The Friends of Nickie J. Antonio invite you to the:

Annual “Pick-Nick”

Birthday FUNdraiser for:

NICKIE J. ANTONIO

Our candidate for State Representative, HD 13

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th

from  5-7:00pm

At Around the Corner Saloon

18616 Detroit Ave., Lakewood , Ohio 44107

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Suggested household donations are appreciated

Students/seniors $10.00 ___   Friends $25____

Good Friends $50*____ Best Friend $100 ____  BFF $250_____

Other_____

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Please make checks payable to: Friends of Nickie J. Antonio

Rosemarie Feighan DeJohn, treasurer

1305 Belle Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Phone: 216-221-4421
 

To donate online visit www.nickieantonio.com

* Ohio state income tax forms allow you to claim a political contribution as a tax credit, $50 per individual or $100 per couple.

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WE WERE VICTORIOUS! Once again I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make our campaign not only positive but VICTORIOUS!

On May 4^th we won the Democratic primary for State Representative in HD 13 with a solid margin of 54% of the vote. This win put the campaign on solid ground to go into the general election in a race that we were positioned to face an independent opponent.

BREAKING NEWS………We learned on Friday, May 14^th , that the independent candidate withdrew from the race through a communication to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. This means that I do not have an opponent in the race for State Representative for House District 13 in the general Election in November. While I am pleased to be in this enviable position, as I remarked to a local reporter, the campaign continues because it was never about the opponent, it has always been about the people of House District 13. This campaign is about connection and service. I will continue to reach out and connect with the members of the district at events and neighborhood gatherings in the coming months, as we discuss concerns and strategies to strengthen our community and serve Ohio’s families. Please follow the link to the coverage of these events on Fox8 News. http://www.fox8.com/videobeta/417fa869-c1b2-472f-8644-c14eb0731c63/News/Lakewood-Politician-Makes-History

Making History-I will also carry the distinction of being the first openly gay legislator elected to the General Assembly at the conclusion of the November election. It is my hope that this notoriety will serve as a catalyst for dialogue as we strive to remove the barriers that now divide us as we work for equality for all Ohioans. I am very proud of Jean Kosmac my partner of 16 years and our daughters, Ariel and Stacey. I believe  everyone should be afforded the right to celebrate their family with love and dignity. We must never forget all of those who came before us who made this moment possible.

Moving Forward- One of the strengths of this campaign was our ability to bring together a diverse group of retirees, families, students and active community members who worked for a brighter future for Ohio.  Through this campaign we were able to unite around a common goal and were victorious, however, our work is not done. Your energy, spirit and support will continue to be the driving force behind this campaign as we work on specific legislation and the issues of Jobs, Education and Healthy Communities. We continue to be in this together.

Fox 8 Covers Nickie\’s Breaking News

Thank you so much for all of your support during this campaign!

Please join us tomorrow after the polls close for a Campaign Celebration at our Headquarters!

11642 Lorain Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44111

7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Free parking in rear.

Food, beverages, and entertainment will be provided as we await the election results and celebrate our positive campaigns and wonderful volunteers!

For more information, please email zelda@save-the-day.net or call 216.466.4158.

Please Vote. Ohio Needs Real Change. Ohio Needs Nickie!

Today Cuyahoga County Treasurer Jim Rokakis endorsed Nickie Antonio for State Representative. ” You have earned my support as a hard working and ethical public servant, I think you will make a great State Representative” said Rokakis.

“I am honored to have the support of  Treasurer Rokakis, said Antonio, “I also support and join in  his call for Commissioner Dimora and Auditor Frank Russo to step down.” The time for the investigation to conclude has long past, the people need to move on and go about the business of moving forward with the new structure, council and administrator, all to be elected later this year.

Nickie is extremely proud to announce the endorsement of State Senator Dale Miller!

Press Release below:

Senator Dale Miller endorses Nickie Antonio for State Representative in District 13

State Senator Dale Miller has endorsed Lakewood City Councilwoman Nickie Antonio for State Representative in District 13. “With strong experience in education, human services, and local government, Nickie Antonio is uniquely qualified to represent an area as diverse as District 13,” Senator Miller stated. “Nickie Antonio’s experience, integrity, inclusiveness, progressive ideals, and positive attitude make her my candidate for State Representative,” he added.

Nickie Antonio’s background as a former special education teacher, an administrator for a multi-county HIV/AIDS program, and her position as Lakewood City Councilwoman give her a broad perspective on the issues facing ordinary citizens in her district.

Ohio House District 13 includes all of Lakewood, all of Cleveland Wards 15 and 16, and parts of Cleveland Wards 3, 14, and 17. The district is currently represented by Representative Michael Skindell, who is not able to run again because of term limits and is running for the 23rd District Senate seat. Nickie Antonio is running in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010.

April 10,2010

What a beautiful morning in HD 13!!

Thanks to the volunteers who showed

up bright and early to help!

