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• Lakeland and W-E Schools…..we have a problem..we want some answers! [update 1/28/19]

  By Contributing Writer on January 24, 2019 • ( 95 )

  

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for the heads up on this article….. Superintendent Stephan Thompson of Willoughby-Eastlake school proudly announces what is in store for Willoughby residents.  LFC wants you to take note of who Mr. Thompson has hitched his… Read More ›

• Who’s minding the Boards?……answer – no one!

  By Contributing Writer on January 24, 2019 • ( 36 )

  

  Here is an article written by another Geauga friend and patriot Tom Niewulis.  Although, he lives in Geauga, this article contains important information that pertains to all counties. SELF-INFLICTED EVICTION – WHO’S MINDING THE BOARDS? By Tom Niewulis (SamAdamsReturns.net) Published… Read More ›

• School Levy Limitations…..thanks to GOATS

  By Contributing Writer on January 24, 2019 • ( 23 )

  

  We met some Geauga patriots that have similiar viewpoints on the sustainability of using property taxes to fund public schools.  They have provided some information on school levy limitations that we thought all concerned citizens may be interested in reading…. Read More ›

• County Employees’ Campaign Contributions…….one more look

  By Contributing Writer on January 24, 2019 • ( 31 )

  From our friend Marian McMahon, the very fine writer with the Gazette Newspapers……here is her article on the Commissioners’ resolution on accepting campaign contributions from the employees under their direction. gazette article on campaign contributions 1-18-19 Since we are mentioned… Read More ›

• Follow-up From Board of Elections

  By Contributing Writer on January 22, 2019 • ( 42 )

  

  We had previously posted about the questions we sent to the Board of Elections concerning the Lake County Auditor’s position, and how unexpected vacancies are handled.  Here are Mr. Ross McDonald’s, and Ms. Jan Clair’s responses to those questions. *********************1776… Read More ›

• Drugs in Ohio…..we need the non-profits to help stop the supply

  By Contributing Writer on January 22, 2019 • ( 560 )

  

  (LFC Comment: Thanks to our Portage lobbyists for these articles reported in their newspapers…. It definitely reinforces our point about the need to shut off the supply coming across our borders;  we need the local agencies that are making money… Read More ›

• ADAMHS Board…….looking for their support

  By Contributing Writer on January 22, 2019 • ( 366 )

  

  We sent the following email to Ms. Kim Fraser, Executive Director of the Lake County ADAMHS Board, requesting their support in stopping the flow of drugs into our community.  We will let you know their response. *********************1776 Ms. Fraser, You… Read More ›

• Never Forget 1986…..will history repeat?

  By Contributing Writer on January 21, 2019 • ( 256 )

  

  Thanks to our friends at the Grassroots Rally Team for this article….For those interested, it cost Lake County taxpayers $15.7 million to educate limited English speaking students in 2017, and $6.97 million in 2018 in our nine school districts. *********************1776… Read More ›

• Fairport Harbor Schools…..should they stay open?

  By Contributing Writer on January 20, 2019 • ( 265 )

  

  When reviewing the State of Ohio report card website, we noticed an interesting statistic about Fairport Harbor schools.  Here is the link to the website: https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/district/detail/045369 This has to do with the school’s enrollment.  It appears that there are ~697… Read More ›

• Drug Addiction…….how are property taxes impacted?

  By Contributing Writer on January 20, 2019 • ( 285 )

  

  In our ongoing effort to review any and all issues that are impacting our local property taxes, we thought that we would look at the issue of increasing drug use in our community.  Our property taxes are used by the… Read More ›

• Volunteer Fair in Eastlake

  By Contributing Writer on January 18, 2019 • ( 77 )

  

  Want to help your community????  Here is your chance to make a difference. volunteer fair flyer january 19th, 2019- list of organizations attending    (Saturday, January 19th, 2019 from 10 to 1pm) Attention: Kind, Caring, Good-Hearted Volunteers… Looking for an… Read More ›

• AFFH……did you know we have one in Lake County?

