Newsletter - December 17, 2025

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Congratulations to Judge Michelle Sheehan!

"Judge Michelle Sheehan has been tapped to oversee the appellate court that handles Cuyahoga County cases, one of the largest and busiest in the state.

The 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that Sheehan was unanimously chosen by her colleagues to serve as the administrative judge beginning in January."

Read more at cleveland.com!

For tax year 2025, Ohio will again offer a state income tax credit for monetary contributions to specific state-level political campaigns. This credit is capped at $50 for individual filers and $100 for joint filers. The credit can be applied to your Ohio income tax liability and cannot exceed the amount of tax you owe.

It is more urgent this year as after 2025 this tax credit/refund will no longer be available. Your favorite candidates all should have websites that make it easy for you to donate to their campaigns.

Eligibility

To receive the credit, your contributions must be made to the campaign committee of a candidate running for one of the following Ohio public offices (it must be an Ohio office, not a federal or local one):

Governor or Lieutenant Governor

Secretary of State

Auditor of State

Treasurer of State

Attorney General

Member of the State Board of Education

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Justice of the Supreme Court

Member of the General Assembly (Ohio House or Ohio Senate)

How to claim the credit

Documentation: Keep a copy of your checks, money orders, or receipts for cash donations as proof of your contribution.

Tax Form: To claim the credit, you will need to complete the 2025 Ohio Schedule of Credits (part of the Ohio IT 1040 income tax return). The Schedule of Credits includes a line item specifically for campaign contributions.

Thank you to the Brecksville/Broadview Heights Democratic Club for the reminder!

City and Ward Leader Meeting - Planning for a Busy and Important 2026

Thank you to everyone that came out the CCDP Holiday Open House - our favorite new tradition. It's wonderful to bring Democrats together from across the county. Thank you to the great volunteers that decorated and kept the party rolling and cleaned up!- Marian Carey, Sue Zimmerman, Linda Striefsky, Katherine Isenhart, Eva Wolkowitz and Michael Patterson! Click here to view more photos by Cleveland photographer Louie Moore.

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Wednesday, December 17

11am - Action | Weekly RALLY at the Free Stamp Against Sens. Husted and Moreno - East 9th Street & Lakeside Avenue East, E 9th St & Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland

6pm - Holiday Party | Bedford/Walton Hills Democratic Club - Sirna's Cafe, 795 Broadway Ave, Bedford

6:30pm - Holiday Party | Bay Village Democrats Winter Party and Fundraiser - Bay Lodge, 492 Bradley Rd, Bay Village

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Thursday, December 18

6pm - Holiday Party | Lakewood Democratic Club - One Star Bar - Lakewood, OH, 13601 Detroit Ave, Lakewood

6pm - Fundraiser | Zack Reed & Friends 29th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive - Dive Bar, 1214 W 6th St, Cleveland

6pm - Meeting | University Heights Democratic Club - University Heights Public Library, 13866 Cedar Rd, Cleveland

7pm - Holiday Party and Meeting | Cleveland Stonewall Democrats

Studio West 117, 1384 Hird Ave, Lakewood

7pm - Holiday Party | Euclid Democratic Club - Whistle Stop Tavern, 1080 E 260th St, Euclid

7pm - Holiday Party and Meeting | Solon Democratic Club - Solon Center For the Arts, 6315 SOM Ctr Rd, Solon

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Saturday, December 20

10am - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 12 (New) Central Committee Meeting - Zoom with Live stream on YouTube Channel

12pm - Action | Weekly Peaceful Protest Against Oligarchs In Our Democracy at Tesla Motors (Saturday) - 5180 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst

2pm - Candidate Action | Sam Grube for Ohio House District 18 Canvassing Launch - Beachwood Branch, 25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood

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Sunday, December 21

2pm - Holiday Party | Richmond Heights Democratic Club Holiday and Tailgate Party - Richmond Heights Community Center, 27285 Highland Rd, Richmond Heights

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Wednesday, December 24

Office Closed - Noon

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Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26

Office Closed

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