November 5, 2025
OEC Action Fund Applauds Election of 70 Endorsed Candidates & Ballot Initiatives
For Immediate Release:
11.05.2025
Contact:
Karlena Wallace, Communications Director
media@theoec.org 614-487-7506
OEC Action Fund Applauds Election of 70 Endorsed Candidates & Ballot Initiatives
Columbus, Ohio — Ohio voters elected 66 Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund-endorsed climate champions and approved four important OEC Action Fund-endorsed ballot initiatives in the November 2025 General Election.
“This election cycle was a resounding affirmation of Ohioans’ commitment to environmental progress and community well-being,” said Pete Bucher, Executive Director of the OEC Action Fund. “With 66 of our endorsed candidates elected and four ballot initiatives passed, we are seeing progress for clean air, safe water, and healthy public lands. These victories reflect the strength of our movement and the dedication of voters who believe in a more sustainable, healthy Ohio.”
Below is a list of elected climate champions and passed ballot initiatives endorsed by the OEC Action Fund (as of 10:00 AM on Nov. 5, 2025). For a complete list of the OEC Action Fund’s 2025 endorsements, please visit https://theoecactionfund.org/2025-endorsements/.
LOCAL
Worthington City Council: Joycelyn Dong
Worthington City Council: Maria Ramirez
Worthington City Council: Rebecca Hermann
Cleveland City Council Ward 7: Austin Davis
Cleveland City Council Ward 11: Nikki Hudson
Cleveland Mayor: Justin Bibb
Cleveland Heights Mayor: Jim Petras
Cleveland Heights City Council: Joseph DeWitt-Foy
Akron City Council Ward 1: Fran Wilson
Toledo City Council: Erin Kramer
Toledo City Council: Nick Komives
Toledo City Council: Brittany Jones
Toledo Mayor: Wade Kapszukiewicz
Westerville City Council: Kelley Stocker
Newark City Council Ward 7: Michelle Newman
Grove City City Council, Ward 5: Mohamed Omar
Reynoldsburg City Council: Angela Abram
Reynoldsburg City Council: Stacie Baker
Reynoldsburg City Council: Mildred M. Johnson
Blendon Township Trustee: April Zobel
Upper Arlington City Council: Nic Fortkamp
Upper Arlington City Council: Laura Oldham
Cincinnati City Council: Scotty Johnson
Cincinnati City Council: Evan Nolan
Cincinnati City Council: Jeff Cramerding
Cincinnati City Council: Seth Walsh
Cincinnati City Council: Anna Albi
Cincinnati City Council: Mark Jeffreys
Cincinnati City Council: Meeka Owens
Cincinnati City Council: Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Cincinnati Mayor: Aftab Pureval
Anderson Township Trustee: Tom Hodges
Anderson Township Trustee: Katie Nappi
Gahanna City Council Ward 1: Stephen A. Renner
Gahanna City Council Ward 3: Kaylee Padova
Gahanna City Council Ward 4: Trenton Weaver
University Heights City Council: Brian J. King
Dublin City Council, Ward 3: Gregory Lam, MD
Dayton City Commission: Darius Beckham
Perrysburg City Council: Justin Edgell
Bay Village City Council Ward 1: Steve Swidarski
Rossford City Council: Brenna Reynolds
Loveland City Council: Deidre Hazelbaker
Fremont City Council Ward 1: Danielle Kay Briggs
Truro Township Trustee: Toni Kleckley
Bowling Green City Council: Katelyn Elliott
Munroe Falls City Council Ward 1: Ross Widenor
Lakewood City Council: Tom Bullock
Grandview Heights City Council: Michelle Kozak
Grandview Heights City Council: Melanie Houston
Olmsted Township Trustee: Riley A. Alton
Hudson City Council: Amanda Weinstein
Canal Winchester City Council: Hanna Detwiler
Stow City Council: Kyle Herman
Stow City Council: Kim Young
Hilliard City Council: Nadia A. Rasul
Hilliard City Council: Tina Cottone
Hilliard City Council: Andy Teater
Hilliard City Council: Kathy Parker-Jones
Oakwood City Council: Sam Dorf
Deer Park City Council: Dana Dedrick
Norwich Township Trustee: Kelli Hykes
Columbus City Council District 3: Rob Dorans
Columbus City Council District 4: Emmanuel Remy
Columbus City Council District 1: Christopher Wyche
Lorain City Council Ward 3: Pamela Carter
ISSUES
Seneca County Parks Levy
Issue 34 – Hamilton County Park Levy
Issue 2 – Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Levy
Issues 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 – Columbus Bond Package
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The OEC Action Fund seeks to protect the environment and health of all Ohio communities by electing climate champions, holding public officials accountable, and advancing environmental justice policies
