Do you really think you're free?

 So you just celebrated Independence Day.

Why? Do you really think you're free?

Income tax

Payroll tax

Property tax

Consumption tax

Hotel occupancy tax

Drink tax

Estate tax

Vehicle's registration renewal fee

Park entrance fees

Then there are the licenses needed for everything, including pet licenses.

Let's not forget permits are required for everything: Gutter downspout, Rain barrel, Signs, Fences, Sheds, Dumpster or temporary storage, Hot water tank, Remodels, Waterproofing, Deck, Roofing, Steps, Pools, Demo (of garage or dwelling), Concrete/Asphalt, Storm or Sewer Drain Repair, Windows or Siding.

It would take hours to research all the taxes and permits needed to live 100% legally within our communist government.

So, do you really think you're free? We like to think so on the 4th, but until we stand up to local city halls and say we declare our independence, to me, it's another day.

Carey On...

LAND OF THE FREE - not in Euclid, Ohio

 WE ARE NO LONGER THE LAND OF THE FREE, duh Carey!

Blacks get blamed all the time for Euclid's downfall; black crime is a problem but only a tiny part of the once great city of superior services real issue.

Socialism/ communist light is the reason for jobs fleeing and no money.

I took this photo of the two stands at the housing department window.

They are filled with permits; this is only a partial list of what is needed to live and breathe in Euclid.

Currently, they are making it extremely difficult for me to sell my house.

They interfere at every turn with you trying to do commerce with another individual or maintain your property as you see best.

Many give up and instead do nothing or flee the city.

In the meantime, let's blame Blacks, far easier than facing the real menace.

These aren't just laws to improve life. These are government-created jobs, and the people enforcing them aren't improving the city. They are protecting their job and trying to prove their worth by manhandling you.

Carey On...

urban farms and euclid

Friends,

Euclid has gone to the birds or has it?

I received news about Euclid wanting to allow Urban Farms.  Is this a part of Agenda 21 or is it a good idea?  I know one thing - any law that allows more flexibility for the home owner and a ease of zoning laws seems to me a good idea.

Read what was sent to me then read my comments below.

Subject: Fw: Urban Farming Initiative in Euclid 

This came to us very recently. Please read it send a messhge to council to oppose it and forward it to other citizens.

Joe

Below is an email concerning Council's desire to implement urban (chicken) farming in the City of Euclid. I urge everyone to read it. If you agree that this is a good idea you don't have to do anything. Council has enough votes to pass it. If, on the other hand, you disagree with the idea of raising chickens in this city then I urge you to write your Council person (or the entire council). Their email addresses appear below. If you strongly disagree with chicken farming I urge you to attend the next Council meeting and express your opinion. Only if enough residents voice their objections will Council vote down this legislation.

Thank you for your time. 

From: "Jeffrey

Council,

I am writing to you to further express my opinion on urban farming in Euclid. I am totally against this idea - even as a test. This is being presented as a "progressive" piece of legislation. It is not. It is regressive. It's simply trying to turn the clock back to when Euclid was a farming community 100 + years ago. It is being presented as having a "sunset" of 1 year. If the history of Euclid legislation shows us anything it shows us that there is no such thing as a "sunset".  Garbage and lighting fees were only to be for 2 years (until they were made permanent). Shore's 5 year plan to be self sufficient will not happen and it is clear that this will be extended. Enacting this piece of legislation will make it a permanent program in Euclid. To be specific as to why I (and the many Euclid residents I have spoken with) are against this idea I offer the following…

1) Post farming Euclid's history was industrial. The many factories located here that supported the effort in World War 2 emitted who knows what into the atmosphere. These emissions settled in the soil throughout the city. Lead paint was used extensively in buildings and currently we have a freeway that bisects our city utilized by thousands of cars daily emitting exhaust fumes. These also settle in our soil. A study published by the Atlantic Monthly in October 2012 tested eggs laid by urban chickens in New York. They found high amounts of lead in the eggs. To be exact 115 PPB (parts per billion). At 15PPB the Center for Disease Control advises people to treat their tap water. This is an extremely high amount of lead that has been attributed to the factors I mention above. A woman in Portland ME. did a test on her eggs and found the same result. Eggs purchased at the store were lead free.

