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 ›
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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 ›
A staggering statistic for Ohio….
Thanks to The Center for Community Solutions for this information: Over the next eight years, the number of Ohioans living with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expected to rise by 19 percent, totaling 250,000 in 2025. One of these challenges is… Read More ›
Want to contribute your talents and time to Lake County?
You can make a difference in your community by being on a variety of Lake County’s Boards. The positions are appointed by the Lake County Commissioners. Here is a link details all of the Board positions available in 2018. Contact… Read More ›
Council on Aging….Blizzard Bag Food Drive
We will try to help the Council on Aging as much as we can……they provide a valuable service to Lake County Seniors.. Their “Meals on Wheels” program is participating in the “Subaru Share the Love Event”. The event starting in… Read More ›
LakeTran
We attended the Board of Directors meeting today. Our initial impression is a well run governmental agency that operates with compassion for the citizens using their services. They passed their 2018 Budget…..$7.4 million for capital expenditures and $14..7 million for… Read More ›
Rules for Non-Profit 501c3 entities….
1. There Are Limits To Legislative Lobbying. A 501c3 organization is allowed to spend a maximum of 20% of its total operating budget on legislative lobbying. Some specific restrictions may be placed for certain industries in addition to this operating… 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 ›