Lobbyists for Citizens

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• 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 ›

• We need to build a wall on our Southern Border….

  By Contributing Writer on April 3, 2018 • ( 9 )

  Another reason we need to build a wall on our Southern Border… http://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/summit-county/140-pounds-of-meth-seized-from-hudson-warehouse-believed-to-be-largest-bust-in-ohio-history/95-534636575

• State News….more wasteful spending

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

  Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this bit of news from Columbus: http://www.chroniclet.com/state-news/2018/04/03/Kasich-renews-Ohio-membership-in-bipartisan-governors-group.html We are not hearing much positive news from citizens when they speak about Governor John Kasich.

• Each Child=Our Future….meeting in Jefferson

  By Contributing Writer on April 3, 2018 • ( 10 )

  We will be attending another meeting on Tuesday in Jefferson, Ohio.  It is billed as the “Ashtabula County Regional Stakeholder Meeting”.  They will be discussing future plans for Ohio’s education system. Here is their final draft of “Each Child=Our Future”… Read More ›

• Ohio’s Public Education System…..it is out of control….

  By Contributing Writer on April 3, 2018 • ( 10 )

  We just attended a 2 hour meeting in Mentor on State Education Policy. The moderators were State Board Representatives. They wanted us to contact our State legislators and ask them not to support HB 512. It gives control of our… Read More ›

• Riverside School Board Meetings

  By Contributing Writer on April 3, 2018 • ( 7 )

  Board of Education meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held in the Inscho Conference Room in Riverside High School. http://www.painesville-township.k12.oh.us/BoardofEducation.aspx Board of Education Meetings: Tuesday, April 24th Tuesday, May 22nd Tuesday June 26th Tuesday July 24th Tuesday, August 28th

• Ohio Schools’ 2016-2017 Report Cards….let’s pull back the curtain

  By Contributing Writer on April 1, 2018 • ( 10 )

  On previous posts, we disclosed that 68% of Lake County real estate taxes are spent on our public schools.  We have been constantly reminded by school officials and real estate agents that we must mindlessly continue to support our public… Read More ›

• ADAMHS Board vs. Forbes House…the business “golden rule” wins again

  By Contributing Writer on March 30, 2018 • ( 7 )

  Ms. Kim Fraser, Executive Director of the ADAMHS Board,  graciously met with me to discuss the breakdown in communication between the ADAMHS Board and the Forbes House.  Here is my re-cap of the meeting: ADAMHS Board meeting-summary-3  

• Lake County Schools’ 2017 Report Card….a solid D..at a cost of ~$412 million

  By Contributing Writer on March 29, 2018 • ( 46 )

  Thanks to a fellow Lobbyists for this great find…. Here is a link to website that deals with issue of protecting Ohio’s children. http://www.ohiovaluevoters.org/protect-ohio-children.html Here is a link to the State of Ohio’s website providing report cards for all of… Read More ›

• Perry Nuclear Plant closing….how does it impact Lake County citizens?

  By Contributing Writer on March 29, 2018 • ( 36 )

  We read the article in the News-Herald about the permanent closure of the Perry Nuclear Plant.  We thought we should reach out to Mr. Ed Zupancic, Lake County Auditor, and ask him how will this impact the real estate taxes… Read More ›

• Lake County Sheriff Dan A. Dunlap is M.I.A.

  By Contributing Writer on March 29, 2018 • ( 184 )

  Updated: 3/30/18 Thanks to a lobbyists for this bit of disturbing news. Here is a letter from the National Sheriff’s Association to Congress demanding better border security. National Sheriff’s Association Letter 3-21-18 Here are the names of the Ohio Sheriffs… Read More ›

• ACTforOhio.org…meeting recap

  By Contributing Writer on March 29, 2018 • ( 22 )

  Thank you to a Lobbyist for the following information about a recent meeting concerning the impact of Shariah Law and the U.S. Constitution.  This issue has not surfaced in Lake County yet, but it is only a matter of time…. Read More ›

• Kirtland Library discrimination…..no conservatives allowed….

