We heard about Ohio Representative Derek Merrin (47th District – Fulton / Lucas County) proposing some changes to the Ballot language for all property taxes. Map of Ohio Representative Districts: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/district-map We contacted Representative Merrin, and asked for some information… Read More ›
Thanks to our patriot friend named George for the heads up on this Oho legislator’s proposed changes in the property tax law. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/02/state-lawmaker-seeks-to-change-ballot-language-for-property-tax-hike-requests.html We will be reaching out to Representative Merrin to see how we can help him to get… Read More ›
Ask yourself if you or your family members are experiencing the heartache of being priced out of the home that they have worked all their lives to achieve? Here are the property tax levies that will be on the May… Read More ›
Thanks to our Geauga patriot, Tom Niewulis, and the ‘Tax Working Group’ for this revealing article about the escalating property taxes in the State of Texas. https://www.texaspolicy.com/anyone-believe-local-property-taxes-in-texas-should-rise-faster/?utm_source=Master+List+%28No+Press%29&utm_campaign=7dab7d5cca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_15_05_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_abf7fb8be4-7dab7d5cca-230102141&mc_cid=7dab7d5cca&mc_eid=f474314eab Here is a sentence that sounds eerily similar to the statement made by… Read More ›
We sent the following email to all Lake County elected officials and a few of the non-profits dealing with drug treatment. We will continue to send this to any and all Lake County leaders. To all Community Leaders: My name… Read More ›
Thanks to Tom Niewulis for this article on the State of Texas willing to address their run-a-way increases in property taxes. https://www.chron.com/news/politics/texas/article/Governor-top-Texas-state-leaders-settle-on-13577279.php?utm_source=Cannonites&utm_campaign=40e54ff0e3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_13_09_25_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4733177261-40e54ff0e3-229721977&mc_cid=40e54ff0e3&mc_eid=f474314eab *********************1776 Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for other links on the schools and property taxes: First up is… Read More ›
Thanks to a Portage lobbyist for the alert on this recent article regarding property taxes in the Cincinnati Enquirer. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/education/2016/01/07/indian-hill-school-district-has-give-back-tax-money/78370926/ It illustrates that we can make a difference, but the fight can be long and hard. *********************1776 Indian Hill school… Read More ›
After reviewing our latest property tax bill, we thought we knew what every number meant and how to calculate each one. Alas, there were two items still on the bill that stumped us. You will see on your bill a… Read More ›
Here is an interesting article from Cleveland.com dated 1/26/17: CLEVELAND, Ohio – Property tax rates in Ohio range from $850 per $100,000 of home value on Kelleys Island to $4,355 a year in one area outside of Dayton. Homeowners are… Read More ›
Here is an article written by another Geauga friend and patriot Tom Niewulis. Although, he lives in Geauga, this article contains important information that pertains to all counties. SELF-INFLICTED EVICTION – WHO’S MINDING THE BOARDS? By Tom Niewulis (SamAdamsReturns.net) Published… Read More ›
We attended a meeting held in Mentor on January 11th. The meeting was held to garner support from Lake County public officials to convince State officials to support the Perry Nuclear Plant and Davis Besse Power Plant in Ottawa County…. Read More ›
Thanks to our Kirtland Lobbyist for sending this article to us….. Jack Thompson is superintendent of the Perry Local School District in Lake County. By Guest Columnist, cleveland.com PERRY, Ohio — I was recently reminded by a student about Newton’s Third… Read More ›
We thought that we would review the results of the recent November 6th elections as it pertained to the property and income tax issues. Quite frankly, looking at the results we can see we did not fare too well in… Read More ›
Thanks to our Lobbyist Bob for providing us with a copy of his letter to the Ohio Department of Taxation. It is our intention to contact our State officials after the November 6th elections. ******************** October 19, 2018 TO WHOM… Read More ›
Thanks to Lobbyist Jim for sending us these articles from the News-Herald…..Taxpayers are not very happy with the ever increasing property taxes.
Thanks to Lobbyist John on this article printed in the Gazette. Gazzette 10.12.18 Continuing Levies Lot’s of discussion on continuing levies……..
We were asked for our opinion on the Lakeland Community College proposed levy. For an entity that is supposed operate in the best interests of the community, they have not impressed us with their decision making, nor are the trustees… Read More ›
Thanks to Lobbyist Jim for this update. Our letter to the editor of the local News-Herald was published. LETTER TO THE EDITOR – CONTINUOUS LEVIES If you agree with our position, please spread the word to your extended families and… Read More ›
We discussed the County Budget Commission with the Commissioners at the 10/2/18 meeting. Here is the CCAO Handbook that outlines the duties of the County Budget Commission: CCAO Handbook Chapter 14 Local Property Taxes We sent the following email to… Read More ›
When reviewing the Ohio County Commissioners handbook (ok, I will admit I have no life – Monday night football is in my rear view mirror), I found an interesting description of the role of the County Budget Commission. County Budget… Read More ›
We are trying to educated our fellow taxpayers on property tax levies that use the phrase “for a continuing period of time”. Here is a ‘letter to the editor’ that we will be submitting to the News-Herald and the Gazette…. Read More ›
We attended a Geauga County Tea Party meeting last week, and discovered some real patriots that were interested in helping the Amish community, although they are not part of the community. Following their Christian principles of being kind, tolerant, patient… Read More ›
Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this News-Herald article on Lakeland Community College’s desire to once again dip into the pockets of Lake County taxpayers. One could say that this is a “bitter pill to swallow’, but we think of it… Read More ›
Thanks to Lobbyist John M. for getting us the final ballot issues that will appear on the November 6th ballot. November 6th ballot issues final Once again, we wanted to provide a service to Lake County taxpayers by providing the… Read More ›
If you have been reading our past posts, you know that we are very concerned that if we stay on the path of ever escalating property taxes, we will price seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their… Read More ›