“The thinking is to regroup, engage ALL civic leaders and develop a more comprehensive plan that includes educating our community over the next several months.”…Patrick Ward, Superintendent
Month: January 2026
Property Tax Panel Discussion
This is a chance for residents of Lake County and the surrounding counties to learn about abolishing Ohio property taxes and sign the petition to get this constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot.
Council on Aging CEO Stepping Down
Truly sorry to hear that Mr. Tomsick is leaving the Lake County Council on Aging. “He always scored high on our issues of honesty, integrity and transparency. We wish him well in his new position”….Brian Massie
The Paul George Real Estate Show
Brian Massie was a guest on The Paul George Real Estate Show.
The Left Declares War on America
“The radical Left has become the enemy of America, gnawing at our foundations from within like a cancer.”…Act for America
Ohio Citizen’s Opinion on Property Taxes
“The Ohio Constitutional Amendment Ballot Issue to abolish property tax seeks to address the unfair, unaffordable, and damaging impact property taxes have on Ohioans. This grass roots effort is not against funding public safety, school systems, or other taxing entities. I am against funding these entities with property taxes.”…Concerned citizen
Ohio Does Not Have a Revenue Generation Problem…They Have a Spending Problem
General Fund receipts for FY 2025 exceeded the estimate by $1.04 Billion (3.7%).
Offices closed due to water line break
Offices closed due to water line break Painesville, OH – Due to a water line break in Building C of the Lake County Administration Center at 105 Main Street, the county offices of Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, and the Veterans Service… Read More ›
The Theory and Practice of Sanctuary Cities and States
This article by Linda Goudsmit is a “must read”. I am starting to ask the question: “Is our 250 year experiment over?”…Brian Massie
The Tea is in the Harbor
We use taxpayers’ money to pay third party property appraisers that control our destiny but are not accountable to us. Sounds like the Boston Tea Party to me….
Brakey Applies the Brakes to Representing Geauga County Citizens
Brakey and Dvorak voted against the will of the Geauga residents.
Surging “Education” Spending Squeezing Homeowners Out
““Reform in Vermont must begin by cutting spending, confronting the system’s structural bloat, and holding schools accountable for measurable results rather than treating private property as a convenient ATM for policymakers,” he said.”…Jack McPherrin, Senior Policy Analyst
Radical Far-Left OrganizationNational Education Association (NEA)
“NEA Exposed: Teachers Union Hijacked by Radical Left, Funnels Millions of Dues Into Political Activism and Ideological Indoctrination.”…Ohio Value Voters
Willoughby-Eastlake School District & Earned Income Tax Levy
By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall The Willoughby-Eastlake School Board and Administration is contemplating replacing their emergency property tax levies with an Earned Income Tax Levy. What is an Earned Income Tax Levy you may ask? We did… Read More ›
Ohio’s Shadow Budget…the deception is greater than we thought
By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall Thanks to Greg Lawson of the Ohio Buckeye Institute for sending this article to us. As we continue to “pull back the curtain” on the spending by the State legislators, we continue… Read More ›
Treasurer Zuren’s Meeting On the Consequences On Abolishing Property Taxes
Complete video of the Treasurer Mike Zuren’s meeting at the Willowick Public Library.
Is the 250 Year Experiment Over?
“The Heritage Foundation released a new report last week outlining a plan to save the American family.”
Declaring War On Ohio Legislators
Have you had enough yet? Are you going to let the legislators tax you out of your home that you have worked all your life achieve? Sign the petition!
Galloway & DTE Announce Revaluation Change
“On Thursday, January 15th the Ohio Department of Taxation announced a major realignment of the state’s property reappraisal schedule.”…Auditor Chris Galloway
The Impact of Ohio’s New Cybersecurity Law on Townships…”Ransomware”
“Ransomware incident” means a malicious cybersecurity incident in which a person or entity introduces software that gains unauthorized access to or encrypts, modifies, or otherwise renders unavailable a political subdivision’s information technology systems or data…”
Let’s Do It For The Children
The whole system needs a major overhaul. We are on an unstainable path, pricing seniors out of their homes with the ever-increasing property taxes, preventing the younger generations from ever owning a home, and not providing our children with the necessary tools to succeed in life.
Another Ohio Senior’s Plight With Property Taxes
Here is a real life story of an average Ohio citizen losing his home because of property taxes.
Bob Patterson’s Plan To Replace Property Taxes in Ohio
Concord Township Meeting To Discuss Property Taxes By Bob Patterson, Concord Resident, former Concord Trustee Please plan to attend the Trustee Meeting 6 PM January 21st. The Trustees have given me permission to make a presentation that I submitted to… Read More ›
What Do Tom Zawistowski and Vivek Ramaswamy Have in Common?
“What happens when neither party supports something that benefits the people? You have a profound revelation that the Uniparty is not only real, but unapologetic for selling itself out to betray the best interest of its citizens.”…Molly Pitcher
State Representative David Thomas (District 65) Is Running For Re-Election
“Thomas is currently in his first term as State Representative and says he is running to continue the success of his first year in office serving the residents of portions of Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties and push for affordability in Ohio.