So good old Mark Rantala saw fit to call Lobbyists for Citizens and me personally out in today’s Port Authority public meeting. Rantala said that we do not know what we are talking about when we say that seniors are… Read More ›
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Immigration meeting scheduled….
Public Service Announcement……this News-Herald article provides information about an upcoming event regarding illegal immigration. https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/immigration-forum-discussion-to-be-held-in-painesville/article_7ee9162a-361d-11e9-bce4-7b335a2baac4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share When: Wednesday, March 6th, 6:30 pm Where: Morley Library – 184 Phelps St, Painesville, OH 44077 Cost: Free
L.C. Auditor Ed Zupancic…not returning
We have some very sad news. We have heard that the Lake County Auditor will not be able to return to the position as Lake County Auditor. We had previously written about Mr. Zupancic’s resignation from the previous Auditors position,… Read More ›
Lake County Board of DD…..Volunteer Services
We met with the executives and staff of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood yesterday. They are very special people, providing outstanding services to children with special needs in our community. They have achieved the equivalent of… Read More ›
Public Schools and Lobbyists….part 1
We recently published an article about a Lucas County State Representative, Derek Merrin, introducing legislation that would simplify the ballot language for any property tax levy placed on the ballot by the public schools. The legislation has been opposed by… Read More ›
News from Lakeland CC…..a new day is dawning in Lake County
(LFC Comment: Here is a hard dose of reality for Lake County residents. A continued decline in enrollment will mean a need to increase the spending of taxpayers’ money to attract more students; this will be offset by the need… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…..expanding bus transportation
Thanks to another Lake County lobbyist for this information about the News-Herald article. Lakeland Community College on the move again. New structure will alleviate traffic, create safer pedestrian access, CEO says https://www.news-herald.com/news/lake-county/laketran-to-build-transit-center-on-lakeland-community-college-campus/article_3190e468-3602-11e9-8f6e-ebf59873ba33.html
Brian Ames……community activist par excellence
Thanks to our Geauga patriots at Auburntownship.org for this article: THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLDING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTIES TO A HIGHER STANDARD. As many of our readers may already know, the Republican Central Committees of Geauga, Lake, and Portage Counties have… Read More ›
LCC’s 1993 Strategic Plan….seems like the ship is listing to one side…
We found on-line this Lakeland Community College Strategic Plan for the years 1993 – 1997. It is interesting that this is 26 years ago, but look who is on the Board of Trustees. Strategic Plan He who shall not be… Read More ›
Proposed Property Tax Law Changes….now we are talking
Thanks to our patriot friend named George for the heads up on this Oho legislator’s proposed changes in the property tax law. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/02/state-lawmaker-seeks-to-change-ballot-language-for-property-tax-hike-requests.html We will be reaching out to Representative Merrin to see how we can help him to get… Read More ›
Lakeland CC – Spring Enrollment results
Thanks to our Lakeland lobbyists for this information: 2019 SP.LakelandCensusHighlights They were kind enough to present some evaluation of the data for us to consider: o Age: The average age is 25, but median age is 21. The youngest student I ever… Read More ›
Thinking of Ditching the Party Label?…here is how it is done
Thanks to Ross McDonald, the very capable Director of the Lake County Board of Elections, for answering our question on how a voter can change their party affiliation. *********************1776 Party affiliation is gained by requesting the desired party’s ballot at… Read More ›
May 2019 Ballot Property Tax Issues…so when does it end?
Ask yourself if you or your family members are experiencing the heartache of being priced out of the home that they have worked all their lives to achieve? Here are the property tax levies that will be on the May… Read More ›
Port Authority…..requesting travel expenses
We wanted all Lake County residents to be aware that LFC is working for you to make sure that our governmental entities and “non-profits” are spending your money wisely. Regardless what a particular Commissioner believes (no names mentioned because his… Read More ›
Ohio Open Meetings Act…..public has the right to know
Did you know that Ohio has laws regarding meetings that our public officials must follow. Here is the section of the Ohio Sunshine Laws dealing with Open Meetings. Ohio Open Meetings Act Here is the entire Ohio Sunshine Law Manual:… Read More ›
Texas Experiencing Run-a-Way Property Taxes….
Thanks to our Geauga patriot, Tom Niewulis, and the ‘Tax Working Group’ for this revealing article about the escalating property taxes in the State of Texas. https://www.texaspolicy.com/anyone-believe-local-property-taxes-in-texas-should-rise-faster/?utm_source=Master+List+%28No+Press%29&utm_campaign=7dab7d5cca-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_15_05_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_abf7fb8be4-7dab7d5cca-230102141&mc_cid=7dab7d5cca&mc_eid=f474314eab Here is a sentence that sounds eerily similar to the statement made by… Read More ›
Social, Emotional, Learning…..read “indoctrination”
We are ringing the alarm bells as loud as we can…….Everyone needs to understand what is planned for Ohio schools, and the massive overreach and intrusion into the family’s duty and role in raising THEIR children. Here are a couple… Read More ›
Exposing those that “feather their own nest”
Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on alleged corruption…..We recognize that every person is to be given their day in court and their due process rights, but this is rather embarrassing for all parties, and their families. https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/02/treasurer-embezzled-money-from-rep-dave-joyces-campaign-says-letter-to-fec.html… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College….changing board members
Looks like there are going to be changes at the Lakeland Community College board of trustees. We found the following resolutions on the Commissioners’ agenda for tomorrow’s meeting. (2/14/19) Current Board Member Roger Sustar is going to be replaced by… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…what’s going on in the Hive?…not much it seems
One of our many Lakeland Community College sources provides us with information on the daily life at the school………Here is a recent update – dripping with sarcasm. ………thanks LC…. “The busy halls of Lakeland. It’s easy to see why an… Read More ›
Voter Information By Age & Party & Precinct…Final
With the upcoming May elections, we thought it might be worthwhile to update the information on voter records published by the Lake County Board of Elections. We were told that the voter roles have recently been purged by… Read More ›
Juvenile Court……very sad state of affairs
We had the chance to attend the budget hearing for the Lake County juvenile court. We heard Judge Karen Lawson briefly describe the trials and tribulations experienced in Juvenile Court. https://juvenile.lakecountyohio.gov/bio.html When juveniles are locked up the taxpayers must provide… Read More ›
Lake County Board Appointments….drain the swamp…updated 2/11/19
We sent the following email to the Commissioners asking for more information about Lake County board appointments. We are concerned about seeing the same names on different boards, thereby giving us the impression that we have a “swamp” of well… Read More ›
Congressman Dave Joyce…..can someone help him find his spine?
We are publishing a link to an article from our friends at Auburntownship.org regarding our Congressional Representative Dave Joyce. https://www.auburntownship.org/Editor/2019default.html#ITS_TIME_TO_UNLOAD_DAVE_JOYCE IT’S TIME TO UNLOAD DAVE JOYCE Published Thursday, February 7, 2019 “Do Nothing Dave Joyce” finally wants to do something. He… Read More ›
Pension Liabilities….murky bookkeeping at best
Whenever we review the financial statements of the various political sub-divisions there is one item that we conclude is a product of what we refer to as “murky” bookkeeping. One definition of “murky”– “not fully explained or understood, especially with… Read More ›