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Community colleges…..State is expanding their role
Upon reviewing the State of Ohio’s budget for 2018 – 2019, we noticed the change in thought process about the mission of Community colleges. (Comment: they must have some great lobbyists at the State House.) Offering Bachelor’s Degrees at Community… Read More ›
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End of life options….are we morally bankrupt yet?
We attended a meeting in Perry dealing with proposals concerning end of life options being promoted in the State of Ohio. Thanks to our Perry Lobbyist Kim for the links to this website. https://ohiooptions.org/ We heard an attorney named Rita… Read More ›
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Cost of Community Services……no question, people are expensive
We have been asked to find some information about the cost of providing public services (fire, police, roads, schools) versus the revenue generated from the three forms of land use – business, agriculture, and residential. We did find a “Cost… Read More ›
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Teatime for Peace…..Interfaith Meeting
This may be our most controversial post yet. We went to a meeting that purported to be aimed at unifying people of various faiths at the Advent Lutheran Church in Mentor. It was sponsored by the Advent church and CAIR…. Read More ›
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Riverside Schools received Award from State Auditor
Perhaps it is the ‘old bean counter’ in me, but I think it is important when a political sub-division does receive an Award from the State’s Auditor. If we take the time to chastise political sub-divisions for their poor performance,… Read More ›
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Riverside vs Concord Township……..settlement reached
The lawsuit filed by the Riverside school district has been settled according to an automatic email sent to us by the school. (By the way, that is a great feature, and Riverside residents may want to sign up for it.) … Read More ›
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Meeting on School Choice…….
If you are concerned about the public schools and the impact they are having on your property taxes, you may want to come to this event. THURSDAY April 26th At the Play Arcade 5900 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights 6:45pm –… Read More ›
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2018 Sunshine law class……basic training for budding Lobbyists for Citizens
The State of Ohio’s Attorney General’s office is offering a 3 hour, certified class on the existing Sunshine Laws (no, it is not discussing the false “Global Warming” narrative). The class will be held on May 15th at Lakeland Community… Read More ›
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Sunshine Law Training available in Kirtland
Thanks to our Kirtland Lobbyist for this information. Here is a link to a free seminar provided by the State of Ohio. You must register on-line. http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Legal/Sunshine-Laws/Sunshine-Law-Training Tue, May 15, 2018 2018 Sunshine Laws Certified Training – Kirtland Rodehorst Performing… Read More ›
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Jim Jordan to speak May 2nd in Elyria
Townhall with Jim Jordan Wednesday, May 2 at 6 PM Amherst Township Hall in Elyria, Ohio
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State scores big in Tobacco Agreement…..colleges benefit, why?
We have been reviewing the State of Ohio’s budget reports for prior years to see what decisions have been made by politicians that impact the citizens of the State. Here is an excerpt of the State of Ohio’s Executive Budget… Read More ›
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Community Schools…….and we thought public schools were in trouble
In our continuing effort to “pull back the curtain” on issues impacting Lake County residents, we have to say that when we looked at our research on Community schools, also known as Charter schools, we could not believe the abject… Read More ›
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Ohio schools grading system….let’s just give everyone a trophy, and call it a day
Thanks to one of our Lobbyists from Kirtland for this article in the Plain Dealer published April 17, 2018. (Hint: highlight the link, then right click your mouse, and then click go the page) http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/04/should_school_districts_get_an_a-f_grade_state_report_card_overhaul_debated.html#incart_m-rpt-1 So in 2013, the State… Read More ›
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Concord Proposed Development…..another reminder
Hi Brian – Feel free to post this on your website. I realize it’s last minute, but maybe someone will see it. ********************* Last chance – only the Trustees can stop this high-density residential development on Concord-Hambden. 28 acres may… Read More ›
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Our challenges to the Republican party……are they up to the task?
We went to a “meet the candidate” night last evening. We spoke to leading local Republicans after the speeches and discussed with them the plight of seniors in Lake County being priced out of their homes, and the problems in… Read More ›
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Teatime for Peace?……Mentor meeting 4/17
There is a “Teatime for Peace” interfaith meeting will be held on Tuesday, 4/17 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Advent Lutheran Church, 7985 Munson Road in Mentor. These meetings have been taking place all over the country. Billed… Read More ›
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2nd Amendment advocate….he is right on target….
Thanks to our Painesville lobbyist for this link…. This man knows the value of the second amendment to our Constitution.
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High Density Housing coming to Concord….your property taxes will increase
Last chance – only the Trustees can stop this high-density residential development on Concord-Hambden. 28 acres may be rezoned from important income-generating commercial property to tax-increasing high density residential property, 3 homes per acre and small setbacks. About 72 homes… Read More ›
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Commissioner Cirinio’s News-Herald article
Thanks for the following copy of the article Commissioner Cirino wrote for the News-Herald…..We agree completely with Commissioner Cirino on the devasting impact that it will have on Lake County. The question now is: What can we do about it?”
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Email to Commissioners on Perry Plant closure….it will impact all of Lake County
We sent this email to Commissioner Cirino today. We will make you aware of his responses. Commissioner Cirino, At the last Commissioners’ meeting, you mentioned about the impact of the closure of the Perry Nuclear Plant on the real estate… Read More ›
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State of Ohio House Bill 586…..give credit to Rep. John Rogers
Although we have disagreed with State Representative John Rogers’ decisions in his second job as the Executive Director of the Lake County Land Bank, we must applaud his efforts to at least try to do something for seniors in Lake… Read More ›
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Government pensions…..it is become a serious problem, and guess who suffers again!
Most seniors in Lake County are getting by with ~$18,000 per year on social security. So what are we supposed to say when we read about government pensions like this. We are going to somehow try to discover what are… Read More ›
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DACA event in Chagrin Falls…..we need to check the water quality
Since our goal is honesty and transparency on issues impacting our community, we thought we should write about an event that happened yesterday in the former bucolic community of Chagrin Falls. The event was labeled as a promotion for DACA… Read More ›
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The solution to high real estate prices and taxes?….really?
Take a look at proposed solutions for housing costs…..the difference between the “haves” and the “have nots”….I would rather have a camper and a P.O. Box…..but that is just me…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLcU_EesfL8
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2nd Amendment opinion from Lake County resident