  By Contributing Writer on January 18, 2019 • ( 24 )

  

  We attend a lot of meetings throughout the county to observe, learn, and educate others about what is happening in Lake County. On 10/23/17, we attended a meeting at Lakeland Community College’s Holden Center to learn about the role of… Read More ›

• Lake County Open Board Positions……now is your chance to help

  By Contributing Writer on January 17, 2019 • ( 6 )

  Thanks to our far east lobbyist for this information. If anyone wants to help their community, they can complete an application to be considered for a position on one of the various boards in Lake County. Here is the application: … Read More ›

• Lake County’s School Districts…..2018 Report Cards

  By Contributing Writer on January 15, 2019 • ( 16 )

  

  There is has quite a debate on the local Nextdoor.com app regarding the performance of the Lake County public schools.  We decided to put some effort into providing the information published on the State of Ohio’s Report Card website.  If… Read More ›

• State Report Card Grades……vouchers and charter schools

  By Contributing Writer on January 14, 2019 • ( 21 )

  

  From Cleveland.com Lower state report card grades open door for massive expansion of vouchers, charter schools Updated Jan 13, 7:29 AM; Posted Jan 13, 4:33 AM Parma High School is one of the new schools where students can now use tax-funded EdChoice vouchers… Read More ›

• Port Authority & Visitors’ Bureau…..joined by a Coastal Manager & the ORC

  By Contributing Writer on January 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  We have been trying to understand the finances of the Lake County Ohio Port & Economic Development Authority and the Lake County Visitors Bureau. The Visitors Bureau is a Non-Profit 501(c)6, and the Port Authority is a governmental body and a… Read More ›

• Statewide Ballot Issue Signature Requirements…….a mountain to climb

  By Contributing Writer on January 13, 2019 • ( 13 )

  

  Secretary of State John Husted has published updated signature requirements needed to place a statewide issue on the ballot. From now until the 2022 election for governor, all statewide ballot issue committees collecting signatures for their issues to be placed… Read More ›

• Vaccines…….more media ‘lack of candor’

  By Contributing Writer on January 13, 2019 • ( 6 )

  

  Thanks to our local Lobbyist that tracks the latest news on vaccines for this article on the misleading reporting of a measles outbreak. All we want is the truth, and not anyone’s agenda to mislead the citizens so that may… Read More ›

• Ohio Clean Energy Jobs Alliance…….your property taxes may be impacted

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

  

  We attended a meeting held in Mentor on January 11th.  The meeting was held to garner support from Lake County public officials to convince State officials to support the Perry Nuclear Plant and Davis Besse Power Plant in Ottawa County…. Read More ›

• American Cancer Society……PSA for worthy cause

  By Contributing Writer on January 12, 2019 • ( 13 )

  

  We attended the recent Heritage Club meeting and heard a presentation by representatives of the American Cancer Society.  In our effort to help worthy causes, we present the information given to us at the meeting as a public service announcement…. Read More ›

• Requested Resolutions……..time to step up to the plate

  By Contributing Writer on January 12, 2019 • ( 9 )

  

  Lobbyists for Citizens has sent the following email to the Lake County Commissioners.  If the Commissioners can pass a resolution supporting those affected by the recent closing of the Lordstown facility, they can surely support the safety and well-being of… Read More ›

• Gerrymandering….both parties are guilty

  By Contributing Writer on January 11, 2019 • ( 17 )

  

  The Commissioners’ meeting held Thursday, January 10th was worth the price of admission.  It was educational, verbally combative at times, and had a moment that brought shock and then laughter to the entire audience. Commissioner Cirino wanted to make the… Read More ›

• John Husted’s new role….nice hefty raise

  By Contributing Writer on January 10, 2019 • ( 165 )

  

  Thanks to our Perry Lobbyist for this article…..it is a follow-up to our recent post on State legislators giving them a pay raise after “tacking it” onto a bill to increase benefits for the widows and children of fallen first… Read More ›

• State Legislators…they have no shame..

  By Contributing Writer on January 9, 2019 • ( 15 )

  

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on our State legislators giving themselves a pay raise. These pork spending bills that are tacked on to non-relevant legislation truly shows the lack of integrity of our politicians. In addition, declaring… Read More ›

• Crisis on our Southern Border……answers to FAQ

  By Contributing Writer on January 9, 2019 • ( 14 )

  

  We received this information from Tom Z.  It answers many questions being raised about the wall between Mexico and the United States. faq — crisis on the southern border

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