OCTOBER 24, 1997 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE 13

COMMUNITY GROUPS

GOP group endorses five Cleveland area candidates

Cleveland-The membership of the Log Cabin Republicans of Cleveland has endorsed the following candidates for office:

Pam Smith, Lakewood City Council at large. Smith has been a friend of the gay community in Lakewood during her last two terms on council. She lent her vote to the city's historic anti-discrimination laws which protects lesbians and gays against discrimination in housing. Smith has been and will continue to be an effective watchdog over tax dollars and a friend to our community. We feel Smith deserves our support for a third term.

Joe Cimperman,* Cleveland City Council, Ward 13. Cimperman is one of the strongest individuals running for office this year. Joe has been a resident of the ward all of his life and knows what needs to be done here. He has good, logical ideas and a realistic vision for

Downtown and the Tremont and Broadway neighborhoods he would represent. Cimperman will also work in the AIDS community and has strong convictions on civil rights for all. Cimperman will be welcome leadership on City Council. We urge you to support Joe Cimperman.

Therese Poulos, Cleveland City Council, Ward 18. Poulos has been a long-time activist in her ward on the west side of Cleveland. Therese is a strong supporter of equal rights for Gays and Lesbians. While our community has been well represented by the incumbent, Jay Westbrook, we feel the residents of ward 18 will benefit from the fresh ideas and new outlook of Poulos. Therese will likely be one of the hardest working members of City Council and she deserves the chances to prove that. Sara J. Harper, Clerk of the Cleveland

Municipal Court. The Cleveland court system needs new leadership. A a former judge herself, Harper has the best experience to run an efficient operation. We strongly recommend Sara J Harper.

Ralph J Park, Jr., Judge of the Cleveland Municipal Court. Judge Perk has served Cleveland well and has demonstrated his commitment to public service as a member of City Council and the Cleveland School Board. He is a well-qualified, tough and efficient judge. Cleveland's Municipal Court needs Judge Ralph J. Perk, Jr.

In addition, members of the club recognize that while not a Republican, Mayor Michael White* has done an admirable job running our city. He certainly has his faults, but he is still the better choice. The gay and lesbian community has been served well by both candidates,

though White has the best all-around experience. We also urge your support of Issue 2, the worker's compensation reform issue. This is much needed reform in this area and we, as taxpayers will benefit from this legislation. Take the time to learn more on this complex issue. We support a yes vote on Issue 2.

Of course, no matter how you vote it is important that you do vote. These local elections have the most direct impact on all of our lives. Don't let someone else decide for you how things will be done on a local level. If you need assistance in voting contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216443-3200.

* Also endorsed by the Gay People's Chronicle.

Candidates for Columbus council and schools rated

Columbus—In September, members of Ohioans Against Discrimination sent surveys to candidates running for various elected positions in the city of Columbus. Based on the candidates' response to the survey, as well as their past record on gay, lesbian and bisexual issues, OAD made recommendations. The definitions of the various ratings are as follows:

Highly recommended: Survey responses and public record indicate clear understanding and sensitivity to GLB issues, and willingness to sponsor measures beneficial to GLB community.

Recommended: Survey responses and public record indicate clear understanding and sensitivity to GLB issues and willingness to

support measures beneficial to GLB community.

Not recommended: Survey responses or public record indicate a lack of understanding and sensitivity to GLB issues. Opposed: Proven oponent to human rights issues central to GLB community.

Not Responsive: Did not respond to survey or provided inadequate answers to survey and insufficient public record exists to determine understanding and sensitivity to GLB issues.

Columbus City Council (Three to be elected)

Michael B. Coleman: Highly recommended

Join us as we honor those

who make positive change

by Dan Hlad

Cleveland-The big picture. It means taking a smaller concept and applying it to a larger movement.

Imagine what the gay and lesbian movement would be like if there weren't thousands of small local groups throughout America working hard to create change. There really wouldn't be a movement. Without this web of individuals and organizations constantly setting standards, sharing ideas, and investing in their communities; there would be few things to motivate anyone to make a difference.

In the spirit of celebrating Cleveland's part in "the big picture," the Cleveland LesbianGay Center is pleased

To keep the momentum going into next year, Richard Burns, director of the New York City Lesbian-Gay Community Center will be our featured speaker at the event. In addition to his decade of tenure at the New York center, Burns is also an advocate of creating national change through local grassroots efforts. His motivational style will surely work as a spring board into how we can make a difference as a community.

The Center

to invite you to our annual meeting on Sunday, October 26 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm at the University Club, 3813 Euclid Ave.

We'll be celebrating our movement forward by honoring individuals, groups, and organizations who have made positive impacts in Greater Cleveland's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.

Community awards will be presented to Cleveland Black Pride; Gray Pride founder Douglas Braun; the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Assn.; the Gay People's Chronicle; and Leslie Sadasivan and John Kirkland, parents of Robbie Kirkland, a gay teen suicide victim. All of these groups and individuals have made extrordinary progress at strengthening our community through broadcning our horizons and inspiring us to make a difference.

Our annual meeting is free and open to the public. Bring your energy and enthusiasm to this special community event!

The Center is also working with Windsong Feminist Choir on The Harvest: A Dance and Social for Women. This is a non-alcoholic, women-only event that will jointly benefit the women's programs of the Center and Windsong. The Harvest will feature a DJ and dancing, raffle prizes, and a special appearance by folk musician Lee Hoffman, and others. It promises to be a great time!

Join other Northeast Ohio women for fun and socializing on Saturday, November 8 at The Unitarian Society of Greater Cleveland, 2728 Lancashire Blvd. Tickets are only $8 and are available the night of the event or by calling the Center at 216-522-1999.

Finally, the Living Room is currently planning an event for World AIDS Day on December 1 at Artemis Coffee and T. We're seeking poets or other people who would like to speak about how HIV or AIDS has affected them or someone they love. Please call the Center for information on this or any other events.

Peggy Fisher: Highly recommended Maryellen O'Shaughnessy: Recommended

Richard W. Sensenbrenner: Recommended

Ruth McNeil: Not responsive Linda S. Reidelbach: Not responsive

City Attorney

Janet E. Jackson: Highly recommended Bruce Johnson: Not responsive

City Auditor

Hugh J. Dorrian: Not responsive

Columbus City School Board (Three to be elected):

Reggie Anglen: Highly recommended Mark D. Hatch: Highly recommended Nick Cipiti: Not responsive Bill Buckel: Not recommended David A. Dobos: Not recommended* Loretta Heard: Opposed*

Dobos and Heard did not respond to our questionnaire; our rating is based solely upon the candidate's public record. (Unexpired term: one to be elected)

Brian McCann: Highly recommended Bill Moss: Not recommended

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