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• Ohio Sunshine Laws for the Community Activist…know your rights!

  By Contributing Writer on May 23, 2019 • ( 207 )

  

  We found a great website that provides the budding community activist with some great information about filing complaints for records requests under the Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43. https://splc.org/template-ohio/ Ohio Sunshine Law Complaint Background This template is for journalists seeking… Read More ›

• Senate Bill 11…get informed

  By Contributing Writer on May 23, 2019 • ( 21 )

  

  We are pleased to pass along this article we received from the Ohio Value Voters… Since 2007, our purpose has been to educate, inform, and influence voters and elected officials, in Ohio. URGENT ALERT S. B. 11, introduced by Senator Nickie Antonio… Read More ›

• House Bill 6…..confusing, follow the money…

  By Contributing Writer on May 21, 2019 • ( 94 )

  

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on State House Bill 6. This is a confusing issue for LFC. What we do know is that the deregulation of the energy business years ago split the generation side of the… Read More ›

• Auditor’s Office….for whom does the bell toll?

  By Contributing Writer on May 19, 2019 • ( 230 )

  

  We have had several sources tell us that all is not well in the Lake County Auditor’s office.  The conversion of the new software that we had previously written about has hit more than a few “speed bumps”…..The only question… Read More ›

• Lake County Property Taxes….by the numbers…

  By Contributing Writer on May 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Thanks to Barb Hogya of the Lake County Auditor’s office for the following information on the estimated property tax revenue in Lake County.   Barb is extremely knowledgeable about Lake County property taxes – she deserves a raise…..   This covers… Read More ›

• Goodwill….is it really a “non-profit”?

  By Contributing Writer on May 19, 2019 • ( 1,654 )

  

  Lobbyist Concord Bob asked me to publish this article to get people to think before they donate……We have always known that Goodwill Industries has been a “non-profit” company, but remember “non-profit” is tax status and some “non-profits” are very profitable…….. Read More ›

• Debt versus Revenue…When does the clock strike midnight?

  By Contributing Writer on May 19, 2019 • ( 645 )

  

  Thanks to Lobbyist Fred for these links on the State of Ohio, United States, and World debt…makes us wonder what happens when the debt of a government exceeds the annual revenue.  We know what happens if an individual or a… Read More ›

• Concord Fire Department….things are “heating up”

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2019 • ( 27 )

  

  It certainly appears as though Concord residents will be asked to vote on a Fire Department levy in November, 2019.  Rather than state the number of mills or the term of the levy at this time, we will wait until… Read More ›

• Mea Culpa….we are falling on our sword

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2019 • ( 25 )

  

  This is a follow up to our previous post on Concord Township’s Budget: https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/05/14/concord-townships-budget-by-the-numbers/ There was some “feedback” from Andy Rose, Concord Township’s administrator.  Andy got his ‘knickers in a bunch’ because of a statement we made, and asked if… Read More ›

• Lakeland CC & Their Adjunct Faculty

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2019 • ( 19 )

  

  Thanks to one of our many Kirtland lobbyists for this latest information about the “haves” and the “have nots” at Lakeland Community College. Have to admit we had to look up what an “adjunct faculty” meant: Per Wikipedia: “In North… Read More ›

• Ohio Campaign Finance Reporting Dates

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2019 • ( 36 )

  

  This is a public service announcement.  We received the following 2019 Reporting Calendar from the Lake County Board of Elections.  It  provides the dates that must be adhered to for all committees involved in any campaign activity. Ohio Campaign Finance… Read More ›

• How Deep is the Mud?

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2019 • ( 37 )

  

  When we saw this picture it reminded us what is happening in the Country, State and County…..some  elected politicians are spotless, some only get their feet slightly muddy, but there are others that are “up to their neck” in the… Read More ›

• Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds…

  By Contributing Writer on May 16, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  For the record…..I received a 2019 Republican Confirmation Card today.  They are trying to build up their war chest to defeat the Democrats, who are trying to “destroy our entire Republican effort to continue Making America Great Again”……I really had… Read More ›

• Build That Wall….Lake County Leaders…we are talking to YOU!