2) A Stanford study mentioned in this same report suggested little health differences between organic and conventional food.

3) Noise. Chickens can be very noisy. The fact that they were quiet on the day that Council visited a couple of coops doesn't change this fact. Yes, it was mentioned last night that dogs are also noisy. The difference is you can take a dog inside and shut it up whereas you cannot a chicken.

4) Predators. Chickens are fair game for coyotes, skunks, raccoons, rats, dogs, and other animals. It was mentioned last night that "predator proof" enclosures can be built. This may stop the predators from attacking the chickens but will not keep them from trying. These predators could endanger small pets and children if they come across them in a neighbors' yard..

5) Disease. There are many disease that are transferred between chickens and humans. These are only exasperated in tight living areas as we have in Euclid. One I mentioned last night was Histoplasmosis. It is not a rare disease. It is a respiratory ailment that is caused by inhalation of chicken feces. A dry, windy day could pick up these feces along with dirt and spray it around a neighborhood. Since this is preventable by not allowing chickens into this city will the city be responsible for any medical bills caused by an infection? How about medical bills and suffering caused by injuries sustained by children/ pets attacked by a predator stalking chickens?

6) Cost. There is a labor cost involved in maintaining this program and the city is now running at a minimum. Nuisance calls on chickens will go to the police dept. They in turn will contact animal control who will have to investigate. Or the calls will go straight to animal control. In either case I don't believe they need this additional burden. Housing inspectors will also have to investigate and aren't we short now? How would they add this additional duty when they have their hands full now?

Council needs to spend their time on issues that positively affect the quality of life in this city - not negatively. And urban farming only offers a positive experience for the few people who employ it and a negative experience for the vast majority of the city.

I am planning to send this email out wide with a request to email their Council person to express their opinions or to attend the next Council meeting and voice their opinions on this issue. 

Council needs to kill this legislation.

Jeffrey

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IF I may add my thoughts and if valid please pass them on.

Some things to ponder.  Dad told me growing up in the inner city and then Collinwood years ago some had small chicken coops.  Not a problem as those yards were as small as some in Euclid.

Another point to ponder.  NO one can say for certain if we are heading for fiscal doom.  All indicators point to it.  The Euro zone keeps showing signs of going belly up.  IF we do have another major depression this would at least give residents some options of feeding their family or bartering away the eggs for other necessities.   This is not solely based on fear but on history.

Lastly isn't it time we give the people some freedom to be the KING of their castle?  IF any house is seriously neglected or abandoned looking or deemed a nuisance property measures can be taken so I am sure these rules would apply with the chicken farms.

In short I like it and think it would make the city of Euclid more attractive for the younger generations who are bred on this go green movement to possibly move into the city.

Thank you for your time

Carey Masci

FURTHERMORE - The news letter of America News and Views October 27th

America News and Views news letter - FURTHERMORE
Host Bob Murphy, Liaison for the Tea Party Carey Masci, National Commentator Mike Gutierrez and our special guest US Senate candidate Rusty Bliss were in the studio.
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The show for Thursday the 27th was quite different than those in the past. The topics we are now covering are definitely expanding. In this newsletter I am going to write about a few topics from my notes that we never got to.

But first I would like to briefly mention the Tea Party gathering on Monday the 24th I held for US Senate candidate Rusty Bliss at the Greek House In Wickliffe which by the way has terrific food. Rusty Bliss fielded questions from the energized and knowledgeable group that most candidates wouldn't even entertain but Rusty did and he answered them. Just a great time, thanks to everyone who attended.
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Joe from the Euclid Tea Party requested that we talk about another Euclid scandal that's brewing.

According to an article in the News Herald Euclid Mayor Bill Cervenik is quite uneasy about a short conversation he had with Jimmy Dimora in 2008. Cervenik insists that phone call with Dimora did not influence his decision to support Neteam AVI a company with ties to Michael Forlani a businessman accused of bribing Dimora. The RTA board the following day voted unanimously to award a $1.2 million contract to Neteam AVI. Cervenik said his decision was made a week earlier that he would support them.

