Newsletter - June 10, 2026

Chair's Corner

Great news for all those who don’t like their own money. Inflation is now at 4.2%! For those who don’t know, inflation is generally expected to be 2%. So, it is now more that double what it should be. And on top of that, wages are increasing by only 3.4% Which means prices are now higher than wage growth.

Since Republicans Cal Coolidge and Herbert Hoover created the Great Depression to the homelessness explosion unleashed by Reaganomics, to the recession of George H.W. Bush and the Great Recession and Housing Market Crash of 2008 under the younger Bush, to the mishandling of the pandemic in Trump’s first term, today’s news just proves the point that Republicans are bad at managing our economy and quite frankly do not care about the rest of Americans, only the wealthy.

So, we can now safely say the following:

1) Wars in the Middle East are bad for the economy and for our wallets

2) Unnecessary tariff increases are bad for the economy

3) Donald Trump is bad for the economy

4) Republicans are bad for the economy and our wallets

Just say No to inflation and bad economics by voting Democratic this Fall. You can, and should, request your vote-by-mail ballot today from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters

Onward,

Dave

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Congratulations to the Cuyahoga County Young Democrats - Large Chapter of the Year Award

Congratulations to the new officers of Cleveland Ward 8!

Watch the calendar for events this summer. Next meeting is Tuesday, September 8.

Congratulations to all the the newly elected and re-elected members of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Central Committee (CCDP-CC).

The CCDP-CC will meet for the 2026 Reorganization Meeting on Sunday, June 14 at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd, Lakewood, Ohio. Sign-in begins at 2pm and meeting starts at 3pm. This is a public meeting.

In addition to swearing in the new Central Committee, members will also elect Party Officers - Chair, Executive Vice-Chair, Vice-Chair/Secretary and Vice-Chair/Treasurer. Roles and responsibilities are detailed in the Bylaws posted on the website, www.cuydem.com.

The current Party Officers are planning to run for re-election:

David Brock

Chair

State Rep. Juanita O. Brent

Executive Vice-Chair

Mayor Nakeshia Nickerson

Vice-Chair/Secretary

Rudy Stralka

Vice-Chair/Treasurer

Anyone interested in running for Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Officer:

Must be a resident of Cuyahoga County and not a member of any other political party and a registered voter.
Only members of the Democratic Central Committee must nominate and second the nomination.
Please email the Party at info@cuydem.com by Noon on Friday, June 12 with the names and City/Ward of the nominator and second.
On June 14, the nominator will be allocated 60 seconds and the second will be allocated 30 seconds.
Candidates will each have 3 minutes to speak.

Congressional District 11 (Brown)

Regional Organizing Director:

Juan Delgado - 703.881.2673

Field Organizer: Eastside Suburbs - Alex Jacobs - 216.435.1467

Field Organizer: Cleveland - Pablo Frontera - 787.600.0402

Office: 1854 Coventry Road, Suite C, Cleveland Heights. Email or call organizer for hours.

Congressional District 7 (Poindexter) Regional Organizing Director:

Kamira Rahman - 732.877.9363

Field Organizer: Claire Iannini - 978.727.6521

The 2026 Coordinated Campaign is HIRING Field Organizers, Fellows AND Recruiting Volunteers!

Learn more about Field Organizers

Learn more about Fellowships

Weekly Actions and Events around the County including weekly phonebanks! https://www.mobilize.us/ohiowins/

Canvassing - June 13 & 14

Click on Each to Sign-Up Today!

Can't Canvass? The Campaign needs volunteers for all roles including volunteers to host canvasses, recruit volunteers, phone bank voters, speak for the campaign at local events, and more.

More Information at OhioWins.org

Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth!

Click here for more events across Cleveland and across the county next week!

Don't assume there will be a a Blue Wave!

We have to work for it!

Indivisible Strongsville created a 4x4 feet BIG yard sign suitable for any district. Indivisible Strongsville suggests placing them on high visibility streets. Cost $59 without frames and can be purchased online.

They also created smaller yard signs appropriate for Congressional District 7 supporting Sherrod Brown and Brian Poindexter!

Contact Beverly Masek to order or for questions on pick-up.

Pride in the CLE! LOVE IS LOVE!

Great Day with Cleveland Stonewall Dems, GRR, Ohio WIns Campaign and all the great volunteers! Congrats to all the organizations that gathered thousands of signatures on petitions over the weekend!

Lyndhurst Weekly Tesla Protest - Week 69 - Not Slowing Down!

(Photos courtesy of Jan Kovan)

Chagrin Gateway Dems Summer Picnic with Special Guest State Rep. Allison Russo, Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State

Join us Thursday, June 11 to Organize and Mobilize!

Cretan Party Center - 3853 West 168th Street. Gather 6pm. Meeting 630pm.

Join Action Together Lakewood Area for

FREEway Friday: Resistance Rush Hour

Each week from 4:00-6:00 pm (summer hours)

3158 W 112th

You don’t need to bring anything except maybe a friend, or meet new friends who share your passion for justice and democracy!

Please join us as we gather each week from noon to 2:00 pm in front of Tesla Motors, 5180 Mayfield Rd, Lyndhurst.

What began as a protest against Elon Musk when he worked with/for Trump last year has expanded to a protest against the administration's domestic and foreign policies. The Tesla Motors site is a high visibility location for protest because of the number of cars passing by on Saturdays.

