Join the Clintonville kickoff of the 2026 Campaign. We have an opportunity to elect Amy Acton to Governor, Sherrod Brown to Senate--but we can't do it without your help talking to voters. Sign up for one or more of the following shifts: Sat, Jun 6, 10am–12pm Sat, Jun 6, 1pm–3pm Sun, Jun 7, 1pm–3pm

Check out this info session, hosted by Columbus City Council. Have questions or constructive feedback for your Columbus City Council-members? Come to Whetstone Community Center (next to the library) on Tuesday, May 26.

Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in a thoughtful "debrief" of last week's primary election. Be sure and join us at our next event, our annual cookout at Whetstone Park. Wed, June 10th at 5:30pm.

Join us this Tuesday, May 12th for our next happy hour. Let's celebrate another successful primary election in the books, and discuss plans for the general election in November.

Join us this Tuesday, May 12th for our next happy hour. Let's celebrate another successful primary election in the books, and discuss plans for the general election in November.

April 25 marks the return of the Clintonville Farmers Market, and we could use volunteers to staff our booth. If you are available on Saturday mornings through the spring, summer, and fall and would like to help out, please drop us a line at [email protected].

Check out our next two events. After three more "formal: meetings in a row at the library, we're leaning into fun for the next two. If you plan on coming to the cookout, please RSVP to [email protected] so we know how many hot dogs to bring!

Thanks to everyone who came out to last night's meeting, which was packed with ways to get involved in your local community. Our headliner was Chana Wiley with Columbus Safety Collective, which seeks to reform emergency response in Columbus: cbussafety.org More info in the alt text below.

Tomorrow (Tuesday)!

One week from today! We'll also discuss efforts to aid our New American neighbors, and will have petitions for Our City, Our Say (switching to a ward-based Columbus City Council): ourcityoursay.com

Come learn about the Columbus Safety Collective on April 7. CSC has put an initiative on the May ballot seeking to create a city-wide emergency response that would allow trained social workers, behavioral health pros, peer supporters and EMTs to respond to certain behavioral health emergencies.

Last night we welcomed a packed house to hear from the three candidates running in the Dem primary for the Ohio House District 7 seat. We heard Zach Rossfeld, Michaela Burriss, and Ukeme Awakessien Jeter discuss topics including education, immigrant rights, and housing costs. Election day is May 5!

Tomorrow!

Our Ohio House District 7 candidate forum is one week from today. House districts are drawn pretty chaotically by the GOP legislature these days, but there is an OK chance that you live in this district if you live in UA, Grandview, OSU Campus, the Short North area, or west Clintonville. Come out!

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.

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!

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).

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!

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.

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.

Happy Hour on October 14!

Happy Hour on October 14!

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Next gathering!

One week from today

Next gathering!

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

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

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.

Tomorrow! (Tuesday)

For our May meeting, we are back at the library. Come and chat with your Clintonville-area state legislators.

For our May meeting, we are back at the library. Come and chat with your Clintonville-area state legislators.

Thank you to all *ten* 2025 Columbus City School Board candidates for talking to our members last night. The primary election day for this race is Tuesday, May 6, and early voting is already underway. For more info, consult the Franklin County Board of Elections website: vote.franklincountyohio.gov

Tomorrow!

This tuesday!

Our April 8 meeting will feature the 2025 candidates for Columbus City School Board. Our last event was so well-attended that we've moved to a slightly larger room in the First Unitarian Universalist Church in Clintonville (93 W. Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, OH 43214).