As much as I hate how things are run in Cuyahoga County this is still America where you are innocent until proven guilty so we will have to wait to see how this unravels.

But this I do know, the more layers of government you have the better the odds of corruption are. And anywhere where you have a stronghold of one party rule, especially Democratic, corruption can be found because of no checks and balances,

Cuyahoga needs to be flushed out, layers of government reduced and do away with anything unconstitutional such as mandatory house inspections which is another area of local government that breeds dishonesty and used as an extension of the law to go after people who speak out.
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I need to repeat something I already wrote, it is about Euclid council voting to oppose Issue 2. Remember this is the same city that is charging an additional fee to residents for street lights because they could not afford safety forces. So does it make sense to oppose Issue 2? Well of course it does as long as residents don't gripe and complain about the added fee, most just roll over dead and pay. And pay they will even more so if Issue 2 fails. Heads up, get ready to open your wallet if it does.
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Saber rattling could get ugly. I have been keeping an eye on a conflict going on now about a year. It is between the Philippines who are friends of the US and China.

Taken from a Yahoo Philippines news source:


China, Taiwan and four Southeast Asian states, including the Philippines and Vietnam, have conflicting claims over the Spratly Islands and other atolls in the South China Sea, an area believed to have rich deposits of oil and gas. It is also a rich fishing ground. Claimants to the sea have been trying to cool tension after a series of disputes this year, including when Chinese patrol boats threatened to ram a Philippine-contracted survey ship in the Reed Bank in March.

I clearly understand what Rep. Ron Paul says that we should not be the policemen of the world because it is not Constitutional but I also agree with Sen. Santorum that if we don't who will because here is a case of what should we do? IF China does use force they would crush the Philippines who are one of our strongest Pacific Rim allies. Do we just sit idly by and do nothing or do we get involved in another conflict?

So many problems across the globe some you don't even hear about.
Carey Masci
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Hi Friends yes the show is expanding in topics and access. I'm excited, I'm sort of rediscovering my love for this radio show and the ability to communicate with all you. With the addition of Carey Masci and his online news letter who joined us in late spring, adding national commentator Mike Gutierrez, our frequent special guests such as US Senate candidate Rusty Bliss and lets not forget our Boss Chairman Dale Fellows its an excellent line up with news you won't hear anywhere else.

I hope you continue to join us because without you we're nothing.
Your Friend,
Bob Murphy
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LIFE IN EUCLID Friday, writen May 6, 2011 4:16 AM

Finally the people have awoken in Euclid and soundly defeated a school levy. But what does the school board have to say about this... well they will try again in November. And the beat goes on....
CKM

Below is taken from Councilman Mary Jo Minariks blog, these are her words:


On Monday May 9th at 6:30pm in Council Chambers, Council will hold an Executive Committee to discuss the current Garbage and Street Lighting Fees along with a couple Charter Amendments. The public is encouraged to show up and voice their opinion.
For background, when Council approved Garbage and Street Lighting Fees (aka taxes) last April, it was for a two year period -2010 and 2011.
Every residence or 'stop' would be charged $9/month for Garbage whether they had one bag or a tree lawn full of bags; whether the house was occupied or not; whether you had a business you could deposit your trash at or not. Seniors who could prove they had incomes of $20,000 or less have a reduced rate of $7/month. Vacant houses can get a 50% reduction. In a nutshell, the program is socialism - oops, I mean egalitarianism at its best.
Those two taxes are about to sunset and the Mayor has submitted legislation to Council to extend the Garbage Tax and the Street Light Tax for five more years.
As the lone Councilperson voting against the Garbage Tax, let me take a few paragraphs to justify my vote. First, to avoid redundancy, I encourage you to read my older posts on the tax Feb 5, 2010 "Trash Talk" and Mar 5, 2010 "Trash Talk Update".
We were told the Garbage Tax was needed to avoid huge layoffs in the Safety Forces. Was it? Garbage fees collected thru November of 2010 came to roughly $1.2million. Interestingly enough in December the Mayor was able to put money into the City's cash reserves. The amount set aside was $1.2million. What a coincidence!
We were told the Street Lighting fees were needed to pay the utility bill. That fee was to be placed on the property tax rolls to be collected in 2011. Against that future collection, the Mayor borrowed $855,000. Now one would think that when that money started rolling in, the Mayor would pay back the $855,000. Not so. The Administration has decided to pay back that loan over time.
An unforeseen side effect to Council's approving these two taxes was rejection of the 2mill sewer levy renewal. This should have been a no brainer for passage. There was No Increase to property taxes and the tax was about $10/year to be used for among other things, snaking residents' clogged sewer lines. Apparently, hell hath no fury as a taxpayer dissed. The voters said NO, leaving the Administration scrambling to figure how to cover that $500,000 or so loss.
The arguments used to twist Council's arm into approving these two taxes were disingenuous at best. It will be interesting to see if Council falls for them again.

