Democratic Women of Erie County

05/25/2026

💙 DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF ERIE COUNTY SPOTLIGHT
Erie County — we want you to meet Paul Meisel, and we need you to pay attention! 🗳️
This man spent 40 years mastering the world of industrial finance at the highest levels. We are talking Ford Motor Company. Tower Automotive. Thyssen Krupp. Paul did not just work there — he managed accounting and financial reporting for some of the most demanding operations in American manufacturing. That is a track record that speaks for itself. 💙
Paul holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a BS from Heidelberg University. He is a proud graduate of Vermilion High School — one of our own, right here in Erie County.
Off the job, Paul is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife Becky have been married for over 40 years and are blessed with three children and five grandchildren. Their family has deep roots right here in Vermilion schools. 💙
Paul is running because he believes Erie County deserves a County Auditor who is a real financial adviser — someone who can look at the numbers, ask the hard questions, offer real alternatives, and advocate for the most effective and responsible use of YOUR tax dollars. Not the cheapest. The best. 🗳️
His vision is a more transparent and responsive Erie County government. One where the books are open, the conversation is honest, and the people always come first. 💙
Democratic Women of Erie County is proud to spotlight Paul Meisel, Democratic candidate for Erie County Auditor!

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

What an incredible afternoon at Pastapalooza with the Democratic Women of Erie County! ✨
We were honored to welcome Judge Myron Duhart to our meeting today. He took time out of his schedule to sit with us, speak with us, and remind us why the work we do matters. 👏🏾
The conversations we are having in this moment are important ones — and having voices like his in the room means everything. 🙏🏾
Thank you, Judge Myron Duhart - Ohio 6th District Court of Appeals , for showing up for Erie County. The Democratic Women of Erie County are grateful. 💙✊🏾

04/28/2026

I got over 50 reactions on my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

04/27/2026

💙 Meet Easton Retzke — Running for Ohio House District 89! 💙
The Democratic Women of Erie County are proud to spotlight one of the most exciting new voices in our region — Easton Retzke, candidate for Ohio House District 89!
At just 21 years old, Easton is proof that the next generation is not waiting on the sidelines. He is stepping up, showing out, and ready to fight for the working families of this district. 💪
A lifelong Sandusky resident, Easton knows firsthand what families here are dealing with — rising housing costs, underfunded schools, aging infrastructure, and limited economic opportunity. These are not talking points for him. They are the everyday realities of the community he grew up in and loves.
🎓 Easton graduated in December with a bachelor's degree in Political Science, with experience in public policy, constitutional principles, and communications through his work with the Ohio State Political Science Department Alumni Advisory Board. He has also worked in the service industry — which means he knows what it means to work hard and still feel like the system is not working for you.
🏠 His priorities are clear: stronger public education, expanded economic opportunity, improved infrastructure, affordable housing, and a government that is transparent and accountable to the people — not to special interests or political insiders.
🌟 Easton's campaign recently earned an endorsement from the Ohio Young Democrats, and the energy behind his run is only growing!
He says it simply — government should work for the people it serves. That is exactly the kind of leadership Erie County needs in Columbus.
💙 Let's show Easton some love, Democratic Women! Share this post and help spread the word! 💙

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

🌊 Exciting News, Erie County! 🌊
The Democratic Women of Erie County are proud to spotlight Mindy Kayl, who has officially announced her candidacy for Erie County Commissioner!
Mindy's roots here run deep. Her grandmother, Ruth Bluhm, opened the very first licensed home day care in Sandusky back in 1950. Her mother walked the halls of Sandusky High School. Her family has been woven into the fabric of this community for generations — and that matters.
🔬 Mindy brings real-world experience to the table. She spent 10 years with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Science Foundation, serving in Antarctica and across the Pacific Ocean. She went on to launch her own environmental consulting firm, successfully completing contracts with the U.S. Forest Service, county government, and the State Department of Transportation.
🌱 As a small farmer, lifelong 4-H volunteer, and environmental scientist, Mindy understands the delicate balance between economic growth and protecting the land Erie County families depend on.
🤝 Her commitment to community service is not new — she has volunteered for senior meal programs, helped expand the local food bank, preserved critical habitat, and ensured public access to our waterfront and trails.
Mindy says it best: "It will be my job to represent the needs and concerns of ALL people in Erie County — and that will be my highest priority."
💙 Transparency. Accountability. Cooperation. That's the Kayl commitment.
Stay tuned — Erie County, something good is coming. 💙🔴

04/15/2026