Indivisible Ashtabula County, Moving Forward Together - Public

10/20/2024

Voter guide by local LWV now available!

The League of Women Voters of Ashtabula County (LWVAC) is committed to empowering informed citizens, as they are the foundation of our democracy.

The 2024 Voter Guide (https://bit.ly/LWVAC2024VoterGuide), prepared by our League of Women Voters of Ashtabula County, showcases Ohio candidates' information through VOTE411. Some of the candidate information was collected by LWVOH, while other data was gathered by state League members. Our Ashtabula League members contacted local candidates directly.

All candidates were invited to participate through VOTE411, and their *unedited* responses are included. If a candidate’s information is missing, they did not respond to our request. All candidate information was entered by the candidates themselves into VOTE411 and remains completely UNEDITED.

Copies are available at all county libraries and included in Gazette newspapers.

Follow this link to get to our 2024 Voter Guide & Please Share!
https://bit.ly/LWVAC2024VoterGuide

Be sure to check out https://www.vote411.org/

04/14/2023

Petition Signature Collection: Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative

Please stop by a local library on Sunday, April 16, between 1 & 4PM.

"The ballot initiative would provide that each individual has the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions, including but not limited to decisions regarding contraception, fertility treatment, continuing one’s own pregnancy, miscarriage care, and abortion. The measure would provide that the state of Ohio cannot penalize, discriminate, or interfere with an individual’s exercising of this right, and that the state of Ohio may regulate abortion after fetal viability unless if it is necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant patient."

Geneva Public Library
860 Sherman St.
Geneva, OH 44041

Ashtabula Public Library
4335 Park Ave.
Ashtabula, OH 44004

Harbor-Topky Memorial Library
1633 Walnut Blvd.
Ashtabula, OH 44004

Conneaut Public Library
304 Buffalo St.
Conneaut, OH 44030

01/16/2022

"Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur defends her position as a sponsor of Ohio House Bill 327, legislation that restricts and censors education around racism and sexism AND aggressively punishes districts and educators for violations by withdrawing up 100% of state funding, revoking licenses, and encouraging civil action against teachers."
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Folks this is our representative -- please be vocal on this one, it is a mess of legislation. If you have not signed up for email alerts from Honesty in Education, you should. They send out weekly updates and action items that are easy to follow and their work has been spot on.

Please make some noise . (see comments for the direct link to sign up for Ohio newsletters)

State Representative Sarah Fowler Arthur, joint-sponsor of HB 327, on why she believes the legislation is important to Ohio's schools.

09/27/2021

Hey folks, tomorrow (Sept. 28, 2021) is national voter registration day -- be sure to check your voter registration status. The League of Women Voters of Ashtabula County will be throughout the county tomorrow if you need any assistance!

League of Women Voters of Ashtabula County will be setting up tables at:
Ashtabula County District Library from 9-4:30.
Rock Creek Library from 10 – 2.
Conneaut Library from 2-5.
Andover Library from 10 - 12.
Geneva Library from 11 – 2.

“BE VOCAL, VOTE LOCAL!”

Information on National Voter Registration Day can be found at https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org

09/20/2021

🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW 🚨
URGENT Call for Testimony Against HB 322 & HB 327

How to Submit Testimony HERE: http://www.honestyforohioeducation.info/

HB 322 & HB 327 seek to restrict, censor, and prohibit Honesty in Education for K-12, higher education, and political subdivisions. They specifically restrict the accurate and comprehensive examination of racism and sexism in America's past and present.

These bills impact:

➤ teaching and instruction
➤ affirmation of LGBTQIA+ identities
➤ discussion of current events
➤ student civic engagement
➤ curricula and material
➤ course and graduation credit
➤ training and professional development
➤ expenditures and funding

Penalties for violations of HB 327 include:

➤ revocation of professional license
➤ withholding up to 100% of state funding
➤ decisions for tenure
➤ civil action against teachers, schools, districts

TAKE ACTION NOW:

1) How to Submit Testimony HERE: https://mailchi.mp/86f24ceb4d16/hfoe-weekly-update-week-of-aug-4822558?fbclid=IwAR31e97uRL261Ox_88P027Ty1UMFR9GASFq0vE9ZrBxoOjQRlmF5o8C02zk

