May 8, 2025
OEC Action Fund Applauds Election of Endorsed Candidates & Ballot Initiative in the May Primary
For Immediate Release:
May 8, 2025
Contact:
Karlena Wallace, Communications Director
media@theoec.org or 614-487-7506
OEC Action Fund Applauds Election of Endorsed Candidates & Ballot Initiative in the May Primary
Columbus, OH —Ohio voters advanced 11 Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund-endorsed climate champions through the Primary and approved an important OEC Action Fund-endorsed ballot initiative in the May 2025 Election.
“We are thrilled to congratulate our endorsed climate candidates across Ohio on their victories in the primary,” said Pete Bucher, Executive Director of the OEC Action Fund. “These leaders reflect the power and importance of local elections in shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for all Ohioans. The OEC Action Fund remains committed to partnering with leaders at every level of government to safeguard Ohio’s environment and protect the health of all our communities.”
Below is a list of successful climate champions and ballot initiatives endorsed by the OEC Action Fund (as of 2:30 PM on May 7, 2025). For a complete list of the OEC Action Fund’s 2025 endorsements, please visit theoecactionfund.org/2025-endorsements
LOCAL
Columbus City Council District 3: Rob Dorans
Columbus City Council District 4: Emmanuel Remy
Columbus City Council District 1: Christopher Wyche
Hilliard City Council: Tina Cottone
Hilliard City Council: Andy Teater
Hilliard City Council: Kathy Parker-Jones
Lorain City Council Ward 3: Pamela Carter
Cincinnati Mayor: Aftab Pureval
Dayton City Commission: Darius Beckham
Dayton Mayor: Jeff Mims
Toledo Mayor: Wade Kapszukiewicz
ISSUES
Issue 2 – To Fund Public Infrastructure Capital Improvements by Permitting the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds
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The Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund protects the environment and health of all Ohio communities by electing climate champions, holding public officials accountable, and advancing environmental justice policies. More at www.theoecactionfund.org/.
