Community Resources
The Reporting Project
TheReportingProject.org is the nonprofit news organization of the Denison University Journalism Program, covering Licking County, Ohio, and neighboring regions. They publish work by students, faculty, and community members.
How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse
Want to understand Ohio government? Want to impact state laws and state legislators? This page can help!
Rachel and her group post Statehouse advocacy tips, news articles, and regular calls to action to help you make a difference at the state level. They also offer Ohio advocacy trainings! These can be done virtually or in-person.
Email Coyle@StateActionlnitiative.com to learn more.
Observers Collaborative
The Observers Collaborative, a newly-formed joint project of the League of Women Voters of Licking County and The Reporting Project, utilizes trained volunteer observers to serve as the eyes and ears of the Licking County community at meetings of the county commissioners, school boards, city and village councils, township trustees, etc.
The Observers attend meetings of local government bodies in Licking County in a non-partisan and non-advocacy role. Observers follow issues and promote government transparency by observing and preparing written reports summarizing the content of government meetings. Their reports are made public so as to encourage informed and active participation in government by local citizens.
Licking County Democratic Party
The Licking County Democratic Party exists to promote good government throughout Licking County. The party consists of two bodies, the Central Committee and the Executive Committee.
The Central Committee governs the Democratic Party of Licking County and is comprised of one member from each voting precinct within the county. Central Committee members are responsible for maintaining good communication with voters in their precinct by organizing get-out-the-vote efforts, identifying potential candidates for elected office in their precincts, and participating regularly in County Party activities.
The Executive Committee is elected by the Central Committee and is composed of at least 45 but no more than 61 members, at least 2/3 of which also sit on the Central Committee. The main purpose of the Executive Committee is to promote the interests and general welfare of the Democratic Party and make recommendations for appointment to the county Board of Elections.