Euclid is at it again and again and again

Euclid is at it again and again and again. I know! Lets blame the blacks for all the cities current problems. Why not, Bush gets blamed for all of our nations problems, so lets blame the blacks for all of Euclid's problems.


For those who think the city has problems because blacks moved in you need your head examined. This city has been ill run with too many rules, regulations and high taxes for years and all of those have been abused.

Read these latest doosies.

This link is about the cop who shot himself.

http://www.woio.com/Global/story.asp?S=14480797&Call=Email&Format=HTML
The policeman that shot himself was the same one who was involved with the Ed Gudenas fiasco of the unwarranted house inspections.

http://news-herald.com/articles/2011/03/30/news/doc4d934efbeb1dc514142923.txt#blogcomments

But we all know - don't we? - that house inspections are solely for the purpose of maintaining the housing stock, never as an extension of the law or to punish or scare someone who speaks out against the city and mayor. Nahhh, that never happens, right Gudenas.

Ed Gudenas was one of the people who were involved with the recall of Mayor Cervenik. Maybe just a coincidence, huh?

And then there is this lovely bit of news. The latest calls for the building of a new jail in Euclid. Why? Well Euclid is hoping to house more prisoners from the county. The more they house, the more money they bring in. Swell way to raise revenue in the city. Forget about jobs, lets make more arrests and create more jail space. With today's technology, many offenders could be put under house arrest with tracking devices, just one novel idea. But here is some sad news for Euclid. Lake County had to close one of their jails. Why? Because the county couldn't afford to keep it open. Cuyahoga is by far more broke then Lake so where will the funds come from? Well lets see? More taxes and more arrests. Look out people, don't jay walk.

Read this blog from one very very upset Euclid Councilwoman.

http://4euclid.blogspot.com/

In the mean time, lets blame the blacks, OK? Ummm I do hope you know I am being facetious.

Carey Masci
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From my friend Joe whom said please do post my words, I don't care who reads it.

You need to read Mary Jo's blogg htpp:// 4euclid.blogspot.com on what city council and the mayor did last night concerning the new Euclid jail plans and spending money on these plans. They would not even make any announcement that this was on this council agenda. trying to keep things quiet again. Please read it pass the word through the grapevine.

Joe Udovic

AND.....

"Representative Govt At Its Worst"... Last night, City Council voted NOT to let the people voice an opinion. Also, save the date - Tue 4/26 7pm Town Hall discussing Shore

http://4euclid.blogspot.com/

Regards
Mary Jo Minarik

tax and more tax

Cuyahoga County Treasurer,

    I am challenging and requesting the SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS fee be removed.  I do not recall ANY issue being placed on the ballot to vote for a tax increase for a special assessment purpose.

 

   I have enclosed a check of $1,605.16.  I have deducted this unusual fee, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, that has no explanation from my property tax amount and will consider my property tax bill for the year 2011 paid in full.

                                                   Thank You,

                                                 Carey Masci

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That my friends is what I sent to the Cuyahoga County Treasurers Office.  There is no more to give! 

  Let me explain, though maybe there isn't any need to as you are probably well aware and in the same predicament as I am.  But I will continue anyway.  I will use my one house that I own in Euclid as an example.

