We will file this article under “The older I get, the less I know.”… We seem to have an insatiable appetite for knowledge about how our government, for the people, by the people, really works. To that end, we sent… Read More ›
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LCC….from a reader’s perspective
Here is an opinion piece by one of our readers….. *********************1776 I just read your latest post – bull’s eye ! https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/07/14/lcc-coming-apart-at-the-seams/ The part time faculty issue is a national scandal, and Lakeland is one of the very worst offenders…. Read More ›
LCC…..coming apart at the seams?
Our Kirtland lobbyists continue to keep us informed about what is happening at the local college. From these pictures, it would seem that Mr. Beverage and crew need to ensure that they keep up with the maintenance. Would… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake Schools…looks like an uprising taking place
A response to our article on the Willoughby-Eastlake special school levy deserves its own article…….We love the “Power to the People” slogan… Note to Mr. Steve Thompson, Superintendent and his board – looks like citizens are not too happy with… Read More ›
Lake County Assessed Property Valuations…
Trying to understand the very complex issue of property taxes is how LFC got started. We will continue to try to educate ourselves, and those citizens that are interested, why our property taxes continue to escalate at an alarming rate. … Read More ›
Voting By Mail….here is how you can do it
A citizen asked us about voting by mail. We contacted Ross McDonald, Lake County’s very talented Elections Board Director, and he provided us with the following response. Indeed, citizens may vote by mail at any election we conduct, including the… Read More ›
Losing the American Dream…One Tax Levy at a Time
We have been asked to recycle this article that was published in the News-Herald. We are even more convinced that we are correct in our assessment of the run-a-way property taxes. People are unwittingly evicting themselves out of their homes…. Read More ›
Continuous Levies….read “FOREVER”
My oh my, our politicians love to sneak the “continuous levies” by the voters. A little sleight of hand trick, hoping that the un-knowledgeable voter will not see the deception. A particular Concord Trustee apparently is very fond of them… Read More ›
LCC Enrollment Down….Naturally, need to increase tuition
Well that did not take long. We just posted an article about the declining enrollment at Lakeland Community College, and then we get an announcement that they are raising their tuition!!!! Tuition Increase for FY20 & FY21 “Subject to any… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College enrollment…falling fast..
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 ›
Better Flip…foundation and sewer problems
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 ›
Lake County Port Authority Takes “Lack of Candor” to New Level
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 ›
Concord residents…a temporary stay of execution..
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 ›
Better Flip….Politicians “Circle the Wagons”
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 ›
House Bill 6…..”now we are getting nowhere….”
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 ›
Port Authority Board Must Address Crisis of Confidence!…time to ‘fish or cut bait’
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 ›
Concord Resident…let your voices be heard
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 ›
Lake County Port Authority….cluttered desk = cluttered mind = no budget
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 ›
Concord’s Fire Stations….friendly advice to Trustees
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 ›
Lakeland Community College…they have clean floors
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 ›
Meet Cirino’s Successor….potential successor, that is…
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 ›
Lake -Geauga Recovery Centers….How Necessary at What Cost?
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 ›
House Bill 6…Lake County resident speaks out
*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 ›
Port Authority Chairman Pleased New Attorney Has Tentacles Everywhere
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 ›
Lake Geauga Recovery Centers…a “cash cow” we are told
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 ›