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April 9, 2010

My Opponent goes negative………………………………………

Dear Friends,

It is with great disappointment that I report that my opponent, Tom Bullock, has taken his campaign in a negative direction and launched an attack on my integrity. I have heard from many of you already regarding your disdain for his offensive, divisive and hateful message full of false accusations, made-up news article citations, bravado, untruths, and frankly a message that shows his lack of understanding of the budget process conducted by both the City Hall Administration and Council. Obviously Bullock will say anything to try and win.

As a result I need your help.

1) THIS is the toughest race I have ever been in- It is no longer a fair fight -

my opponent will stop at nothing to win – he’s shown that this week.

2) The race is really close- it will be determined in the next few weeks and the primary is May 4th.

3) I NEED YOUR HELP. In order to combat his message of hateful lies we need to raise $16,000 in the next two weeks. For example, if 160 people each gave $100 we could make the goal of $16,000.  Of course, we appreciate donations of any amount. You can donate online by clicking here or send a check to:

Friends of Nickie J. Antonio

1305 Belle Avenue

Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Ohio law allows a dollar for dollar credit on your Ohio income tax return for the first $50 per year for donations to state electoral campaigns, ($100) for joint filers.

Perhaps Angela Shukahosee’s email sent to me after receiving Bullock’s mailer says it best:

“After seeing Tom Bullock’s latest mailer, I felt sick.  Bullock makes references

to the work Democrats for Principled Leadership is doing, and tries to use it against Nickie Antonio, former Chair of the Cuyahoga County Women’s Democratic Caucus.  Despite initially working with him to organize a group that would work WITH and THROUGH our existing county Democratic Party, I’ve questioned his motives in the past, but this mailer only substantiates every suspicion I’ve had.  Bullock is obviously NOTHING but an opportunist and for him to deem himself “the leader” of a reform effort is simply inaccurate, untrue, and manipulative. And it’s certainly not an effort against the Party as he has made it out to be.  Bullock’s description of what we’ve tried to accomplish is not even accurate. Democrats for Principled Leadership is committed to strengthening our county Party and is committed to including all Democrats, old and new. This is just unacceptable on every level and Iwill do what I can to disassociate him from our effort. Bullock is the politicianhe seeks to denounce with his rhetoric. I am appalled by Tom Bullock’smailer and hope that the residents of HD 13 recognize what is really occurring.”

Angela Shuckahosee

Co-founder, Democrats for Principled Leadership

We cannot let someone new to our community who is willing

to lie and then talk about reform be our representative – we

all deserve better.

Please continue to communicate to your friends and neighbors  our positive message of bringing jobs, education and a State Representative who will be a collaborative agent for respectful process, who also knows how to get things done- that candidate is Nickie J. Antonio. If you are offended by the literature you received please communicate that as well.

Please call 216-221-4421 or email (electantonio@nickieantonio.com) to volunteer (we need you! – stop by the office at 11642 Lorain Avenue – free parking in the back) or put up a yard sign.

Together we can continue the positive message of bringing jobs, excellence in education and transparency to good government in our district and our state.

Sincerely,

Nickie J. Antonio

Please join Nickie in her advocacy of the hundreds of workers at the Hugo Boss Plant!  Hugo Boss has agreed to go back to the negotiating table this Thursday thanks to the overwhelming support of Labor Organizations.  To help win fair contracts and keep the plant open, now more than ever we need to stand strong and show our support.

Let’s show Hugo Boss how serious we are about these negotiations!

We are  pleased to announce the endorsement of

U. S. Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge

Nickie J. Antonio and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge

and the

Plain Dealer  Newspaper  on Saturday 4/3/10

Thanks to all who attended the Event at TREGONING!!!! and thanks to Bill  for being such a gracious Host!

John Farina & Adam Tully
Kate Kennedy & Karen Slaven
Rob Rivera & Dan Seifried
Steve Bennett & Hal Krassen
Cleveland Councilman Matt Zone
and Bill Tregoning

Invite you to join them in support of:

Nickie J. Antonio
Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives, District 13

Thursday, April 1, 2010
5:30-7:30 PM

at

Tregoning & Co. Gallery
1300 West 78th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102

We need Nickie in the Ohio House and Nickie needs us to become the first out member of the Ohio Legislature. Please join us in supporting Nickie by coming to the event on April 1 (no fooling!) and/or making a contribution through the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund website. The Victory fund will MATCH your Contribution $ for $ which means you can double your support for Nickie with this contribution!:

http://www.victoryfund.org/endorsed_candidates/profile/candidate:347

Checks will also be gladly accepted and can be made out to:
Friends of Nickie J. Antonio, Rosemarie Feighan DeJohn, Treasurer
1305 Belle Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107

If you have any questions, or need any additional information, please contact John Farina at 216-832-7106 or jf329@mac.com

Plain Dealer Endorses Nickie J. Antonio for HD 13 April 3, 2010

U.S. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge endorses Nickie J. Antonio for State Representative HD 13!!!

Nickie is honored to have received the endorsement of The OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY!

To view the full list of Nickie’s endorsements, please click here.

To add your name to the list, please contact us.