THE OHIO BOARD OF EDUCATION aka The State School Board How can they help us? How can we help them?
NEW DATE: Monday, September 25, 2017 7–8:30 pm (formerly Aug 22)
Free & Open to the Public Shaker Heights Main Library
16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Panelists:
Meryl Johnson, Member, Board of Education
Peggy Lehner, Ohio Senator (R-6) Chair, Senate Standing Committee on Education
Mary Rose Oakar, Former Member, Board of Education
The purpose of this program is to let parents and the entire community know what the State Board of Education does, its relationship to the Ohio legislature and most importantly, how the public can help our elected officials, on both the State School Board and the legislature be more effective.
Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland and Shaker Heights Public Library
FOR MORE INFORMATION: teachingcleveland@earthlink.net
Panelists
Scott Knoer, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Cleveland Clinic (WITHDREW FROM PANEL)
J. B. Silvers, Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management and School of Medicine
Matt Borges, Campaign Manager, Ohio Taxpayers for Lower Drug Prices
Dale Butland, Communications Director, Ohioans Against the Deceptive Rx Ballot Issue
Moderator: Jeremy Pelzer, Cleveland.com
The Ohio Drug Price Relief Act, a citizen-initiated statute slated for the November ballot, would require the state of Ohio to pay no more for prescription drugs than the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. And, regardless of how you plan to vote, it could end up being the state’s most expensive ballot-issue campaign ever, according to political analysts and observers.
This forum will have arguments on both sides of this ballot issue and a representative from CWRU Weatherhead/Medical School to further debate this complicated subject.
Jeremy Pelzer
Co-sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland, Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer and the Cuyahoga County Public Library System
Corporate sponsor: First Interstate Properties, Ltd.
Tuesday July 25, 2017 7:00-8:30p.m.
Moderated by Steven Litt, Plain Dealer
Cost: Free & Open to the Public
Shaker Public Library Main Branch, 16500 Van Aken Blvd 44120
Panelists:
Brandon E. Chrostowski, Founder, Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Inst. Peter Rubin, President, The Coral Company Edward W. Rybka, Chief of Regional Development, City of Cleveland Captain John Sotomayor, Cleveland Police Fourth District
Positive excitement is building around the possibilities for Shaker Square. This panel will focus on Shaker Square’s past, present and future; retail, housing and security. Join us for an interesting discussion about this significant neighborhood for both Cleveland and Shaker Heights.
Steven Litt (photo by Lizzie Litt)
Sponsored by Shaker Heights Public Library and League of Women Voters-Cleveland and Shaker Chapters
Moderator Jim McCarty, Plain Dealer
Panelists: Jonathon D. Cepek, Wildlife Ecologist, Cleveland Metroparks Lisa Petit, Chief of Resource Management, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Harvey B. Webster, Dir of Wildlife Resources, Cleve Museum of Nat Hist
The rising populations of coyote, deer, raccoons, skunks and other animals have made coexistence a challenge in Northeast Ohio. This forum will discuss the current situation and some of the options for managing it
Jim McCarty
Sponsored by Lakewood Public Library and League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland
East Side Development: Prospects for Reinvention Tuesday May 9, 2017
7-8:30p.m. Cost: Free & Open to the Public
Cleveland Hts/University Hts Public Library, 2345 Lee Road 44118
Panelists:
Joyce Braverman Director of Development, City of Shaker Hts.
Mansfield Frazier, Journalist, Business Owner and Hough Resident
Wayne Mortensen Director Of Design, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
Rick Semersky Developer/CEO, VIP Restoration, Inc.
Moderator:
Terry Schwarz, Director, Cleveland Urban Design Collab., Kent State Univ.
Cleveland’s east side/west side rivalry is a tired cliché—one that’s counterproductive to our ability to move forward as a region. Major investments and new opportunities exist on both sides of the river. But there are some key differences. Some of the most exciting recent developments (Hingetown! Gordon Square! The Lakewood Solstice Steps!) are west of the river. And many of Cleveland’s most distressed neighborhoods lie to the east.
This forum will explore established development strongholds on the east side, as well as emerging neighborhoods. What are the progress indicators and how can we advance development prospects and public space investments in ways that benefit the broader community? Panelists include people directly involved in the hopeful, and sometimes frustrating work of regenerating city neighborhoods and inner-ring suburbs. The forum will highlight current efforts and engage participants in a conversation about local and regional priorities.
Terry Schwarz Co-sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland, Cleveland.com plus Cleveland Hts/University Hts, Lakewood and Cuyahoga County Library Systems Corporate sponsor: First Interstate Properties, Ltd. For more information, email: teachingcleveland@earthlink.net
Wednesday December 13, 2017 “Shaker Heights City Council, School Board, & Library Board Forum”
moderated by Amy Hanauer Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building, 3450 Lee Road, Shaker Hts 44120
6:30-8:50 p.m. Free & Open to the Public
This panel will examine the issues faced by the foster care system in Northeast Ohio. Some argue that courts and aid workers are being overwhelmed by state funding cuts and issues such as the growing opioid epidemic. Our panel of experts in different areas of the field will discuss this and more.
