Thanks to one of our many Wickliffe lobbyists for this letter from the Wickliffe School Board. Let’s check their math: 11.47 mills x $35.00 = $401.45 per $100,000 valuation per year $401.45 / 12 = $33.45 per month For those… Read More ›
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Lake County Cities & Townships
Affordable Concord Taxes…a more sensible solution is needed
We are pleased to support the efforts of Concord’s ‘Affordable Concord Taxes’ group of dedicated volunteers by spreading the word about their fundraiser. Like any venture it takes money to get the word to the people. We ask that you… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Board…textbook on how to lose touch with taxpayers
We attended the Willoughby-Eastlake School Board meeting last night, and left wondering if the board members really understand how to connect with people. We are not sure if we have ever, we mean EVER, been to a meeting led by… Read More ›
Painesville City Police Levy…displaying lack of candor
We were given this “fact sheet” about the 2.5 mill five year Painesville City police levy. Painesville City Police Levy Someone in the police department is trying to provide the reasons why voters should pass the levy, and in our… Read More ›
Wickliffe School Levy…will bankrupt seniors
Thanks to a Wickliffe lobbyist for this information found on the Wickliffe School website….Wickliffe residents will be asked to vote on November 5th for a outrageous 10.97 mill levy. It will cost $383.95 per year per $100,000 valuation. [They will… Read More ›
Auditor Error…Kirtland Schools impacted
Updated: 8/28/19 We thank the lobbyist that made us aware of the Lake County Auditor’s ‘glitch’ that impacted Kirtland schools. It is important to note that the correct amount of taxes were collected from the taxpayers, but a human error… Read More ›
A Tale of Two Cities…”to tax or not to tax?…that is the question”
Here is the article we wrote for the News-Hearld: We need affordable fire stations The recent News-Herald article regarding Lyndhurst’s approach to improving their fire station clearly showed a responsible, cost effective approach, without saddling the residents with a mountain… Read More ›
Painesville Township vs. Riverside School Board…round 3
To ensure that all parties in any debate have a forum allowing their opinions to be expressed, we are providing LFC readers with the following comments received from Mr. Gabe Cicconetti, Painesville Township Trustee and Mr. Thomas Hach, Riverside School… Read More ›
Painesville Township vs Riverside School Board…round 2
Thanks to a Concord lobbyist for this “heads up” on this increasingly political battle. The current Municipal Court judge, Michael Cicconetti is retiring soon. https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/painesville-municipal-court-judge-michael-cicconetti-retiring/article_54cb7b2c-3603-11e9-a880-8703146629b8.html Multiple sources have told us Concord Trustee, Paul Malchesky, would like to add the title… Read More ›
Painesville Twp vs Riverside School Board…round 1
There is an interesting controversy brewing between Painesville Township and the Riverside School Board. The closing of the Clyde C. Hadden Elementary School has presented a dilemma of what to do with the property. The Riverside School Board would prefer… Read More ›
Inside Millage for Lake County Schools
We wondered how much inside millage revenue each school district in Lake County receives. So we spent the time to prepare a schedule from the details given to us by the Lake County Auditor’s department. INSIDE MILLAGE FOR LAKE COUNTY… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Levy…not sitting well with taxpayers
Thanks to one of our Kirtland Lobbyist for the heads up on this opinion letter sent to the News-Herald…Looks like the Willoughby-Eastlake School levy on the November 5th ballot is under attack….. Your opinions: School district needs to live within… Read More ›
Concord Fire Dept…Response from Administrator
We are trying to provide a forum that allows both sides of an issue an equal voice. To that end, here is the response from Concord’s capable Administrator, Mr. Andy Rose, to our various articles on Concord Township’s 28 year… Read More ›
W-E Schools…”Should we give them a trophy?”
We are reporting the correspondence we have had with Superintendent Steve Thompson of the Willoughby-Eastlake School District. We will let the court of public opinion decide if he is being honest and transparent with the taxpayers. *********************1776 Mr. Thompson: Lobbyists… Read More ›
Inside Millage…It can be confusing
We continue to review the Lake County Auditor’s Schedule A’s of the various Lake County school districts. Here is Riverside School District: RIVERSIDE SCHEDULE A 2018 – 2019 Here is Wickliffe City School District: WICKLIFFE SCHEDULE A 2018 – 2019… Read More ›
Concord’s Plan vs Lyndhurst’s Plan…which is more fiscally responsible?
Thanks to our Concord lobbyists for the News-Herald article below regarding Lyndhurst’s solution to replace their aging fire station. The “Affordable Concord Taxes” group is extremely concerned about the Concord trustees continuing to keep the Township in debt for many,… Read More ›
Concord Fire Stations…”quality is the result of comparison”
The Concord officials may want to read this article about the City of Lyndhurst building a fire station for $4 – $5 million dollars, and then place a call to Lyndhurst officials for some advice. Lyndhurst has ~14,000 people and… Read More ›
Riverside School Survey…your chance to be heard
For those residents that live in the Riverside School District, you may want to take the survey on their website. They are asking for opinions on building a new 6 – 12 school. Here s the link: http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G23A3Y&dasi=3U30 Even with… Read More ›
Inside Millage & W-E Schools…”just the facts”
If you hear the statement from any school superintendent that the schools do not receive increased revenues simply because there is an increase in existing property valuations, you should label that statement as patently “FALSE”. The complex issue of property… Read More ›
Super Steve Thompson…”under the microscope”
We received an email from one of our many Willoughby-Eastlake lobbyists wondering about Superintendent Steve Thompson’s remarks on the 4.99 mill property tax levy that was recently defeated, but has been placed on the November 5th ballot. We received the… Read More ›
W-E School Levy…”goes down in flames”
From the Lake County Board of Election’ website, here are the election results for the Willoughby-Eastlake School special election. Twenty percent (8,928/44,634) of the registered voters have defeated the levy by a very large margin [78.4% – 21.6%]. Anticipating that… Read More ›
Wickliffe’s Family Resource Center…”we are way past the 3 R’s”
For the liberal mind this may be heresy…..enter at you own risk. We have long held the belief that if we destroy the family, babies and morality a society will collapse. You may want to close your eyes and deny… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Levy…Just say NO
Here is an opinion expressed in the News-Herald about Seniors and property tax levies. Voting no on W-E Schools levy: I have never had children in the Willoughby-Eastlake School system, but have always gone out on voting day and supported… Read More ›
LFC Booth at Concord Concert Series
Under the old. axiom, that it is easier to ask for permission, rather than forgiveness, we asked and were granted permission to have a booth at the Concord Township Concert tomorrow night. (Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 pm at the… Read More ›
Concord Confusion…”clean up in aisle 3″
We heard from a concerned citizen about the contract placed for an architectural review of Concord’s Town Hall. What seemed to be a rather simply story ended being very messy and confusing after reviewing the contract and video of the… Read More ›