August 8, 2025
OEC Action Fund Endorses 56 Climate Champions Across Ohio
For Immediate Release:
August 8, 2025
Contact:
Karlena Wallace, Communications Director
media@theoec.org or 614-487-7506
OEC Action Fund Endorses 56 Climate Champions Across Ohio
Columbus, OH — The OEC Action Fund is proud to announce its endorsement of a diverse and dedicated group of candidates running for local office across Ohio in the 2025 election cycle. These 56 individuals have demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and equitable policy solutions.
“Now more than ever before, Ohio needs strong, forward-thinking leaders at the local level who will champion climate action and work to ensure clean air, safe water, healthy public lands, and a thriving democracy,” said Spencer Dirrig, Vice President of Government Affairs at the OEC Action Fund. “Today, we’re proud to endorse 56 candidates that reflect these values and are poised to advance bold climate solutions, cut costs for Ohio families, and ensure our environment is protected from pollution.”
Below is a list of successful climate champions endorsed by the OEC Action Fund (as of August 8, 2025). For a complete list of the OEC Action Fund’s 2025 endorsements, please visit theoecactionfund.org/2025-endorsements
LOCAL
Worthington City Council: David W. Robinson
Worthington City Council: Joycelyn Dong
Worthington City Council: Maria Ramirez
Worthington City Council: Rebecca Hermann
Cleveland City Council Ward 5: Rebecca Maurer
Cleveland City Council Ward 7: Austin Davis
Cleveland City Council Ward 11: Nikki Hudson
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: Carrie Hartman
Toledo City Council: Brittany Jones
Ada Village Council: Sean Beck
Westerville City Council: Tonya S. Griffith
Westerville City Council: Kelley Stocker
Westerville City Council: John Gatiss
Newark City Council Ward 7: Michelle Newman
Grove City City Council, Ward 5: Mohamed Omar
Reynoldsburg City Council: Angela Abram
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
Anderson Township Trustee: Tom Hodges
Anderson Township Trustee: Katie Nappi
Beachwood City Council: Matt Hildebrand
Reynoldsburg City Council: Stacie Baker
Reynoldsburg City Council: Mildred M. Johnson
Reynoldsburg City Council: Angela Abram
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
Village of Greenhills Council: Pat Andwan
Perrysburg City Council: Justin Edgell
Marietta City Council Ward 4: Erin O’Neill
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
Ashtabula City Council Ward 5: Mary L. Graves
Lakewood City Council: Tom Bullock
Grandview Heights City Council: Michelle Kozak
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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/.
