Thank you to a Lobbyist for the following information about a recent meeting concerning the impact of Shariah Law and the U.S. Constitution. This issue has not surfaced in Lake County yet, but it is only a matter of time…. Read More ›
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Lake County Population..as of 2010
The information is a little dated (2010), but here is the population of Lake County by political sub-division. Health District LC Population by Municipality We have seen population figures ranging from 230,000 to 235,000.
College loan defaults…alarming stats…
Thanks to our Lobbyists for this startling news about college loan defaults….college are big businesses…and in my opinion our citizens are being abused by them. We need to reinforce the need for a skilled labor force, and not automatically send… Read More ›
Shariah law….has not impacted Lake County – yet
We are treating this as a public service announcement. Lake County residents may not be aware of Shariah Law since it has not appeared yet in our County. However, it is a looming issue outside of our County, and we… Read More ›
State of Ohio’s Strategic Plan for All Schools….no mention of taxpayers
We have learned about meeting being held around the State of Ohio dealing with a new Strategic Plan for students in public schools. Here is a link to their 18 page “Draft Plan”. #EachChild – Full Strategic Plan Report –… Read More ›
Causes of Death in the USA….and they want gun control!!!
Thanks to a Lobbyist for this very informative chart on causes of death in the United States.
Hillsdale’s Barney Charter Schools….another possible solution to public education
Thanks to Don Heuer, another Lobbyist for Citizens, for providing us with an email received from Larry P. Arnn, President of Hillsdale College….. Dear Don, I hope your day is going well. You understand, as do I, that the process… Read More ›
School Financing…starting to get on the radar screen…
Article from Mentor officials dealing with school financing, unfortunately it is not dated. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S ISSUE FOR COMMENTOR STATEWIDE SCHOOL FUNDING REFORM – STATUS REPORT Historically, Ohio has funded public education utilizing an over-reliance on local property taxes. In… Read More ›
Article on Ohio School Financing
Thanks to one of our Lobbyists for passing this along to us: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20180227/ohio-among-top-states-in-education-funding-for-districts-with-poor-and-minority-students-study-finds
News-Herald Article…speaking about schools and real estate taxes…
It is refreshing to hear that the State politicians are finally going to address the issue of using real estate taxes as a means of funding public schools. Here is an interesting article you may not have seen. http://www.news-herald.com/opinion/20180303/school-funding-reform-in-ohio-needed-editorial&template=printart (you… Read More ›
Lake County Voters By Municipality
In an effort to determine how we can get make any changes to the problem of increasing real estate taxes, we analyzed our current voting statistics versus the number of Lake County residents. From the statistics provided by the Lake… Read More ›
Meals on Wheels fundraiser
The Lake County Council on Aging provides valuable services to the citizens of Lake County, and we support them whenever we can. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20180302/lake-county-council-on-aging-to-host-march-for-meals&template=printart
Rights versus Benefits….do you know the difference?
I am always amazed at people stating that they have a right that is granted by the government. What they are really saying is that they want the benefit that government is providing to them. Thanks to the solid Constitutionalist… Read More ›
2nd amendment under attack….
PLEASE CALL YOUR OHIO SENATOR’S AND TELL THEM TO STOP SENATE BILL 260 WHICH CALLS FOR THE CREATION OF AN OHIO GUN DATABASE As we all know, the school shooting in Florida had nothing to do with gun laws. It had to do… Read More ›
The assault on the 2nd amendment…
Looks like they are going after the 2nd amendment…Who defines what is an assault weapon? Look for massive government buy back program….all for the safety and security of the American people…. https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA132-SB-260
Meeting Ron Young…what I learned
Heard Ron Young speak last night at a meeting. My take-a-ways: 1. States trying to use Constitutional process of “Nullification” is viewed as part of the past, and no longer useful. It is part of the rebellion. 2. The State… Read More ›
Super Bowl Ad Highlights Seniors’ Problem..a little too close to home
Had to post this Super Bowl ad because it highlights what we are saying. Seniors need to work to pay their property taxes!!!!! Over 1/3 of Americans have no retirement savings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ILxrRlf3KY How does this relate to Lake County Seniors?….Here… Read More ›
How large is Lake County government?
Did you know that the Lake County 2018 operating budget is $247,647,070, and there are 1,434 employees. The estimated unencumbered cash balance is $184,259,457 at the January 1, 2018. (Comment: I would say they are financially healthy. Not sure if… Read More ›
Tom Z is back on the radio….
Tom Z will be back on the radio beginning Feb 3 at 1220 on the AM Dial at 9:30 AM in the morning and repeated at 10 PM in the evening. The name of the show will be Talking Trump with Tom Z. We are glad… Read More ›
Stormwater taxes and Cuyahoga River catching fire…oh yes, they’re related..
Three of us met with Mr. Tim Miller, Director of the Lake County Stormwater Management Department and Jason Boyd, Lake County Administrator. All three of us were very impressed with both gentlemen; good stewards of the taxpayers’ money, and both… Read More ›
Matt Lynch….thumbs up
At the Heritage Club meeting tonight (1/11), we heard Matt Lynch discuss his options to run for Congressman or Appeals court judge. Full disclosure – I am a big Matt Lynch supporter, and was involved in both of his Congressional… Read More ›
Riverside Schools versus Concord Township
I sent an email to the Riverside School Board asking for an update on the problem with building a school in Concord Township, and for the scheduled school board meetings for 2018. We will start attending those meetings. (Comment: It is… Read More ›
Asking Crossroads to correct and injustice
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›