Clintonville Area Progressives

Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein speaking

Photo of about 35 Clintonville Area Progressives in the audience

Ohio House District 7 Candidate Forum Clintonville Area Progressives Tues, March 10. Doors at 630pm, event at 7pm Whetstone Library 3909 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 In March we are teaming with the Short North Dems and Fightin' 21/22 to welcome the Democratic primary candidates running for State Representative in OH District 7. Candidates will be on hand to introduce themselves and take your questions in this open race.

Last night Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein joined us for a discussion on multiple subjects, including the ways the city is fighting back against the legally dubious actions of the Trump White House.

Join us on March 10 for our Ohio House District 7 candidates forum! Details in the 3rd graphic.

February meeting is tomorrow!

February meeting with City Attorney Zach Klein is one week from today.

Feb Meeting ft. Zach Klein Clintonville Area Progressives Monday, Feb 16 7pm (doors at 6:30pm) Whetstone Library: 3909 N. High St Columbus, OH 43214 Our special guest will be Columbus City Attorney and Clintonville resident Zach Klein. City Attorney Klein will discuss thew ays his office is using lawsuits to fight back against the Trump administration

Ohio House District 7 Candidate Forum Clintonville Area Progressives Tues, March 10th: 7:00PM (doors 6:30PM) Whetstone Library 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 For our March meeting, we are teaming up with the Short North Dems and Fightin' 21/22 to welcome the Democratic primary candidates running for State Representative in OH District 7*. Candidates will be on hand to introduce themselves and take your questions in this open race. Doors at 6:30PM, event at 7PM.

Coming attractions!

We have cancelled this Tuesday's El Vaquero Happy Hour (Jan 27), out of an abundance of caution regarding the upcoming winter storm. Be safe and stay warm!

Cute kid mugging for the camera

A group of Clintonville Area Progressives in a large room in El Vaquero, along with: Latyna M. Humphrey: State Representative (and candidate for State Senate District 15) Laura Oldham for UA: Upper Arlington City Council Member Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Upper Arlington City Council President (candidate for State Representative District 7) Michaela Burriss: (candidate for State Representative District 7) Zach Rossfeld (candidate for State Representative District 7) Judge George Leach Chris Volpe - Volpe For America (candidate for US Senate) Ron Kincaid (candidate for US Senate) plus our friends Jesse Vogel and Janeece Keyes

State Rep (and State Senate candidate) Latyna Humphrey speaking to CAP members

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the dark and cold to join us at tonight's Clintonville Area Progressives holiday party!

And a special thanks to the elected officials and candidates who came to chat with our members (listed in the alt text below).

CAP Holiday Party Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, December 16th: 5:30PM El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Join us for our annual holiday party. Connect with neighbors about political projects (or just come and hang out!). We’ll have petitions to sign for upcoming elections and might even welcome a candidate or two. As a thank you: first round of snacks is on us!

Come to our holiday party!

We'll cover the first round of snacks thanks to donations from our members. That said, if the holiday season has you feeling generous, our most vulnerable neighbors are suffering due to the Trump GOP's SNAP cuts. A donation to the MOFB helps: mofc.org/get-involved...

One week from today---join us for a marg and a few tacos!

CAP Holiday Party Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, December 16th: 5:30PM El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Join us for our annual holiday party. Connect with neighbors about political projects (or just come and hang out!). We’ll have petitions to sign for upcoming elections and might even welcome a candidate or two. As a thank you: first round of snacks is on us!

Come to our holiday party!

We'll cover the first round of snacks thanks to donations from our members. That said, if the holiday season has you feeling generous, our most vulnerable neighbors are suffering due to the Trump GOP's SNAP cuts. A donation to the MOFB helps: mofc.org/get-involved...

Find your election day voting location for Tues, Nov 4:
electionlink.franklincountyohio.gov/Portals/Elec...

In person early voting: 1700 Morse Road (you cannot vote here on Nov 4)

Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Fri., Oct. 31
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Saturday, Nov. 1
8AM – 4PM

Sunday, Nov. 2
1PM – 5PM

Join your Clintonville neighbors for the protest at 12 noon on Sat, Oct 18 (info: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...)

Afterwards, join everyone in Central Ohio at 4PM for a protest at the statehouse downtown (more info below)

Let's send a message to Donald Trump that in America, there are No Kings.

If you’re heading downtown on Saturday, please bring a donation for Heer to Serve. Heer to Serve advocates for those who are unsheltered & facing housing insecurity with a person centered approach. They work together to meet their basic needs through tangible items, social support, & programing.

Jordan McLaughlin standing and speaking to the group

Members of the Clintonville Area Progressives smiling, chatting, and enjoying snacks and drinks at a long table on the patio of El Vaquero on Olentangy River Road

Last night's happy hour welcomed Jordan McLaughlin with Evict Private Equity Columbus.

EPEC's goal is to push for limits on the number of single-family homes that private equity can buy in our city---increasing the inventory of houses & lowering prices.

Visit evictprivateequity.com for more info.

Taco Tuesday w/ CAP Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, Oct 14 at 5:30pm El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Special guest will be Jordan McLaughlin with Evict Private Equity Columbus. Jordan will discuss his org's efforts to curb rising housing costs by limiting big companies' ability to buy up homes in Central ohio

Happy Hour on October 14!

Taco Tuesday w/ CAP Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, Oct 14 at 5:30pm El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Special guest will be Jordan McLaughlin with Evict Private Equity Columbus. Jordan will discuss his org's efforts to curb rising housing costs by limiting big companies' ability to buy up homes in Central ohio

Happy Hour on October 14!

