Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund announced its endorsement of 53 candidates for local office across the state this week. These local leaders will advance climate action and promote environmental justice in their communities across Ohio. The OEC Action Fund is thrilled to work alongside them to help bring sustainable infrastructure, clean renewable energy and climate investments to communities across Ohio.
To view all of our endorsed candidates this election cycle, please click here.
The following quote can be attributed, in whole or in part, to Spencer Dirrig, Director of the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund:
“The OEC Action Fund is thrilled to endorse a diverse and passionate slate of climate champions for local office in the upcoming November election. These champions are running to secure clean air, water and public lands alongside a healthy democracy for their communities.”
“Communities across the state have experienced not only the devastating impacts of climate change in Ohio, but the benefits of climate infrastructure and environmental policies achieved by their local elected champions. The OEC Action Fund’s efforts in local elections continue to usher in leaders who take decisive action to combat climate change and prioritize a healthy environment. We strongly encourage Ohioans who desire a cleaner and more prosperous future to support our OEC Action Fund endorsed candidates when they go vote this November.”
Endorsed candidates include:
DELAWARE
Leslie Joiner, City Council Ward 2
Chandler White, City Council Ward 4
GAHANNA
Steve Browne, Mayor
Jamille Jones, City Council At-Large
Ross Goldsmith, City Council At-Large
Merisa Bowers, City Council At-Large
HARLEM TOWNSHIP
William Bell, Township Trustee
HILLIARD
Greg Betts, City Council At-Large
Emily Cole, City Council At-Large
Cynthia Vermillion, City Council At-Large
POWELL
Heather Karr, City Council At-Large
REYNOLDSBURG
Joe Begeny, Mayor
Meredith Lawson-Rowe, City Council President
Erin Hill, City Council Ward 4
Shanette Strickland, City Council Ward 1
UPPER ARLINGTON
Heidi Munc, City Council At-Large
WORTHINGTON
Pete Bucher, City Council At-Large
Amy Lloyd, City Council At-Large
Rachel Dorothy, City Council At-Large
BAY VILLAGE
Dave Long, City Council Ward 1
BEACHWOOD
Danielle Shoykhet, City Council At-Large
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Jim Petras, City Council At-Large
Gail Larson, City Council At-Large
EUCLID
Kirsten Holzheimer Gail, Mayor
HUDSON
Dr. Patricia Goetz, City Council Ward 1
Dr. Michael Bird, City Council Ward 4
LAKEWOOD
Meghan George, Mayor
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
Chris Colòn, Township Trustee
MAPLE HEIGHTS
Annette M. Blackwell, Mayor
STOW
Kyle Herman, City Council At-Large
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Micah Maliskas, City Council At-Large
Hallie Turnberrez, City Council At-Large
Jonathan Bartell, City Council At-Large
WARREN
Honeya Price, City Council Ward 6
YOUNGSTOWN
Samantha Turner, City Council Ward 3
Basia Adamczak, City Council Ward 7
BELLEFONTAINE
Tim Steinhelfer, Mayor
Victoria Maddox, City Council At-Large
BOWLING GREEN
Damon Sherry, City Council Ward 1
OREGON
Schuyler Beckwith, City Council At-Large
TOLEDO
John Hobbs III, City Council District 1
WESTON
Brittney Klockowski, Village Council At-Large
DAYTON
Matt Joseph, City Commissioner At-Large
Chris Shaw, City Commissioner At-Large
DEERFIELD
Dr. Nabila Babar, Township Trustee
FOREST PARK
Reginald C. Sylvester, City Council At-Large
Denise Holt, City Council At-Large
MASON
Joy Bennett, City Council At-Large
NORWOOD
Candace Winterbauer, City Council Ward 2
ST. BERNARD
Connor Moreton, Village Council At-Large
Nicole Klungle, Village Council At-Large
ATHENS
Steve Patterson, Mayor
Beth Clodfelter, City Council At-Large
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The Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment and the health of all Ohio communities. We will continue to fight for Ohio’s access to clean water, healthy air, vibrant public lands and a strong democracy.
