Photo of CAP volunteers greeting attendees at the Clintonville Farmers Market
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 clintonvilleareaprogressives@gmail.com.
May Happy Hour Clintonville Area Progressives Tues May 12 at 530pm El Vaquero at 3230 Olentangy River Road Columbus, OH 43202 Join us for the first CAP Happy hour of 2026! Connect with neighbors about ongoing and upcoming political activities (election in Nov)
CAP Cookout Clintonville Area Progressives Whetstone Park of Roses (Shelter House 1) 3901 N High St Columbus, OH 43214 Join us for a cookout at Whetstone Park Gather at shelter house 1 (one of the outdoor shelters, just SW of the big indoor one) to welcome local elections/candidates and share food, drinks, and fun. We'll provide hot dogs, water, and soda. Bring a side dish if you would like.
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 clintonvilleareaprogressives@gmail.com so we know how many hot dogs to bring!
We welcomed Chana Wiley with Columbus Safety Collective, who discussed their efforts to reform emergency response in Columbis (initiative on the ballot on May 5). Check them out here: https://cbussafety.org/
Will Easton with Our City, Our Say https://ourcityoursay.com/
Thanks to everyone who came out to last night's meeting, which was jam-packed with great info on how to get involved in local community efforts. We welcomed Chana Wiley with Columbus Safety Collective, who discussed their efforts to reform emergency response in Columbus (initiative on the ballot on May 5). Check them out here: https://cbussafety.org/ We heard from Jan Phillips with FILA, who shared ways that we can support our immigrant neighbors: https://firstuucolumbus.org/fila-immigration-assistance/ Our friend Will Easton shared info about and passed petitions for Our City, Our Say, which seeks to reform Columbus City Council elections around a district-based system. CAP member Sarah-Jane Workman provided a exciting updates on Friends of the Sawmill Wetlands, which our organization has supported. And finally Sarah Ingles for Columbus City Schools came by to promote an upcoming Columbus City Schools meeting at East High School to discuss the future of our schools (April 16 at 6pm) Our next meeting will be a happy hour at El Vaquero sometime in May (TBD) and be shre to save the date for our summer cookout on Wednesday, June 10. More soon!
Columbus City School Board Member Sarah Ingles
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
Columbus Safety Collective Info Session Clintonville Area Progressives Tues, April 7th: 7:00PM (doors 6:30PM) Whetstone Library 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 In April, we will welcome Chana Wiley with the Columbus Safety Collective, who will speak about CSC's upcoming ballot initiative. Come and learn about the proposed policy, the campaign, and how volunteers can help. Learn more: https://cbussafety.org
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.
Crowded Whetstone library event space
Zach Rossfeld speaking https://www.webackzach.com/
Michaela Burriss speaking https://www.yayforburriss.com/
Ukeme Jeter speaking https://www.ukemeforus.com/
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!
OH House District Candidate Forum CAP Tues March 10, 7pm (doors 630pm) Whetstone Library (3909 N Hight st) We are teaming up w/ Short North Dems and Fightin' 21/22 to welcome Dem candidates running for State Rep in District 7. Canddiate will be on hand to introduce themselves and take your questions in this open race
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!
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.