I spoke at the Commissioners’ meeting today and discussed the real estate tax issues during the public comments portion of the meeting. I mentioned that per the study done by the Center for Community Solutions: Northeast Ohio Regional Impact and… Read More ›
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Willoughby’s School Financing & Tax Levy
The Internet gives us a chance to observe how are school taxes are being used. Here is a link to Willoughby’s Treasurer’s website: http://www.weschools.org/Downloads/September%202017%20(1).pdf You may want to take a look at their projections of revenue versus expenses. It looks… Read More ›
Homestead Exemption – 2017 Requirements
We have had some questions on the State of Ohio Homestead Exemption. After searching the Internet and visiting the Lake County Auditor’s office here is what we have found out for you. For those that have a lot of time… Read More ›
Are you in a “Protected Class”?
Four of us attended the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing meeting held at the Mentor Civic Center on Monday, 10/23/17. It was conducted by Mr. Tom O’Hara, Planner / Economic & Community Development, for the City of Mentor. Another notable in… Read More ›
Real Estate Taxes & Seniors on Fixed Income Gaining Some Attention
The Lake County Gazette newspaper reporting thought our comments to the Lake County Commissioners about seniors and real estate taxes was notable enough to publish on 10-20-17. Here is a copy of the article. Lake County Gazette 10.20.17 Please note… Read More ›
Lake County Commissioners’ Meeting
The Lake County Commissioners hold public meetings and they encourage citizens to participate in their meetings. It is a important that everyone know who they are because they are responsible for many decisions that impact your lives. The commissioners are… Read More ›
Update on the Senior Levy
We received a very detailed letter from Mr. Joseph R. Tomsick, Chief Executive Officer of the Lake County Council on Aging. The letter is in response to request for statistics on how many Concord residents benefit from the Senior Levy…. Read More ›
*****Taxpayer Alert*****
Hold on to your wallets, the local taxing authorities are going to be reaching in for more of your money. At the Lake County Commissioners’ meeting today, the Lake County Auditor, Mr. Edward Zupancic, broke this bad news: The Perry… Read More ›
Requested Crime Laboratory Tax Levy
We have been made aware that the Lake County Prosecutor’s office has notified the Lake County Commissioners that they are contemplating another real estate tax levy to be placed on the ballot in May, 2018. (Note: We are having trouble… Read More ›
ADAMHS Board Tax Levy
I heard about the ADAMHS Board requesting a renewal of the their tax levy on the May, 2018 ballot. As lobbyists for Citizens we are going to ensure that all agencies prove to the taxpayers that they have been… Read More ›
Recap of Discussion at Commissioners’ Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2018
I made a public service announcement at the Commissioners’ meeting. I told them and the general public how the Lake County News-Herald newspaper is now changing the wording of the letters to the editors. They have bowed at the altar… Read More ›
Children Services Levy
The Lake County Commissioners agreed to place a .7 mill renewal and a .4 mill increase Children Services Levy on the November 7th ballot. There will Here is the official press release. Press Release 2016 Children’s Levy Rather than vote… Read More ›
Senior Levy
Here is the information that we obtained from the Lake County Commissioner’s office, regarding the renewal with an increase levy that will be on the ballot on November 7th. The current levy is .5 mills and collects $2.8 million from… Read More ›
Lake County Tax Collection By Political Sub-Division TY 2016 / CY 2017
The schedule below details the real estate taxes collected from Lake County Residents for the Tax Year 2016 / Calendar Year 2017. We have separated the taxes by the three schools districts covering Concord Township. In case you were… Read More ›
Land Bank and Illegal Aliens
The mission of the Land Bank is to help stabilize and/or increase property values, strengthen communities and help to enhance the overall quality of life for Lake County residents. We accomplish this goal by revitalizing abandoned and/or blighted residential or… Read More ›
Information on HUD & Fair Housing in Lake County
We attended a meeting a Lakeland Community College in September, 2016. It dealt with Affirmatively Fair Housing rules as it applies to Lake County. The letter is meant as a recap of the meeting for any interested Lake County resident…. Read More ›