(LFC Comments: Thanks to Lobbyist Jim for this article. It reinforces what we have been saying for more than two years. The use of property taxes to fund our public schools and the ever growing government at all levels are… Read More ›
Ohio Counties
Jason Wuliger…some questions for him
We never did receive a response from our original email to Mr. Wuliger. We have another question for the candidate for Lake County Commissioner. *********************1776 Since Jason Wuliger is an announced candidate for Lake County Commissioner, we thought it appropriate… Read More ›
Drug Overdose Stats…heart-breaking deaths
(LFC Comments: The Center for Community Solutions provided this chart on drug overdose deaths. Here is a link to their article: https://www.communitysolutions.com/data-shows-drop-unintentional-drug-overdose-deaths-2018/?mc_cid=d0813d07c3&mc_eid=8d430e97ba What about the drug deaths in Lake County? From the Coroner’s office: 2014 52 2015 49 2016 92… Read More ›
Lakeland vs Lorain CC…quality is the result of comparison
(LFC Comments: We received the following article from a Lake County lobbyist. We want to be sure that the “movers and shakers” at Lakeland Community College read it so that they can understand how a community college is supposed to… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…not in step with community
(LC Comments: We have been discussing the challenges facing the Lake County manufacturers, and it is obvious that finding qualified individuals is a huge challenge. The manufacturers are willing to work with local colleges to establish the training needed to… Read More ›
Cleveland Heights Tax Levy…7.9 mills…oh, my
(LFC Comments: Lobbyist Joe in Cleveland Heights shares his thoughts about the Cleveland Heights astronomical property tax levy on the March 17th ballot. The 7.9 mill levy will cost a taxpayer $276.50 per year for every $100,000 of market valuation…. Read More ›
Riverside School District…5 year projections…part 2 of 2
(LFC Comments: We wanted to illustrate what is happening to public school finances, and why we believe that they are pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes that they have worked all their lives to… Read More ›
Paradox Prize Project…LakeTran experiment
(LFC Comment: We received some inquiries from Lake County taxpayers about LakeTran providing transportation to Lake County employees living in East Cleveland and Cleveland, so we sent the following email to Mr. Ben Capelle, Executive Director of LakeTran.) Mr. Capelle,… Read More ›
EdChoice Program…you may not believe this
(LFC Comments: We were made aware of another assault on educational choices, and thought that you would like to know about it. Looks like the teachers’ unions and the schools’ lobbyists are twisting some arms in the legislature.) http://www.ccv.org/ohio-action-center/?vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%2f70229%2frespond%3fvcrmeid%3dhDKgo2vbEGJ2MAIW0zELQ%26vcrmiid%3d8bWIvhxsUUyUL7bDcBEqmQ Here… Read More ›
Our Unsustainable Property Taxes
(LFC Comments: We welcome another contributor to our forum. We appreciate Tom Hach and his Tax Working Group’s stance on property taxes. We give them a big “thumbs up” for the article.) Our Unsustainable Property Taxes Written by Tom… Read More ›
W-E Schools…taxpayers have some suggestions
Thanks to our Painesville lobbyist for this letter to the editor posted in the News-Herald.
Your Lake County Board of Elections Needs You
The March 17th elections are not far off, and the Lake County Board of Elections could use your help as a poll worker. Now is the chance for you to be part of our fundamental right of free and fair… Read More ›
John Rogers and National Abortion Rights Action League…joined at the hip
SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON YOU JOHN ROGERS! May God have mercy on your soul. This is Mr. John Rogers, Democrat, and a perennial politician. He is currently the State Representative for the 60th District. He is also the current Executive… Read More ›
March 17, 2020…are you Taxed Enough Already?
(LFC Comments: We got the following information from the Lake County Board of Election’s website, and had to add our two cents on the issues. Ultimately, the voters must decide, we just hope they have knowledge about the issues rather… Read More ›
Property Tax Legislation…who has our back?
(LFC Comments: Auburntownship.org is on top of their game…pointing out what is happening in other states regarding property taxes while the Ohio legislators fail to see how seniors are being priced out of their homes with ever-increasing property taxes. Note… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Levy…third time a charm?
For those living in the Willoughby-Eastlake School district, you will again get to vote on another property tax levy on the March 17, 2020 ballot. The property tax will commence in 2020 with the collection in 2021. If it does… Read More ›
American Citizenship is Eroding…
“Victor David Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist and farmer. He has been a commentator on modern and ancient warfare and contemporary politics for National Review, The Washington Times and other media outlets.”…from Wikipedia Here is the link… Read More ›
Here Comes the Rain…local artist records in Lake County
This is a departure from our normal fare, but here is a video produced by a local Lake County artist. Most of the video was recorded in Mentor Headlands, Fairport Harbor, and Concord. Downtown Cleveland. Note to the Visitors Bureau: … Read More ›
Property Taxes…Cap at 3% per year?
(LFC Comments: Thanks to a Kirtland Lobbyist for this article on property taxes. Please note that they do not talk about property taxes ever being reduced. It will be up to the taxpayers to control their own destiny. Vote NO… Read More ›
Deceptions Abound in Columbus…clarity for taxpayers not an option
(LFC Comments: Thanks to our friends at the Marietta Project 9-12 project for this article reported in the Ohio Star. There are high paid lobbyists that are thwarting State Representative Derek Merrin’s attempt to simplify the ballot language on the… Read More ›
Homestead Exemption Increase = “a cup of coffee and a Crispy Creme a year”
Thanks to the Geauga patriots at Auburntownship.org for this information: OHIO BILL WOULD TIE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS TO INFLATION Published Tuesday, December 10, 2019 By Tyler Arnold* | The Center Square Proposed legislation would tie Ohio’s homeowner exemption, which… Read More ›
Dan Troy Running Again…Power is very intoxicating
From Dan Troy’s Facebook page: Daniel P. Troy today announced his candidacy for the office of State Representative for the 60th District in western Lake County. The former Lake County Commissioner, State Representative, and Willowick City Council President will be… Read More ›
Health and Social Services…how your property taxes are impacted
The Center for Community Solutions has generated a detailed, comprehensive report on property taxes funding social services. https://www.communitysolutions.com/research/haves-nots-county-property-taxes-provided-2-5-billion-local-health-social-service-funding-unevenly-distributed/?mc_cid=db8237bd2a&mc_eid=8d430e97ba Here is an excerpt from the article that we found informative: “While all 50 states have property taxes, Ohio is unique in… Read More ›
Schools Hiring Pros to Pass Levies…we will expose them
(LFC Comments: The following is a reply we received from a Lorain Lobbyist to the article on Campaigning rules. https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/11/22/w-e-schools-and-campaigning-rules/ It is such a powerful message, we wanted to be sure that everyone saw it.) *********************1776 Dear LFC, Thank you… Read More ›
Ohio Sunshine Law Update
The Ohio Auditor of State, Keith Faber, recently published a Bulletin (2019-003) that announces a new star rating system for all public officials to follow. Here is the bulletin for your review: Auditor of State’s Bulletin on Ohio Sunshine Laws… Read More ›