Erie County Democratic Party

08/13/2026

An attack on voting rights anywhere is a warning to voters everywhere. The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) strongly opposes Issue 3.

As Black Ohioans, we understand the history of fighting for access to the ballot. We also understand that restrictions do not always arrive looking like the barriers of the past.

Sometimes they are written into the law.
Sometimes they are placed in the Constitution.

And sometimes they sound reasonable until you ask who is most likely to be left behind.

Ohio deserves elections that are secure and accessible.

We will not be silent. We will not wait until it reaches our doorstep. We will protect the right to vote.

Read OLBC’s full statement on Issue 3.

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

85 DAYS! Vote Mindy Kayl for Erie County Commissioner! Kayl is elegant and kind, but fierce at the same time. Unlike her opponents, Kayl is transparent through and through. She has a clear idea on what she wants to accomplish as Erie County Commissioner, she will also keep the promises she makes to the people in the community!

Kayl’s Policies-
1-Ensure Transparency: County commissioners should be held accountable to the residents who elect them. All meetings should be public, and held at times where working people can attend.

Currently, meetings are held on Wednesday mornings at 9:30am when working people are unable to attend. As commissioner, Kayl will advocate for working people to move meetings to a more accessible time. All meetings should have an agenda with detailed minutes, including all topics that are discussed at the meeting.

2-Equal Representation: Mindy will bring a fresh perspective to Erie County - a voice for working class families and women. She believes the voices of all people who live in the county should be represented by leadership.

3-Efficiently Maintain County Services: Recently, funding for Erie County parks, libraries, and schools were cut without notice, leaving these services to needlessly struggle. $300,000 was taken from our local library’s budget where many children and seniors spend time. Levies that were voted on by the people of Erie County have not been collected to fund the services. As commissioner, Mindy will advocate for maintaining county services efficiently and responsibly use taxpayer dollars.

08/08/2026

Please join us! You’ll be glad you did!!

07/21/2026

So has no problem sacrificing public health and safety for economic development. Apparently, Ramaswamy has no problem with business over the people of Ohio. This is WRONG! Remember: The Director of the Ohio EPA is appointed directly by the Governor of Ohio and serves as a member of the Governor's cabinet. Numerous articles on this today as to the pushback received.

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07/19/2026

The values that guide my career are the ones learned at home in NW Ohio. My mother was a union organizer at Champion Spark Plug and my father owned and operated a small local family grocery store. They taught us to work hard, serve our community, and fight for what we believe in.

07/18/2026

Reposted by permission. Written by Kathy Huss Drewyor. Thanx Kathy!

1. Gay marriage is optional. No one in the US is forced to marry a gay man or woman. If you are not gay, the law does not concern you.

2. A gay kiss is the same as any Kiss. Being gay is a trait of people, not of kisses. There is no black people kiss or fat people kiss. Oh, and it's also optional. Nobody is forced to kiss someone of the same s*x. Wow! You can sleep peacefully.

3. Adoption of children by gay couples is when a gay couple adopts a child from an orphanage, not a child from your home. If you are not gay and you are not a child in an orphanage, this law does not concern you.

4. Fox news is only one station among many. I, for one, watch other news outlets. No one in the US is forced to watch any TV station. If you watch it, it's because you want to see it. So watch whatever.

5. If you are a Christian, quit reading Leviticus and Deuteronomy and start reading the Sermon on the Mount and learn what tolerance is. PLEASE!

6. Abortions are not forced. If you don't believe in abortion, don't have one (NEWS FLASH--NO ONE IS PRO ABORTION!) To reduce the number of abortions provide education and adequate birth control options.

7. Health care should be mandatory to all citizens of the US, not a privilege to the wealthiest citizens. Period.

8. Raising taxes on big corporations and the wealthy will not make them poor. It will make them SLIGHTLY LESS OBSCENELY WEALTHY. And before you scream about wealth redistribution, it's been happening for years. The money is just racing UP. It NEVER "trickles" down.

9. The poor are not your enemy. They are in these circumstances for many reasons. Raising the minimum wage is not a cure, but it's a step in the right direction.

10. No parent should have to fear for a child's life (or for his or her own life) because that child is Black, Latino, Muslim, Jewish, female, fat, disabled, etc.

10. Stop thinking women have to learn not to be r***d. Start teaching boys about consent.

11. Pay attention: No woman is going to go back to the kitchen, no black people are going back to slavery, and no gay people are going back in the closet.

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07/11/2026

Join us for a town hall meeting Sunday! To ensure seating and space is available, please RSVP by using this link:
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07/07/2026

Join us for a town hall meeting! Please rsvp with link below to ensure seating arrangements. See you there!

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06/23/2026

Had a great time today walking in the Vermilion Fish Festival Parade alongside fellow Democratic candidates Mindy Kayl for Erie County Commissioner and Paul Meisel for Erie County Auditor.

It was wonderful meeting so many people, hearing what’s on their minds, and celebrating one of our area’s great summer traditions. Events like this are a reminder of what makes our communities special: neighbors coming together, supporting local organizations, and taking pride in where we live.

Thank you to everyone who waved, stopped to chat, or cheered us on along the route. I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent the Democratic ticket for Ohio House District 89, and I’m looking forward to continuing these conversations across Erie, Ottawa, and Huron counties.

A fresh voice. A fairer future. 🌊🎣🇺🇸