By Derek Myers, Editor, Scioto Valley GuardianOriginal article here. Beth Workman, a candidate for Ohio House of Representatives officially kicked off her campaign Tuesday night at a standing-room-only launch party in Chillicothe. Held at the historic Atwood House on Paint Street, Workman was surrounded by 100 enthusiastic supporters, including Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney, former Governor Ted Strickland, and Ross County …
Continue readingJoin us for a campaign kickoff fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Former Governor Ted Strickland, plus many more speakers! Help District 92 get back to blue with Beth! When: Tuesday, January 7 | 6 PM-7:30 PM (Cocktail hour for Host + Friends begins at 5:30 PM) Where: The Atwood House, 68 S Paint St, Chillicothe, OH Purchase tickets here. RSVP on …
Continue readingCHILLICOTHE, Ohio – Beth Workman is excited to announce her candidacy for Ohio’s 92nd House of Representatives seat. She will be campaigning against the winner of the Republican primary due to Rep. Gary Scherer being term limited. The 92nd District was once a Democratic stronghold—and when it was—it prospered. Under the leadership of Mike Shoemaker, Joe Sulzer, and Ray Pryor, …
Continue readingIt’s official! I have submitted my petitions to run for the Ohio House of Representatives in District 92! I am so excited for the opportunity to bring real representation back to our district. I am a former educator, mother and grandmother that simply wants to help improve the lives of everyone in my district. We deserve better! Be sure to …
Continue readingCan “We the People” Talk With Each Other? What: Workshop bringing together 7 conservative-leaning (Red) citizens and 7 liberal-leaning (Blue) citizens for a 3-hr structured conversation. Make your voice heard and listen to others — all in a respectful environment. When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 12 – 3 p.m. Workshop starts promptly at noon. Where: Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library, Main Library Annex Room B-1, …
Continue readingI was very happy to work with the Ross County Parks levy committee on our successful levy campaign. It got me back into the classroom teaching an art/environmental lesson about the life cycle of monarch butterflies. And with the passage of the levy, I will be helping the Ross County Parks to develop more educational programming for our local schools. …
Continue readingWKKJ Listen to “Beth Workman & David Lapp promote "Better Angels" approach to political civility” on Spreaker. If you’re tired of the seemingly constant and unproductive back and forth bickering involved in political partisanship, there’s now a chapter of a group set up in Ross County meant to bring members of opposing parties together to find common ground. That group …
Continue readingBeth Workman, Chillicothe Gazette Have you found yourself feeling out of sorts since the 2016 election? I spent a year trying to find an outlet for my discontent. With no solution in sight, I jumped with both feet into the political arena. Although this kept me busy for almost 9 months, the feelings of discontent did not disappear after the election. My husband asks …
Continue readingThanks to all of the wonderful women (and men) who turned out for the Ross County Women’s March. Thanks also to all of the women who helped to plan this event. And thanks to all of the speakers who opened up and shared their experiences, thoughts, hopes and fears with all of us. It’s never easy to speak in front …
Continue readingThe Highland County Press In the wake of the 2018 midterms that propelled an unprecedented wave of women to Congress, Chillicothe Sister March announces a Women’s March in Chillicothe in coordination with sister marches in cities and communities across the globe. The march in Chillicothe is one of hundreds happening nationwide on Jan. 19, 2019, commemorating the 2017 Women’s March …
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