the idea that every Clevelander should have the same access and influence in politics as the affluent donor class. Their mission is to strengthen democracy through transparency by publishing publicly available campaign finance reports and making the data easy to search and aggregate. We encourage you to click here and explore the data yourself

NEW CCPC Shirts Now Available!
Support CCPC and get your new tee shirt today, featuring our logo and “Educate. Organize. Mobilize.” tagline. Union-printed on a soft tee, shirts are available in sizes S-2XL and will be shipped to your address.

Click here to get your shirt and support CCPC!

 
 
Black Lives Matter
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
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Honesty for Ohio Education Lunch & Learn Friday, October 6 from noon to 1 pm ( digital )
 
2023 Ohio Fair Trade Teach – In & Expo Saturday, October 7 from 9 am to 2 pm @ John Carroll University Dolan Center, 1 John Carroll Blvd. University Heights 44118
 
Progressive Democrats of America Sunday Town Hall Every Sunday @ 4 pm ( digital ) 
 
Fall Social Gathering with The Land Thursday, October 12 from 6 to 8 pm @ Goldhorn Brewery. 1361 E. 55th St. Cleveland 44103
 
NEOCHtoberfest 2023 Saturday, October 14 from 7 to 10 pm @ St. Edward High School, 13500 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107
The Fifth Estate: 21st Century Watchdogs Sunday, October 15 from 9 to 10 am Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click here to join by Zoom
 
Garfield Heights Community Meeting on the New Jail Proposal Wednesday, October 18 @ 6 pm @ Garfield Heights Library, 5904 Turney Rd. Garfield Heights 44125
 
Lead Poisoning Awareness and Resource Fair Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to 2 pm @ East Cleveland Library, 14101 Euclid Ave. East Cleveland 44112
 
Make Your Home More Comfortable, Eco – Friendly, Affordable Sunday, November 5 from 9 to 10 am @  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click here to join by Zoom
 
Exposing Kids to Gender Diversity: Are There Consequences? Sunday, November 19 from 9 to 10 am @  Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd. Shaker Heights 44122 or click here to join by Zoom
 
Immigration UpdatesCleveland 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.

Follow The Immigration Working Group CLE

Follow The Immigration Working Group CLE

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