By Fletcher Word
The Truth Editor
During the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last month former First Lady Michelle Obama urged those in her audience to “do something.”
“We put our heads down. We get to work. In America, we do something.”
It’s advice that Ohio state Rep. Elgin Rogers, who was in attendance that day in Chicago, has taken to heart. On Wednesday, September 4, he assembled a working group of about two dozen Democratic Party members at Michael’s Café to lay out a plan to canvas and raise funds for the Party in this upcoming election.
“47 for 47 Northwest Ohioans for Harris & Walz” is the blueprint for Democratic success, according to Rogers. He asked attendees to answer a number of questions that will help guide the Party to success in this corner of the state: “Will you donate $47?” “Will you commit to making sure two people exercise their right to vote on or before election day?” “Will you commit to volunteering one hour calling voters?” “Will you commit to volunteering one hour to help check voter’s registration?” “Will you commit to being 1 of the 47 for 47 days?”
“We’re looking at a season of miracles,” said Rogers of the optimism he feels about the presidential election in Ohio. “We’re not going to give up on Ohio. Ohio is more purple than red.”
A number of elected officials and candidates were also in attendance. City Council members Brittany Jones and Mac Driscoll, both newly appointed to their positions are running for election on the November ballot.
Dave Blyth is running for election to the State House District 44 seat. Ken Walz is running for judge on the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas.
State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson was also in attendance.
The next meeting scheduled for the volunteers is on Wednesday, September 18 during which Rogers said a plan for canvassing neighborhoods will be unveiled.