We stopped by the Elections Board and asked for updated information about polling locations, and the ever accommodating personnel at the Lake County Elections Board were only too happy to provide us with schedules. They do a remarkable job keeping… Read More ›
We attended the Lake County Budget Commission meeting this morning. In attendance were the County Prosecutor, Auditor and Treasurer and various representatives from municipalities and the libraries. So what does the Budget Commission do for the taxpayers? From the Auditor’s… Read More ›
On the November 5th ballot, taxpayers in the Madison, Painesville, Perry, and Riverside School districts will be asked to pass a 4.90 mill renewal levy for the Lake County School Financing District. The effective millage on this levy has… Read More ›
This pretty much sums it up for us. Politicians and bureaucrats must learn that we are “tapped out”, and cannot continue to support ever-increasing property taxes. Be wary of politicians and bureaucrats that do not want to be held accountable… Read More ›
Our “Pro Se Team” has uncovered a potential problem for the Lake County Republican Party, the Lake County Auditor, and by extension all Lake County citizens. First some background information: Unfortunately, our former Auditor, Mr. Ed Zupancic – a very… Read More ›
https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/07/23/restaurant-inspections-you-need-to-know/ Our previous post about restaurant inspections had us wondering what information is available from the Lake County Health Department. We contacted them, and here is what we have learned. Their website is very transparent and provides great details on… Read More ›
We continue to review the Lake County Auditor’s Schedule A’s of the various Lake County school districts. Here is Riverside School District: RIVERSIDE SCHEDULE A 2018 – 2019 Here is Wickliffe City School District: WICKLIFFE SCHEDULE A 2018 – 2019… Read More ›
For those residents that live in the Riverside School District, you may want to take the survey on their website. They are asking for opinions on building a new 6 – 12 school. Here s the link: http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G23A3Y&dasi=3U30 Even with… Read More ›
If you hear the statement from any school superintendent that the schools do not receive increased revenues simply because there is an increase in existing property valuations, you should label that statement as patently “FALSE”. The complex issue of property… Read More ›
Here is a response from a Concord Lobbyist to our article on the Mooreland mansion. *********************1775 I just read the posts about Mooreland. A careful reading of the sign doesn’t seem to offer any exceptions to the photo prohibition. Mooreland… Read More ›
Thanks to a Kirtland Lobbyist for this information. We now see how your tax dollars are being spent – providing an exquisite venue for the Chamber of Commerce bashes. If they are not showing a profit, or at least a… Read More ›
From one of our Concord Lobbyists we received word that this sign is posted on the grounds of the Mooreland Mansion. It piqued our curiosity why the Community College would even own the Mooreland Mansion. How does that even fit… Read More ›
From the Lake County Board of Election’ website, here are the election results for the Willoughby-Eastlake School special election. Twenty percent (8,928/44,634) of the registered voters have defeated the levy by a very large margin [78.4% – 21.6%]. Anticipating that… Read More ›
For the liberal mind this may be heresy…..enter at you own risk. We have long held the belief that if we destroy the family, babies and morality a society will collapse. You may want to close your eyes and deny… Read More ›
Calling all budding community activists….Now is your chance to provide some input to the Lake County Commissioners. We have been reviewing the requests from the various groups in Lake County that would like a share of the Community Development Block… Read More ›
A special thanks to our new contributor, “Average American”, for this article on the proposed Hispanic Center in Painesville. We will be taking notice of Mr. John Rogers’ conduct regarding this building in Painesville. 265 North State Street Painesville… Read More ›
There appears to be no end in sight for the deluge of property tax levies that will create a “flood” that will ultimately cause some of those living on fixed incomes to lose their homes! Ladies and gentlemen…it is simply… Read More ›
We heard a finely orchestrated sales pitch about the Better Flip project at the Commissioners’ meeting held on Thursday, July 25th. Commissioner Cirino was the conductor with Willowick Mayor Regovich, Scott Yamomoto of the Auditor’s Office, and Mark Rantala, Executive… Read More ›
We listened to the audio of the Commissioners’ meeting dated July 24, 2019 and heard the glib Commissioner Cirino call our newspaper a “moronic blog”. We offer some advice to Commissioner Cirino. Don’t order those new Senate business cards just… Read More ›
Here is an opinion expressed in the News-Herald about Seniors and property tax levies. Voting no on W-E Schools levy: I have never had children in the Willoughby-Eastlake School system, but have always gone out on voting day and supported… Read More ›
Another hard-hitting, “tell it like it is” article from our friend Diane Jones at Auburntownship.org. She opines on House Bill 6, the bailout bill for the energy companies, and let our elected officials know what she thinks about their continual… Read More ›
Thanks to a Concord lobbyist for this article about Lake County restaurants’ health inspection violations. https://expo.cleveland.com/news/g66l-2019/07/7973fd16577171/25-lake-county-restaurants-with-the-most-food-inspection-violations-in-20182019.html Restaurants are permitted to place warning signs on their doors stating “no shirts, no shoes, no service”, or your 2nd amendment rights are not… Read More ›
Just received this email from a Mentor Lobbyist. Looks like there are unhappy parents and taxpayers all over Lake County. *********************1776 Brian, Here are some of my quick thoughts on Mentor Schools and their use of our tax dollars. You… Read More ›
We would be remiss if we did not discuss, once again, the Concord Township 28 year, .83 mill bond levy to be on the November, 2019 ballot for a new fire station. The lack of fiscal responsibility by the Concord… Read More ›
A citizen in the Willoughby-Eastlake school district asked us if there is any truth to the allegation that the W-E school district has their own real estate appraisers and continual look through the property tax roles to ensure that property… Read More ›