THE BETTER FLIP PROJECT – STOP THE INSANITY……3-3-19 We are trying to ascertain whether we have gone through a wormhole and entered an alternative universe. One where spending nearly $300,000 to date on the Better Flop disaster seems sane somehow…. Read More ›
Our goal at Lobbyists for Citizens is to help the community and not to be constantly attacking our institutions. When someone is acting in the best interests of the community, we will do whatever we can to help promote their… Read More ›
While reviewing the Ohio Revised Code (yes, community activists have no life and read the ORC for entertainment), we found this interesting tidbit regarding the need for public bids on construction contracts by a port authority. Oh, by the way,… Read More ›
Title XX of the Social Security Act, also referred to as the Social Services Block Grant, is a capped entitlement program. Block grant funds are given to States to help them achieve a wide range of social policy goals. Funds… Read More ›
This is a follow up to our original post about our experiences with the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities, also known as Deepwood. We cannot praise them enough for the wonderful job that they are doing for the children… Read More ›
You just cannot make this stuff up……Lakeland Community College staff are purchasing meals and paying for tips on the taxpayers’ dime while traveling or for local business meals. Ah, the expense account is a wonderful perk….. They just realized that… Read More ›
In our ongoing attempt to learn everything we can about the operations of a Port Authority we found this article from Ohio State University. ohioline.osu Here are some excerpts: “How are port authorities structured? Port authorities are governed by a… Read More ›
We are waiting with great anticipation for the “Better Flip” to go on the market. We hear that it is going up for sale by auction sometime in 2019. We thought that we would help our Lake County Port Authority,… Read More ›
We attended the Port Authority meeting this week, and listened to a presentation of the master plan for the redevelopment of the the Lake County airport currently called “Lost Nation”. There will be some consideration given to renaming the airport…. Read More ›
Here is a topic that does not get mentioned enough. The non-profit ‘Lake Council on Aging’ and the governmental agency ‘Job and Family Service’ handle the issues dealing with elderly abuse. Here is an article from community solutions that gives… Read More ›
When thinking about the Port Authority expressing the need to get more people to move into Lake County because the population is aging and we need more workers, we cannot but shake our heads and wonder if they realize the… Read More ›
We heard about Ohio Representative Derek Merrin (47th District – Fulton / Lucas County) proposing some changes to the Ballot language for all property taxes. Map of Ohio Representative Districts: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/district-map We contacted Representative Merrin, and asked for some information… Read More ›
We are going to show the absolute LACK OF CANDOR of the Port Authority’s Executive Director, Mark Rantala. Here are the minutes of a 2018 Land Bank Board meeting. Land Bank 20180625-2nd-Quarter-MINUTES-executed (1) BETTER FLIP PROGRAM -557 E 305th st,… Read More ›
So good old Mark Rantala saw fit to call Lobbyists for Citizens and me personally out in today’s Port Authority public meeting. Rantala said that we do not know what we are talking about when we say that seniors are… Read More ›
Public Service Announcement……this News-Herald article provides information about an upcoming event regarding illegal immigration. https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/immigration-forum-discussion-to-be-held-in-painesville/article_7ee9162a-361d-11e9-bce4-7b335a2baac4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share When: Wednesday, March 6th, 6:30 pm Where: Morley Library – 184 Phelps St, Painesville, OH 44077 Cost: Free
We have some very sad news. We have heard that the Lake County Auditor will not be able to return to the position as Lake County Auditor. We had previously written about Mr. Zupancic’s resignation from the previous Auditors position,… Read More ›
We met with the executives and staff of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood yesterday. They are very special people, providing outstanding services to children with special needs in our community. They have achieved the equivalent of… Read More ›
We recently published an article about a Lucas County State Representative, Derek Merrin, introducing legislation that would simplify the ballot language for any property tax levy placed on the ballot by the public schools. The legislation has been opposed by… Read More ›
(LFC Comment: Here is a hard dose of reality for Lake County residents. A continued decline in enrollment will mean a need to increase the spending of taxpayers’ money to attract more students; this will be offset by the need… Read More ›
Thanks to another Lake County lobbyist for this information about the News-Herald article. Lakeland Community College on the move again. New structure will alleviate traffic, create safer pedestrian access, CEO says https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/laketran-to-build-transit-center-on-lakeland-community-college-campus/article_3190e468-3602-11e9-8f6e-ebf59873ba33.html
We found on-line this Lakeland Community College Strategic Plan for the years 1993 – 1997. It is interesting that this is 26 years ago, but look who is on the Board of Trustees. Strategic Plan He who shall not be… Read More ›
Thanks to our patriot friend named George for the heads up on this Oho legislator’s proposed changes in the property tax law. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/02/state-lawmaker-seeks-to-change-ballot-language-for-property-tax-hike-requests.html We will be reaching out to Representative Merrin to see how we can help him to get… Read More ›
Thanks to our Lakeland lobbyists for this information: 2019 SP.LakelandCensusHighlights They were kind enough to present some evaluation of the data for us to consider: o Age: The average age is 25, but median age is 21. The youngest student I ever… Read More ›
Thanks to Ross McDonald, the very capable Director of the Lake County Board of Elections, for answering our question on how a voter can change their party affiliation. *********************1776 Party affiliation is gained by requesting the desired party’s ballot at… Read More ›
Ask yourself if you or your family members are experiencing the heartache of being priced out of the home that they have worked all their lives to achieve? Here are the property tax levies that will be on the May… Read More ›