Here is a timely article from the patriots at Auburntownship.org. https://www.auburntownship.org/commentary/2019default.html#GEAUGA_COUNTY_SENIOR_CITIZENS_FACING_HIGHER_TAXES_AND_LIVING_COSTS,_JUST_SAY_NO_WHEN_YOU_VOTE_ON_NOVEMBER_5_ GEAUGA COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS FACING HIGHER TAXES AND LIVING COSTS, JUST SAY NO WHEN YOU VOTE ON NOVEMBER 5 Published Saturday, November 2, 2019 For all the information in… Read More ›
For those receiving Social Security Benefits, we have some good news and some bad news for you. Here is a link to an article that tells us that the retirees can expect an increase in benefits next year. https://seniorsleague.org/social-security-benefits-increase-by-just-1-6-in-2020/ The… Read More ›
Note to LCC Administrators: We have Holmes and Watson warming up in the bullpen. We know what you did, and we just shake our heads in disbelief. “Holmes, have you heard the latest on Lakeland Community College?” “Just… Read More ›
The Affordable Concord Taxes committee has offered the following rebuttal to those that support the Concord Fire Levy.
We retrieved this flyer from the garbage, and thought that we should express our opinion on this extremely well-done flyer. Kudos to Chris G – great emotional plea.. We offer Chris a suggested picture for his next flyer that is… Read More ›
We have been interested in State Representative Derek Merrin’s concerted efforts to help Ohio taxpayers better understand what they are voting for as it relates to the complex world of property taxes. Here is the Cleveland.com article that details Rep…. Read More ›
We are pleased to provide a forum for this Chardon Township resident to present her views on the proposed Chardon school levy. Chardon Schools – Why I am voting NO on Issue 21 The Chardon School bond issue, Issue 21… Read More ›
We received this quote from a local law enforcement officer:Quote of the day for you, from me, which you can post: “A retired detective from a major municipal US police agency once told me that if someone isn’t involved in… Read More ›
We are getting indications that there were no bids submitted for the Better Flop project. We thought we would confirm with this records request. The Lake County Port Authority, in conjunction with the Mayor of Willowick, and Commissioners Cirino and… Read More ›
It seems that the residents of Hunting Valley believe in a revised version of the GOLDEN RULE – He who has the gold, makes the rules! Take a look at this opinion article in Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/opinion/2019/10/the-obscene-conniving-in-hunting-valley-to-get-residents-out-of-paying-public-school-taxes.html?fbclid=IwAR2RkpCzS8rhHA4kar_bRfw-eMxQnhtVQsvw8-K8pSzscLQfm6Zp1Nr67Rw
Some VERY unhappy residents in the Willoughby-Eastlake School district sent LFC this flyer that has been distributed throughout the community. They would like Superintendent Steve Thompson to answer these questions: Has the school board already passed a resolution making the… Read More ›
We expanded our research comparing the residential property tax rates for Northeast Ohio counties to the overall State of Ohio average. Here is the link to our previous article comparing Lake County to the overall State of Ohio average: https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/10/20/state-of-ohio-property-taxes-how-does-lake-county-stack-up/ Kudos… Read More ›
As a public service announcement, we are posting this article we found in the News-Herald. ELECTION 2019 Lake County Elections Board seeking poll workers By Andrew Cass acass@news-herald.com @AndrewCassNH on Twitter The Lake County Elections Board is seeking poll workers for… Read More ›
We wanted to illustrate how the Lake County political sub-divisions are relying very heavily on property taxes for their funding. Here is a definition of a political sub-division: “POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS are local governments created by the states to help fulfill their… Read More ›
Thanks to a Lobbyist for this article from the Columbus Dispatch. We have previously mentioned the lawsuit ‘DeRolph versus the State of Ohio’. The Ohio supreme Court deemed that the current funding formula for the State funding of schools is… Read More ›
Painesville Police Levy Update 10/12/19 Two Painesville residents asked LFC to join them in a meeting with the Painesville Chief of Police, Daniel J. Waterman. The meeting was requested to discuss the security cameras that are going to be purchased… Read More ›
Did you know that Laketran has a political action committee (PAC) known as ‘Friends of Laketran’? We received the following campaign finance reports from the ever helpful Lake County Elections Board: 2019 SemiAnn LAKETRAN 2018 SemiAnn LAKETRAN 2018 Ann LAKETRAN… Read More ›
We received the following article from the Concord Administrator, Mr. Andy Rose. We previously offered a forum to anyone that wanted to write an article supporting the Concord Fire Levy, and we always keep a promise. This is a “copy… Read More ›
Thanks to our Mentor lobbyist for this information: Last Chance! Don’t Miss This! Over 1,800 people have visited the Better Flip demonstration project at 557 East 305th Street in Willowick this Summer. They have one last weekend to tour the home. This Saturday October 12th from 12-3 and Sunday October 13th from… Read More ›
We have found a piece of legislation proposed by State Senator Kristna Roegner (District 27 – Akron area) dealing with property taxes. SB No 216 proposed bill “To amend sections 319.302 and 5705.211 and to enact sections 323.1510 and 4503.0612… Read More ›
We delivered this letter to the Secretary of State’s office. It deals with an alleged violation of the ‘secret ballot’ issue recently ruled on by the Ohio Supreme Court. 2019-09 Auditor Appointment by Secret Ballot – Ohio SOS From the… Read More ›
We are seeing similarities between Geauga County and Lake County, and they are not very flattering. It seems the officials in both counties believe that the average citizen is “asleep at the switch”, and skirting the law is no big… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our Kirtland lobbyists for this report regarding Lakeland Community College’s expansions plans to be in-line with their declining enrollment…huh?: A multi million dollar building that will cost the college and taxpayers nothing – is that possible? … Read More ›
From one of our many Kirtland lobbyists, we see that maintenance of the property seems to be taking a back seat to something, or maybe no one is really “minding the store.” Check out the condition of this railing. How… Read More ›
The Center for Community Solutions has some interesting statistics on the “Status of Women” by county. We thought you might like reading this information. Lorain_SOW2019 Portage_SOW2019 Geuaga_SOW2019 Lake_SOW2019 Knox_SOW2019 Here is the link to obtain the report on the other… Read More ›