I would like to introduce you to someone that I have never met. His name is Dominic Lucci. I know his Uncle Burt from our weekly Saturday morning Bible study. Burt has been telling us for months about the struggles… Read More ›
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Housing Affordability Threshold…….let me try to explain one more time
While on a conference telephone conversation last night, the moderator did not think that the “Housing Affordability Threshold” was an important concept to consider when explaining what the increasing real estate taxes are doing to seniors living on fixed incomes,… Read More ›
Ohio as a Retirement State….mixed reviews
Thanks to Lobbyists Jim W. for this article on retirement in Ohio. It ranks Ohio in several categories as a retirement State. Shared from the Cleveland, Ohio Patch: “If you’re thinking about retirement, a new report suggests you may want… Read More ›
Your Port Authority at work…..a job well done
Opening Day at a Very Special Ball Park Saturday, July 28th, was opening day at Lake Health Miracle Park, a unique project to give kids with special needs the chance to play baseball. The new park, in the shadow of the… Read More ›
Lake County Libraries…….just the facts
We have been concerned for quite some time about the overall increase in taxes collected for the eight Lake County library districts. With help from the Lake County Auditor’s office, we were able to create the following schedules that will… Read More ›
The Winner of our First Chutzpah Award……..Morley Library…vs LCC
At the risk of being charged with “cultural appropriation”, we hereby give the Morley Library Board of Trustees our first “Chutzpah” Award for 2018 for having the audacity to place a renewal levy on the ballot and then double down… Read More ›
Community Solution Graphic of the Week
Community Solutions Graphic of the Week Share Tweet Forward At Community Solutions: Ohio Prepares for Future Mobility Solutions, Sign Up Today! How can new transportation technology help ensure older adults and people with disabilities remain active and have access to transportation? Join us… Read More ›
NOACA…What is it?
The initials NOACA means the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency. Here is a link to their website: http://www.noaca.org/ There was a meeting in Chardon on Thursday so that NOACA could hear from Geauga residents. Our friends from Auburntownship.org were there and… Read More ›
Concord Meeting cancelled for tonight…7/18/19
Adam Rose sent me this email regarding tonight’s meeting. Mr. Massie, With regard to the Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax issue…I wanted to let you know that we just made the decision to cancel the public hearing scheduled for this… Read More ›
A Journey Through the Board of Revisions…how we got our RE taxes reduced
At the same time we were studying how our real estate taxes had increased 42% in the 11 years since we moved into Concord Township, our friend and excellent real estate agent that we have used many times over the… Read More ›
Vrooman Road Bridge project update…..a Gills’ monument and taxpayers’ millstone
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when at first we set out to deceive. Did you know that the Vrooman road project when completed will be the 2nd largest bridge in Ohio? Did you know the earliest estimate for… Read More ›
Cuyahoga County has an aging population also..
As in Lake County, that population is aging fast in Cuyahoga County. This will presents many challenges to our society.
Back to School Freebies….
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim C…for this information: BTSB 18 PromoFINAL Saturday August 4, 2018 Open to all Lake County children in need for the 2018-2019 school year. Come anytime between 9am – 2pm FREE! Books FREE! Haircuts FREE! Sports Screenings… Read More ›
Lake County Engineer’s Announcement…the hype for the public consumption is amazing
From the Lake County Engineer’s Website: BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND LAKE COUNTY ENGINEER COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED Lake County, Ohio residents will soon begin to see much-needed improvements to roads under the jurisdiction of the Lake County… Read More ›
Free Produce for Seniors
Thanks to Lobbyist Arzella for this information:: https://cityofmentor.com/free-fresh-produce-limited-income-seniors/ The Mentor Senior Center is teaming up with the Greater Cleveland Foodbank to offer free produce to Lake County seniors. Beginning July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the center will welcome seniors to its… Read More ›
Northeast Ohio….the best “location in the nation”?
Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this article from the News-Herald. (LFC Comment: This recent article by the News-Herald fails to consider the ever increasing cost of Lake County property taxes and that we are pricing citizens out of their homes.)… Read More ›
Housing Mobility Program….name change from Section 8
Thought that you might find this article from the Center for Community Solutions interesting. It also ties in with Obama’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing act. Lake County has an AFFH agency that is headed by Ms. Patricia Kidd, Executive Director… Read More ›
Geauga County….more honesty and transparency
We would like to give a “shout out” to our new friends in Geauga County. They have been reporting on Geauga County affairs and holding their politicians accountable for quite some time. http://www.auburntownship.org/commentary/2018default.html#SPIDALIERI_DID_NOT_GET_IT_RIGHT These are dedicated citizens that continue to… Read More ›
Ohio jails……wow, this graphic is revealing
This graphic was sent to us from the Center for Community Solutions. Interesting to see the number of jails throughout the State of Ohio. I “In Ohio, both jails and prisons house incarcerated individuals. This report will remain consistent with… Read More ›
Lake County Engineer Mr. Gills..a second “lack of candor”
This is a follow up to a previous post regarding a public meeting I attended regarding the $5.00 Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax. At the meeting I asked Mr. Gills two specific questions: (1) What was the original estimate for the… Read More ›
Learn more about Americans for Prosperity
Our Lobbyist Don Heuer asked us to post the following information on the group “American for Prosperity”. From Don Heuer: I wanted to provide to you a selected portion of David H. Koch’s material on his initiative on Americans for Prosperity:… Read More ›
Public Meeting on the extra $5.00 license fee….what a tangle web we weave…
I attended a public meeting on Tuesday 6/12 held by the County Engineer, Mr. Gills, and the County Commissioners. The subject was the proposed permissive motor vehicle $5.00 tax. Here is what I learned: Another $5.00 tax, approved by the… Read More ›
Are dangerous people teaching your children?
Here is a link to a five minute video that describes what many of our colleges have become. https://www.prageru.com/videos/dangerous-people-are-teaching-your-kids
Heads up….County wants more of your money…
Public Hearings – Proposed Additional County Permissive Annual Motor Vehicle License Tax – Wednesday, May 23, 2018 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearings Proposed Additional County Permissive Annual Motor Vehicle License Tax In accordance with Section 4504.24 of the Ohio… Read More ›