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Matthew Ahn is running for Cuyahoga County prosecutor
PHOTO COURTESY OF MATTHEW AHN Matthew Ahn, a candidate for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, prepares for the March 2024 Primary Election. by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press January 2024) Matthew Ahn grew up and went to public schools in North Royalton, then graduated Cum laude from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) with a BS in chemistry…
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The People’s Budget Cleveland loses the election, but wins the campaign
by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press December 2023) Cleveland voters defeated an amendment to create a participatory budgeting process called the People’s Budget (PB CLE), allowing residents to propose and vote on city-wide and neighborhood-specific projects using money allocated to the People’s Budget Fund. Issue 38 would have allowed Cleveland residents aged 13 and over…
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November 7, 2023, Unofficial Election results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
(Plain Press December 2023) Cleveland City Council Ward 11 Danny Kelly received 1,762 votes or 58.91% of the votes cast to win over Michael Hardy who received 1,229 votes, or 41.9% of the votes cast. Issue 38 – Cleveland Participatory Budgeting Charter Amendment 33,387 voters voted against the charter amendment or 51.06% of the votes…
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What’s on the Ballot? – November 2023 general election
(Plain Press, November 2023) Below is a summary of candidates and issues that will appear on the November 7, 2023, General Election ballot. Registered voters can view a sample ballot by going to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections website at: www.cuyahogaballot.boe.ohio.gov Voting Registered voters can vote at the polls on election day, vote…
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Voters to decide fate of People’s Budget proposal, Issue 38
PHOTO BY BRUCE CHECEFSKY September 26, 2023; Public debate on People’s Budget Cleveland ballot measure, Little Theater, Cleveland Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Avenue: Jonathan Welle, Executive Director of Cleveland Owns, makes a case for voters to support Issue 38, the People’s Budget. by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, November 2023) Supporters of the Peoples Budget…
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Ohio voter identification requirements
by Russ Smith What do I need to bring for identification to vote on election day or to vote early at the Board of Elections offices? Changes to the law governing identification needed to vote went into effect for the May 2nd, 2023 Primary/Special Election. The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections’ website at: https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/voters/2023-ohio-voting-law-changes…
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Special Election will decide on process to amend Ohio constitution
In a special election on August 8th, registered voters in Ohio will be asked to cast their “yes” or “no” vote on Issue 1, a proposed change in how citizens can amend the Ohio Constitution. If passed, Issue 1 would change the requirements for a citizen petition to amend the Ohio Constitution that have…
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Primary Election
May 2nd Election Information In Ward 14 Precinct I, there is a Special Election by Petition for a Local Liquor Option for Sunday Sales. A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Dunlap Partners, LLC an applicant…
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County executive candidates Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart offer different visions for Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County Executive Candidates (L-R) Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart by Bruce Checefsky (Plain Press, November 2022) Democratic candidate Chis Ronayne and Republican hopeful Lee Weingart, candidates for Cuyahoga County Executive, could not be more different. Ronayne wants to build on his long-standing relationships with civic leaders and work with the nonprofit sector…
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Cuyahoga County Executive Candidates’ Forum on Health, Human Services & Critical Needs
Candidates Forum on Health, Human Services & Critical Needs (Plain Press, October 2022) Join us Thursday, October 6th from 7-8:30 pm, for a Candidates Forum on Health, Human Services & Critical Needs, featuring County Executive candidates Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart. With a new County administration comes the opportunity for major changes in how we…
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