There is a lot of work to be done to transform Cuyahoga County’s government, and it cannot be done without the full participation of all residents. In order to keep the public informed, it is critical that the transition process is open and accessible. Activists must remain vigilant and make certain officials are held accountable for transparency.

Join Christine Link, ACLU of Ohio executive director, Carrie Davis, ACLU of Ohio staff attorney, and Mike Brickner, ACLU of Ohio communications director to learn what constitutes an open meeting, how to submit a records request, and what you can do to ensure open government during the reform process in Cuyahoga County.

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Do legislators address the concerns and needs of limited income women? Can there be a movement that advances women’s rights? Can priority issues for women become budgetary priorities for the state?

Join the ACLU of Ohio for an interactive discussion with panelists Gail Long, social worker and community activist; Alexandria Ruden, attorney, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland; Jill Shankar, attorney, Cleveland ACLU Board Member; and Lisa Smith, M. Ed., associate director, Community Re-Entry, Inc.

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