2) Sign-Up to receive updates and alerts: https://honestyforohioeducation.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7050b1d6f8f301713152b6d22&id=3c8f810ca1

3) Learn more about the bills at: http://www.honestyforohioeducation.info/legislation.html

09/12/2021

FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION: Attend, testify. More info here: https://www.fairdistrictsohio.org/redistrictingcommission

08/30/2021

I will be hosting Open Office Hours this Wednesday to personally meet with constituents. From 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, I will be at the Bristol Township Hall (1864 Greenville Road Bristolville, OH 44402) to listen to your concerns about the challenges currently facing Northeast Ohio and our country as a whole.

My staff will also be there to assist you with any challenges you may have with federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Social Security Administration, or the Internal Revenue Service. If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, my office may be able to help resolve the problem or get you the information you need.

Meetings will be held with residents of Ohio’s 14th Congressional District on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are required. Please be aware that depending on the number of constituents who participate and the space we have available, meetings may be limited to a certain time frame and number of individuals. For your health and safety, and that of my staff and I, my office will be following COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Ohio Department of Health.

I look forward to hearing directly from you and learning more about your concerns so that I can continue to represent you in Congress to the best of my ability.

08/16/2021

"Nightmare, Afghanistan 2021"

Shamsia Hassani, Afghanistan's first female graffiti artist, wrote these words on Facebook this week in response to her country's swift takeover by the Taliban and the fear that the freedoms girls and women have won since 2001 will be crushed. Already there were reports from people who had fled to the capital Kabul from Taliban-controlled parts of the county that the Taliban had begun ordering towns to turn over unmarried girls and women to become “wives” for their fighters and publicly flogging women for leaving their homes without a male chaperone. Today, Taliban forces have largely taken control of the capital, leaving no sanctuary for women from these brutal extremists.

For those heartsick and angered by the devastating news out of Afghanistan, here are two ways you can help girls and women during these dire times:

Women for Afghan Women: This non-profit organization has been fighting for the rights of Afghan women for 20 years. Today, they are trying to help the women's rights activists they work with throughout the country who are in extreme danger from the Taliban. To support their critical work, you can make a donation at https://amgrl.co/3AJgRwL

CARE: One of the world's largest humanitarian aid organizations, CARE has a long history of helping people in Afghanistan. In recent weeks, there has been a huge increase in the demand for emergency aid as many families have fled the Taliban. You can support their work in Afghanistan with a donation at https://amgrl.co/3iOeSBp

For more actions that US citizens can take to help Afghan women, visit our new blog post at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=34267

To see more of Shamsia Hassani's powerful work, visit her website at https://www.shamsiahassani.net/

For two children's books about the lives of girls under Taliban rule, we recommend the picture book "Nasreen's Secret School" for ages 7 to 9 (https://www.amightygirl.com/nasreens-secret-school) and award-winning novel "The Breadwinner" for ages 10 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-breadwinner)

For reading recommendations for both kids and adults on the lives of Afghan girls and women under Taliban oppression, visit our new blog post at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=34254

08/15/2021

The Ohio Redistricting Commission has announced its first schedule of public hearings for Redistricting.
Ohio needs YOUR testimony at the Public Hearings!
Monday, August 23, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Cleveland
Monday, August 23, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Youngstown
Tuesday, August 24, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Dayton
Tuesday, August 24, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Cincinnati
Wednesday, August 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Zanesville
Wednesday, August 25, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Rio Grande
Thursday, August 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lima
Thursday, August 26, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Toledo
Friday, August 27, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Akron
Friday, August 27, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Mansfield

Information about locations and parking, etc:
https://mcusercontent.com/83058efadac7fd9d118aa89ee/files/5cf2973d-b8d2-2ef6-1558-1dc81ffdc229/2021_Ohio_Redistricting_Commission_regional_hearing_schedule.pdf?

You can sign up here if you intend to present testimony at one of these public hearings.
Bit.ly/FD_TestimonySignUp

We are also happy to review your testimony beforehand.
Simply email us a copy at [email protected].