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• Morley Library…a taxpayer millstone very few are using

  By Contributing Writer on August 18, 2018 • ( 26 )

  We at Lobbyists for Citizens are committed to honesty and transparency on all issues dealing with Lake County.  When Morley Library decided to ask for a renewal levy, but wanted to change it to a “Continuous” levy, that raised a… Read More ›

• RSVP and Willoughby-Eastlake Schools – an unnecessary, expensive partnership

  By Contributing Writer on August 18, 2018 • ( 43 )

  We have written many times about RSVP, but in light of the lack of candor displayed by Willoughby-Eastlake Schools in their use of emergency levies, we wanted to tell Lake County taxpayers about this unnecessary expense thrust on Lake County… Read More ›

• Continuous Levies…..a masterful deception played on the taxpayers

  By Contributing Writer on August 18, 2018 • ( 12 )

  Political Sub-Divisions Play “Follow the Leader” We, as Lobbyists for Citizens, see a disturbing trend of political deception throughout Lake County.  Schools, libraries, and municipalities, seeing success by others in prior elections, are placing levies on the ballot for a… Read More ›

• 7 Forces Driving America Toward Civil War

  By Contributing Writer on August 18, 2018 • ( 40 )

  Unfortunately, this topic is being discussed more and more as our society seems to be “coming apart at the seams”.   When I spoke to the patriots at the Geauga Tea Party, I was asked my prediction for the future. My… Read More ›

• November 6 ballot issues…..here is what it will cost you

  By Contributing Writer on August 17, 2018 • ( 9 )

  With the capable assistance of the Lake County Auditor’s office, we have compiled the statistics on the cost by taxing district for each new and renewal levy.  We will then give you our opinions in another post on what we… Read More ›

• Concord Property Tax Revenue….8,9,10 taxing districts

  By Contributing Writer on August 17, 2018 • ( 232 )

  Have you ever been curious about the total property valuation for real estate taxes, or the property tax revenue for Concord Township?   We received from the Lake County Auditor’s office their “Schedule A – Estimate of Property Tax Revenue” for… Read More ›

• Poverty among seniors….

  By Contributing Writer on August 17, 2018 • ( 22 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Bob Z. for these statistics on the plight of our seniors. Thanks to Bob Weiss of Daily Briefing for making us aware: The days of enjoying a monthly retirement pension check are long gone. Unless you have… Read More ›

• Westlake….they are driving seniors into poverty and out of their homes

  By Contributing Writer on August 17, 2018 • ( 9 )

  Thanks to Lobbyists Bob Z. for this video from News 5. It confirms what we have been trying to warn  everyone about since early last year.  If we stay on our current path of increasing property taxes we will price… Read More ›

• Mock Election in Lake County….your chance to help Board of Elections

  By Contributing Writer on August 14, 2018 • ( 14 )

  For the balance of the week, the Lake County Board of Elections is holding a “mock election” on three different computerized voting machines under consideration for future elections.  They are looking for volunteers to practice voting on all three machines… Read More ›

• Partisan rally in Painesville

  By Contributing Writer on August 14, 2018 • ( 13 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this post: (LFC Comment: Bravo to Commissioner Cirino for doing what he can to ensure the safety and security of all Lake County residents.  It appears Commissioner Troy has another agenda other than the safety… Read More ›

• Big Money Can Avoid Property Taxes….

  By Contributing Writer on August 13, 2018 • ( 10 )

  Thanks to Lobbyists Julie for this post seen in the Plain Dealer By Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer on August 12, 2018 at 6:05 AM, updated August 12, 2018 at 9:44 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio – In April, a Canadian real estate company bought one… Read More ›

• In Support of ICE…contact Commissioners

  By Contributing Writer on August 13, 2018 • ( 4 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this post: At the August 2nd  Lake County Commissioners meeting a resolution was introduced in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Resolution pages 9 -10 https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/Portals/4/08022018%20Draft%20Agenda%20%26%20Resolutions.pdf If you support ICE and want this resolution to… Read More ›

• Final November Ballot Questions and Issues….words of caution for you

  By Contributing Writer on August 11, 2018 • ( 9 )

