Government Watch
Be informed at the federal, state and local levels.
The new Chagrin Gateway Democrats Government Watch Committee met this winter to begin mapping out our plan to cover every corner of government from Washington to Woodmere.
We are still in need of members—as there is so much to accomplish. A priority need this month is identifying volunteers to attend local government meetings, take notes and report back. This week, we’ll be adding a new list of local government meetings to our website—some with streaming options. (Thank you to Kristina D. for pulling this data together).
To sign up for a regular Government Watch email with details on government meetings, action steps, and more, please sign up today.
To learn more about the committee or join, please email info@chagringatewaydems.com.
Local Government
This list is growing with weekly updates.
- Bentleyville
- Chagrin Falls
- Chagrin Falls Exempted Village Schools
- Chagrin Falls Township
- Hunting Valley
- Moreland Hills
- Orange
- Orange City School District
- Pepper Pike
- Woodmere
Why It Matters: The Constitution
I had the privilege of being a Voting Location Manager at the primary election on May 6th. When I had finished administering the oath of office to my team, (a deeply moving experience, by the way) one of our members piped up “Did the President have to take this oath?” Learn why it matters >>
May 2025 Meeting Recap
At the May meeting, the Chagrin Gateway Democrats hosted Judge Gayle Williams-Byers who told us that while May 1st may be “Law Day” it should be “Rule of Law Day” as NO ONE is above the law.
Why It Matters: What is the S.A.V.E Act Really Saving?
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (S.A.V.E.) Act, which passed the House and is currently stalled in the Senate, is a bill that mandates proof of citizenship to register to vote. Does not sound like a bad thing. We only want citizens to be voting right? The problem is how people are being asked to prove citizenship.