 

  In 2003 when I bought this little 2 bedroom house it was valued at about $68,000. Property tax under $1,000 per year.  The house was reappraised in 2009 with my insistence that it is worth $61,500, I was told it was probably worth less.  Property tax for 2011 is now at $1,605 which I saved up and paid in full or so I thought.

 

BUT WAIT... whats this?  Another fee, a SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FEE of $138.16!  No matter how hard you try to keep up its impossible.  This special fee from what I have been told is for the street lights. 

 

Well I say if it is, shut off the street lights! or turn on the lights a hour later and off a hour earlier. or use lower wattage bulbs. or turn off every other street light.  But do not throw another fee at us, a lot of people are barely making basic payments and an economic recovery will NEVER take place as long as you keep taking more and more money from the people..

 

  This light fee is on top of the trash fee Euclid passed in 2010 of $118.80 per house and the billing for that says pay or this matter will be referred for collection.  But they do allow an easy method of payment, they accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover.  Who cares what interest rate you have or if you are even able to pay your credit card at least you can use it.

 

 But wait there's more,  the latest... Euclid wants to go back to the ballot box again and plead for more money for the schools.  Won't you help - please we need the money - you don't need to eat - or pay utilities - or fuel your car - its only about $10 per month.

 

Add up just these three - its $376.96 and that's not counting the HUGE jump of over $600 for the property tax for a small house plus other hidden fee's that bring this total to over a $1,000 per year increase since 2003. 

 

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About a month ago on 1100 AM, the Mike Trivisono Show, the topic once again was about Euclid.  This time for the rise of property tax, the highest either in the area or the state, I forgot which.  And once again my phone rang, Did ya here about Euclid....  A 49% increase for property tax in recent years.  I think its way higher, at least by my figures.  This negative publicity does nothing but hurt Euclid and prolongs the recovery, IF it is even ever able to rebound.

 

And there was more publicity in an article in the News Herald on February 1, 2011.

Euclid Schools seeking 6.9-mill levy

http://news-herald.com/articles/2011/02/01/news/nh3590324.txt?viewmode=2

 

Vasek said that because the levy will take the place of the district's existing 1.8-mill levy, residents would actually pay just under $10 per month.

"We are keenly aware of the financial realities of the members of this community," Smith said. "And we tried to ask for the smallest amount of revenue as possible."

 

IF Smith was keenly aware of the financial difficulties of the city they would never seek another tax increase!  The people do not have it to give!  This would be close to another $120 per year!

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 As I was writing the above an email came in from Bob.  What beautiful timing.

 

Message from sender:

cleveland has made the list! bob

America's Most Miserable Cities, 2011

(http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/americas-most-miserable-cities-2011.html)

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Friends the only advice that I can give and I hope you heed is to please do like I do, try to educate as many people as possible to vote every increase down and vote these people out  who are in favor AND challenge and question every fee that comes your way. DO NOT roll over and play dead.  If you do, its lights out, literally, because the economy will collaspe.  The more the government takes from the people the less there is to spend in the private sector where real job growth and economic recovery occurs which in turn brings in more tax revenue.  Its simple economics 101.  

 

                                      Carey Masci

 

Just heard on the news 261,000 homes across the nation are in foreclosure, the number is actually much higher but there is a backlog of paperwork.

 

I need to ask this question one more time to any elected official who may be reading this.  I have posed this question many times with no answer except from one who said raise my tenants rent which is not the answer.  The question is:  The city is broke because the people are broke but you expect broke people to pay more to bail out the city.  Where do you want us to get the money?

A message from Terry - 61 years Young

Friends,
 I so much share Terry's pain not only for the financial upheaval and uncertainty in my life but also because Terry is a special friend of mine and I feel deeply for him.


Terry is gifted on so many fronts that I won't even begin to list all that he has done or accomplished. A man with his intelligence should not be in the position he is in. And I know there are MANY of us who feel the same way about our predicament.

As much as I look to Terry from time to time for advice I need to make one correction in his statement below.

He reiterates over and over vote the incumbents out.

I disagree with that statement. There are a few races I know of that the incumbents are not the problem. The problem is the Socialist/Democratic agenda. A return to true Conservative principles is the answer. Why don't people see this?

