Once again we are making Lake County citizens aware of an injustice we see in the community. Crossroads has been serving Lake County for 40 years, and provide behavioral services to the children and families of Lake County. They provide… Read More ›
Ohio Counties
Senator Brown..looking for more voters..
Here is Senator Brown’s response to a question on DACA, or the “Dreamers”….(Comment: no mention that they have cost Lake County taxpayers $10,000 per year per “Dreamer” to educate them in our schools. Democrats want voters, Republicans want cheap labor,… Read More ›
Will Catholic Charities correct an injustice?
We have previously written about a request the Land Bank has received from St. Mary Magdalene Church in Willowick. The Church requested that the Land Bank demolish a convent and rectory in exchange for the free and clear title to… Read More ›
Lake County’s 2018 Operating Budget
How much do you think the Lake County Commissioners’ office will spend to meet the County’s obligations? You might be surprised….. Lake County 2018 Budget page 1 Lake County 2018 Budget page 2 The grand total is $247,647,070.08…(yes, no worries… Read More ›
CDGB grants…what are they?
The federal government Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides money for Community Development under the CDGB and HOME programs. They support activities such as, infrastructure, economic development projects, installation of public facilities, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services,… Read More ›
Congressman Dave Joyces moves his Lake County office
In case you have not heard or read about it….District 14 Congressman Dave Joyce has moved his Painesville office to 8500 Station Street, Suite 390, Mentor, OH 44060. The office will continue to provide assistance to residents in the 14th… Read More ›
Port Authority….preparing Lake County for the next generation…
We attended a board meeting for the Lake County Port and Economic Development Authority today. The Port Authority is authorized by the State of Ohio Revised Code, and is under the supervision of the Lake County Commissioners. There are paid… Read More ›
Land Bank meeting 12/7….the good, the bad, and the ugly
We asked for a meeting with Mr. John Rogers, , Executive Director of the Lake County Land Bank, to discuss several of the properties in Lake County that are being helped by the Lake County Land Bank: Mary Magadelene Rectory… Read More ›
Extended Housing….a very necessary agency
I had a meeting with Ms. Karen McLeod of Extended Housing in Painesville. Ms. McLeod was very gracious with her time, gave me a tour of their facility, and provided some information on mental health issues facing Lake County residents…. Read More ›
Sanctuary Cities…are we a nation of laws..or can we pick and choose?
There are many issues that are dividing our country, but none more contentious than the illegal alien issue. Here is a website that focuses just on that issue. http://www.sanctuarycities.info/sanctuary_state_ohio.htm No borders = no sovereignty = no country…. We should ask… Read More ›
Council on Aging versus RSVP..where should we spend our tax $?
Lake County’s population is aging, and by 2030 one-third of legal residents will be over 60 years of age. Many of our seniors are facing food and housing insecurity, in addition to abuse and neglect issues that need to be… Read More ›
Commissioners’ meeting 11/30
Commissioner Cirino gave a recap of his meeting with federal officials regarding the possible closure of nuclear plants in Northern Ohio and the use of coal. He stated that Governor Kasich is not supporting Northeast Ohio and does not seem… Read More ›
Get a Veteran’s Ohio ID card…..
Did you know that all Veterans can receive an identification card free of charge from the Lake County Recorder’s office? Their office is located in the basement of the Administration building (105 Main Street, Painesville, 44077) You will need to… Read More ›
Meeting with ADAMHS Board Executive Director……
Three of us met Tuesday (11/28) with Ms. Kim Fraser, Executive Director, and Mr. Dave Hackman, lawyer with Prosecutor’s Office representing the ADAMHS Board. Although Mr. Hackman said that the answers to our questions where not necessarily meant to be… Read More ›
Housing & Medicaid
Have you heard of “food insecurity” or “housing insecurity”? It reminds us that there are many citizens living in Lake County and the State of Ohio having trouble getting “3 squares a day” and a “roof over their head”. It… Read More ›
Staggering statistics on mental health issues….
I read some interesting statistics in the 2017 Annual Report of the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services. # of Adult Americans Mental Health Issue … Read More ›
Wickliffe….seeking revitalization solutions…
Thanks to Patriot 9997 for the following information: The News-Herald reported on a meeting by Wickliffe officials, the Port Authority and Lake County Commissioner Cirino. Here is a link to their article: http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20171124/wickliffe-euclid-avenue-corridor-committee-receives-input-from-expert In the article, they mention about the… Read More ›
Medicaid….what is it?
I found a website that provides a great deal on information on Medicaid. Did you know that Medicaid is source of funding for nonprofits, and is jointly financed by federal and state governments? The States use it as a source… Read More ›
RSVP….Here is their idea of accounting for taxpayers’ money
Ever hear of RSVP? Here is a link to their website: http://rsvplc.org/ They told me in a phone conversation that they are “an employment agency for volunteers”. Their financial information is produced by the Willoughby-Eastlake School District Treasurer’s office. They… Read More ›
Crossroads….financial information
We received copies of the IRS annual Form 990 from Crossroads, Lake County Adolescent Counseling Service, Inc. They provide Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment, Behavioral Health Counseling and Prevention Services for children in the community. During fiscal year ended 6/30/16, they… Read More ›
Willowick’s Catholic Church & the Land Bank partnership…
We have had it confirmed that the priest at St. Mary Magdalene church in Willowick stated to the congregation at mass that their old convent and rectory will be given to the Land Bank of Lake County. The plan is… Read More ›
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center…financial results
I never realized social work could be so profitable….. The Lake County ADAMHS Board has been supporting the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center with a payment of $28,000 for each of the last three years – 2015, 2016, and 2017 –… Read More ›
For the betterment of mankind or for profit?…you decide
Earlier this year, when I was trying to gain some knowledge about the opioid epidemic that was ravaging Lake County, I went to get information from the Lake – Geauga Recovery Center located in Mentor. I was given their standard… Read More ›
Unrig the Economy
I attended a meeting sponsored by Americans for Prosperity at Landerhaven today. Their keynote speaker was Ohio Senator Rob Portman. AFP’s five principles of tax reform are: Simple – Lower rates – Fewer Deductions – Eliminate Loopholes, Exemptions, or Deductions… Read More ›
Affordable housing…look for more “stack and pack” solutions in the future.
Here is an article that may not impact Lake County now, but it will come eventually. http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-16/budget-policy-and-priorities/affordable-housing-and-medicaid-costs-making-the-connection/a60284-1