It seems that all we do is talk about property taxes these days. Simple reason for that, really. The political sub-divisions keep coming back for more, and more, and more. Just as the orange barrels on our roads are the… Read More ›
Lake County Cities & Townships
City of Kirtland news
Thanks to the News-Herald on this article about Kirtland. Residents may want to hold on to their wallets, because it sounds like a road levy is in your future. Couple that with a potential school levy, and the inevitable increase… Read More ›
News-Herald Article on Lake County Schools…so when does reality set in?
We read with great interest the following News-Herald article dealing with the dilemma facing Lake County schools. Declining enrollment, declining property tax in Perry, but the desire to replace old school buildings. News Herald page 1 Lake County Schools News-Herald… Read More ›
Willoughby Hills hires lawyer….good grief, more $ down the tubes
To the taxpayers of Willoughby Hills – Is this how you want your tax dollars spent? Willoughby Hills Public Announcement The saga between the Mayor and City Council continues, and now it cost the taxpayers money with Ordinance No. 2018-47. … Read More ›
Willoughby Hills…..have you heard the Whispers?
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for following the “Whisper” issue in Willoughby Hills. Here is a 12 page report that details the “Whisper” program. 1WHISPERreport The Lake County Prosecutor, Charles Coulson, referred the issue to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal… Read More ›
Willoughby Hills….a city in turmoil?
Thanks to Lobbyists Kim and Jim for this update. LFC believes in the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, so we make no judgment on these allegations. We are just reporting what is happening in the community. However, with the… Read More ›
Riverside School’s Senior Citizen Appreciation Day
A public service announcement for Riverside School: The District is once again hosting a Senior Citizen Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, November 8 at 4 p.m. Resident seniors can enjoy dinner in the Riverside High School cafeteria prepared and served by students in… Read More ›
Willoughby Hillls squabble…..tyranny squashed by court
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this article from Fox 8 news website: Judge grants temporary restraining order against Willoughby Hills mayor ********************* WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio– A judge granted a temporary restraining order against Willoughby Hills Mayor Robert Weger. Last week, Weger… Read More ›
Willoughby Hills Mayor flexes his muscles…..yikes!
Lobbyist Kim has been very active today. Looks like a “revolution” of some sorts is occurring in Willoughby Hills…..What’s next “pitchforks and torches” and “storming the castle”? Let us know if you see lawyers circling above city hall. We hope… Read More ›
Wickliffe has a budget shortfall…….tax levy on November ballot
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this News-Herald article on Wickliffe’ s budget shortfall. https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/wickliffe-mayor-john-barbish-hosts-town-hall-meeting/article_ed443676-bced-11e8-9a08-17fae9982dd2.html Makes one wonder how long this budget crisis was known…..property taxes are about to go up for citizens. The mayor is realizing that there can be… Read More ›
Willoughby political squabble……more palace intrigue…
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim C. for this News-Herald article on political in-fighting in Willoughby Hills. https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/judge-stays-willoughby-hills-ordinance-appointing-council-president-acting-mayor/article_279babbe-bc13-11e8-886b-e7c8d9f10e37.html Reminds us of the saying….”can’t we all just get along”…..apparently not..
Concord’s Limited government…..an oxymoron to be sure…
Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this information from the News-Herald. All I can say is….hmmm…right, and they would never put a continuous levy on the ballot either…..the evil of increasing government works in incremental steps…(I updated my comment based on… Read More ›
Riverside School brochure…..
Riverside School has published their brochure entitled “Quality Profile”. It is a pretty slick marketing brochure by the School Board and school personnel. (copy and paste the link below to a new tab on your brower) https://filecabinet5.eschoolview.com/E5095A79-8FEF-4B49-B2E7-CB76014BAA4B/18Riverside_QP.pdf As always, we… Read More ›
Concord Property Tax Revenue….8,9,10 taxing districts
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 ›
Thank you to Concord’s Andy Rose….
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 ›
“Medical’ marijuana in Wickliffe
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this announcement:
November 2018 Ballot Issues…….the tax levies just will not stop!
We had heard about Lakeland Community College putting a tax levy on the ballot, so we asked the Board of Elections if they have any information. The Board of Elections made the following comment when they sent us the information… Read More ›
Concord Safety Levy……some additional information
I was given the following News-Herald article that caused me to follow up with Concord’s Administrator, Mr. Adam Rose. He responded promptly with an answer. By Andrew Cass, The News-Herald Friday, May 4, 2018 An economic development bill sponsored by… Read More ›
Painesville Gangs of Illegals……do elected officials have our backs?
We are getting word of illegal gang activity in Lake County, specifically in the City of Painesville. We are told that there are gang symbols displayed around town. Has anyone seen them? We need our County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department… Read More ›
Concord’s Police Protection…….annual cost and coverage
Updated: 7/10/18 after speaking with Mr. Rose, Concord’s Administrator. A couple of weeks ago I was asked about the cost of Concord’s police protection provided by the Sheriff’s Department. I sent an email to Amy Dawson, Fiscal Officer, and Andy… Read More ›
Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax…..it never stops in Concord or Lake County
Updated 7/10/18, after discussion with Mr. Andy Rose, Concord’s Administrator. Back from vacation and ready to work again for the taxpayers of Concord and Lake County. I received a text message about this public meeting printed in the News-Herald: Notice… Read More ›
Proposed Wickliffe Property Tax Increase….it is a killer for seniors on fixed incomes!!!
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for the “heads up” on a proposed Wickliffe school board property tax increase. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20180630/wickliffe-school-board-reconsiders-options-for-future-building-needs?source=most_viewed We need to get the word out to our friends in Wickliffe. The proposal is for 6.49 mill increase. Remember our calculations… Read More ›
Concord Permissive Vehicle Tax…..I need bigger pockets
To all the patriots out there – I am back from short vacation, ready to start saving the Republic again, one day at a time. We continue to gather real estate tax information from the nine Northeast Ohio counties, that… Read More ›
Concord Residents….let your voices be heard
This has been sent to us by a concerned Concord resident: Please attend the Concord Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7:00 pm at Town Hall. A developer wants to build high-density homes on Concord-Hambden, near the intersection with Ravenna. See… Read More ›
Holiday Inn & more coming to Concord…..
Thanks to the Lake County Port Authority for this information: Concord Township Breaks Ground for New Hotel Concord Township’s business corridor continues to evolve as construction begins for a new four-story, 100-room Holiday Inn Express. Unistar Hospitality, LLC submitted plans for the $4.7… Read More ›