The Socialist/Democratic agenda has undermined or morals, job base, freedom, interfered with our religion, it has ruined the America we use to know.

How people allow George Soros to fund the legalization of marijuana with a million dollar donation is a travesty. One of the most used tools before any country falls or is taken over by a dictator is liberal drug policies. Drugs dope the youth and masses into puppet slaves that will follow anything as long as they get their fix.

The manipulation of house values just to raise property tax. The class warfare to raise minimum wage to over 7 dollars has hurt small businesses and caused layoffs. The global trade deals which almost all can be traced back to the Clinton Administration. The take over of our houses such as what Euclid, Ohio is doing. I could go on and on. What do all those things have in common? Not one of those listed have the backing of the true Conservative/Tea Party movement. They are all part of the Socialist/Democratic agenda to bring America to her knees to be ruled by a global body.

VOTE OUT or DO NOT VOTE for anyone with a D by their name or any Rhino Republican. If there is no choice other than those two, leave it blank.

Carey Masci
May God Help US.

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To all my friends on shore from an old dingy - with a leak in it,


Next week PLEASE vote, Vote with your mind OPEN and HEART Intact. Haven’t YOU had enough?


YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELVES – YOUR FAMILY – YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS, not someone else.


YOU OWE NO INCUMBENT YOUR PRECIOUS VOTE. Send the message.


We can no longer sit by and NOT vote so we can bitch a storm about its outcome, with free conscience.


Get out there and vote. If you no longer think you count. GET A GRIP, Vote. Send the message.


If you are Fed-Up and Devastated by the same old/same old, vote EVERY Incumbent OUT. Send the message.


If you are Fed-Up and Devastated by empty BS promises that disappear or some how come back and bite WE THE PEOPLE in the ass, vote EVERY Incumbent OUT. Send the message.


If you are Fed-Up and Devastated by our jobs and tax dollars going overseas or to illegals here who have NOTHING invested in what we have today, vote EVERY Incumbent OUT. Send the message.


If you are Fed-Up and Devastated AND have the slightest inkling as to how we are ALL going to get taxed totally out of our comfort zone starting 01JAN11, vote EVERY Incumbent OUT. Send the message.


(If you have little or NO idea what I am talking about above, referring to the new 2011 tax laws, get off YOUR Soap Box, put down the remote, get out of Face Book, climb up out of the Recliner, FIND OUT BEFORE YOU VOTE, THEN vote EVERY Incumbent OUT. Send the message.)


I live in Michigan all my life where the unemployment rate is at an all time Historical HIGH, even over the devastating numbers after the 30’s market crash AND even over those following WWII, when the War Production Employees hit the bricks.


My home is now worth only 78% what it was back in 2005. I bought it in 1987 for $94K. Appraised for my refi’ in ’05 at $204K. After 5 kids weddings, Home Improvements, and one or two nibbles at the American Dream, I now owe 17K over what it is (appraised) worth = $160K !


Remember, I am using the word “WORTH” ! The last home sale here, in JUL, 2010, 4 blocks away, about 98% identical home to ours, Sq Footage, Lot Size, Bells & Whistles, Upgrades, Overall Condition (only actual difference is my bricks are the White/Gray Italian VS their std Brown Rustic tone), wanted $140K - went for $115K after being on the market for 26 MONTHS……. I counted last night on a cruise looking at just a 5 block radius of my house, and there are 21 homes for sale.


We tried one of Obama’s FHA Real Estate/Mortgage Adjustments = DENIED, then the NEW Totally FHA sponsored/backed Refi’ = also DENIED.


GET THIS, without putting it IN WRITING of course. “YOU’RE TOO OLD ! ”
ITS ALL BULL SHIT!






THEN 08SEP10, (along with 40+ other Detroit Metro employees) notified ALL our jobs have been moved to Florida . BUT thank GOD (remember HIM) its still in the states, ay? I am Unemployed as of 08NOV10.


With the above Real Estate Facts staring us in the face, I could NOT afford to MOVE/RELOCATE to South Florida .


