Legislators caring about the citizens is all an illusion.
Real Estate Taxes
Property Taxes…Why are they necessary?
Why don’t we use an income tax or a sales tax to pay for the ever expanding government services?
Ashtabula Auditor’s Property Tax Reform Proposals
Mr. David Thomas offers some proposals to keeping seniors in their homes.
Property Tax Levy Issue Could See House Vote This Week
“The Ohio House could take up a bill this week that would force clear language on ballots for potential property tax increases and stop school districts from using individuals to challenge tax assessments.”…J.D. Davidson, The Center Square
You Can File a Complaint Against Your Property Valuation
The filing period to dispute your property value is from January 1st – March 31st.
Mentor CFO Responds to Our Questions
In our pursuit of disseminating accurate information to the citizens about the increasing property values in Lake County for 2024 with the tax to be collected in 2025, we have been communicating with several taxing authorities asking if they agree… Read More ›
Should We Abolish the Property Taxes?
The American dream of home ownership is an illusion. We are all merely renters.
Buckeye Patriots Election Night Coverage
Watch Joe Miller, Jonathon Broadbent, Commissioner John Plecnik, Kathy Fishel and Siobhan Justin report and comment on the election results.
California Property Taxes Are About to Increase
California politicians are attacking property taxes again.
Commissioner John Plecnik has a unique trait
He is LISTENING TO THE CITIZENS OF LAKE COUNTY AND UNDERSTANDS THE PLIGHT OF SENIOR CITIZENS.
Concord Township’s Bob Patterson Wants to Lower Property Taxes for Seniors
Listen to Concord Township’s Bob Patterson discuss with Joe Miller and Brian Massie Ohio’s HB 546, which freezes property taxes at age 70.
H.B. 140 Changes Property Tax Ballot Language…after November 8th Elections
The State legislators agreed with our Lake County lobbyist, and eliminated the use of boldface or differing font sizes in the text of ballot questions.
School Boards Have Real Power Over Your Pocketbook
Remember, no one associated with government is really interested in lowering your taxes.
Which School District is Number 1 in Lake County?
Which school district is ranked Number 1 in Lake County?
Riverside School District’s Lack of Transparency
Unfortunately, the term and total amount of the new Bond Levy on the May ballot is not communicated to the taxpayers in the school district.
Ohio HB 207 Dealing With Homestead Exemption…Citizens Need to Act
Contact Ohio State Rep. Derek Merrin (District 47)
Homestead Exemption and Lake County Commissioners
This article contains a short video of the Commissioners’ meeting held on 12/30/21 as they discussed the Homestead Exemption.
Richmond Heights School District Propose New Funding for Schools
They are proposing a SDIT…school district income tax.
Ohio Property Tax Tutorial
We provide a link to a Lincoln Institute website that provides historical and current statistics on Ohio’s property tax.
Ohio and Lake County’s Aging Population
We provide exhibits confirming the aging population of Lake County.
Comparing Property Taxes by State…Lake County seniors are being squeezed out
Property taxes cannot continue to increase, it is not sustainable for seniors and those living on fixed incomes.
State Representative Dan Troy & His Homestead Exemption Legislation…updated January 13, 2021
Representative Troy stepping up to the plate for seniors, but it is still not nearly enough.
Open Letter to Jamie Callender, State Representative for District 61…updated 12/29/21
We sent an email to Representative Callender asking for answers to our questions on H.B. 1 – dealing with school funding.
Lake County’s Triennial Update…part 1
We provide detailed information by municipality, taxing districts, and school districts.
Lake County’s Fairport Harbor Property Tax Levies
We have done extensive research on Fairport Harbor’s property taxes to help taxpayers before they vote on new levies.