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Happy Blue Year – 12/28/2021 – Volume 62

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Happy Blue Year – 12/28/2021 – Volume 62

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY HAPPY BLUE YEAR!

Yes. The past two years have been a challenge. Covid is wearing us down. We are still recovering from the trauma of the former guy’s presidency. The press, who became addicted to the drama, appears to be doing its best to shine a negative light on the Biden administration to keep us in a constant state of gloom and doom. And even members of our own party appear to be sabotaging the Democrat’s agenda. But there are nuggets of hope. Despite the reporting of Democrats in disarray, President Biden has accomplished an astonishing amount in just his first year. Here’s a list. Be sure to use the hashtag #DemocratsDeliver as often as you can on social media. We can be proud. So don’t give up. Don’t check out. We still have much work to do in 2022! Happy Blue Year!

What’s inside

  • What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond
  • Word From The Chair
  • Reading Room
  • Call To Action
  • Run For Office In 2022
  • COVID19 In Ohio
  • Join The Donkey Club
  • Clermont County Democratic Club Directory

WHAT’S NEW FROM CLERMONT TO COLUMBUS AND BEYOND

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

DUKE ENERGY LAUNCHES MORE ROBUST CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Duke Energy introduced the Share the Light Fund – a new, integrated program designed to provide increased financial assistance for customers struggling to pay their energy bills. READ MORE

BIDEN EXTENDS STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PAUSE THREE MORE MONTHS

President Joe Biden will continue a pandemic-spurred pause on student loan repayments until May 1, he said Wednesday.

Loan repayments were set to restart Jan. 31, following months of the U.S. Education Department not requiring payments during the pandemic. Biden told the department to extend the moratorium initially placed by President Donald Trump’s administration. It was the third extension Biden has directed. READ MORE

COMMENTARY – SPENDING $2 TRILLION ON CHILD CARE, HEALTH CARE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE WON’T MAKE INFLATION ANY WORSE

One of the main concerns raised by critics of President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan is that it will drive up inflation, which is already running at the fastest pace in four decades. READ MORE

WORD FROM THE CHAIR – RAYMOND LEMBKEAs we enjoy an almost sub-tropical Holiday Season, it is appropriate to step back from immediate concerns and think about the bigger picture. For years, we have debated inside the Party why our fellow Clermont Countians vote so consistently and in such large numbers against their own self-interest. A neighbor recently loaned me two books. Neither book mentions Clermont County but both offer insights into why the majority of voters in our County behave as they do.READ MORE

READING ROOM

How To Be A Social Justice Advocate by A. Raheema Mooltrey

Social justice is about uplifting and empowering under-served and marginalized communities impacted by systems of oppression. While believing in equity and fairness is easy, taking action and doing your part requires work. This book is filled with practical, real-world advice that shows you how to serve and support your community through activism. READ MORE

CALL TO ACTION

NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR 2022 CANDIDATES AVAILABLE TO BE SIGNED AT CCDP HEADQUARTERS IN BATAVIA

We need to get petitions signed to get statewide candidates on the ballot for the May, 2022 primary. We have petitions for Tim Ryan for the U.S. Senate, Rep. Jeff Crossman for Attorney General, Judge Marilyn Zayas for Supreme Court, and Justice Jennifer Brunner for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

We have set up a schedule at Clermont County Democratic Headquarters, 174 E Main Street, Batavia, Ohio, for petition signing. There will be a volunteer at the headquarters during the following dates and times with petitions for you to sign.

WED     12/29/21   4pm-7pm

We need additional circulators. You will be provided a packet of petitions with instructions on collecting signatures. You can then arrange to meet people at your favorite local restaurant, pub or station yourself outside a permissible pubic location. Please let us know if you can help!

Another thing we cannot forget is that declarations of candidacy for Central Committee must be filed with the BOE by 4:00 p.m. on February 2, 2022. You may call Ray Lembke, Chair of the Clermont County Democratic Party at (513) 236-5426 or email clermontdems@clermontdems.org if you can help circulate petitions.

Do You Want to Run for Office?

Virtual Live Training
Jan 4, 2022
1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET)

Are you considering running for office? Are you ready to run and you want to know how? We’re here to help! Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, January 4th from 1pm-2pm ET for a free virtual live training on “Do You Want to Run For Office”?