My wife of 41 years is semi handicapped. We have 5 kids and 12 Grandkids.


Cost of living within 25 miles of that Florida work location is 8% to 12% higher than here.


Home owners insurance is almost DOUBLE what it is here. THAT doesn’t include the Florida State Mandated Flood Insurance rider either.


Auto Insurance is almost DOUBLE what it is here for the same car in South Florida .


The ONLY upside is GAS there is 4¢ to 6¢ cheaper (IF you drive around and HUNT it down) than up here.




Oh I forgot to mention NO-ONE would be receiving any Cost Of Living RAISE (or ANY pay increase) when relocating.


Yet they keep saying the turn around HAS BEGUN….. WHERE?


So much for MY personal problems. We’re not alone though.


SO vote EVERY Incumbent OUT. PICK AND CHOOSE. Send the message.


Business AS USUAL is OVER.


WE are the NEW Special Interest Group.


WE The People: who live and work, have lived and have worked, (legally) HERE.

PLEASE?
Terry


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Just remember if they take ANY of your Constitutional rights away this will just be the start.

Look at any country in history when the citizens lost their right to defend themselves they were made into slaves!

Germany, Italy , Japan , USSR and any other entity! They banned guns in Australia and crime went up 400% in some of their areas.

England has basically banned guns and crime is real bad there too.

KYPD and be sure to vote for a person that will stand up for our CONSTITUTION! ! !

OUR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION !

Euclid grows the government again

Euclid is at it again. I am not opposed to recycling or going green but someone needs to tell the mayor that government is not suppose to create jobs, the private sector is and that's where real growth and tax revenue comes from.


Now is NOT the time to add government workers. As the city of Euclid's government grows so will the tax they impose on the residents because there is no guarantee this plan will work. This move is another shot across the bow for anyone thinking of opening a business or buying a house. For the rest of us of us who have already in Euclid, we are stuck.

my comments in red

Euclid aims to go green with recycling program
By Max Reinhart News-Herald.com

The city of Euclid took a step toward becoming more environmentally friendly and, officials believe, more cost-effective, at Monday evening's city council meeting.

Council voted 5-3 in favor of starting a curbside recycling program as soon as equipment, supplies and personnel are available. I believe this was tried already in Euclid. I know in Wickliffe they did and as in most cities it failed.

"I think it's the proper thing to do. I think it's a service that our residents want (Did they ask everyone?)," Euclid Mayor Bill Cervenik said.

With the approval of curbside recycling, the city now waits to see whether a recycling consortium of nine or 10 nearby cities will come to fruition. regionalism - socialism

If it does, Cervenik said the city has the possibility (possibility not for certain, in the end the residents will pay) of generating revenue, depending on how much trash the city recycles.

If the consortium doesn't take shape, Cervenik said the worst the city could do is break even with the agreement it has with the city of Cleveland.

"The consortium would make it even better," Cervenik said. "But I firmly believe that even (without it), the recycling will be a break-even or a slightly profitable endeavor."

The new program also means the creation of new jobs for the city. The city, not the private sector. And who will pay for the new workers?.

By approving the measure, council will allow Cervenik to create and staff three full-time positions to collect residents' recyclables. Someone tell the Mayor government should not create jobs, if it does, its called Socialism.

Councilwoman Mary Jo Minarik was one of the dissenting votes. Minarik said council needed to hear more details about the possible consortium and new city jobs before voting on it.

"I think the discussion tonight has shown that there are a lot of gray areas out there," Minarik said.

Council members David Gilliham and Daryl Langman also voted against the implementing the program.

Councilwoman Madeline Scarniench voted for the program and said she's talked about the idea with numerous residents — all of whom have been in favor.

"Right now I think we need to give our residents something that's really good, and I think this is one of those things," Scarniench said. Really good! Why not rescind the street light - trash fee's, add more police, lower the taxes and get out of people's homes, now that is really good!

Following the approval of the recycling plan, council approved a purchase to help put the plan into action.

