We read this article in the News-Herald today: We had been informed of this problem many, many weeks ago, and we were assured that the problems had been solved. Since that obviously was a “lack of candor” moment, we will… Read More ›
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Why Do Schools Keep Asking for Money?…we are way past the 3 R’s
Our last analysis of the Lake County Property Taxes by political sub-division revealed that ~68% of all property taxes (Class 1, Class 2, Class 3) are for schools. We wanted to make everyone aware of a book, given to us… Read More ›
Helpful Hints for the Community Activist
For the community activist, or anyone else interested in reviewing court filings, here is a website that will give you all court filings as long as you know the case number. https://ohcourtportal.tylerhost.net/Portal/Home As we continue to obtain more information, we… Read More ›
Community Activism…why is it important?
Here is an interesting article about how a citizen was treated in Huron by the mayor, their police department, and their Prosecutor’s office. We salute her bravery to stand up for what is right, and let the politicians know their… Read More ›
Wickliffe Schools…draining the lifeblood out of their seniors
Thanks to one of our many Wickliffe lobbyists for this letter from the Wickliffe School Board. Let’s check their math: 11.47 mills x $35.00 = $401.45 per $100,000 valuation per year $401.45 / 12 = $33.45 per month For those… Read More ›
Abortion…a Constitutional right?
The “Anonymous One” has shared their current thoughts on abortion. It’s a Matter of Life …” The ad nauseam rhetoric we constantly hear during this political season is that abortion is a good thing (some even describe it as a… Read More ›
Open Meeting Act Violations…can be expensive
A special thanks to one of our Portage lobbyists for making us aware of this article dealing with open meeting act violations in Clermont County. https://www.wcpo.com/clermont-governments-pay-221k-in-suits-over-alleged-secret-meetings-and-silencing-citizens For the budding community activist, you can read all about the “Sunshine Laws” on-line… Read More ›
November Property Tax Levies’ Cost…hot off the press
Hot off the press: Here is the Lake County Auditor’s worksheet detailing the financial impact of each of the property tax levies on the November 5, 2019 ballot. [updated 9/17/19] Copy of Auditor’s Calculation BALLOTLEVIES (Revised) Note to the Willoughby… Read More ›
W-E Schools…not nice to fool the public
We previously wrote about attending the recent Willoughby-Eastlake school board meeting. https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/09/10/willoughby-eastlake-school-board-textbook-on-how-to-lose-touch-with-taxpayers/ During the meeting, Superintendent Steve Thompson and the Treasurer discussed the need for the 4.99 mill, additional, current expenses, CPT, levy commencing with the 2019 tax year. Here… Read More ›
House Bill 6…to repeal or not to repeal
Have you been wondering what all the TV advertising and flyers received in the mail about the repeal of House Bill 6 – the corporate bailout of First Energy – is all about? Well, we received a tip from a… Read More ›