You will learn the following in this training:

  • Evaluate if you want to run for office and research which office
  • Practice sharing your decision to run and what you need from your support team
  • Distinguish what you need to research to run for the office you want to pursue

REGISTER HERE

COVID19 IN OHIO

Where to get booster shots in Clermont County https://ccphohio.org/covid-19-vaccine-info/

For information for COVID19 testing in Ohio go here.For more information about the numbers in Ohio, what precautions you need to take and where you can find resources for testing, mental health assistance and employment visit the Ohio Department of Health Coronavirus Portal

VACCINES SAVE LIVES YARD SIGNS AVAILABLE

We all know vaccines save lives. Local attorney Carl Zugelter and about 40 members of the Clermont County Bar Association firmly believe that “Vaccines save lives” too so they collaborated together and had yard signs made with this very important message. There is no charge for the signs. We only ask that you display them in a prominent place for a reasonable period of time. You can request a sign online here. OR you can pick up a sign outside of these two locations: 1285 West Ohio Pike Amelia, Ohio 45102 or 110 Main Street, Milford, Ohio 45150. OR call Carl Zugelter at 513-312-5358 OR you may contact us at clermontdems@clermontdems.org and we’ll get them to you.

JOIN THE DONKEY CLUB

Your Clermont County Democratic Party believes the economy should work for everyone, diversity is a strength, health care is a right, facts and truth matter, fair and effective government is fundamental, and justice is for ALL. We strive to cultivate and elect public servants who reflect these beliefs. There are two ways you can impact Clermont County Democratic Party with donations: (1) Monthly contributions help us manage our yearly expenses. (2) Annual donations in any amount are welcome. Whether it’s a one-time contribution or a recurring monthly contribution we appreciate your support. Join online by clicking the Donation button below or join by mailing a check made out to CCDP PO Box 475, Batavia, Ohio 45103

CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB UPDATES

Reminder: per the Ohio Democratic Party’s directive in-person meetings are suspended due to increases in COVID cases overwhelming our hospital systems. Please contact the leaders of our Democratic clubs to find out their meeting arrangements.

CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB DIRECTORY

Below is a listing of Democratic groups in Clermont County. Right now a lot of upcoming meetings are cancelled due to the concerns about COVID19. Remember this is temporary. We will get through this! Click on the name of each club and it will take you to their website or Facebook page with updated information about meetings. Some groups are conducting virtual meetings while others are looking to outside locations.

Quin-T Democrat ClubDemocracy In Action
West Clermont DemocratsClermont County Young Democrats
The Goshen Democratic ClubDrinking Liberally

Clermont County Democratic Party Central Committee

Please contact Patty Lawrence, Central Committee Chair at: p.lawrence@fuse.net for more information.

Clermont County Democratic Party Executive Committee
The Executive Committee will next meet on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 6pm via Zoom

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This is your newsletter. We welcome you to submit news items, events, book reviews or anything else you feel is important to advance our Democratic values in Clermont County. Next issue will be published Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Deadline for submissions for the next issue is Friday, January 7, 2022. Send your submission with “CCDP Newsletter” in the subject line to our newsletter editor Cheryl Richards at: cheryl1richards@gmail.com

Share the newsletter with your friends and encourage them to sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter at clermontdems.org

Clermont County Democratic Party
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Batavia, OH, 45103
513-732-2378
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  • Democracy On The Line – 04/05/2022 – Volume 69

