Updated: 12/5/18 4:40 am The Green revolution is coming to Lake County. We got “wind” of the Lake County Commissioners discussing the possibility of allowing wind farms in Lake Erie. Here are some websites that discuss the use of giant,… Read More ›
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Commissioner Cirino and the 2019 Budget
We received the following internal memo from Commissioner Jerry Cirino’s office. It refutes outgoing Commissioner Dan Troy’s public comments to the Lake County Department heads that their 2019 budget will be cut because there obviously will be a planned reduction… Read More ›
Financial Health Indicators….the red, yellow, green for cities and counties
Updated: 12/3/18 8:50 pm Thanks to our Lobbyist from Portage County for letting us know about these important financial metrics made easy for the average taxpayer to understand. The Ohio Auditor, Dave Yost, has developed a financial tool for taxpayers… Read More ›
Lake County Development Council
We had never heard of the Lake County Development Council, so we thought that we should ask some questions. We asked if they received any local, State or federal funds. We received the following prompt, very detailed reply. Hi Brian,… Read More ›
Board of Election answers….when is choice just an illusion?
We received a telephone call, from an affable Dale Fellows, addressing our previous post about the Board of Elections. He is the current leader of the Lake County Republican Party and one of four appointees to the Board of Elections. … Read More ›
Lake County Investment Portfolio
We have been asked to get the details of Lake County’s investment portfolio. For those that like to read this type of data, we are only too happy to provide it for you. Lake County Investment Portfolio – Details 10-31-18… Read More ›
Ohio School Funding…..at least they are talking about it
Thanks to our Kirtland Lobbyist for sharing this article on school funding. We will be reaching out to our State Representative on the School Board to try to get more information. Our preference is to give choice and control back… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College…..the land of the double dippers….
Thanks to our Kirtland Lobbyists for this article on Lakeland Community College and their “double dippers”. It is interesting to note that the other community colleges did not entertain the idea of double dipping. Questions: Did they do this for… Read More ›
Buckeye Institute Article…….school funding alternatives
We found this recent article (September 14, 2018) prepared by Greg Lawson of the Buckeye Institute that we think is worthwhile reading. It deals with alternative school funding in the State of Ohio. The basic idea is giving more control… Read More ›
Riverside Local Schools……compensation and pensions revealed
We have starting researching Ohio teachers’ compensation packages. We discovered the following website that provides the details on the individual teacher’s and administrator’s annual compensation. We started with the Riverside Local school district. http://www.tos.ohio.gov/Teacher_Salary/-any-/-any-/-any-/-any-/-any-/-any-/-any- Here is what the website showed us… Read More ›
Possible Reduction in Taxes……. reduce gov’t spending?….
At a recent Commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Troy took a “verbal swipe” at incoming Commissioner Ron Young and existing Commissioner Jerry Cirino. Troy was incensed that Young, supported by Cirino, hammered Troy for supporting the large sales tax increase in 2012. … Read More ›
November 6th Elections Results
We thought that we would review the results of the recent November 6th elections as it pertained to the property and income tax issues. Quite frankly, looking at the results we can see we did not fare too well in… Read More ›
Wright State Corruption
Thanks to our Kirtland Lobbyist for the head’s up on this story of corruption at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio…….cost them $1 million in fines, and who knows how much in damaged reputation. What an absolute terrible example to… Read More ›
Dems and Repubs…..2 corporations
We have heard from a leading Ohio patriot about a subject that very few people know about. Did you know that the Democrat and Republican parties are private corporations and not government agencies? When we vote in the primary elections,… Read More ›
Golf Courses….can they be self-sustaining?
Our friends in Geauga County mentioned that their Parks Division is going to buy a golf course for $1.8 million. We thought that we would help them out by providing information that we gathered from the Lake County Metroparks 2019… Read More ›
Lakeland CC….starting student housing?
We received this tip from a Lake County source.. “Lakeland is now prepared to start on student housing on campus. They say it will allow students to finish and get a degree. That’s all they are interested in is degrees,… Read More ›
Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom
We received the following information from the grassroots organization that promotes medical freedom. Ohio Advocates for Medical Freedom (OAMF) is a statewide grassroots 501(c)4 organization committed to protecting informed consent and medical freedom. OAMF was founded in 2015 by medical… Read More ›
Lakeland Community College Pay and Benefits…..you decide
We were interested in the compensation packages of the Lakeland Community College’s executive staff, so we filed a records request. We applaud Mr. Michael Fisher, General Counsel, for his prompt response and the honesty and transparency he displayed with the… Read More ›
Each Child Our Future….a look into the future of education in Ohio
We received the brochure “Ohio Strategic Plan For Education: 2019 – 2024. This is a comprehensive report prepared by the top educators in Ohio. It reveals what they consider to be the challenges of public education and their solutions to… Read More ›
Lake Metroparks….a look at 2019
We attended a Lake Metroparks Board meeting held on November 14th. They were discussing their 2019 Budget. We applaud the Park Board and the Executive Director, Mr. Paul Palagyi, and Mr. Christopher Brassell, Chief Financial Officer, for their very fine… Read More ›
Willoughby Hills hires lawyer….good grief, more $ down the tubes
To the taxpayers of Willoughby Hills – Is this how you want your tax dollars spent? Willoughby Hills Public Announcement The saga between the Mayor and City Council continues, and now it cost the taxpayers money with Ordinance No. 2018-47. … Read More ›
Morley Library….hope they change their attitude
A Lake County taxpayer sent the following documents to us, and asked us to post it to our website. The taxpayer took the time to write to Morley Library, and was very disappointed in the Executive Director’s seemingly cavalier attitude… Read More ›
Port Authority….what we know….updated 11/17
Updated: 11/17/18 7:00 am We would venture a guess that not many Lake County residents even know what role or function the Port Authority performs for the taxpayers. [Not too long ago I would have been in that boat] As… Read More ›
Just a head’s up….we are now awake…..
Oh what a tangled web we weave, when we first set out to deceive…… The keyboard is mightier than the sword!
Commissioners’ Meeting recap….Troy takes a swipe at Young
We attended the Lake County Commissioners’ meeting today. It was rather uneventful until Commissioner Troy interjected a swipe at incoming Commissioner Ron Young. Since a big issue was made during the campaign that Troy was responsible for the largest sales… Read More ›