Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when at first we set out to deceive. Did you know that the Vrooman road project when completed will be the 2nd largest bridge in Ohio? Did you know the earliest estimate for… Read More ›
Month: July 2018
Volunteers Needed….so where is RSVP when you need them?
Thanks to a couple of our Lobbyists for this information: Lake County Council on Aging seeking volunteers By Community report, The News-Herald Thursday, July 5, 2018 The Lake County Council on Aging is seeking volunteers in all program areas —… Read More ›
Ohio Report Card Reform by State Rep. Mike Duffey
From Sarah Fowler, State Board of Education Representative for District 7: Education Reform & The State Report Card: State Board of Education Member Lisa Woods will welcome State Representative Mike Duffey, author of HB591 on Report Card Reform, to Northeastern… Read More ›
Cuyahoga County has an aging population also..
As in Lake County, that population is aging fast in Cuyahoga County. This will presents many challenges to our society.
Back to School Freebies….
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim C…for this information: BTSB 18 PromoFINAL Saturday August 4, 2018 Open to all Lake County children in need for the 2018-2019 school year. Come anytime between 9am – 2pm FREE! Books FREE! Haircuts FREE! Sports Screenings… Read More ›
Concord’s Police Protection…….annual cost and coverage
Updated: 7/10/18 after speaking with Mr. Rose, Concord’s Administrator. A couple of weeks ago I was asked about the cost of Concord’s police protection provided by the Sheriff’s Department. I sent an email to Amy Dawson, Fiscal Officer, and Andy… Read More ›
Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax…..it never stops in Concord or Lake County
Updated 7/10/18, after discussion with Mr. Andy Rose, Concord’s Administrator. Back from vacation and ready to work again for the taxpayers of Concord and Lake County. I received a text message about this public meeting printed in the News-Herald: Notice… Read More ›
Lake County Engineer’s Announcement…the hype for the public consumption is amazing
From the Lake County Engineer’s Website: BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND LAKE COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Lake County, Ohio residents will soon begin to see much-needed improvements to roads under the jurisdiction of the Lake County… Read More ›
Free Produce for Seniors
Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this information:: https://cityofmentor.com/free-fresh-produce-limited-income-seniors/ The Mentor Senior Center is teaming up with the Greater Cleveland Foodbank to offer free produce to Lake County seniors. Beginning July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the center will welcome seniors to its… Read More ›
Proposed Wickliffe Property Tax Increase….it is a killer for seniors on fixed incomes!!!
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for the “heads up” on a proposed Wickliffe school board property tax increase. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20180630/wickliffe-school-board-reconsiders-options-for-future-building-needs?source=most_viewed We need to get the word out to our friends in Wickliffe. The proposal is for 6.49 mill increase. Remember our calculations… Read More ›
Northeast Ohio….the best “location in the nation”?
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this article from the News-Herald. (LFC Comment: This recent article by the News-Herald fails to consider the ever increasing cost of Lake County property taxes and that we are pricing citizens out of their homes.)… Read More ›
Housing Mobility Program….name change from Section 8
Thought that you might find this article from the Center for Community Solutions interesting. It also ties in with Obama’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing act. Lake County has an AFFH agency that is headed by Ms. Patricia Kidd, Executive Director… Read More ›
Geauga County….more honesty and transparency
We would like to give a “shout out” to our new friends in Geauga County. They have been reporting on Geauga County affairs and holding their politicians accountable for quite some time. http://www.auburntownship.org/commentary/2018default.html#SPIDALIERI_DID_NOT_GET_IT_RIGHT These are dedicated citizens that continue to… Read More ›
Ohio jails……wow, this graphic is revealing
This graphic was sent to us from the Center for Community Solutions. Interesting to see the number of jails throughout the State of Ohio. I “In Ohio, both jails and prisons house incarcerated individuals. This report will remain consistent with… Read More ›
Lake County Engineer Mr. Gills..a second “lack of candor”
This is a follow up to a previous post regarding a public meeting I attended regarding the $5.00 Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax. At the meeting I asked Mr. Gills two specific questions: (1) What was the original estimate for the… Read More ›