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• Lakeland Community College…..$97 million in pensions….are they completely funded?

  By Contributing Writer on April 12, 2018 • ( 10 )

  We asked and received on a very timely basis five years worth of financial statements from Lakeland Community College. The statements were prepared by Ciuni & Panichi. Here is there Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017. LCC Balance Sheet… Read More ›

• RSVP…….They need to cover up, their lack of candor is showing

  By Contributing Writer on April 11, 2018 • ( 77 )

  We have spent quite a bit of time researching and debating this entity with the Lake County Commissioners.  It is a long convoluted story, but we will try to be brief.. First, here is a schedule showing the Senior Levy… Read More ›

• Election Workers Needed

  By Contributing Writer on April 11, 2018 • ( 16 )

  At today’s Lake County Commissioners’ meeting, a Ross McDonald, Director of the Board of Elections, spoke about the need for additional help for the May 8th election. They will accept individuals 17 years old, if they are high school seniors. … Read More ›

• A chance to meet some candidates….

  By Contributing Writer on April 11, 2018 • ( 0 )

  Here is chance for you to meet some candidates running for office on the May 8th ballot. Date and Time:  Monday, April 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 Location: Auburn Career Center   8140 Auburn Road, Concord, Ohio There will be a Lake… Read More ›

• May 8th Tax Levies….do you know what they will cost you?

  By Contributing Writer on April 10, 2018 • ( 19 )

  We are starting to see lots of advertising for the upcoming May 8th election.  We are always curious why not one elected official, or any bureaucrat, will take the time to summarize for the citizens of Lake County what it… Read More ›

• The Dirty World of Politics…you may need a shower after this post

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 720 )

  Thanks again to our Painesville Township Lobbyist Chuck for a “heads up” on the dirty world of politics.  We enjoy “pulling back” the curtain for citizens of Lake County.  Oh, where has our morals and ethics gone. Brian, Perhaps you… Read More ›

• Some tough real estate tax questions for Mr. Plecnik…..updated 4/10

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 11 )

  Here is another email to Mr. Plecnik from our Painesville Township Lobbyist Chuck Laughlin…. If we receive a reply from Mr. Plecnik, we will update the post. John, I received your flyer in the mail recently.  In it you identified… Read More ›

• Pulling back the curtain on our politicians….once again

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 654 )

  Thanks to our Painesville Township Lobbyist, Chuck Laughlin, for this insight on our politicians. We do not endorse any particular candidate, but we do not mind “pulling back the curtain” on things that politicians tell us. Brian, I received the… Read More ›

• Lakeland Community College….some unanswered questions

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 34 )

  We have been reviewing the financial statements provided to us by Lakeland Community College.  We were very concerned about one item in particular, and that was their pension liability of $97 million.  Here is the email we sent today to… Read More ›

• State Issue 1 – Redistricting Procedure Amendment…bi-partisan..is that a word anymore?

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 16 )

  We have been asked about State Issue 1, so we are reaching out to candidates for their position on this State Amendment.  Here is a link that gives the pros and cons on the issue. https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Issue_1,_Congressional_Redistricting_Procedures_Amendment_(May_2018) When we receive the… Read More ›

• May 8th Ballot issues….please remember to vote

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 13 )

  As a reminder, about the issues on the May 8, 2018 ballot – please vote. LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS QUESTIONS AND ISSUES (Certified 2/15/18) Updated 2/27/18 MAY 8, 2018 PRIMARY ELECTION Issues in 2018: State, School and other Districts,… Read More ›

• Article on Property Taxes….Ohio made the top ten….highest that is..

  By Contributing Writer on April 9, 2018 • ( 8 )

  Thanks to a Painesville lobbyist for this article…. It confirms what we have been saying about property taxes… https://patch.com/ohio/mentor/s/ge83k/ohioans-pay-pretty-high-property-tax-rates-report?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert Ohio is ninth highest in the nation with our property taxes….

• Email from Congressman Joyce on pension plans….trouble brewing for a lot of people.

