7/31/2019 October 2012 E-Newsletter | Senator Nina Turner

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Early VotingHours Set

SCOTUS blocks

Husteds appealto eliminate

voting

opportunities

for Ohioans

EARLY VOTING HOURS

Hours of operation for all Boards ofElections for early in-person voting willbe the following as of Oct. 18:

October 1519: 8am to 5pmOctober 2226: 8am to 7pmOctober 29Nov. 1: 8am to7pmNovember 2: 8am to 6pmNovember 3: 8am to 2pmNovember 4: 1pm to 5pmNovember 5: 8am to 2pm

VOTER ID:WHAT TO BRING TO THE POLLS

The following forms of identificationcan be used at your polling location: Drivers license

State/Federal issued photo IDMilitary ID

A copy of the followingcontaining your current address:

Utility billBank statementGovernment checkPaycheckGovernment Document

Early votinghas begun

Send Vote by Mail

applications to:

Cuyahoga County

Board of ElectionsVote by Mail

2925 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio

44115-2497

Call the voter

hotline for more

information

216/443.3298

Or visit the Board of

Elections website

If you voted in one of the previous twoelections, you are still registered.

If you have moved since your last vote,you need to update your voter registra-tion. Otherwise, you will cast a provisionalballot.To find your polling location, click here.

You cannot use as proof of identificationa notice that the board of elections

mailed to you. Voters who do not provideone of these documents will still be ableto vote by provisional ballot.Voters who do not have any of the aboveforms of identification, including a social

security number, will still be able to voteby signing an affirmation swearing to thevoters identity under penalty of election

falsification and by casting a provisionalballot.If you have any questions, call the voterhotline at 216/443.3298 or visitwww.boe.cuyahogacounty.us

Registered voters should have receivedVote by Mail applications from the

Secretary of State. Only voters who arecurrently registered, or have registeredby July 30th will get an application inthe first mailing. If you wish to vote bymail and have not received an applica-tion, please contact the Board ofElections. If you request an absentee

ballot, you must vote using thatabsentee ballot.

1 Capitol Square, Room 223Columbus, Ohio 43215

T: 614/466.4583F: 614/644.6164turner@ohiosenate.gov

www.ohiosenate.gov

ColumbusOn October 16, the U.S. Supreme Court deniedOhio Secretary of State Jon Husteds bid for a stay that

would have eliminated the three days of early voting imme-

diately preceding Election Day on November 6. The decision,

issued without published dissent from the court, signals

federal support for increased voting opportunities in Ohio

and falls in line with other recent decisions by federal

district courts to uphold voter access.

In September, U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus

decided that Ohioans have a constitutionally protected

right to participate in the 2012 electionand all electionson an equal basis. Appealing this decision, Secretary

Husted was dealt another blow by the 6th Circuit Court of

Appealswhen they sided with Judge Economus on the basis

of equal protection for all Ohioans. Secretary Husted ap-

pealed the decision up to the Supreme Court, where he was

once more told that all Ohioans deserve the right to vote

and that diminishing early voting opportunities is unaccepta-

ble policy.

Following Tuesdays decision, Secretary Husted was quick to

release early voting hoursfor all counties across Ohio in the

spirit of uniformity that he has embraced since taking office.

Early voting hours, however, are still diminished from 2008when the polls in Cuyahoga County were open until 7pm

rather than 2pm on the Monday before Election Day.

The Secretarys directive standardizes hours in all 88 coun-

ties by centralizing control in Columbus, but it also prevents

large counties from setting more generous early voting

hours for their citizens. Cuyahoga Countywith a population

equal to that of the 35 smallest countiescould use more

early voting time to prevent long lines on Election Day.

Today we saw the Supreme Court do the right thing and

side with Ohios voters. While I am pleased with theoutcome, it should not have taken Secretary Husted two

appeals to learn what Ohio voters have known since 2006.

There is no place for gamesmanship when it comes to the

ballot box. Its time to let the people vote, said Senator

Turnerfollowing reports of Tuesdays SCOTUS decision.

With hours now set, Ohioans can plan their vote accordingly.

While it took Secretary Husted two failed appeals to realize

that reducing voting opportunities would not be tolerated, it

will take just one night for Ohio to decide the presidency.

Ensuring open access to the polls is not only good publicpolicy, it is a moral obligation of elected officials.

Adam Warren Legislative Aide

Matthew Adair LSC Fellow

Dominique Mosbly Office Page

The Greater Cleveland Regional TransitAuthority (RTA) has broken ground onan $18.5 million redevelopment of itsCedar-University rapid station that willmake it safer, easier to navigate, moreefficient and more inviting.

The glassy new station will also be moreattractive and welcoming. "When youhave things like MOCA coming into thearea, having a state-of-the-art rail/busstation in the heart of the UniversityCircle area is really a positive thing."

RTA won a $10.5 million competitiveTIGER II grant from the U.S. Departmentof Transportation to be able tocomplete the project. The agency alsocontributed $4 million from its own

capital budget and raised money fromother local sources.

Shaffer says that RTA is now seeing the17th straight month of growth in overallridership. The Red Line leads the pack.She says this is attributable to highergas prices and new development inCleveland that is making it harder tofind parking.

The Cleveland Foodbank has received a$325,000 grant from the ClevelandFoundation that will go towards the costof expanding its freezer and cooler to pro-vide more fresh produce to families inneed.

