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• Brian Ames……community activist par excellence

  By Contributing Writer on February 25, 2019 • ( 616 )

  Thanks to our Geauga patriots at Auburntownship.org for this article: THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLDING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTIES TO A HIGHER STANDARD. As many of our readers may already know, the Republican Central Committees of Geauga, Lake, and Portage Counties have… Read More ›

• Ohio Open Meeting Act….part 2…revealing part of the swamp

  By Contributing Writer on February 25, 2019 • ( 33 )

  

  LFC was established to inform Lake County residents about the significant events that happen in their communities.  This is a collaborative effort to get the truth to the citizens of Lake County. We believe in this old saying: “Power tends… Read More ›

• LCC’s 1993 Strategic Plan….seems like the ship is listing to one side…

  By Contributing Writer on February 24, 2019 • ( 21 )

  

  We found on-line this Lakeland Community College Strategic Plan for the years 1993 – 1997.  It is interesting that this is 26 years ago, but look who is on the Board of Trustees. Strategic Plan He who shall not be… Read More ›

• Proposed Property Tax Law Changes….now we are talking

  By Contributing Writer on February 24, 2019 • ( 37 )

  

  Thanks to our patriot friend named George for the heads up on this Oho legislator’s proposed changes in the property tax law. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/02/state-lawmaker-seeks-to-change-ballot-language-for-property-tax-hike-requests.html We will be reaching out to Representative Merrin to see how we can help him to get… Read More ›

• Lakeland CC – Spring Enrollment results

  By Contributing Writer on February 23, 2019 • ( 39 )

  

  Thanks to our Lakeland lobbyists for this information: 2019 SP.LakelandCensusHighlights They were kind enough to present some evaluation of the data for us to consider: o   Age: The average age is 25, but median age is 21.  The youngest student I ever… Read More ›

• Thinking of Ditching the Party Label?…here is how it is done

  By Contributing Writer on February 23, 2019 • ( 27 )

  

  Thanks to Ross McDonald, the very capable Director of the Lake County Board of Elections, for answering our question on how a voter can change their party affiliation. *********************1776 Party affiliation is gained by requesting the desired party’s ballot at… Read More ›

• May 2019 Ballot Property Tax Issues…so when does it end?

  By Contributing Writer on February 22, 2019 • ( 37 )

  

  Ask yourself if you or your family members are experiencing the heartache of being priced out of the home that they have worked all their lives to achieve? Here are the property tax levies that will be on the May… Read More ›

• Port Authority…..requesting travel expenses

  By Contributing Writer on February 22, 2019 • ( 17 )

  We wanted all Lake County residents to be aware that LFC is working for you to make sure that our governmental entities and “non-profits” are spending your money wisely.  Regardless what a particular Commissioner believes (no names mentioned because his… Read More ›

• Ohio Open Meetings Act…..public has the right to know

  By Contributing Writer on February 20, 2019 • ( 47 )

  

  Did you know that Ohio has laws regarding meetings that our public officials must follow.  Here is the section of the Ohio Sunshine Laws dealing with Open Meetings. Ohio Open Meetings Act Here is the entire Ohio Sunshine Law Manual:… Read More ›

• Texas Experiencing Run-a-Way Property Taxes….

  By Contributing Writer on February 18, 2019 • ( 30 )

  

  Thanks to our Geauga patriot, Tom Niewulis, and the ‘Tax Working Group’ for this revealing article about the escalating property taxes in the State of Texas. https://www.texaspolicy.com/anyone-believe-local-property-taxes-in-texas-should-rise-faster/?utm_source=Master+List+%28No+Press%29&utm_campaign=7dab7d5cca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_15_05_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_abf7fb8be4-7dab7d5cca-230102141&mc_cid=7dab7d5cca&mc_eid=f474314eab Here is a sentence that sounds eerily similar to the statement made by… Read More ›

• Lake County Water Rates increasing

  By Contributing Writer on February 17, 2019 • ( 30 )

  

       plus    Water rates increase approved by all three Lake County Commissioners at the last meeting. An ~5% percent increase on quarterly bills will begin in three months.  This covers both the water supply and the wastewater treatment…. Read More ›

• Social, Emotional, Learning…..read “indoctrination”

  By Contributing Writer on February 17, 2019 • ( 394 )

  

  We are ringing the alarm bells as loud as we can…….Everyone needs to understand what is planned for Ohio schools, and the massive overreach and intrusion into the family’s duty and role in raising THEIR children. Here are a couple… Read More ›

• Exposing those that “feather their own nest”

  By Contributing Writer on February 16, 2019 • ( 10 )

  

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on alleged corruption…..We recognize that every person is to be given their day in court and their due process rights, but this is rather embarrassing for all parties, and their families. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/02/treasurer-embezzled-money-from-rep-dave-joyces-campaign-says-letter-to-fec.html… Read More ›

• Political Leadership Training…..

