By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall
It seems as though the Portage Bounty Hunter has caught Concord Township allegedly violating the Ohio’s Open Meetings Act. Here is a copy of Mr. Brian Ames’ lawsuit against the township. It is alleged that the Trustees held an invalid executive session.
What does Mr. Ames want from the Township?
(1) Order Respondent Concord Township Board of Trustees to pay to Relator [Brian Ames] a five hundred dollar civil forfeiture for each violation as mandated by R.C. 121.22(I)(2)(a).
(g)
(2) Award to Relator Brian M. Ames, under R.C. 121.22(I)(2)(a), all his court costs and any reasonable attorney’s fees he may incur.
If my math is correct, four counts at $500 each or $2,000 plus court costs and his attorney’s fees.
Tsk, Tsk, Trustee McIntosh….we shall be watching for the results of this lawsuit.
Updated May 28, 2025-
If Concord Township loses this case, it will cost the taxpayers another $310.50 for court costs.
Lake County Common Pleas Court
eFile ID: 252366
Case Number: 25CV000936
Case Caption: 25CV000936 STATE EX REL BRIAN M AMES et al vs . CONCORD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES VAC
Receipt Information
Case Initiation Costs: $ 300.00
Convenience Fee: $ 10.50
Document Filing Fee: $ 0.00
Total Amount: $ 310.50
Please refer to:
http://phoenix.lakecountyohio.gov/eservices/home.page
for information on this case or the efiling queue for subsequent filings and additional information.
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