Upper Arlington Progressive Action

2016 Blue Brunch

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 22:42

UAPA periodically hosts the Blue Brunch as a fundraiser for our organization. Funds from this event are used to support educational events, contributions to progressive candidates, and political activities such as getting out the vote.

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Congratulations, Carolyn!

published by Cheryl Grossman on Wed, 11/11/2015 - 15:31

UAPA congratulates Carolyn Casper on her recent election to Upper Arlington City Council.

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Carolyn Casper

UA City Council

2015 Election

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Carolyn Casper for UA City Council

published by Cheryl Grossman on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 01:08

Carolyn Casper photo Carolyn Casper has been a valued member of UAPA's Executive Board for a number of years and her fellow Board members support her candidacy for UA City Council. Two of our long-term board members, Melissa and Herb Hedden comment:

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The Scoop on Mindy Lambert, UA School Board Candidate.

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sat, 09/26/2015 - 01:21

This article is reprinted courtesy of the author, John Perry:

Mindy Lambert came to our door one recent evening. When I answered, she thrust a 5.5 x 8.5 color glossy card in my hand, said she was running for school board, gave a quick smile and turned and left without waiting for a reply. So I did a little research...

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UA School Board

2015 Election

Mindy Lambert

Abigail Adams Project

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Main Street Initiative Call for Volunteers

published by Cheryl Grossman on Tue, 09/15/2015 - 23:46

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Main Street Initiative

Volunteer Opportunities

Ohio Democratic Party

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ISSUE 1–Redistricting reform is a great idea whose time has arrived

published by Cheryl Grossman on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 22:29

The Executive Committee of UAPA has unanimously agreed to endorse Issue 1. Issue 1 has been endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party, ACLU, ProgressOhio, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, and many others. The ballot language has been approved and it will appear on the ballot in Ohio in the November 2015 election.

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Issue 1 (Redistricting Reform)

UAPA

2015 Election

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Northam Park Redevelopment

published by Cheryl Grossman on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 21:43

The planned redevelopment of Northam Park has created quite a bit of controversy. Issues such as placement of the tennis courts and removal of large numbers of mature trees have many UA residents concerned. If you want to know more, read the following:

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Northam Park

Community Planning

Upper Arlington

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July Meeting - Redistricting Reform: Here We Go Again. What's different? What's the same? And why should I care?

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sun, 07/05/2015 - 23:36

Catherine Turcer, Common Cause
Friends Auditorium, UA Public Library
2800 Tremont

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Redistricting

2015

Issue 1 (Redistricting Reform)

UAPA Meeting

Common Cause

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May meeting features Get Covered America

published by Cheryl Grossman on Sat, 05/16/2015 - 22:45

UAPA will welcome Emily Fisher to talk about Get Covered America and Enroll America on May 26, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Friends Theater, UA Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.

Enroll America's mission is to get people signed up for health care through the Affordable Care Act or enrolled in Medicaid. Emily Fisher joined the local effort to sign up people during the open enrollment period that started in late 2014 and concluded on February 15. Folks eligible for Medicaid can enroll anytime.

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