Governor DeWine closes all barber shops, but still gives all taxpayers a “haircut” rather than using the “rainy day” funds. The shut down of businesses has caused a drop in the State’s tax revenues, and has forced Governor DeWine to… Read More ›
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Open Meetings Act…protecting the public
(LFC Comments: In case you are not aware, this writer has filed a lawsuit in the Lake County Court of Common Pleas against the Lake County Commissioners and the Lake County Visitors Bureau for violation of the Open Meetings Act…. Read More ›
How Do You Pass a School Levy?
It is important for the average citizen to understand what they are up against when they see a school levy on the ballot. Jerry Rampelt is the founder of Support Ohio Schools and has assisted over 300 levy campaigns in… Read More ›
Ultimate Aim of the China Virus?…America and the World
(LFC Comments: Thanks to Tabitha Korol for sending us this very revealing article on China’s deception with the Corona virus. America is under attack from multiple foreign countries, but the most dangerous enemies are the traitors that are on the… Read More ›
Mental Health and Jails…
Here is this week’s graphic from the Center for Community Solutions. If inmates have severe mental illness, why did we close the mental hospitals. Logically, it seems that the citizens with the problem would received better help in the mental… Read More ›
Recall Petitions…a “how to” guide
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 705 deals with “Plans of Government”. The following section deals with the procedures to remove any elected official. 705.92 Procedure for removal of elective officer by recall. Notwithstanding Section 38 of Article II, Ohio Constitution, or… Read More ›
Child Protective Services…and a rebellious teen
LFC received an email from a Mr. Andre Dixon asking us to tell his story about the illegal removal of his children from his home. On May 18, 2019 I (Andre Dixon) was charged with ‘assault 4’ on a young… Read More ›
Vaccines…part 3…Doses for Children
Here is part 3 of the three part series on vaccines. If you want to write an article in favor of vaccines, please contact us at LobbyistsforCitizens@gmail.com. Here are the consumer advocacy groups providing the information in the three part… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School District…special election costs
(LFC Comments: We received notification that the Willoughby-Eastlake School District had not paid the total costs of last year’s special election. We went to the Election Board to get the truth. Here is the response from Ross McDonald, Director of… Read More ›
Lake County Financing District…Just the Facts…update 2/13/20
We have spent a great deal of time analyzing the property taxes associated with the Lake County Financing District levy. Our goal is to provide the facts that will help Riverside School District taxpayers decide whether or not to support… Read More ›
H.A.T….costing more than 30% of income
(LFC Comments: Thanks to Lobbyist Jim for this article. It reinforces what we have been saying for more than two years. The use of property taxes to fund our public schools and the ever growing government at all levels are… Read More ›
Cleveland Heights Tax Levy…7.9 mills…oh, my
(LFC Comments: Lobbyist Joe in Cleveland Heights shares his thoughts about the Cleveland Heights astronomical property tax levy on the March 17th ballot. The 7.9 mill levy will cost a taxpayer $276.50 per year for every $100,000 of market valuation…. Read More ›
Riverside School District…5 year projections…part 2 of 2
(LFC Comments: We wanted to illustrate what is happening to public school finances, and why we believe that they are pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes that they have worked all their lives to… Read More ›
Riverside School District…part 1 of 2
(LFC Comments: We wanted to share with our readers the correspondence between LFC and the Lake County Riverside School District. We would like to thank Mr. Gary Platko, Chief Financial Officer and Ms. Belinda Grassi, School Board Member, for their… Read More ›
EdChoice Program…you may not believe this
(LFC Comments: We were made aware of another assault on educational choices, and thought that you would like to know about it. Looks like the teachers’ unions and the schools’ lobbyists are twisting some arms in the legislature.) http://www.ccv.org/ohio-action-center/?vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%2f70229%2frespond%3fvcrmeid%3dhDKgo2vbEGJ2MAIW0zELQ%26vcrmiid%3d8bWIvhxsUUyUL7bDcBEqmQ Here… Read More ›
Retiring in Style…the Holiday Inn way
(LFC Comments: Thanks to our Kirtland lobbyist for this article on alternative senior living.) https://gritpost.com/retiree-holiday-inn-senior-home/?fbclid=IwAR1aGg7P-zfCHBX5wr1gLEhLl9QPSqvstaJ2Vq_ocNe3Tu4rn91SqxaBv7g Some interesting excerpts: “…found out that when applying the senior discount he qualifies for, the Holiday Inn would cost less than $60 per day. The… Read More ›
Our Unsustainable Property Taxes
(LFC Comments: We welcome another contributor to our forum. We appreciate Tom Hach and his Tax Working Group’s stance on property taxes. We give them a big “thumbs up” for the article.) Our Unsustainable Property Taxes Written by Tom… Read More ›
Z is for Zionism…a lesson for you
LFC Comments: Tabitha calls out Dictionary.com for misleading the public. Thanks to Tabitha for educating this writer on Zionism. My question was “What is the ultimate goal?” Tabitha’s answer: “A home for the Jewish people where they could worship the… Read More ›
W-E Board of Education…living large on taxpayers’ dime
While driving north on Route 91, we could not help but notice the new home of the Willoughby-Eastlake Board of Education. Wow, they really know how to spend the taxpayers’ money. We wonder if they will be giving tours to… Read More ›
LGBTQ history lessons…more division on tap
(LFC Comments: Do you see the trends in public education? Home schooling is looking better all the time. Would not be surprised if home schooling is outlawed, just as it is in Europe. The “European” secular/socialists appear to be “driving… Read More ›
March 17, 2020…are you Taxed Enough Already?
(LFC Comments: We got the following information from the Lake County Board of Election’s website, and had to add our two cents on the issues. Ultimately, the voters must decide, we just hope they have knowledge about the issues rather… Read More ›
Property Tax Legislation…who has our back?
(LFC Comments: Auburntownship.org is on top of their game…pointing out what is happening in other states regarding property taxes while the Ohio legislators fail to see how seniors are being priced out of their homes with ever-increasing property taxes. Note… Read More ›
Willoughby-Eastlake School Levy…third time a charm?
For those living in the Willoughby-Eastlake School district, you will again get to vote on another property tax levy on the March 17, 2020 ballot. The property tax will commence in 2020 with the collection in 2021. If it does… Read More ›
Property Taxes…Cap at 3% per year?
(LFC Comments: Thanks to a Kirtland Lobbyist for this article on property taxes. Please note that they do not talk about property taxes ever being reduced. It will be up to the taxpayers to control their own destiny. Vote NO… Read More ›
Deceptions Abound in Columbus…clarity for taxpayers not an option
(LFC Comments: Thanks to our friends at the Marietta Project 9-12 project for this article reported in the Ohio Star. There are high paid lobbyists that are thwarting State Representative Derek Merrin’s attempt to simplify the ballot language on the… Read More ›