  By Contributing Writer on February 13, 2019 • ( 232 )

  Sarah Fowler sent us the following information for the budding, future political leaders: The Foundation for Applied Conservative Leadership is hosting a Political Leadership School in Jefferson, OH! Click here https://www.faclevents.org/rockcreek-oh-1-day-23mar2019 to register for the class on Saturday, Mar 23, 2019 in… Read More ›

• Lakeland Community College….changing board members

  By Contributing Writer on February 13, 2019 • ( 546 )

  

  Looks like there are going to be changes at the Lakeland Community College board of trustees.  We found the following resolutions on the Commissioners’ agenda for tomorrow’s meeting. (2/14/19) Current Board Member Roger Sustar is going to be replaced by… Read More ›

• Lakeland Community College…what’s going on in the Hive?…not much it seems

  By Contributing Writer on February 13, 2019 • ( 217 )

  

  One of our many Lakeland Community College sources provides us with information on the daily life at the school………Here is a recent update – dripping with sarcasm. ………thanks LC…. “The busy halls of Lakeland. It’s easy to see why an… Read More ›

• Voter Information By Age & Party & Precinct…Final

  By Contributing Writer on February 12, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

       With the upcoming May elections, we thought it might be worthwhile to update the information on voter records published by the Lake County Board of Elections. We were told that the voter roles have recently been purged by… Read More ›

• Juvenile Court……very sad state of affairs

  By Contributing Writer on February 11, 2019 • ( 9 )

  

  We had the chance to attend the budget hearing for the Lake County juvenile court. We heard Judge Karen Lawson briefly describe the trials and tribulations experienced in Juvenile Court. https://juvenile.lakecountyohio.gov/bio.html When juveniles are locked up the taxpayers must provide… Read More ›

• The Buckeye Institute…apprentice program

  By Contributing Writer on February 11, 2019 • ( 18 )

  Thank you to Sarah Fowler for this information: https://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/blog/detail/calling-all-young-people-who-love-liberty-free-markets Do you know a young person who loves liberty and free markets? Are they interested in working to advance those ideals by working for a dynamic and impactful state think tank?… Read More ›

• Lake County Board Appointments….drain the swamp…updated 2/11/19

  By Contributing Writer on February 10, 2019 • ( 602 )

  We sent the following email to the Commissioners asking for more information about Lake County board appointments.  We are concerned about seeing the same names on different boards, thereby giving us the impression that we have a “swamp” of well… Read More ›

• Congressman Dave Joyce…..can someone help him find his spine?

  By Contributing Writer on February 10, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  We are publishing a link to an article from our friends at Auburntownship.org regarding our Congressional Representative Dave Joyce. https://www.auburntownship.org/Editor/2019default.html#ITS_TIME_TO_UNLOAD_DAVE_JOYCE IT’S TIME TO UNLOAD DAVE JOYCE Published Thursday, February 7, 2019 “Do Nothing Dave Joyce” finally wants to do something. He… Read More ›

• Pension Liabilities….murky bookkeeping at best

  By Contributing Writer on February 10, 2019 • ( 16 )

  

  Whenever we review the financial statements of the various political sub-divisions there is one item that we conclude is a product of what we refer to as  “murky” bookkeeping. One definition of “murky”– “not fully explained or understood, especially with… Read More ›

• Vaccinations…..two sides of the story

  By Contributing Writer on February 10, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  A Lake County lobbyist has asked us to publish the following links to a story regarding vaccinations. From the Toledo Blade……”the sky is falling”…what are we to believe?? https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2015/02/22/Lucas-County-vaccine-rates-lowest-in-state.html *********************1776 From the website “Vaccine Impact”…… According to CDC Stats Measles… Read More ›

• Sex Ed in Ohio classrooms….more than the “birds and the bees”

  By Contributing Writer on February 9, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Join State Board of Education Member Sarah Fowler for an Informational Meeting on: COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL EDUCATION IN OHIO’S CLASSROOMS THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM MEETING FROM 6:30 – 8:30 PM AUSTINBURG TOWNHALL 2794 STATE ROUTE 307,… Read More ›

• Marijuana Legalization….we will rue the day…

  By Contributing Writer on February 8, 2019 • ( 16 )

  

  [WARNING – TRIGGER ALERT – DANGER AHEAD……. this article is loaded with opinions – mine] Thanks to a Lorain lobbyist for this great article on marijuana. https://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/marijuana-mental-illness-violence/ *********************1776 Full disclosure from me;  Although I do not have the gift of prophecy,… Read More ›