  We received the following list of questions and issues from the Lake County Board of Elections that will appear on the November 6, 2018 election. November 6 Election Questions-Issues-Candidates We will work on reviewing each tax levy and will calculate… Read More ›

• Resolution 8 meeting scheduled…..chance to express your views

  By Contributing Writer on August 11, 2018 • ( 12 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this News-Herald article.  This is a follow up to the Commissioners’ meeting where they discussed a resolution to supporting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.  LFC extends a huge thanks to Commissioner Cirino to have… Read More ›

• Dominic Lucci – A Miscarriage of Justice….he needs our help

  By Contributing Writer on August 10, 2018 • ( 16 )

  I would like to introduce you to someone that I have never met.  His name is Dominic Lucci. I know his Uncle Burt from our weekly Saturday morning Bible study.  Burt has been telling us for months about the struggles… Read More ›

• Morley Library’s Continuing Tax Levy…….Who is Checking What?

  By Contributing Writer on August 8, 2018 • ( 12 )

  Morley Library has placed a renewal levy on the November ballot, but has changed it to a continuing levy. [Read: FOREVER] This means that they no longer need to be accountable to the taxpayers in their five taxing districts –… Read More ›

• Lake County Property Tax Rates…….interesting what you find when you look behind the curtain

  By Contributing Writer on August 8, 2018 • ( 14 )

  At the risk of being called “nerdy” on the subject of property taxes, we thought that it might be interesting to see what we can find if we do some additional research on the “inside millage” by taxing district.  You… Read More ›

• Lake County’s Aging Population…how will increasing property taxes impact seniors?

  By Contributing Writer on August 7, 2018 • ( 11 )

  As a follow up to our recent post trying to explain the principle of “Housing Affordability Threshold” (HAT), we thought we would analyze the statistics to see what in means in terms of the number of seniors being impacted with… Read More ›

• Cuyahoga County Real Estate Appraisals…..hope this does not extend to Lake County

  By Contributing Writer on August 6, 2018 • ( 8 )

  Thanks to Lobbyists Arzella for this shocking news about Cuyahoga county real estate appraisals.  We have to wonder what will happen in Lake County.  Please click on the link below. Some Cuyahoga County homeowners seeing shocking property value increases We will… Read More ›

• Housing Affordability Threshold…….let me try to explain one more time

  By Contributing Writer on August 6, 2018 • ( 34 )

  While on a conference telephone conversation last night, the moderator did not think that the “Housing Affordability Threshold” was an important concept to consider when explaining what the increasing real estate taxes are doing to seniors living on fixed incomes,… Read More ›

• Ohio as a Retirement State….mixed reviews

  By Contributing Writer on August 6, 2018 • ( 5 )

  Thanks to Lobbyists Jim W. for this article on retirement in Ohio.  It ranks Ohio in several categories as a retirement State. Shared from the Cleveland, Ohio Patch: “If you’re thinking about retirement, a new report suggests you may want… Read More ›

• Resolution 8……..a very contentious issue

  By Contributing Writer on August 3, 2018 • ( 9 )

  At the last Commissioners’ meeting there was a great deal of audience participation from both sides of the aisle regarding Resolution 8.  It is resolution in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department… Read More ›

• Thank you to Concord’s Andy Rose….

  By Contributing Writer on August 2, 2018 • ( 38 )

  We were asked by some Concord residents for help getting a response from the Concord Trustees on solving the road problems in their neighborhood.  The Trustees handed the issue over to the Township’s Administrator.  Here is a response from Mr.Andy… Read More ›

• Your Port Authority at work…..a job well done

  By Contributing Writer on August 2, 2018 • ( 15 )

  Opening Day at a Very Special Ball Park Saturday, July 28th, was opening day at Lake Health Miracle Park, a unique project to give kids with special needs the chance to play baseball. The new park, in the shadow of the… Read More ›

• Continuous Levies…..they are not your friend

  By Contributing Writer on August 2, 2018 • ( 8 )

  With many thanks to our great Lake County Auditor’s office, we have a list of all “continuous” levies in Lake County for you to review. List of Lake County Continuous Levies We are trying to make Lake County taxpayers aware… Read More ›