  By Contributing Writer on March 28, 2018 • ( 38 )

  One of our Kirtland lobbyists told me that he put my ‘Lobbyists for Citizens’ business card on the Kirtland Library bulletin board.  He was informed that they checked me out and found out that I am a conservative. They removed… Read More ›

• State of Ohio Budget 2019-2020…LCC comes up big

  By Contributing Writer on March 27, 2018 • ( 36 )

  Thanks to one of our Lobbyists for this information…. Here is a page from the State of Ohio Capital Appropriations budget for 2019 – 2020. Lakeland Community College has been awarded $4,000,000 for Renovations to their Engineering Building and $379,265… Read More ›

• Lakeland’s Response to our Records Request

  By Contributing Writer on March 27, 2018 • ( 60 )

  As we strive for complete honesty and transparency, here is the cover letter that we received from a Lakeland official.  In addition, we received 5 years worth of financial statements. Cover Letter to Mr. Massie 3_27_18 We will endeavor to… Read More ›

• Lake County Population..as of 2010

  By Contributing Writer on March 27, 2018 • ( 18 )

  The information is a little dated (2010), but here is the population of Lake County by political sub-division. Health District LC Population by Municipality We have seen population figures ranging from 230,000 to 235,000.  

• Lake County Health District..proposed 2019 budget

  By Contributing Writer on March 27, 2018 • ( 19 )

  The following schedules were given to us by the Lake County Health District’s official. We would like to again thank them for spending so much time with us, and educating us on the Health District’s role in the community. Health… Read More ›

• Willoughby-Eastlake Districts…More tax levies in your future….

  By Contributing Writer on March 26, 2018 • ( 80 )

  Residents in the Willoughby Eastlake school districts, be prepared to vote on more property tax levies.  At the Land Bank meeting today, we were told that the Willoughby-Eastlake school officials are planning to demolish an elementary, middle school and a… Read More ›

• Lakeland Community College……proposed levy in the works?

  By Contributing Writer on March 26, 2018 • ( 102 )

  We have not heard from Lakeland Community College yet regarding our requests for financial information.  However, we received from a reliable, knowledgeable source that Lakeland is planning on putting a levy on the ballot.  They are trying to determine the… Read More ›

• College loan defaults…alarming stats…

  By Contributing Writer on March 26, 2018 • ( 37 )

  Thanks to our Lobbyists for this startling news about college loan defaults….college are big businesses…and in my opinion our citizens are being abused by them.  We need to reinforce the need for a skilled labor force, and not automatically send… Read More ›

• Community Forum on State Education…meeting set

  By Contributing Writer on March 26, 2018 • ( 24 )

  A Community Forum hosted by Sara Fowler, State Board of Education, District 7 is set for Monday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm. Learn what the State has planned for our education system. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-forum-on-state-education-policy-mentor-tickets-44494851298?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

• RSVP….We hope they do not have “lack of candor”again.

  By Contributing Writer on March 25, 2018 • ( 14 )

  We were very disappointed that the Lake County Commissioners have given RSVP, and employment agencies for volunteers that are willing to help non-profits, $744,000 in the last six years.  We had asked the Commissioners to give the funds to the… Read More ›

• Catholic Charities…..all I can say is “hmmmmm”

  By Contributing Writer on March 25, 2018 • ( 124 )

  Since Catholic Charities receives taxpayers’ money from the ADAMHS Board, we asked for 5 years worth of financial statements. Here are some pages of their CY 2016 report…. Mr. Gareau (CEO)….you have a nice gig going there… Here is a… Read More ›

• Crossroads…a wealthy “non-profit”

  By Contributing Writer on March 25, 2018 • ( 42 )

  We are trying to make Lake County taxpayers aware of the “lack of candor” in Lake County issues.  We have been reviewing the Internal Revenue Form 990’s required to be filed by Lake County “non-profits”. We are reporting the balance… Read More ›

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