Philip Morris
Co-sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland, Cleveland.com plus Lakewood, Heights and Cuyahoga County Library Systems
LocalPublic Policy Issue Forums 2015-2020 League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland
From the 19th Amendment to the Occupy Movement: Women’s Social Movement Activism A talk by Heather Hurwitz, Lecturer, Sociology, CWRU
Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 7pm For more on forum, click here
The video is here
“Choose Wisely: A How-to Guide for Getting to Know Judicial Candidates.” Wednesday July 22, 2020 at 7:00P.M.
Camille Wimbish, Ohio Fair Courts Alliance
Mia Lewis, Common Cause Ohio For more on forum, click here
The video is here
“The 2020/2021 School Year. What issues are schools facing this fall?”
A Community Conversation: Caring for Children and Families through COVID-19
June 24, 2020 at 7pm via Zoom For more on forum, click here
The video is here
Money in Politics June 2020 edition
Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 7pm edt
“Following the Money: The History and Where We are Now”
with Catherine Turcer, Common Cause Ohio For more on forum, click here
The video is here
Gerrymandering and Ohio video forum
Thursday May 28 at 7pm
w/Michael Li, Brennan Center For Justice
Kathay Feng, National Redistricting Director, Common Cause US
Jen Miller, Exec Director LWV-Ohio
Catherine Turcer, Exec Director, Common Cause Ohio will moderate For more on forum, click here
The video is here
How will some of Cleveland’s most critical non profits survive
Covid-19?Virtual Forum Thursday May 21 7pm For more on forum, click here
The video is here
Vote by Mail in Ohio: The Best Way to Do It
A video forum with voting rights experts from Colorado, Oregon and Ohio Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 7pm edt For more on forum, click here
The video is here
The Crisis in Local News: Reinventing the Business of Journalism
Video Forum on Thursday April 16 at 7 p.m. For more on forum, click here
The video is here
The 2020 Census: Confronting Facts and Impact Sunday April 5, 2020 Video Forum at 9:30am For more on forum, click here
The video is here
EdChoice/Voucher/Ohio School Funding Forum February 25, 2020 7:00p.m. moderated by Patrick O’Donnell For more on forum, click here
The video is here
Preschool and Early Child Education forum Jan 30, 2020 at Shaker Hts Public Library moderated by Sharon Broussard For more on forum, click here
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Bail Reform in Ohio. What are our Options? Thursday December 12, 2019. Moderated by Nick Castele, WCPN, Ideastream For more on forum, click here
“The Immigration Acts of 1921 and 1924 and how they changed Cleveland”
Tuesday March 5, 2019
Dr. John J. Grabowski, CWRU Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History
with a brief update on Immigration 2019 in #CLE by Lynn Tramonte, Ohio Immigrant Alliance For more on forum, click here
How do school vouchers affect our public schools and taxpayers? Thursday. March 14, 2019, 7 pm For more on forum, click here
“How to Reduce Gun Violence in Ohio” February 26, 2019, moderated by Peter Krause, Cleveland.com For more on Forum, Click here
“Voting Rights Forum: What have we learned about how to run elections” Thursday February 7, 2019, moderated by Rich Exner, Cleveland.com For more on forum, click here
“Plastics and Lake Erie” Tuesday December 4, 2018, moderated by Elizabeth Miller, Environmental Reporter, Ideastream For more on forum, click here
“Chronic Pain in the Post-Opioid Era” Thursday November 15, 2018, moderated by Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer For more information, click here
“The Election’s Over: What did the voter’s say?” Tuesday November 13, 2018, moderated by M.L. Schulze For more on the forum, click here
“How to Reduce Gun Violence in Ohio” September 12, 2018, moderated by Peter Krouse, Cleveland.com For more on forum, click here
“Waste and Recycling in Cuyahoga County” a talk by Diane Bickett, Exec. Director, Cuyahoga County Sold Waste District August 30, 2018 For more on forum, click here
“Ohio’s School Report Cards: What do they really tell us?” August 29, 2018, moderated by Patrick O’Donnell, Plain Dealer For more on forum, click here
“Ohio Gun Laws: What are our options?” July 17, 2018, moderated by Darrielle Snipes, WCPN/Ideastream For more on forum, click here
“Women in Politics: How to get more women to run for office in Ohio” Wednesday May 16, 2018 moderated by Mary Kilpatrick, Reporter, Cleveland.com For more on forum, click here
“Single Payer/Universal Healthcare- How does it Work? Could it work in the U.S.?” Wednesday April 25, 2018 Moderated by Ginger Christ, Plain Dealer Heathcare Reporter For more on forum, click here
“Redistricting and Gerrymandering in America and Ohio: the effort to reform how districts are drawn” Tuesday March 20, 2018 Moderated by Rich Exner, Cleveland.com
Opportunity Corridor —will the opportunity be realized? Wednesday February 21, 2018, moderated by Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer For more on forum, click here
“Is Northeast Ohio a Sanctuary Region? Laws and policies: Where does our region stand on immigration?” Wednesday January 17, 2018 For more on forum, click here
“A look at the political crystal ball for 2018” Thursday November 16, 2017 moderated by Andrew Tobias, Cleveland.com For more on forum, click here
“The Nuts and Bolts of Ohio Campaign Finance” Thursday October 26, 2017
“Race and infant mortality in NE Ohio: why are black babies dying more and what can be done” Wednesday September 27, 2017
moderated by: Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer
THE OHIO BOARD OF EDUCATION aka The State School Board How can they help us? How can we help them? Monday, September 25, 2017 For more on forum, click here
The “Ohio Drug Price Act-Issue #2” forum
September 19, 2017 moderated by Jeremy Pelzer, Cleveland.com For more on forum, click here
“The Election for Mayor: A Discussion about the future of Cleveland” August 29, 2017, Leila Atassi, moderator For more on forum, click here
“Shaker Square: Its past, present and future” July 25, 2017 Steven Litt, Plain Dealer, moderator For more on forum, click here
“Wildlife in Northeast Ohio: why can’t we all just get along?” July 17, 2017 Jim McCarty, Plain Dealer, moderator For more on forum, click here
“Transportation in Northeast Ohio: Where’s the Equity?”