"Clearly, there's a need and gap in ourarea," says Karen Pozna, Director ofCommunications with the Foodbank,citing an annual "meal gap" of 57 millionmeals in the six Northeast Ohio countiesthe nonprofit serves.

"Last year, we distributed over 11 millionpounds of produce," says Pozna. "Wework with over 600 food pantries acrossNortheast Ohio. We also have 12 trucksat our facility that help distribute produceand other foods to various locations."

The Cleveland Foodbank built a new facili-ty in North Collinwood in 2005, yet it hasoutgrown its cooler and freezer space asthe number of families in need hascontinued to rise throughout the reces-sion.

Pozna says that Foodbank hopes to raiseanother $400,000 this fall so that it canbreak ground before the holidays.

At the corner of E. 83rd and CarnegieAvenue, a dilapidated building has beentransformed into a contemporary, glass-walled resource center. Inside thesewalls, youth will be mentored, adults willreceive financial education and job skillassistance, and seniors will record theirhistory within the community.

This is no ordinary redevelopment pro-ject. The PNC Fairfax Connection wasdesigned with maximum community in-put to address the needs and aspira-tions of the Fairfax neighborhood, whichlies just south of the Cleveland Cliniccampus.

We celebrate the opening of the PNC

Fairfax Connection as a demonstration

of what it truly means to work togetherto create a new relationship and a newbond between a bank and its communi-ty, said Cleveland native James Rohr,

Chairman and CEO of PNC Bank, in apress release. PNC closely collaborated

with the Fairfax community at every stepto ensure the center's design and pro-grams meet the interests and needs ofthis proud and historic community.

ClevelandA fantastic corporate partner for theGreater Cleveland community, Alcoa offered Sena-tor Turner a rare glimpse into the aluminum manu-

facturing giant.

Were fortunate to have Alcoa in our community,

especially considering their rich history of criticalcontributions to our economy and even the effortduring the second world war, Senator Turner said.

The work of the company is crucial to the Depart-ment of Defense and in turn provides GreaterCleveland with jobs.

Senator Turners tour included the Big Fifty, a 12-story forging press, pictured behind her in the adja-

cent photo. Built in 1955, the Big Fifty is a productof the U.S. Governments Heavy Press Program,

inaugurated in 1950 and completed in 1957. Theprogram ultimately built 10 forges with taxpayerdollars Every manned U.S. military plane includesparts forged by the Big Fifty. Thank you to Alcoa

for being such an engaging member of Clevelands

corporate community!

Senator

TurnerVisits

Alcoa

Providing jobs

to 61,000employeesacross31 countries

CLE Museum of Natural History1 Wade Oval DriveSaturday, October 23 | 11AM-4PMTreat your family to a kid-friendly event

celebrating animal enrichment com-bined with a special Halloween party atthe Museum. Come in costume, helpmake pumpkin treats for the animals inthe Perkins Wildlife Center and seewhat tricks they can play!Cost: Free with museum admission.Costumed children 12 and underadmitted free.216/231.4600 | www.cmnh.org

Oct 5Oct 26 | 11AM2PMFree Stamp, Corner of E. 9th+LakesideEnjoy lunch at the Free Stamp with ourlocal food trucks and live entertain-ment! Admission is free and open tothe public - cost of food varies by truck.Sponsored by the City of Cleveland.

Oct. 3-April 3 | 6PM7PMCleveland Museum of Art11150 East Boulevard, ClevelandPresented in collaboration with the

Cleveland Museum of Art and the CaseWestern Reserve Music DepartmentStudents from CIM and the CWRU earlymusic program. Visit CMA before dinnerand attend a concert at CIM at 8pm.

October 19-27

Featuring hundreds of craft beertastings, dinners, demonstrations,leisure activities, and educationalprograms.

Cuyahoga Valley National ParkOctober 24 | 6PM7:30PMOak Hill Trail Head3901 Oak Hill Rd, Peninsula 44264Join rangers to explore autumn'schanges on a moderately paced 1.5

mile hike.

rta breaks ground oncedar-university rapid station

cleveland foodbank receives$300k grant

pnc fairfax connection opensdoors of new resource center

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Music in the Galleries: CIM @ CMA

Stewardship Saturdays

Through October 27 | 9AM-12PMNature Center at Shaker Lakes2600 S. Park Blvd., Shaker HeightsInvasive plant removal and planting, etc.

Mary Cassatt + the Feminine Ideal

in 19th-Century Paris

Museum of Art at 11150 East Blvd.10AM-5PM | FREE | Oct 13Jan 21clevelandart.org | 216/421.7350

Cleveland Beer Week

Oberlin Heritage Center:

Guided Building Tours

Through December 29Oberlin Heritage Center73 1/2 S. Professor Street

Oberlin, OH 4407410:30AM to 2:45PMEnjoy the lifestyles and architectureof historic Oberlin in a guided tour ofthree beautifully preserved buildings.

Owls+Howls Kids Halloween Party

Rock + Roll Night School: A Spot-

light on Chuck Berry at the Rock Hall

October 22 | 7PM9PMRock + Roll Hall of Fame and Museum1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland

Rock Hall educators will examine thescope and impact of Chuck Berry'scareer, while focusing on select songs.FREE

CVNP Early Evening Hike

Food Truck Friday

For more events in Greater Cleveland, check

out Positively Cleveland.If you want your event on our calendar, sendus an email and give us the details!

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