Thanks to one of our many Kirtland lobbyists for this current information regarding enrollment at Lakeland Community College….. Enrollment 7.2.2019 and from their Dean of Arts and Sciences we have this email….. Hello, Arts and Sciences, Happy Independence Day (belated)! … Read More ›
In the News-Herald article, the Lake County Port Authority’s Executive Director, Mark Rantala, stated that the Better Flip project costs exceeded the expectations because of some bad foundation work. So how bad was it? We submitted a records request and… Read More ›
We read the article posted below, written by Chad Felton of the News-Herald, regarding the ‘Better Flip’ project. While we admire Chad’s writing style, this is more of a “puff piece” than hard core investigative reporting. We have previously offered… Read More ›
We found this information on the Riverside School’s website: http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G2YP2Y&dasi=3U30 The Riverside Local School District’s Board of Education has decided not to place a Bond Levy on the ballot this November. The Board will continue discussion as to when to… Read More ›
Gazette Article on the Better Flip When reading this article about the Better Flip project written by Glen Miller of the Gazette, we are left wondering about the competency and fiscal responsibility of Land Bank director and State Representative John… Read More ›
Thanks to our patriotic friend Tom Z. for this article on House Bill 6 — {LFC Comment: Call us cynics..but with the amount of money being spent on advertising, someone is “feathering their own nest” with this issue. The deregulation… Read More ›
At a recent Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Jerry Cirino mentioned how important the Port Authority is to economic development. We agree with that statement…for the most part. He also made a very good point that the Port Authority is involved in a lot of… Read More ›
A huge thank you to a Concord Lobbyist for this post. We would add that a CONTINUOUS LEVY IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE TAXPAYER. Here is a previous post on Concord officials’ attitude toward a continuous levy:… Read More ›
We could help but notice in plain view the office paperwork turmoil of the Lake County Port Authority’s Executive Director, Mark Rantala. Perhaps these pictures provide us with a clue to the state of affairs of the Lake County Port… Read More ›
We have been thinking about the upcoming fire levy that undoubtedly will be placed on the November ballot by the Concord Township trustees. No word yet on the amount of millage or the term. Let’s assume that an upgrade is… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our many Kirtland Lobbyists for this LCC update. On a positive note, we can say that the lack of students allows the Lakeland’s administration to maintain an immaculate floor. Here is a picture of Lakeland at… Read More ›
Looks like the Republican Party has selected their candidate for Commissioner Cirino’s position on the ballot next year. We are assuming that it is Cirino’s seat because they have verbally given their assurance to the party’s faithful that Commissioner Hamercheck… Read More ›
Another great article by our friends at Auburntownship.org. Lake – Geauga Recovery Centers on the hot seat again. https://www.auburntownship.org/news/2019default.html#LAKE-GEAUGA_RECOVERY_CENTERS:_HOW_NECESSARY_AT_WHAT_COST_ LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS: HOW NECESSARY AT WHAT COST? Published Monday, June 24, 2019 From public programs that this writer has… Read More ›
*We received this email from Concord Bob….he is not too happy with Representative Callender and House Bill 6. Brian An add on tv last evening opposing House Bill 6, provided a phone number in Columbus to call if you opposed… Read More ›
At the April 24, 2019 board meeting of the Lake County Ohio Port & Economic Development Authority, Board Chairman Art Lindrose introduced the newly hired Geauga County counsel for the Lake County Port Authority, Brandon Dynes of Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan…. Read More ›
A concerned Lake County Lobbyist contacted us to express concern that the Lake Geauga Centers are joked about internally as being a “cash cow”. Our previous research has shown that the LGC “non-profit” is making over $500,000 each year. Thanks… Read More ›
Meet Steve Thompson, Superintendent of Willoughby-Eastlake School Superintendent…..He is back for more of your hard earned money…..seems that they have an insatiable appetite for spending your money. Just when the W-E taxpayers thought that they were out of free and… Read More ›
Since we were called out for posting financial information that was deemed incorrect by the Concord Administrator, we wanted to post information previously provided by the Concord Trustees and Administrator. We will keep everyone posted when the new financial information… Read More ›
Congratulations to our patriotic friend Tom Niewulis, and this scholarly article he wrote about Social, Emotional Learning in public schools for the website Capitol Hill Outsider. https://www.capitolhilloutsider.com/your-children-in-sel/ By Tom Niewulis: Tom Niewulis “America is reaping the consequences of the destruction… Read More ›
Thanks to our Concord lobbyist for this article on Ohio aging population. https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190620/ohios-population-ages-fast-as-services-try-to-keep-up?utm_source=morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20190620&utm_content=article4-readmore Lake County will see the same aging population results versus under 18 statistics as the rest of the State of Ohio. We will see seniors not being… Read More ›
Mr. Andy Rose had a few….well more than a few…objections to our article on the proposed new fire station….Here is his unedited response…. *********************1776 With regard to your article, “Concord Trustees….love their continuous levies!” published on 6/17/19, I have some… Read More ›
We have been akded to post this article by a Concord resident……. MULTI MILLION DOLLAR LEVY PLANNED FOR TWO NEW CONCORD TWP. FIRE STATIONS Fellow Concord Citizens: While there may be a need for new Fire Stations, they must be… Read More ›
Thanks to all the Concord Township lobbyists that are gearing up for battle against unrestrained spending by the Concord Trustees! $18 MILLION DOLLAR LEVY ON CONCORD BALLOT FOR TWO NEW FIREHOUSES Our Trustees are planning to put a levy on… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our Kirtland lobbyists for the following information provided to everyone by Lakeland Community College’s Dean of Arts and sciences. We have selected the more pertinent information from the email to his education staff, and deleted the… Read More ›
We wrote the following email to the Lake County Commissioners regarding the Lake County Port Authority’s handling of the ‘Better Flip’ project. We will let our readers know when the Commissioners respond to us. ********************1776 Commissioners, Since we have confirmed… Read More ›