A citizen asked us about voting by mail. We contacted Ross McDonald, Lake County’s very talented Elections Board Director, and he provided us with the following response. Indeed, citizens may vote by mail at any election we conduct, including the… Read More ›
We have been asked to recycle this article that was published in the News-Herald. We are even more convinced that we are correct in our assessment of the run-a-way property taxes. People are unwittingly evicting themselves out of their homes…. Read More ›
My oh my, our politicians love to sneak the “continuous levies” by the voters. A little sleight of hand trick, hoping that the un-knowledgeable voter will not see the deception. A particular Concord Trustee apparently is very fond of them… Read More ›
Here is the latest drawing for Concord Township’s proposed main fire station. Concord FS-1_Revised SD_20190702 A few words from Concord Administrator Andy Rose, meant to quell some rumors about the Fire Chief. “A few things to cover based on comments… Read More ›
Well that did not take long. We just posted an article about the declining enrollment at Lakeland Community College, and then we get an announcement that they are raising their tuition!!!! Tuition Increase for FY20 & FY21 “Subject to any… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our many Kirtland lobbyists for this current information regarding enrollment at Lakeland Community College….. Enrollment 7.2.2019 and from their Dean of Arts and Sciences we have this email….. Hello, Arts and Sciences, Happy Independence Day (belated)! … Read More ›
In the News-Herald article, the Lake County Port Authority’s Executive Director, Mark Rantala, stated that the Better Flip project costs exceeded the expectations because of some bad foundation work. So how bad was it? We submitted a records request and… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our Mentor Lobbyists for information about a local group known at AWT – Alliance for Working Together. Here is their website: https://thinkmfg.com/ They are community leaders working together to promote local manufacturing companies by ensuring rewarding careers… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our Lobbyists for this startlingly frank article about HB6. The Lobbyist makes a lot of sense, and LFC believes in total transparency. It sure looks like First Energy is trying to pull a fast one on… Read More ›
We read the article posted below, written by Chad Felton of the News-Herald, regarding the ‘Better Flip’ project. While we admire Chad’s writing style, this is more of a “puff piece” than hard core investigative reporting. We have previously offered… Read More ›
We found this information on the Riverside School’s website: http://www.riversidelocalschools.com/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=6G2YP2Y&dasi=3U30 The Riverside Local School District’s Board of Education has decided not to place a Bond Levy on the ballot this November. The Board will continue discussion as to when to… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our Concord lobbyist for making us aware of this very disturbing article. https://www.christianpost.com/amp/pastor-anthony-haynes-life-in-prison-trafficking-teenage-girl-begged-judge-for-mercy.html?__twitter_impression=true We must ensure that evil is not “swept under the rug”, and continue to shine light into the darkness.
Gazette Article on the Better Flip When reading this article about the Better Flip project written by Glen Miller of the Gazette, we are left wondering about the competency and fiscal responsibility of Land Bank director and State Representative John… Read More ›
Thanks to our patriotic friend Tom Z. for this article on House Bill 6 — {LFC Comment: Call us cynics..but with the amount of money being spent on advertising, someone is “feathering their own nest” with this issue. The deregulation… Read More ›
At a recent Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Jerry Cirino mentioned how important the Port Authority is to economic development. We agree with that statement…for the most part. He also made a very good point that the Port Authority is involved in a lot of… Read More ›
A huge thank you to a Concord Lobbyist for this post. We would add that a CONTINUOUS LEVY IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE TAXPAYER. Here is a previous post on Concord officials’ attitude toward a continuous levy:… Read More ›
We could help but notice in plain view the office paperwork turmoil of the Lake County Port Authority’s Executive Director, Mark Rantala. Perhaps these pictures provide us with a clue to the state of affairs of the Lake County Port… Read More ›
We have been thinking about the upcoming fire levy that undoubtedly will be placed on the November ballot by the Concord Township trustees. No word yet on the amount of millage or the term. Let’s assume that an upgrade is… Read More ›
Thanks to one of our many Kirtland Lobbyists for this LCC update. On a positive note, we can say that the lack of students allows the Lakeland’s administration to maintain an immaculate floor. Here is a picture of Lakeland at… Read More ›
Looks like the Republican Party has selected their candidate for Commissioner Cirino’s position on the ballot next year. We are assuming that it is Cirino’s seat because they have verbally given their assurance to the party’s faithful that Commissioner Hamercheck… Read More ›
Another great article by our friends at Auburntownship.org. Lake – Geauga Recovery Centers on the hot seat again. https://www.auburntownship.org/news/2019default.html#LAKE-GEAUGA_RECOVERY_CENTERS:_HOW_NECESSARY_AT_WHAT_COST_ LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERY CENTERS: HOW NECESSARY AT WHAT COST? Published Monday, June 24, 2019 From public programs that this writer has… Read More ›
At the April 24, 2019 board meeting of the Lake County Ohio Port & Economic Development Authority, Board Chairman Art Lindrose introduced the newly hired Geauga County counsel for the Lake County Port Authority, Brandon Dynes of Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan…. Read More ›
A concerned Lake County Lobbyist contacted us to express concern that the Lake Geauga Centers are joked about internally as being a “cash cow”. Our previous research has shown that the LGC “non-profit” is making over $500,000 each year. Thanks… Read More ›
Meet Steve Thompson, Superintendent of Willoughby-Eastlake School Superintendent…..He is back for more of your hard earned money…..seems that they have an insatiable appetite for spending your money. Just when the W-E taxpayers thought that they were out of free and… Read More ›
We have added a new category – “Community Activist Training”. All articles that provide citizens with information about their rights to ensure transparency in government will be filed in this category. Here is great article written by our friends at… Read More ›