  By Contributing Writer on May 15, 2019 • ( 18 )

  

  Experience has shown us that our Lake County political ‘leaders’ will not stand up publicly and express support for a border wall….. Take a look at this article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/feds-immigration-top-us-crime-one-third-of-all-sentencings LFC will endeavor to find out the same information about Lake… Read More ›

• Can You Connect the Dots? – VB / Port Authority / My Board – It is REMARKABLE

  By Contributing Writer on May 14, 2019 • ( 16 )

  

  We told you all about the shenanigans going on at the Lake County Visitors Bureau, Inc. in our article Lake County Visitors Bureau…The Good, the Bad, and the VERY “Remarkable” Ugly. True to our word…promises made/promises kept…this article will help… Read More ›

• Concord Township’s Budget…by the numbers

  By Contributing Writer on May 14, 2019 • ( 8 )

  

  Thanks to a Concord lobbyist for this information on Concord Township budget for 2019 and 2020. Here is the raw data provided by Concord’s County Administrator. TAX BUDGET CONCORD RAW DATA Please note that Concord residents will be paying for… Read More ›

• Water Treatment Plant Tour…sounds interesting

  By Contributing Writer on May 13, 2019 • ( 49 )

  

  Thanks to the News-Herald for this reminder: “On May 18, the Lake County Department of Utilities is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Aquarius Water Treatment Plant, 38265 Aquarius Parkway in Willoughby. The Utilities… Read More ›

• Faith, Family and Freedom Talk…

  By Contributing Writer on May 11, 2019 • ( 12 )

  We are pleased to make everyone aware of meeting taking place in Brecksville, on Monday, June 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm.  If you are concerned about future of your faith, family, and freedom, you may want to attend this event…. Read More ›

• Senator Sherrod Brown…willing to reward illegal behavior…

  By Contributing Writer on May 11, 2019 • ( 19 )

  

  Thanks to our Painesville Township lobbyist for this response to his letter to Senator Sherrod Brown regarding illegal immigration and protect American citizens.  Please note that the quisling Senator does not mention a need for a border wall, and is… Read More ›

• Open Meeting Act Violation by Commissioner Jerry Cirino

  By Contributing Writer on May 11, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  Lobbyists for Citizens exists to ensure that there is honesty and transparency at all levels of government.  In an effort to continue our education on how our local Lake County government works, we attempted to attend a budget meeting. between… Read More ›

• HB 6….Who Understands this Issue?

  By Contributing Writer on May 10, 2019 • ( 15 )

  

  A big tip of the hat to Diane Jones of Auburntownship.org for this excellent summary of the meeting held last night at the Auburn Career Center hosted by Tom Hach, and his Tax Working Group. https://www.auburntownship.org/commentary/2019default.html#LAKE_COUNTY_LIBERTY_COALITION_HOLDS_DISCUSSION_OF_HOUSE_BILL_6_ We can honestly say… Read More ›

• Whistle-blower Protection Laws….where are the Republicans?

  By Contributing Writer on May 10, 2019 • ( 5 )

  

  LFC’s mission is ensure that honesty and transparency is upheld at all levels of government.  We were very glad to see two Ohio lawmakers introduce legislation adding additional protection for whistle-blowers. Here is link to the State of Ohio House… Read More ›

• Foreshadowing of a problem?…

  By Contributing Writer on May 9, 2019 • ( 825 )

  

  When we attended the Riverside school board meeting last week, and we heard something that piqued our interest. The Chief Financial Officer mentioned that he was having problems with the information received from the Lake County Auditor’s office.  They had… Read More ›

• FYI to the VB…..tick tock, tick tock

  By Contributing Writer on May 8, 2019 • ( 20 )

  

  This is only a start…..trust us….

• Reminder – Vote Tomorrow

  By Contributing Writer on May 6, 2019 • ( 10 )

  

  we have heard that the early voter turnout has been very light. Please remember to vote tomorrow.  There are tax levies on the ballot that you need to consider.  Here is an article that we wrote some time ago. https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/02/22/may-2019-ballot-property-tax-issues-so-when-does-it-end/… Read More ›

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