“Boiled down to its very essence, fulfilling the promise of personal liberty is impossible if you can’t actually own a piece of real property.”…Russ Diamond
FT
Let’s Fix Education
“I want to celebrate the work of Linda Goudsmit. She is that rare miracle today, a big thinker. Her topic is understanding life in the 21st-century, the forces that are dragging it down, and how we can make it better.”…Linda Goudsmit
Biden’s Autopen vs Obama’s Phony Social Security Number…Which one did the most damage?
“When Biden was once asked why he signed a specific document, he responded that he didn’t remember signing it. He might not have. “…Susan Daniels
Hey Ho, Hey Ho…NOACA has got to go!
Should Lake County escape from the clutches of NOACA?
Debating Property Taxes with Zuren and Galloway
Listen to Treasurer Zuren and Auditor Galloway give their opinions on property taxes.
Lake County ADAMHS Board Welcomes Three New Board Members
“three new board members: Kristin Hess, Philip Orley, and Dr. Frances Webb.”…David Schick…ADAMHS Board
Conservative Leaders Push to Eliminate Property Taxes Across the Nation
“For me, the ‘big deal’ is that I want people to own their homes and not have to rent from the government, all across Pennsylvania,” Diamond said.
It is too bad that Ohio legislators do not feel the same way…Brian Massie
Don’t Let Your Weak Flesh Stop You!
“In the hectic activity of our daily lives, it’s easy to become comfortable and complacent when it comes to our personal devotion to God and our own personal spiritual condition.”…Robert Pue
Several states seek end to property taxes: Shouldn’t have to ‘rent from the government’
“More than 10,000 homes are seized annually in Pennsylvania and auctioned off for failure to pay the tax,”,,,Art Laffer
Eggs and Barack Obama
“How come everyone knows that the price of eggs is up, but not everyone knows that Barack Obama has been using the social security number of a dead person since he was in his mid-20s?”…Susan Daniels
Ohio’s property tax crisis: How we got here and how some lawmakers propose to fix it
“The property tax issue is not going away,” Republican state Rep. Dave Thomas said. “It’s actually going to get significantly worse. Where the market’s moving; what we’re seeing in terms of trends. This problem is not going to leave without us taking action.”…Rep. David Thomas
Responding to “The Portager’s” Wendy DiAlesandro
Ms. DiAlesandro does not have a high opinion of us.
Updating Lake County Voter Rolls
We would like to thank Mr. Dante Lewis, Director of the Lake County Board of Elections, for responding to our questions about the required maintenance of the Lake County voter rolls.
NOACA…What is the Big Question for Commissioners
Lake County Commissioners: You will be known by the company you keep.
Trump TCJA Grassroots Coalition Letter
Americans for Prosperity is ardently supporting the Trump tax cuts.
Lake County Opiate Task Force Announces Name Change
““Addiction takes many forms, and our mission is to provide education, resources, and support to help individuals and families struggling with a variety of substance use and behavioral health issues.”…Kim Fraser
The Case for Eliminating Property Taxes
“Imagine a future where homeownership in Ohio isn’t burdened by rising property taxes.”…John Marra
State Rep Ron Ferguson Wants to Eliminate Property Taxes
Listen to Rep. Ferguson on the Bob Frantz radio program.
Good Help Is Hard To Find
” The “Affirmative Action” programs of the 1960s have morphed into today’s “woke” DEI agendas and they really are insane. “…Robert Pue
Lake County Recorder on the Record for March 2025
Here are the latest updates from our Lake County Recorder…Fees going up…
HUD Terminates Fair Housing Funding
On February 27, 2025, the Fair Housing Resource Center, Inc. received an abrupt termination notice from HUD.
Ohio’s Stealthy May Bond Issue
Do not let the State legislators deceive you.
The Lake County ADAMHS Board Meets with State Legislators to About Life-Saving Policy Initiatives
“Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation (OSPF) brought together advocates, mental health professionals, and state legislators to address the pressing issue of suicide prevention in Ohio.”…David Schick
Gov. DeSantis is right. Let’s eliminate Florida’s property taxes
“The greatest idea I’ve heard in years is one that Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed on Feb. 13: Eliminating property taxes. “…John Tillman
Mentor City Council Rules on the Pimps & Hoes Party
Councilman Marn found himself on the agenda.