Advice needed: where should we locate in Cleveland for Election Day?

[brooklynite]

We're deploying to Cleveland to serve as voter protection volunteers. Staff has said we should book a hotel room and they'll place us based on our location. Where should we go?

[PuppyBismark]

1. You need to understand Ohio Voter Observer Rules

I suggest you contact the Cleveland Democratic Party office now and volunteer to be an official observer. There is a class to take, but if you want to be withing 100 feet of any voting location, you need an official document from one of the political parties.

[brooklynite]

3. We're out of State so not eligible...

...but I'm reading the OH Election Law and we're scheduled for training.

[liberal N proud]

2. There are GOTV efforts all over Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties

I would suggest contacting the offices in Lorain, Elyria or Cleveland and see if they can help you with where you are needed.

I am volunteering in Lorain County and will do voter protection on election day.

We appreciate any help we can get! If I didn't already have beds filled with campaign staff, I would invite you to stay with us. We have had guests for several months.

[brooklynite]

4. Cleveland told us they wouldn't know Election Day needs until last minute...

...so we should book a hotel first.

[liberal N proud]

6. If your doing voter protection, there is training required

A lawyer has to review what you are allowed to do in and around the polling places.

[brooklynite]

7. Yes; we're already scheduled.

[liberal N proud]

8. They may be able to give an idea then where to go.

A little about Cleveland geographically, if you get a room centrally, you would have a commute of 20 minutes maximum either way. We live in Lorain County and are 20 miles from Downtown Cleveland.

[brooklynite]

9. NO, they said they to book a hotel and they'd assign us in the vicinity.

Currently thinking of Glidden House (near Case Western where my nephew goes).

[liberal N proud]

10. That will be the inner city

I am sure there are dozens of polling places in the area. The university precinct might be a good location, in the past, there were lots of challenges with college students.

Glidden House is beautiful and there are a lot of museums and culture in the area. I don't think you could go wrong in that area.

[longship]

5. Here's a Cleveland song to inspire you.

It's a great city, BTW.