    WHAT’S INSIDE Poll Workers Needed for May 3rd Primary David Pepper to Join Quin-T Meeting April 7 Ohio Democratic Party What’s New From Clermont To Columbus And Beyond Word From The Chair ODWC Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum Stand With Ukraine Important Election dates for May 3rd Primary Reading Room COVID19 In Ohio Join The Donkey Club Clermont County Democratic Club Directory Next Issue Publication Dates Earn $180 or more working Election Day Tuesday, May 3, 2022 You must be a registered voter in Clermont County. You will need to have transportation to and from the polls. Training is provided. •••••••••••Call today•••••••••••• Leann Helton (732-7488) email: lhelton@vote.clermontcountyohio.gov   CLERMONT COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB UPDATES Tired of the shenanigans in Columbus? Appalled at the GOP blatant cheating? Quin-T is honored to have David Pepper, former Chair of the Ohio Democratic party, former Hamilton County Commissioner and author as our guest speaker this Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom David will discuss his most recent book Laboratories of Autocracy. In his book he provides a first hand view of the history of the corruption in Columbus. But more importantly he will provide guidance as to how we can fight back. All are welcome! To join the meeting go to quintdems.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page to the Events section. Click on the April 7 event and it will take you to the link to join the Zoom meeting. Hope you can join us! Reminder: per the Ohio Democratic Party’s directive in-person meetings are suspended due to increases in COVID cases overwhelming our hospital systems. Please contact the leaders of our Democratic clubs to find out their meeting arrangements.   How Republican #OHSEN Candidates Spent The Week Attacking Each Other As the Republican Senate primary continues to sink lower and lower, these GOP candidates are injecting even more nasty personal attacks, more chaos and more money into this race. We’re here to help you keep track of all of it. READ MORE WHAT’S NEW FROM CLERMONT TO COLUMBUS AND BEYOND CLICK ON THE HEADLINE TO ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE OBJECTORS: CHANGES TO LEGISLATIVE MAPS ‘COSMETIC’ AT BEST Yet again asking the Ohio Supreme Court to reject the Ohio Redistricting Commission’s legislative maps, objectors said the fourth plan is merely the third plan in new window dressing. The League of Women Voters of Ohio, the Ohio Organizing Collaborative and a group of Ohio voters represented by the National Redistricting Action Fund, have all submitted expected objections to the maps approved late on the day of the deadline, March 28. READ MORE LAROSE WOULD ‘BE FINE WITH’ CHIEF JUSTICE’S IMPEACHMENT OVER REDISTRICTING RULINGS Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Friday said he “certainly wouldn’t oppose it” if the legislature impeached Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor over her joining in rulings rejecting GOP-generated maps for Congress and the legislature, according to a recording of a breakfast meeting with Union County Republicans. READ MORE THE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW THEORY THAT COULD UPEND AMERICAN ELECTIONS Republicans are quietly advancing a theory that could radically change our electoral process. After their respective state Supreme Courts adopted new congressional maps, Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania filed emergency applications in the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to block the maps from being used this year. They argued that only the Republican-controlled legislatures in both states — not the state Supreme Courts — could enact a congressional map, invoking a fringe constitutional theory known as the independent state legislature doctrine as justification. READ MORE   WORD FROM THE CHAIR – RAYMOND LEMBKE Early voting for the May 3, 2022, primary election starts today. Whether you do it by mail, early in-person in Batavia, or at your polling place on May 3; it is important that you pull a Democratic ballot and vote in the primary. Ohio Democrats face an important choice for our candidate for Governor. Your primary vote is important. Please cast it. READ MORE President Volodymyr Zelensky makes appearance at the Grammys The President of Ukraine brought a touching moment to the 64th annual Grammy Awards Sunday. President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a speech that began “The war. What’s more opposite than music.” “The silence of ruined cities and killed people. Our children drew swooping rockets, not shooting stars,” he said. “Over 400 children have been injured and 153 children died. And we will never see them drawing.” READ MORE HOW TO HELP PEOPLE IN UKRAINE RIGHT NOW As the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has unfolded, so too has a full-blown humanitarian crisis. “Heavy weapons fire along the line of contact has already damaged critical water infrastructure and education facilities in recent days,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine M. Russell. “Unless the fighting subsides, tens of thousands of families could be displaced, dramatically escalating humanitarian needs.” FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES AND DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 3RD PRIMARY The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Be sure to check your registration here. The deadline to register for the May primary was April 4th. You may register online here for the general election in November. IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES TO REMEMBER Apr. 5     Absentee Voting Begins and ends Apr. 30   Deadline to request a ballot May 2     Absentee Ballots must be Post Marked May 3     Primary Election Day May 13   Absentee ballots returned by U.S. Mail must be postmarked no later than May 2 and received by boards of elections by this date to be counted. Statewide Democratic Candidates on the May 3rd Ohio primary ballot Tim Ryan, U.S. Senate Morgan Harper, U.S. Senate Jennifer Brunner, Chief Justice of Supreme Court Marilyn Zaya, Justice of Supreme Court Terri Jamison, Justice of Supreme Court Nan Whaley, Governor John Cranley, Governor Jeffrey Crossman, Attorney General Chelsea Clark, Secretary of State Marion Mayor – Scott Schertzer, Treasurer Taylor Sappington, Auditor of State   READING ROOM The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster […]

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