“The effort does have the attention of state lawmakers including Representative Bill Roemer of Richfield, chairman of the State House Ways and Means Committee.”…Dave Nethers
Real Estate Taxes
What Would Lake County Auditor Chris Galloway Do?
Auditor Galloway expresses his opinion on the path forward to solve the property tax dilemma.
Mentor Resident Says Vote No On Mentor School Levy
“The real question is whether increasing property taxes by more than $13 million annually is justified without first addressing the structure of the system those dollars are going into.”…Gil Martell, Mentor Resident
Mentor Public Library…Results of Public Records Request
“Ohio libraries’ state funding of $43.07 per capita far exceeds that of neighboring states and is over 12 times the national average of $3.44.”…Legislative Service Commission
How Clear Property Rights Built the American Frontier
“In the United States, this understanding was present from the very beginning. Inspired by John Locke, the founders treated property as a condition of civil and economic liberty. This foundation was incorporated into concrete policies that shaped the country’s growth.”…Deborah Palma…Foundation of Economic Education
Vivek’s Campaign Promises….Yawn…
A Governor needs support from the legislators…do you think that the power brokers care about the average citizen?
Sen. Louis Blessing Praises Veterans. So Why Won’t He Let Them Have a Vote?
“Across the country, states are recognizing a simple truth: when a veteran returns home with a 100 percent service-connected disability, that sacrifice deserves meaningful recognition.”…Bernard Mutz
Geauga Schools Panic Over Abolishing Property Tax, the Solution May Be in The May Primary
“It is a sentiment shared by most in political power currently, who have no idea how the state would fund services without property taxes. However, the answer to that question is directly tied to the upcoming Republican Primary and the direction the state will take in 2026.”…Jeff Skinner
Strange Sightings In Lake County, Ohio
What do Bigfoot and an Extraterrestrial have in common?
Chasing Sales By School Boards Just Got A Bit More Transparent
School Boards must now vote publicly to chase sales, notify the taxpayers first, justify it, and document everything.
Housing Nerd Exposes Property Taxes
Learn the truth about the property tax disaster in Ohio.
Is Senator Jerry Cirino Really Working For We The People?
As we continue on the path of exposing the socialist wing of the Ohio Republican Party, our oft-repeated saying is “It’s worse than we thought!”
What About Bond Indebtedness?
” The one thing I agree with is that there will be fights – a fight to get on the ballot, a fight to win at the ballot box, and a fight when it passes.” K. Vesna Mijic-Barisic
Willoughby – Eastlake Public Library…our start in pulling back the curtain
Ohio is number one in the country for state spending on libraries.
State Representative Ron Ferguson is a Winner
Representative Ron Ferguson (D-96) is for abolishing Ohio property taxes. Listen to him in the NEWS9 report.
The “Warmth of Collectivism” is Spreading in the Ohio Senate Thanks to Comrade Blessing…Exorcism Needed
“…with a LVT, the tax bills are all the same.”…Comrade Senator Louis Blessing
Letter to the League of Women Voters
“While the session provided a detailed overview of current property tax complexities, I was concerned by the shift from factual explanation to what felt like scare tactics regarding the potential abolition of Ohio property taxes.”…George Valente
Senator: ‘Anti-tax attitudes making things more expensive’
“The real key here is property taxes are high — obviously, we’ve had, you know, significant real estate inflation. “…Senator Blessing
My Meeting With Vivek
We thank Mr. Ramaswamy for being such a gracious and cordial host. He was genuinely interested in hearing about the movement to abolish Ohio’s property taxes.
Lake County, Ohio: We Are Literally Taxing Seniors Out of Their Homes
“I found this interesting and reinforces a point of contention from Zuren saying “we haven’t foreclosed on anyone due to unpaid property taxes” Which I believe is because responsible adults sell before foreclosure.”…Lake County patriot
An Affordability Fix
“These taxes are an affront to the very idea of property, because if you must pay the government forever to avoid the government taking your property then it is preposterous and sad to speak of it being your property.”…Eric
Here Is One Reason Property Taxes Are So High
Governor John Kasich and Republican lawmakers significantly reduced the Local Government Fund (LGF) starting in 2011 as part of a strategy to address a major state budget deficit and shift Ohio’s fiscal priorities toward state-level tax cuts.
Message from an Ohio Patriot
“Now the governor and others are trying to scare people, saying if your ballot initiative passes, sales taxes will go up to 20%.”…Ohio patriot
States Move to Eliminate Property Taxes for Homeowners
Several states are actively considering proposals that would sharply reduce or eliminate property taxes for homeowners, marking a significant shift in tax policy debates nationwide.
Marijuana May Be Ohio’s New State Flower
Move over Red Carnation, you are being replaced with the Marijuana Plant. We can make so much more money from marijuana sales. Don’t agree? Well, you may want to read this article.