Join In and Watch and Sing Along with the Live Streaming Concert on Sunday, June 14 - 7-9pm
Boss Dog Brewing Company, Cleveland Heights

Click here for more info

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR AND DETAILS

Please check the calendar on cuydem.com for updates or weather cancellations!

Wednesday, June 10

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

5:30pm - Fundraiser | Elect Annette Blackwell Ohio State Auditor [Endorsed Democrat] - CLE Urban Winery, 2180 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights

6pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 10 Democratic Club - Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland

6:45pm - Meeting | Berea Democratic Club - Berea Branch, 7 Berea Cmns, Berea

7pm - Meeting | Beachwood Democratic Club - Beachwood Community Center, 25325 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood

7pm - Meeting | Lyndhurst Democratic Club - Lyndhurst Community Center, 1341 Parkview Dr, Lyndhurst

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Thursday, June 11

1:30pm - Organize! | Coffee with Your Local Organizer in Ohio City - Ohio Wins! - Koffie Café, 2517 Market Ave, Cleveland

2pm - Organize! | Desserts and Coffee with Your Local Organizer in Beachwood - Ohio Wins! - Nervous Dog Coffee Bar, Beachwood, La Place, 2101 Richmond Rd, Beachwood

4:30pm - Action! | Thursday Phone Bank with Ohio Wins! - Virtual

5pm - Summer Event | Parma Heights Democratic Club Summer Social - Game On Bar & Grill, 6425 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights

6pm - Meeting | Cleveland Heights Democrats - Cleveland Heights Community Center, 1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights

6:30pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 15 Democratic Club - Cretan Party Center, 3853 W 168th St, Cleveland

6:30pm - Meeting | Cleveland Ward 12 Democratic Club - St. Ignatius of Antioch Elementary School, 10205 Lorain Ave, Cleveland

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Friday, June 12

9am - Action! | Community Service Day at Holden Arboretum - Ohio Wins! - The Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Rd, Kirtland

11am - Organize! | Brews and Blueprints with Your Local Organizer in Cleveland Heights - Ohio Wins! - Phoenix Coffee Co., 1793 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights

3:30pm - Organize! | Campaign Ambassador Training - Ohio Wins! - Virtual

4pm - Action! | FREEway Friday Sponsored by Action Together Lakewood Area - 3158 W 12th St, Cleveland

5:30pm - Organize! | Weekly Canvass Training East Side - Ohio Wins! - 1854 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights

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Saturday, June 13

10am - Action! | Stand Up Saturdays! Honk & Wave for Democracy in Westlake Sponsored by Westshore Women for Democracy - Detroit Road & Crocker Road, Detroit Rd & Crocker Rd, Westlake

12pm - Action! | Weekly Rally at the Square Sponsored by Indivisible Strongsville - Ohio 82 & Pearl Road, OH-82 & Pearl Rd, Strongsville

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

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Sunday, June 14

10:30am - Action! | No King's Day - Solon - Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon

10:30am - Action! | Solon Pride Walk

Solon Community Park, 6679 SOM Ctr Rd, Solon

12pm - Action! | No King's Day - Lakewood - Lakewood City Hall, 12650 Detroit Ave, Lakewood

12:30pm - Candidate Event | Meet & Greet with Dr. Amy Acton, Candidate for Ohio Governor Hosted by State Representative Tristan Rader and the Cleveland Ward 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 Democratic Clubs - Address Provided Upon RSVP, Lakewood

3pm - Meeting | Democratic Central Committee Meeting - Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Blvd Suite 1, Door 4, Lakewood

7pm - Event | No Kings Rise Up Sing Out Live Streaming Concert

Boss Dog Brewing Co., 2179 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights

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Monday, June 15

6:30pm - Meeting | Bedford Heights Democratic Club - Bedford Heights Community Center, 5616 Perkins Rd, Bedford Heights

6:30pm - Meeting | Coffee, Conversations and Civil Rights Hosted by the NAACP Cleveland Branch - Rising Star Coffee Roasters, 3441 Tuttle Rd Suite #001, Shaker Heights

6:30pm - Meeting | Garfield Heights Democratic Party - Garfield Heights Civic Center, 5407 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights

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Tuesday, June 16

4:30pm - Action! | Tuesday Phone Bank with Ohio Wins! - Virtual

6pm - Meeting | Cuyahoga County Young Democrats - CCDP HQ, 3615 Superior Ave, Suite 4401A, Cleveland

6pm - Meeting | Midpark Democratic Club (Middleburg Heights and Brook Park) - Brook Park Branch, 6155 Engle Rd, Brook Park

6:30pm - Meeting | Maple Heights Democratic Club - Maple Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 5225 Library Ln, Maple Heights

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Wednesday, June 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

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Thursday, June 18

4:30pm - Action! | Thursday Phone Bank with Ohio Wins! - Virtual

5:30pm - Fundraiser | Sarah Kepple, Lakewood City Council President Annual Birthday Fundraiser - Sauced Taproom & Kitchen, 14701 Detroit Ave, Lakewood

6pm - Event | Celebrate Juneteenth in Solon - Solon Bicentennial Park & Solon Bull House Gallery, 34045 Bainbridge Rd, Solon

6pm - Meeting | University Heights Democratic Club - University Heights Branch of Heights Libraries, 13866 Cedar Rd, University Heights

7pm - Meeting | (Special Date) North Royalton Democratic Club

North Royalton Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 5071 Wallings Rd, North Royalton

7pm - Meeting | Euclid Democratic Club - Henn Mansion, 23131 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid

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