This article contains opinion, for the easily offended enter at your own risk. We see a disturbing trend happening in education. It appears that the state education system is slowly, but surely, replacing the parents’ and the family’s role… Read More ›
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Auditor Error…Kirtland Schools impacted
Updated: 8/28/19 We thank the lobbyist that made us aware of the Lake County Auditor’s ‘glitch’ that impacted Kirtland schools. It is important to note that the correct amount of taxes were collected from the taxpayers, but a human error… Read More ›
A Tale of Two Cities…”to tax or not to tax?…that is the question”
Here is the article we wrote for the News-Hearld: We need affordable fire stations The recent News-Herald article regarding Lyndhurst’s approach to improving their fire station clearly showed a responsible, cost effective approach, without saddling the residents with a mountain… Read More ›
Secular Humanism…word play can be deception
From the “Anonymous One” we learn another deception being played on the general population: Secular humanists, those who hold to the belief that humanity is capable of morality and self-fulfillment without belief in God, have made the word abortion sound… Read More ›
Painesville Township vs. Riverside School Board…round 3
To ensure that all parties in any debate have a forum allowing their opinions to be expressed, we are providing LFC readers with the following comments received from Mr. Gabe Cicconetti, Painesville Township Trustee and Mr. Thomas Hach, Riverside School… Read More ›
Painesville Township vs Riverside School Board…round 2
Thanks to a Concord lobbyist for this “heads up” on this increasingly political battle. The current Municipal Court judge, Michael Cicconetti is retiring soon. https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/painesville-municipal-court-judge-michael-cicconetti-retiring/article_54cb7b2c-3603-11e9-a880-8703146629b8.html Multiple sources have told us Concord Trustee, Paul Malchesky, would like to add the title… Read More ›
LFC at Mentor City Fest…Voter Registration Drive
Lobbyists for Citizens will have a booth at the Mentor City Fest on Friday and Saturday, August 23rd and 24th. Festival Hours: August 23rd 4 – 11:00 pm August 24th 11 – 11:00 pm The festival grounds are in… Read More ›
Lake County Voting Locations
We stopped by the Elections Board and asked for updated information about polling locations, and the ever accommodating personnel at the Lake County Elections Board were only too happy to provide us with schedules. They do a remarkable job keeping… Read More ›
Painesville Twp vs Riverside School Board…round 1
There is an interesting controversy brewing between Painesville Township and the Riverside School Board. The closing of the Clyde C. Hadden Elementary School has presented a dilemma of what to do with the property. The Riverside School Board would prefer… Read More ›
Local Government Funds…some townships are getting short-changed
We attended the Lake County Budget Commission meeting this morning. In attendance were the County Prosecutor, Auditor and Treasurer and various representatives from municipalities and the libraries. So what does the Budget Commission do for the taxpayers? From the Auditor’s… Read More ›
Lake County Financing District…”Are You Ready to Cry Uncle?”
On the November 5th ballot, taxpayers in the Madison, Painesville, Perry, and Riverside School districts will be asked to pass a 4.90 mill renewal levy for the Lake County School Financing District. The effective millage on this levy has… Read More ›
Inside Millage for Lake County Schools
We wondered how much inside millage revenue each school district in Lake County receives. So we spent the time to prepare a schedule from the details given to us by the Lake County Auditor’s department. INSIDE MILLAGE FOR LAKE COUNTY… Read More ›
Staggering Death Tolls..Are some deaths more important than others?
Our ‘Anonymous One’ speaks out again…… “It’s A Matter of Life…” Our current 2019 death toll from mass shootings stands at an appalling 245. The collective outrage from our citizens, politicians, and media types is unceasing. Yet each day the… Read More ›
Ohio Supreme Court Ruling…”Uh-Oh” We Have a Problem
Our “Pro Se Team” has uncovered a potential problem for the Lake County Republican Party, the Lake County Auditor, and by extension all Lake County citizens. First some background information: Unfortunately, our former Auditor, Mr. Ed Zupancic – a very… Read More ›
American Heritage Girls & Trail Life…public service announcement
We are pleased to provide a forum for this announcement by the American Heritage Girls and Trail Life USA. Hello Brian! My family and I met you awhile ago at a Lobbyists for Citizens meeting and had shared… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Levy…not sitting well with taxpayers
Thanks to one of our Kirtland Lobbyist for the heads up on this opinion letter sent to the News-Herald…Looks like the Willoughby-Eastlake School levy on the November 5th ballot is under attack….. Your opinions: School district needs to live within… Read More ›
Concord Fire Dept…Response from Administrator
We are trying to provide a forum that allows both sides of an issue an equal voice. To that end, here is the response from Concord’s capable Administrator, Mr. Andy Rose, to our various articles on Concord Township’s 28 year… Read More ›
W-E Schools…”Should we give them a trophy?”
We are reporting the correspondence we have had with Superintendent Steve Thompson of the Willoughby-Eastlake School District. We will let the court of public opinion decide if he is being honest and transparent with the taxpayers. *********************1776 Mr. Thompson: Lobbyists… Read More ›
Food Inspections…Who Checks the Mobile Trucks?
https://lobbyistsforcitizens.com/2019/07/23/restaurant-inspections-you-need-to-know/ Our previous post about restaurant inspections had us wondering what information is available from the Lake County Health Department. We contacted them, and here is what we have learned. Their website is very transparent and provides great details on… Read More ›
Inside Millage…It can be confusing
We continue to review the Lake County Auditor’s Schedule A’s of the various Lake County school districts. Here is Riverside School District: RIVERSIDE SCHEDULE A 2018 – 2019 Here is Wickliffe City School District: WICKLIFFE SCHEDULE A 2018 – 2019… Read More ›
Concord’s Plan vs Lyndhurst’s Plan…which is more fiscally responsible?
Thanks to our Concord lobbyists for the News-Herald article below regarding Lyndhurst’s solution to replace their aging fire station. The “Affordable Concord Taxes” group is extremely concerned about the Concord trustees continuing to keep the Township in debt for many,… Read More ›
Concord Fire Stations…”quality is the result of comparison”
The Concord officials may want to read this article about the City of Lyndhurst building a fire station for $4 – $5 million dollars, and then place a call to Lyndhurst officials for some advice. Lyndhurst has ~14,000 people and… Read More ›
Riverside School Survey…your chance to be heard
For those residents that live in the Riverside School District, you may want to take the survey on their website. They are asking for opinions on building a new 6 – 12 school. Here s the link: http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G23A3Y&dasi=3U30 Even with… Read More ›
Inside Millage & W-E Schools…”just the facts”
If you hear the statement from any school superintendent that the schools do not receive increased revenues simply because there is an increase in existing property valuations, you should label that statement as patently “FALSE”. The complex issue of property… Read More ›
Super Steve Thompson…”under the microscope”
We received an email from one of our many Willoughby-Eastlake lobbyists wondering about Superintendent Steve Thompson’s remarks on the 4.99 mill property tax levy that was recently defeated, but has been placed on the November 5th ballot. We received the… Read More ›