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Our Picks for the November 2024 Election

Contributors: Rachel Jamison, Deb Wang, and Aaron Yeager.

This November, the Presidential General Election will not only determine the next President of the United States but will also play a pivotal role in selecting key national and state offices, as well as addressing important issues that affect our communities at both the state and local levels. From the effort to end gerrymandering in Ohio (Vote Yes on Issue 1!) to securing funding for new facilities in the Stow Munroe-Falls School District (Issue 31), read on for our recommendations on who and what to vote for, including a sample ballot for Stow.

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Board of Education

Why We Support Dr. Felisha Gould for Stow-Munroe Falls Superintendent

Contributors: Rachel Jamison and Aaron Yeager.
Maroon and Gould: Dr. Felisha Gould for SMF Superintendent.

Let’s talk about the decision regarding Stow-Munroe Falls’ new superintendent, and why we stand behind the decision to select Dr. Felisha Gould.

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Our Picks for the March 19, 2024 Democratic Party Primary

Contributors: Rachel Jamison, Deb Wang, and Aaron Yeager.

Early voting has already begun for this year’s 2024 Democratic Party primary election, and most candidates are running uncontested within the party. For the races that are contested, you can read below to find our recommendations.

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Our Picks for the November 2023 General Election

Contributors: Becky Alexander, Rachel Jamison, Deb Wang, and Aaron Yeager.

November’s General Election will focus on local candidates and state-wide issues. From enshrining reproductive rights and health care into the Ohio constitution (Yes on Issue 1!) to funding programs and services for neighbors with disabilities, read on for our recommendations on who and what to vote for, including a sample ballot for Stow.

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Board of Education Elections Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates: Kari Suhadolnik for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education

Kari Suhadolnik, 2023 candidate for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education.
Kari Suhadolnik, 2023 candidate for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education.

THE GENERAL ELECTION IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023.

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Stow Collaboration for Change is excited to endorse Kari Suhadolnik for re-election to the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education (SMF BoE). Kari has served on the BoE for a little less than 1 year after being appointed to fill a Board vacancy in November 2022. We had the opportunity to talk with Kari about her work on the board so far, and her priorities going forward.

Follow Kari’s campaign on Facebook @KariforStow. You can donate to Kari’s campaign at paypal.me/Kari4Stow. Interested in volunteering? Email kari4stow@gmail.com!

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Board of Education Elections Meet the Candidates

Meet the Candidates: Nancy Brown for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education

Nancy Brown, 2023 candidate for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education.
Nancy Brown, 2023 candidate for Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education.

THE GENERAL ELECTION IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023.

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Stow Collaboration for Change is excited to endorse Nancy Brown for re-election to the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education (SMF BoE). Nancy has served on the BoE since January 2020, and served as Board President since August 2022. We had the opportunity to talk with Nancy about her work on the board so far, and her priorities going forward.

Follow Nancy’s campaign on Facebook @BrownSMF. To donate or volunteer, email BrownforSMFBoard@gmail.com!

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Vote NO on Issue One in the August 8, 2023 Special Election

Contributors: Rachel Jamison and Aaron Yeager.

Vote NO on Issue 1, on August 8, 2023

The upcoming August election will determine if Ohio’s Issue One will pass. Vote NO to protect the precedent of “one person, one vote,” reproductive freedoms, and our right to determine the future.

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Board of Education

Speak in Support of the Anti-racism Policy

Contributors: Rachel Jamison and Aaron Yeager.

Show your support for the Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education's Anti-racism Policy at their meeting on July 17, 2023, at Stow City Hall.

The Stow-Munroe Falls Board of Education will soon vote on the Anti-racism Policy, which continues to face pushback. Opposition has been VERY vocal, so please consider sharing and coming to speak in support of it — this is an opportunity to share our experiences, and make our voices heard.

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Board of Education LGBTQ+

Show Your Support for the Pride Month Resolution

Calling all Stow-Munroe Falls LGBTQIA+ students, staff, friends, families, and community allies! Share your stories and your support for the Pride Month Resolution!

At the most recent Board of Education Meeting, Dr. Pamela Wind proposed the Pride Month Resolution, which would recognize June as Pride Month in Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools, while also laying out some concrete action steps to make sure LGBTQIA+ students and staff are in a safe and accommodating environment at school.

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Elections

Our Picks for the May 3rd Democratic Primary

Contributors: Deb Wang and Rachel Jamison.

Primary Elections are important. Here are Stow Collaboration for Change’s recommendations for contested seats on the upcoming Democratic ballot.