The American dream of home ownership is an illusion. We are all merely renters.
Property Tax
All Information on Property Taxes
AXMITAX.org…Can Property Taxes Be Eliminated?
Michigan community activist, Karla Wagner, discusses the impact of property taxes in her State.
Responses from Lake Metroparks
Sadly, we must report that there is NO ONE that is concerned about the financial interests of the Lake County taxpayers. Their appetite for property tax increases is insatiable!
Lakeland By the Numbers…you will be shocked!
How much is Lakeland Community College costing Lake County taxpayers in property taxes?
Legislative Fact Sheet District 18…disturbing numbers
375,000+ Ohio adults over 65 exceed their housing affordability threshold.
A Tale of Two Counties…a very sad tale
Geauga County ia trying to protect taxpayers, unfortunately, Lake County has an insatiable appetite for property taxes…they can never have enough!
Who Will “Step Up To The Plate” To Help Eastlake Residents?
Any tax that, if unpaid, will cause a homeowner to be homeless is immoral!
The Evil of Residential Property Tax
Any tax that, if unpaid, will leave a citizen homeless is immoral, and must be abolished.
Lakeland Community College…their fall from grace with our property taxes
Taxpayers shelling out over $19 million per year, and what do we get? Diversity, Inclusion and Equity!
Home Ownership…A Pipe Dream For Some Thanks To Bidenomics
“The challenge for low income families to afford basic housing costs suggests President Joe Biden’s so-called “Bidenomics” of growing the economy from the “middle out and the bottom up” is not working.”…Breitbart.com
Carolyn Brakey and Geauga County Coming to the Aid of Their Citizens
We challenge the Lake County Commissioners to step up to the plate, and “go to bat” for the overtaxed citizens of Lake County. Everyone is watching.
We Are Working For All Lake County Citizens
Please read what we have recently done for the citizens of Lake County, and what we plan to do.
Ohio Property Taxes Reduced for Senior Citizens?
“If we stay on the path of ever-increasing property taxes, we will price seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes that have worked all their lives to achieve.”…Brian Massie
Lake County Sexennial Revaluation…What it means for Taxpayers
The mandatory sexennial revaluation in 2024 is projected to increase Lake County home valuation by at least 30%.
Sexennial Revaluation…part 1…What it means for the Political Sub-Divsions
Are the political sub-divisions now out of control in Lake County. Can the private sector continue to pay for public services?
Concord Township Safety Levy…another review
We have further reviewed the facts and figures behind the 6.5 mill Safety Levy on the November 7th ballot for Concord Township.
Lake County’s Out of Control Property Taxes
This is a WARNING to all Lake County homeowners. Beware of the 30%+ increases in property values that will occur in 2024.
Concerned Concord Taxpayer Speaks Out on the 6.5 mill Safety Levy…updated Oct 16th
“It is time they stop their excessive spending and live within a budget like the residents they represent.”…Concerned Concord Township Taxpayer
Updated with response from Concord Trustees
California Property Taxes Are About to Increase
California politicians are attacking property taxes again.
Local Government Funds…another chapter…updated 9/5/23
The use of the 1982 “alternate formula” for the distribution of the Local Government Funds tells us that a “storm is brewing” in Lake County.
Deepwood’s Cash Balances are Breathtaking!
The Budget Commission is no longer the watchdog for taxpayers on excessive taxation thanks to Prosecutor Coulson’s ruling.
What Has Happened to Lake County, Ohio Government Schools?
Lake County, Ohio schools brought in almost $492 million in revenue and produced an average 60.2% proficiency score!
Another Opinion on the Local Government Funds
Will the newly found missing pages change Prosecutor Coulson’s opinion on the validity of the Alternate Formula for the local government funds distributions?
Watch Lake County’s Impressive Investment Portfolio Grow
The prospects of building the new Public Safety Center (read: Jail) will take a bite out of the investments. However, watch the local political subdivisions continue to ask for more property taxes.
Look Out Concord Township Taxpayers…Here Comes Another Safety Levy
Do not worry…its only money…It grows on trees in Concord Township…or so I’m told…