LFC sent letters via email to Kim Fraser of the Lake County ADAMHS Board, a government agency, and Melaine Blatsko of the Lake Geauga Recovery Center, a non-profit making $500,000 a year, asking them to be more proactive in curtailing… Read More ›
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Lake County Auditor…Not Accountable to State
We heard of a continuing software problem in the Lake County Auditor’s office, and wanted to get some help from the State Auditor’s office. Here is the article we previously posted: https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/09/28/follow-up-with-the-state-auditors-office/ Here is the reply from the Ohio Auditor’s… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…heads up to their Board
(LFC Comments: Thanks to one of our Painesville lobbyists for this timely article found in The Conversation. We hope Lakeland Community College can survive without depending on property taxes. Seniors are tapped out and will not be supporting any further… Read More ›
Remarkable Lake County Video…Wizard of Oz remake
You may be interested in this video that is the Lake County Visitor Bureau’s marketing effort extolling the virtues of Lake County. It cost $20,000 to produce, but was never used. The former Executive Director, Mr. Scott Dockus, never approved… Read More ›
Alternative News Sources…not captive to the cabal, only the truth
(LFC Comments: Since many of you are aware that the main stream media is now just peddling propaganda, people are starving for the TRUTH and the TRUTH must not be vanquished. LFC is building a superb cadre of writers that… Read More ›
Lake County Board of Elections…big thumbs up!
Our Republic depends on free and fair elections. They are the bedrock of any democracy, and I am very happy to report that my experience as a first time poll worker on November 5th shows, without question, that the Lake… Read More ›
Fentanyl…lethal in a very small dose
We read a recent article about a drug raid that seized 44 pounds of fentanyl in the State of Ohio, and discovered that amount of fentanyl can kill the ENTIRE population of the State of Ohio. We wondered how much… Read More ›
Concord Fire Levy…a really spirited debate continues
(LFC Comment: Here is another article regarding the Concord Township proposed fire levy submitted to us by the ‘Affordable Concord Taxes’ group.) Township needs safety with no new taxes Concord Township has placed a tax levy on the November 5… Read More ›
JUST SAY NO!…applies to all counties
Here is a timely article from the patriots at Auburntownship.org. https://www.auburntownship.org/commentary/2019default.html#GEAUGA_COUNTY_SENIOR_CITIZENS_FACING_HIGHER_TAXES_AND_LIVING_COSTS,_JUST_SAY_NO_WHEN_YOU_VOTE_ON_NOVEMBER_5_ GEAUGA COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS FACING HIGHER TAXES AND LIVING COSTS, JUST SAY NO WHEN YOU VOTE ON NOVEMBER 5 Published Saturday, November 2, 2019 For all the information in… Read More ›
Social Security Benefits Up in 2020…measly 1.6%
For those receiving Social Security Benefits, we have some good news and some bad news for you. Here is a link to an article that tells us that the retirees can expect an increase in benefits next year. https://seniorsleague.org/social-security-benefits-increase-by-just-1-6-in-2020/ The… Read More ›
Holmes and Watson on another case…
Note to LCC Administrators: We have Holmes and Watson warming up in the bullpen. We know what you did, and we just shake our heads in disbelief. “Holmes, have you heard the latest on Lakeland Community College?” “Just… Read More ›
Concord Fire Levy…setting the record straight
The Affordable Concord Taxes committee has offered the following rebuttal to those that support the Concord Fire Levy.
Concord Fire Levy…do not be deceived
We retrieved this flyer from the garbage, and thought that we should express our opinion on this extremely well-done flyer. Kudos to Chris G – great emotional plea.. We offer Chris a suggested picture for his next flyer that is… Read More ›
Property Tax Ballot Language…Too bad Rep. Rogers does not care
We have been interested in State Representative Derek Merrin’s concerted efforts to help Ohio taxpayers better understand what they are voting for as it relates to the complex world of property taxes. Here is the Cleveland.com article that details Rep…. Read More ›
Chardon School Levy…another viewpoint
We are pleased to provide a forum for this Chardon Township resident to present her views on the proposed Chardon school levy. Chardon Schools – Why I am voting NO on Issue 21 The Chardon School bond issue, Issue 21… Read More ›
Gunshot Victims and Drugs…they are linked
We received this quote from a local law enforcement officer:Quote of the day for you, from me, which you can post: “A retired detective from a major municipal US police agency once told me that if someone isn’t involved in… Read More ›
Better Flop…No Bids?…Say it Ain’t So
We are getting indications that there were no bids submitted for the Better Flop project. We thought we would confirm with this records request. The Lake County Port Authority, in conjunction with the Mayor of Willowick, and Commissioners Cirino and… Read More ›
Lesson on How to Cap Your Property Taxes…
It seems that the residents of Hunting Valley believe in a revised version of the GOLDEN RULE – He who has the gold, makes the rules! Take a look at this opinion article in Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2019/10/the-obscene-conniving-in-hunting-valley-to-get-residents-out-of-paying-public-school-taxes.html?fbclid=IwAR2RkpCzS8rhHA4kar_bRfw-eMxQnhtVQsvw8-K8pSzscLQfm6Zp1Nr67Rw
Willoughby-Eastlake Residents Speak Out
Some VERY unhappy residents in the Willoughby-Eastlake School district sent LFC this flyer that has been distributed throughout the community. They would like Superintendent Steve Thompson to answer these questions: Has the school board already passed a resolution making the… Read More ›
Residential Property Tax Rates…Northeast Ohio comparison
We expanded our research comparing the residential property tax rates for Northeast Ohio counties to the overall State of Ohio average. Here is the link to our previous article comparing Lake County to the overall State of Ohio average: https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/10/20/state-of-ohio-property-taxes-how-does-lake-county-stack-up/ Kudos… Read More ›
Lake County Elections Board needs help
As a public service announcement, we are posting this article we found in the News-Herald. ELECTION 2019 Lake County Elections Board seeking poll workers By Andrew Cass acass@news-herald.com @AndrewCassNH on Twitter The Lake County Elections Board is seeking poll workers for… Read More ›
State of Ohio Property Taxes…how does Lake County stack up?
We wanted to illustrate how the Lake County political sub-divisions are relying very heavily on property taxes for their funding. Here is a definition of a political sub-division: “POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS are local governments created by the states to help fulfill their… Read More ›
School Funding Formula…so what is the answer?
Thanks to a Lobbyist for this article from the Columbus Dispatch. We have previously mentioned the lawsuit ‘DeRolph versus the State of Ohio’. The Ohio supreme Court deemed that the current funding formula for the State funding of schools is… Read More ›
Meeting with Painesville Police
Painesville Police Levy Update 10/12/19 Two Painesville residents asked LFC to join them in a meeting with the Painesville Chief of Police, Daniel J. Waterman. The meeting was requested to discuss the security cameras that are going to be purchased… Read More ›
Friends of Laketran PAC…finance reports for your review
Did you know that Laketran has a political action committee (PAC) known as ‘Friends of Laketran’? We received the following campaign finance reports from the ever helpful Lake County Elections Board: 2019 SemiAnn LAKETRAN 2018 SemiAnn LAKETRAN 2018 Ann LAKETRAN… Read More ›