  By Contributing Writer on April 8, 2018 • ( 6 )

  Important information from Congressman Joyce……. Friends, There are more than one hundred multiemployer defined benefit pension plans facing a funding shortfall. If they fail, hundreds of thousands of people will lose their pension that they spent their entire lives working… Read More ›

• Infrastructure investment in Lake County

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

  Thanks to one of our Kirtland lobbyist for mentioning the News-Herald article dealing with the State of Ohio’s investment in several Lake County projects. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20180407/lake-county-gets-53-million-in-infrastructure-funding&template=printart

• State of Ohio’s Education Funding for 2018…..amazing numbers…

  By Contributing Writer on April 8, 2018 • ( 10 )

  We thought it would be interesting to see what the State of Ohio’s Education budget was for 2018.  Here is the link to the State’s website for their entire budget. http://obm.ohio.gov/Budget/operating/doc/fy-18-19/enacted/budgetindetail-hb49-en.pdf We separated the Department of Education budget.  Here is… Read More ›

• 2nd Amendment…they are coming for our guns…we will not be safer

  By Contributing Writer on April 7, 2018 • ( 25 )

  We thought we would weigh in on the 2nd Amendment issue.  We are strong supporters of the Constitution and all of the Amendments to the Constitution.  Here are some articles from around the country in support of the 2nd Amendment…. Read More ›

• State Rep Candidates’ Answers to Taxes and School question

  By Contributing Writer on April 7, 2018 • ( 6 )

  Lobbyists for Citizens tries to remain neutral on candidates and prefers to stick to the issues that impact Lake County residents.   Jamie Callender and John Plecnik are running for State Representative for District 61, currently held by the term limited Ron Young. … Read More ›

• Crime Lab newsletter….

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2018 • ( 6 )

  We received the Spring 2018 Lake County Crime Lab’s “Crimescene” newsletter. The Crimescene Spring 2018 Please remember that they are requesting a continuous (forever) .4 mill real estate tax levy on the May 2018 ballot.  A .4 mill levy will… Read More ›

• Article on the future of education….

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2018 • ( 221 )

  Thanks to our Painesville lobbyist for this great article on the future of public education.  This is a worthwhile read……it covers many of the points that we have discussing in previous posts.  However, it fails to correlate the increasing cost… Read More ›

• JBS Meeting for April

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2018 • ( 10 )

  The local chapter of the John Birch Society will be meeting on April 10th at 7:00 pm at the Mentor Public library. We are pleased to see the addition of new members to this chapter.

• Heritage Club meeting date for April

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2018 • ( 6 )

• Education Costs Nationwide…a universal problem

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2018 • ( 10 )

  Thanks to a Painesville lobbyist for this interesting link discussing the average per pupil spend nationwide. https://www.npr.org/2016/04/18/474256366/why-americas-schools-have-a-money-problem (Comment: In my opinion, the current “brick and mortar” approach to public education will have to be amended because it is simply not… Read More ›

• Sheriff Dunlap’s response…..to ‘one of you’…

  By Contributing Writer on April 5, 2018 • ( 14 )

  Here is Sheriff Dunlap’s response…..his ‘one of you’ comments seems a bit condescending, don’t you think? Dear Mr. Massie, I have made my position clear on numerous occasions. We have and will continue to cooperate with I.C.E. especially when an… Read More ›

• Other opinions on real estate taxes for schools….you also can respond

  By Contributing Writer on April 4, 2018 • ( 10 )

  We would like to give a forum for others in the community to express their opinions on issues facing Lake County citizens. Here is a thoughtful response from a Painesville Township resident regarding real estate taxes and schools: I believe… Read More ›

• Auburn Career Center….a few questions answered

  By Contributing Writer on April 4, 2018 • ( 1,634 )

  A big thank you to Sherry Williamson, Treasurer and CFO,  of the Auburn Career Center for her honesty and transparency in answering our questions.  They are a very community minded organization, and graciously allow the use of their tremendous meeting… Read More ›

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