-June 14, 2017 Ginger Chirst, The Plain Dealer, moderator For more on forum, click here
Fracking and the Impact of the Utica Shale on Ohio
-May 16, 2017 Dan Shingler, Crain’s Cleveland Business moderator For more on forum, click here
East Side Development: Prospects for Reinvention
-May 9, 2017 Terry Schwarz, #CLE Urban Design Collaboration, KSU/moderator For more on forum, click here
The Foster Care System in Northeast Ohio. Is it Broken?
-April 19, 2017 Phillip Morris, Plain Dealer/moderator For more on forum, click here
The Proposed Merger of Cleveland and East Cleveland. How could this happen? Should it?
-January 31, 2017 Nick Castele/Ideastream moderator For more on forum, click here
Shaker Hts. Library, Schools, Council forum
– December 8, 2016
“Sports Stadium Financing in Cleveland” forum
– November 17, 2016 Peter Krouse/Cleveland.com moderator For more on forum, click here
“Relationship Between Cleveland Police and the Community” forum November 15, 2016 Mark Naymik/Cleveland.com moderator For more on forum, click here
“Regionalism and the West Shore Communities” forum
November 14, 2016 Janice Patterson, LWV-Greater Cleveland moderator For more on forum, click here
“Marijuana Legalization in Ohio” forum
October 13, 2016 Jackie Borchardt, Cleveland.com moderator For more on forum, click here
“Water Quality of Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River” forum
September 15, 2016 Jim McCarty, Plain Dealer moderator For more on forum, click here
“Redistricting and Voting Rights in Ohio” forum
August 25, 2016 Tom Suddes, Cleveland.com moderator For more on forum, click here
“2016 Republican National Convention: What’s it mean to Cleveland?” forum
May 17, 2016 Andrew Tobias, Cleveland.com, moderator
For more on forum, click here
The “Van Aken Project” Forum in Shaker Heights 4.21.16
Public Policy: Pre-School Education in Northeast Ohio 4/12/2016
2016 Ohio and U.S. Primary Preview 3.1.16
“Cuyahoga County Waterfronts and Neighborhood Development” forum
February 9, 2016 Steven Litt, Plain Dealer, moderator
For more on this forum, click here
”Your Money, Your Healthcare: Accessing Quality Treatment at a Time of Rapid Change”
January 19, 2016 For more on this forum, click here
”Regional Cooperation in Northeast Ohio or How to get 59 Civic Entities to Play Together” forum Tom Beres/WKYC moderator – June 17, 2015 For more on forum, click here
“Ohio Drug Price Relief Act” ballot measure background articles
This supports the upcoming forum on the topic: Tuesday September 19, 2017 “Ohio Drug Price Relief Act” ballot issue. A look at both sides
moderated by Jeremy Pelzer, Cleveland.com
Bay Village Branch, Cuyahoga Cty Library System
7-8:30 p.m. Free & Open to the Public
Sports Stadium Financing in Cleveland forum Thursday, November 17, 2016
Panelists:
Len Komoroski, CEO, Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena
Peter G. Pattakos, Lawyer, sports fan and vocal opponent of the sin tax
Thomas Chema, President, Gateway Consultants Group
Moderator: Peter Krouse, Public Interest and Advocacy Reporter, Cleveland.com
Co-sponsored by the Case Western Reserve University Siegal Lifelong Learning Program, League of Women Voters-Greater Cleveland, Cleveland.com plus Cleveland Hts/University Hts, Lakewood and Cuyahoga County Library Systems
Corporate sponsor: First Interstate Properties, Ltd.
