March 27, 2025

OEC Action Fund Endorses 14 Climate Leaders for Local Offices and One Ballot Issue Ahead of May 6th Primary Election

For Immediate Release  

March 27th, 2025

Contact:

Kobe Collins, Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund 

media@theoec.org

OEC Action Fund Endorses 14 Climate Leaders for Local Offices and One Ballot Issue Ahead of May 6th Primary Election 

COLUMBUS — Today, the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund announced its endorsement of 14 candidates running for local offices and one ballot issue. The OEC Action Fund looks forward to working alongside these climate champions to continue ushering in critical investments that protect the health of Ohio’s communities and environment. 

View all of our 2025 endorsements on our website.

The following quote can be attributed, in whole or in part, to Pete Bucher, Executive Director for the Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) Action Fund:

“Ohioans need strong leaders at the local level across the state who will prioritize climate action and work to secure clean air, safe water, healthy public lands, and a fair democracy. Today, we’re proud to announce 14 endorsed candidates and one endorsed ballot initiative which will help advance bold climate action and promote environmental justice in their communities across the state.”

Endorsed Candidates Include:

CENTRAL OHIO 

Columbus City Council District 1: Christopher Wyche

Columbus City Council District 3: Rob Dorans

Columbus City Council District 4: Emmanuel Remy

Hilliard City Council: Tina Cottone

Hilliard City Council: Andy Teater

Hilliard City Council: Dorothy Hassan

Hilliard City Council: Kathy Parker-Jones

SOUTHWEST OHIO

Dayton City Commissioner At-Large: Darius Beckham

Dayton City Commissioner At-Large: Karen Wick

Dayton Mayor: Jeffrey Mims Jr. 

Cincinnati Mayor: Aftab Pureval

NORTHEAST OHIO

Lorain City Council Ward 3: Pamela Carter

Akron City Council Ward 8: Dr. N. J. Akbar

NORTHWEST OHIO

Toledo Mayor: Wade Kapszukiewicz

BALLOT ISSUES 

Issue 2: To Fund Public Infrastructure Capital Improvements by Permitting the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds

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The OEC Action Fund, a 501c4 organization, seeks to protect and enhance the environment, economic viability, and health of all Ohio communities by expanding access to public lands, advancing critical environmental priorities, holding policy makers accountable, and electing environmental champions.