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• There is a swamp in Columbus too….

  By Contributing Writer on May 18, 2018 • ( 20 )

  We received this from our fellow Lobbyists in Lorain County.  It impacts all of us since it deals with the corruption in our government in Columbus. Dear Brian, Cliff Rosenberger resigned from his position as Speaker of the Ohio House… Read More ›

• Lake County Commissioners’ Retire/Rehire Policy

  By Contributing Writer on May 18, 2018 • ( 564 )

  We have previously posted about the long standing practice of public employees “retiring” from their position and then returning to work in the same capacity and same pay and benefit scale.  This is commonly known as “double dipping”. The Lake… Read More ›

• Public Records Request….a helpful guide for the budding activist

  By Contributing Writer on May 18, 2018 • ( 15 )

  Thanks to our totally engaged lobbyist for this helpful guide on public activism. PublicRecordsGuide2016 We are always interested in citizens that want to join our efforts to ensure that our politicians are being good stewards of the taxpayers’ money.  Send… Read More ›

• Public Service Announcement….how to use fire extinguisher

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2018 • ( 43 )

  Thanks to a Wickliffe lobbyist who shared this information she received from the Wickliffe Fire Department. How to use a Fire Extinguisher Some good tips on how to fight a fire.

• Commissioners’ Meeting 5/17/18

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2018 • ( 28 )

  I addressed the Lake County Commissioners today and discussed the following items: I mentioned that I attended the Sunshine Law Training at Lakeland Community College.  Since we learned that a citizen may ask for the compensation package of any public… Read More ›

• Sunshine Law Training

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2018 • ( 40 )

  We attended a three hour training session sponsored by Ohio’s Attorney General on compliance with the Ohio’s Sunshine laws as written under Ohio Revised Code section 149.43.  Here is a link to that code section. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/149.43 Basically, a taxpayer is… Read More ›

• Contact the White House…..

  By Contributing Writer on May 17, 2018 • ( 25 )

  If you ever want to send an email to the White House, here is the link: www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ We are quite sure President Trump does not see it, but his staff in the White House will see it, and hopefully, summarize… Read More ›

• Illiteracy in U.S. and Ohio….how can this happen?

  By Contributing Writer on May 16, 2018 • ( 44 )

  Thanks to one of our Kirtland Lobbyists for mentioning this article in the News-Herald: Here are some adult literacy Facts: Adult Literacy Facts When you see the startling statistic that 36 million adults in the U.S.  cannot read, write or do… Read More ›

• Public Employees Retirement System……COLA…how sweet it is….

  By Contributing Writer on May 16, 2018 • ( 8 )

  As we continue our research into public finances, we discovered this information on the Lake County Auditor’s website.   As you know, we are concerned about private citizens getting priced out of their homes because of increasing real estate taxes.  This… Read More ›

• Whoa….slow down on telling us what is really happening in our schools…

  By Contributing Writer on May 15, 2018 • ( 13 )

  Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for this update: State Board of Education members will consider postponing the implementation of the final piece of the A-F grading system — the summary grades for schools and school districts. The 2017-18 report cards will… Read More ›

• Geauga County Tea Party…next meeting date

  By Contributing Writer on May 15, 2018 • ( 17 )

  Newsletter For Citizens Action In Geauga and Surrounding Counties, State and National Insights Next GCTP Meeting Date:  May 31, 2018 Time:  6:30 PM Location:  West Woods County Park Topics/Speakers: Click on Link for all details: 1. Brian Massie – Tax Revolution with Geauga County… Read More ›

• Our Debate Over Real Estate Taxes Continues

  By Contributing Writer on May 15, 2018 • ( 17 )

  In previous posts, we mentioned that we have filed a request for a revaluation of our property to reduce our real estate taxes.  We initially filed our request with the Lake County Auditor’s office in January, 2018. We just received… Read More ›

• Unfunded Pensions at State Level…guess who will pay this?

