Meetings & Events

2026 Meeting Schedule

Strongsville Democratic Club

Candidate Speaking Guidelines

Updated December 12, 2025

Purpose: The Strongsville Democratic Club provides Democratic candidates an opportunity to meet and speak with club members during monthly meetings.

Meeting Details

• Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and end by 8:15 PM. 

• Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. 

• The January Meeting will occur on January 8, 2026 due to the New Year’s Day Holiday occurring on January 1, 2026. 

Candidate Definition

• Must have pulled a petition to run 

• Must be a Democratic seat, or a Democrat running for a  non-partisan seat

Candidate Introductions – First Appearance

• Introductions take place at the end of the meeting agenda, typically between 8:00–8:15 PM.

• Candidates may arrive early, at approximately 6:45 pm, or stay after the meeting, until approximately 8:30 pm, to speak with members.

• Each candidate is allotted one minute to introduce themselves. Please include:

  • Name

  • Position sought

  • Election Cycle (e.g., 2026 Democratic Primary)

  • Reason for seeking office

  • Contact information (to be shared with members via email after the meeting)

• A timer may be used if there are multiple candidates present.

Subsequent Appearances: Candidates may repeat 1-minute introductions at subsequent club meetings.

Special Events

• The Club Executive Board may choose to schedule a dedicated candidates’ night, in addition to the standard monthly meeting schedule,  approximately  2–4 weeks before early voting begins.

• If a special candidates forum meeting is not scheduled, the Club Executive Board will allocate time during the monthly meeting to give candidates additional time to provide more information and answer members’ questions. The standard allotment of agenda time is 15 minutes, including Q&A. 

• Candidates are welcome to remain at the meeting to answer additional questions at the end of the agenda, or provide contact information where members can submit their questions. 

Candidate Materials

• Petitions to sign 

• Any campaign materials 

• PPT Presentation, but must send to Executive Board one day prior to meeting

Amendments: The Strongsville Democratic Club may update these guidelines as needed. Changes will be posted on the SDC website.

Contact: For questions, contact Club President Sarah Shatila at StrongsvilleDems@gmail.com.