We have been doing research on the population numbers for the State of Ohio and Lake, Geauga and Lorain County. Using the raw data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Community Solutions, we projected the population by… Read More ›
Planning and Development
CCAO Candidates Briefing Guide….interesting read about Ohio
We heard Commissioner Troy on a radio program speaking about the County Commissioners Association of Ohio preparing a briefing guide of requests and suggestions for the candidates running for Governor of Ohio. We asked for an electronic copy so that… Read More ›
Lake County’s Aging Population…..we need to replace the talent
The Lake County Port Authority asked for everyone to distribute this article since they are sounding an alarm for possible future problems for Lake County employers. NEO Needs to Land Talent Attraction Campaign Attorney Jon Pinney’s City Club speech on… Read More ›
Ohio is Aging….
The chart below is from the Center for Community Solutions. It confirms what we have mentioned in previous posts that Ohio and Lake County are aging (not so gracefully). We are committed to addressing the problem of increasing property taxes… Read More ›
Your Port Authority at work…..a job well done
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 ›
NOACA…What is it?
The initials NOACA means the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. Here is a link to their website: http://www.noaca.org/ There was a meeting in Chardon on Thursday so that NOACA could hear from Geauga residents. Our friends from Auburntownship.org were there and… Read More ›
Vrooman Road Bridge project update…..a Gills’ monument and taxpayers’ millstone
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when at first we set out to deceive. Did you know that the Vrooman road project when completed will be the 2nd largest bridge in Ohio? Did you know the earliest estimate for… Read More ›
Lake County Engineer’s Announcement…the hype for the public consumption is amazing
From the Lake County Engineer’s Website: BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND LAKE COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Lake County, Ohio residents will soon begin to see much-needed improvements to roads under the jurisdiction of the Lake County… Read More ›
Northeast Ohio….the best “location in the nation”?
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this article from the News-Herald. (LFC Comment: This recent article by the News-Herald fails to consider the ever increasing cost of Lake County property taxes and that we are pricing citizens out of their homes.)… Read More ›
Housing Mobility Program….name change from Section 8
Thought that you might find this article from the Center for Community Solutions interesting. It also ties in with Obama’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing act. Lake County has an AFFH agency that is headed by Ms. Patricia Kidd, Executive Director… Read More ›
Lake County Engineer Mr. Gills..a second “lack of candor”
This is a follow up to a previous post regarding a public meeting I attended regarding the $5.00 Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax. At the meeting I asked Mr. Gills two specific questions: (1) What was the original estimate for the… Read More ›
Home Rehab programs……another Federal grant program
With all the research that we have been doing, we have been quite surprised about the amount of poverty in Lake County. There is quite a bit of federal, state and local taxes spent to address the problem. Another HUD… Read More ›
2020 Census….who gets counted?
There appears to be some misinformation about the upcoming 2020 Census. We reached out to Mr. David J. Radachy, Director of the Lake County Planning and Community Development, and he provided us with the following information. “Lake County Planning and… Read More ›
Lake County Port Authority……making a difference in Lake County
There are some interesting things happening in Lake County and the Port Authority is supporting them. Take a look at their website: https://mailchi.mp/lcport/vr2uhn9d6a-964961?e=8fd956d7a0
Infrastructure investment in Lake County
Thanks to one of our Kirtland lobbyist for mentioning the News-Herald article dealing with the State of Ohio’s investment in several Lake County projects. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20180407/lake-county-gets-53-million-in-infrastructure-funding&template=printart
A ‘Silver Tsunami’….looks like someone else sees the problem..
Thanks to Lobbyist 8192 for the heads up on the Cleveland Plain Dealer articles on the problems of housing for seniors….one answer is “tiny houses”… http://www.cleveland.com/living-on/2018/02/older_people_want_better_optio.html#incart_river_home http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/02/living_on_silver_tsunami_comin_1.html Here is a link to a website that deals with social issues: Tiny… Read More ›
Lake County proposed changes…
We have been hearing that Lake County is having a quiet prosperity…here is a link to a Plain Dealer article talking about changes on the horizon… http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2018/01/laketran_aims_to_aid_mentor_in.html#incart_m-rpt-1
Port Authority….preparing Lake County for the next generation…
We attended a board meeting for the Lake County Port and Economic Development Authority today. The Port Authority is authorized by the State of Ohio Revised Code, and is under the supervision of the Lake County Commissioners. There are paid… Read More ›
Housing & Medicaid
Have you heard of “food insecurity” or “housing insecurity”? It reminds us that there are many citizens living in Lake County and the State of Ohio having trouble getting “3 squares a day” and a “roof over their head”. It… Read More ›
Lake County’s Biggest Economic Problems?
According to the 2016 Lake County Port Authority annual report, the top four economic problems facing businesses in Lake County. (Based on a survey of businessmen) Lack of qualified candidates to fill current job openings. (52% of respondents) Retirement of… Read More ›
Most popular beaches in Lake County?
According to the Port Authority, here are the top three beaches in terms of attendance in Lake County: Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Headlands Beach State Park Lake Metroparks Lake Erie Bluffs
Port Authority Statistics
From the 2016 Port Authority Annual Report: Commercial Vacancies in Lake County – Rentable Buildable Area in Square Feet as of 9/30/16 Retail Space – 16,597,166 Industrial Space – 37,773,326 Office Space – 4,560,120 3rd Quarter 2016 Vacancy % (5%… Read More ›
Information on HUD & Fair Housing in Lake County
We attended a meeting a Lakeland Community College in September, 2016. It dealt with Affirmatively Fair Housing rules as it applies to Lake County. The letter is meant as a recap of the meeting for any interested Lake County resident…. Read More ›