  By Contributing Writer on May 15, 2018 • ( 14 )

  We have been curious about Governor Kasich’s $2 Billion “rainy day” fund, and how he has impacted Lake County.  We wrote in a previous post that Governor Kasich reduced the amount of State funding for Local Government funds.  Since 2009,… Read More ›

• Enthusiasm is no Substitute for Knowledge

  By Contributing Writer on May 14, 2018 • ( 14 )

  My research into the real estate taxes has shown me that solving the problem of pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes starts with addressing the ever increasing costs of public education.  We can certainly… Read More ›

• Toward a Civil War?……one man’s opinion

  By Contributing Writer on May 13, 2018 • ( 11 )

  We picked up this article at a recent conference we attended, and thought it may be of interest to citizens. Toward Civil War We have heard this discussion for many years, but now it being expressed by people that only… Read More ›

• Early Childhood Funding…..are you ok giving your child to the State?

  By Contributing Writer on May 11, 2018 • ( 10 )

  We have to admit that we are very concerned about the current trend in public education introducing SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) .  With this curriculum the government is about to shape your children’s attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs! In our… Read More ›

• 3rd Grade Reading Tests…..there are options if your child failed it

  By Contributing Writer on May 9, 2018 • ( 6 )

  In our ongoing effort to understand what is happening in our public  schools, we spoke to our State Representative about the 3rd grade mandatory reading test, textbooks versus Chrome Books, and Social & Emotional Learning .  We thought we should… Read More ›

• Learn About Using Social Media

  By Contributing Writer on May 8, 2018 • ( 13 )

  The Plight of Liberty: Centralized Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Social Media Mainstreet Community Center 255 Park Ave., Amherst, OH 44001 Doors open at 8:30 am. Program starts at 9:00 am Tired of Ads following you around? Are you appalled by the recent news… Read More ›

• Riverside School Superintendent….a thank you to him

  By Contributing Writer on May 7, 2018 • ( 16 )

  We always strive to publish the facts, and when a government official displays honesty and transparency we will let the public know. I met with the Riverside School Superintendent, Mr. James Kalis, and he wanted to correct a misconception.  He… Read More ›

• Double Dipping……ah, the life of a government employee, how sweet it is

  By Contributing Writer on May 5, 2018 • ( 13 )

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this information on the latest double dipping retirement scheme…. So what is double dipping you may ask? https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-government-retirement-systems-determine-eligibility-1669782 Well, here is the latest example right in our own backyard: Double Dipping (Comment: Advice to… Read More ›

• Paul Malchesky….Campaign Finance Reports

  By Contributing Writer on May 3, 2018 • ( 8 )

  We received a request for the campaign contributions and expenditures for Mr. Paul Malchesky, a Concord Township trustee.  We went to the Board of Elections and they provided the following information that was filed by Mr. Malchesky, as required by… Read More ›

• House Bill 512….update…Our reps are standing up for us

  By Contributing Writer on May 2, 2018 • ( 9 )

  Thanks to a Lobbyist from Geauga County for this update on House Bill 512… Thanks to Sarah Fowler for being such a competent and articulate representative for the Citizens of Lake County and surrounding areas.   Kudos to Lisa Woods and… Read More ›

• Lake County Port Authority……making a difference in Lake County

  By Contributing Writer on May 2, 2018 • ( 21 )

  There are some interesting things happening in Lake County and the Port Authority is supporting them. Take a look at their website: https://mailchi.mp/lcport/vr2uhn9d6a-964961?e=8fd956d7a0

• Willoughby- Eastlake School Financial Projections

  By Contributing Writer on May 2, 2018 • ( 15 )

  Schools are pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes that they have worked all their lives to achieve. We were curious about the Willoughby Eastlake school’s financial condition.  Here is what they posted on their… Read More ›

• Public Education….another black eye

  By Contributing Writer on May 1, 2018 • ( 15 )

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on the state of public education.  This is not good news. https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/terence-p-jeffrey/65-public-school-8th-graders-not-proficient-reading-67-not-proficient

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