Big group of Clintonville Area Progressives on the El Vaquero patio

ADAMH levy literature next to plates of mexican food

Last night's happy hour saw us welcome Columbus School Board candidate Janeece Keyes and Anthony Perry, who spoke on behalf of the campaign to pass a levy for ADAMH this fall.

Learn more about the levy here, which will fund additional addiction/mental health services share.google/wvWmnAO4RNlm...

Taco Tuesday w/ CAP Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, September 9th: 5:30PM El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Join us for a happy hour at El Vaquero (near Riverside hospital) Meet local candidates, sign petitions, and just share some margaritas with like-minded folks

Correction on our previous post: Taco Tuesday will be Tuesday, Sept 16. See you at El Vaquero!

Taco Tuesday w/ CAP Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, September 9th: 5:30PM El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Join us for a happy hour at El Vaquero (near Riverside hospital) Meet local candidates, sign petitions, and just share some margaritas with like-minded folks

Correction on our previous post: Taco Tuesday will be Tuesday, Sept 16. See you at El Vaquero!

Group of about 20-25 Clintonville progressives listening to Franklin Co Muni Court candidate Ajmeri Hoque

Closeup of discussion with Judge Jodi Thomas and candidate Ajmeri Hoque

Comments from Common Pleas Court Judge (and Clintonville resident) Carl Aveni

Thanks to everyone who joined our guests Judge Jodi Thomas, Judge Carl Aveni and Judge candidate Ajmeri Hoque for a discussion on many topics, including ways to protect court attendees from violence from ICE.

Meet your 2025 Judicial Candidates Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, August 5th: 7:00PM Doors open at 6:30PM Whetstone Library 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Joining us will be: Franklin Co. Muni Court Judge Jessica D'Varga Franklin Co. Muni Court Judge Jodi Thomas and Franklin Co. Muni Court Candidate Ajmeri Hoque

For our August 5 meeting, we are excited to welcome the 2025 Franklin County Municipal Court candidates/incumbents.

This is a great opportunity to learn about their values, and about the workings of the Municipal Court in general.

Whetstone Library: doors at 6:30PM, program at 7:00PM.

Meet your 2025 Judicial Candidates Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, August 5th: 7:00PM Doors open at 6:30PM Whetstone Library 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Joining us will be: Franklin Co. Muni Court Judge Jessica D'Varga Franklin Co. Muni Court Judge Jodi Thomas and Franklin Co. Muni Court Candidate Ajmeri Hoque

For our August 5 meeting, we are excited to welcome the 2025 Franklin County Municipal Court candidates/incumbents.

This is a great opportunity to learn about their values, and about the workings of the Municipal Court in general.

Whetstone Library: doors at 6:30PM, program at 7:00PM.

Folks gathered at a table on the El Vaquero patio

Folks gathered at a table on the El Vaquero patio

Thank you to the friends and neighbors who joined us on the El Vaquero patio tonight.
We were particularly excited to welcome Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein, State Rep Latyna Humphrey, and Columbus School Board candidates Janeece Keyes and Kimberley Mason.
August meeting info coming soon!

(photo of street taco platter) Taco Tuesday with the Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, July 8: 5:30PM El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Come by El Vaquero on Olentangy River Road and hang with friends and neighbors. We'll have petitions to sign and info on upcoming actions/elections.

Next gathering!

One week from today

(photo of street taco platter) Taco Tuesday with the Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, July 8: 5:30PM El Vaquero 3230 Olentangy River Road Come by El Vaquero on Olentangy River Road and hang with friends and neighbors. We'll have petitions to sign and info on upcoming actions/elections.

Next gathering!

(banner photo of folks gathered around an outdoor table covered in food) Annual Cookout Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, June 10: 5:30PM Whetstone Park Shelter House #1 (SW of the big indoor shelter house) 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Agenda: Join us for our annual cookout! We’ll provide hot dogs, soda, and water---bring a side dish if you would like. We are excited to welcome members of the Columbus Safety Collective, who will discuss their efforts to put measure on the ballot to establish a nonpolice emergency response system in Columbus. We’ll have CSC and anti-SB1 petitions for you to sign, and expect a few local candidates and electeds to drop by.

June's meeting will be our annual cookout. We hope you join us!

(banner photo of folks gathered around an outdoor table covered in food) Annual Cookout Clintonville Area Progressives Tuesday, June 10: 5:30PM Whetstone Park Shelter House #1 (SW of the big indoor shelter house) 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Agenda: Join us for our annual cookout! We’ll provide hot dogs, soda, and water---bring a side dish if you would like. We are excited to welcome members of the Columbus Safety Collective, who will discuss their efforts to put measure on the ballot to establish a nonpolice emergency response system in Columbus. We’ll have CSC and anti-SB1 petitions for you to sign, and expect a few local candidates and electeds to drop by.

June's meeting will be our annual cookout. We hope you join us!

(L-R) Reps Ismail Mohamed, Latyna Humphrey, Anita Somani, and Leader Allison Russo addressing the Clintonville Area Progressives in the meeting room at Whetstone Library.

State Senator Bill DeMora addressing the Clintonville Area Progressives

A CAP member standing to ask a question, surrounded by other members.

Thank you to the Clintonville-area state legislators who joined us to talk about the state budget and all things Ohio politics and government. We covered everything from healthcare costs to how get more Ohioans involved in politics.

Our next meeting will be our annual cookout on June 10. More soon!

Clintonville Area Progressives will host a State Legislative Update meeting with Central Ohio's State legislators. All are welcome to attend. The meeting will be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, at the Whetstone Library on N. High St. Doors open at 6:30pm. Meeting begins at 7pm.

Thank you for spreading the word!!