Cervenik's request to purchase a recycling truck for about $92,000 was approved by a 5-3 vote. Money used to start the recycling program came primarily from a state grant with additional money coming from the city's cash reserve to pay the salaries of the new positions. Instead of buying more equipment and adding MORE city workers and charging the residents for trash and street lights why not save the money and rescind those fee's? This is a key phrase here: Money used to start the recycling program... And then what happens after that, answer raise taxes to pay for it. We have been down this road before. Besides, IF I am correct, cash reserves are for existing programs and emergencies.

Cervenik said he was pleased that the program could be funded without any general fund money being spent.

"It requires us not to use general fund money and take it away from safety forces, EMS, recreation and other things like that," he said.

The recycling program is expected to begin as soon as the new positions are staffed and recycling bags and informational literature can be circulated to the public.

From my archives Feb. 2010:

Chuck Galletti, who was sitting in for Triv (Triv Show WTAM), made this statement to Mayor Cervenek. - What people are against is once a fee or tax is put in place its never removed. The Mayor responded That's not necessarily true, they can always be reduced.

Excuse me, reduced is not the same as being removed.

Seven Candidates - Macko and Hocevar

   I hear a lot of complaints about our leaders and elected officials. And I keep telling people NOT all are thieving liars. You need to attend the different functions, you need to meet the candidates face to face to find out. Here are a few that I endorse.

    It was hard to narrow it down of whom to endorse as I have met many fine qualified people. So this is my short list of seven candidates that I believe are honest, have integrity, still believe in America and that can make a difference. Most of these candidates have never held office before. I call this the year of the businessman/non-politician.

1. Dave Macko candidate for State Rep of the 17Th (Bentleyville, Brecksville, Broadview Hts., Chagrin Falls, Chagrin Falls Township, Glenwillow, Hunting Valley, Indepenence, Lyndhurst, Mayfield, Moreland Hills, Oakwood, Pepper Pike, Seven Hills, Solon, Valey View, Walton Hills)

  Dave Macko is the only non-Republican on my list. I always said party doesn't matter as much as the invidual. But I usually vote and endorse Republicans because of their core beliefs. I have never been able to for any Democrat as their philosophy is so un-American and immoral its impossible to do so.

   About Dave Macko, I may not agree with him on everything but on the things that I do, I strongly agree with him. I like to call Dave Macko "The Wrecking Ball". That's how I see his approach to our government. Dave wants to dismantle every unconstitutional law and department and just do away with it. He is pro-life and goes against the Libertarian platform of pro-choice. Dave is also highly in favor of the right to keep and bear arms. Its unfortunate and wrong that Dave Macko didn't receive the endorsement from either the pro-life or pro-gun groups. The memberships of clubs, associations and organizations that Dave belongs to is way to lengthy to list. Its impressive.

   Dave Macko is probably the most misunderstood candidate. The biggest reason is, Dave doesn't have very good bedside manners. If he were a doctor I could see him going into a patients room and saying Go home now and get things in order, you will be dead in a week, goodbye. And that's Dave's approach towards where America is at. He doesn't have time to play games and say things you want to hear, he comes at you with the truth. America is on life support - period.

  Dave Macko promises:
 "I will never vote to increase taxes or fees or to impose new taxes or fees or to diminish the liberties of any innocent person. I will always keep my oath to defend the Constitutions for the United States and Ohio. I will always strive to do what is best for my constituents and the people of Ohio."

   I believe Dave will do what he says, he is firm in his beliefs and disciplined enough not to compromise his values. If you really want to send a message, shake things up, and restore individual freedom vote - Macko.

                       http://www.mackoforliberty.com/


  2. Tony Hocevar candidate State Rep of the 7Th (Euclid, Cleveland's Collinwood area, Richmond Heights and South Euclid)

   I always look for honesty and passion in an individual, Tony Hocevar has both. When I first met Tony over dinner and told him some of my concerns, he told me straight out, Carey I don't think I can help you, I may not be the man for you. That was a breath of fresh air. So many times politicians promise everything that you know its impossible or just a flat out lie to get your vote. Not with Tony, he knows he weaknesses and his strengths.

   Tony Hocevar recently received an endorsement from the Association of Builders and Contractors of Ohio (ABC of Ohio) which says a lot because his opponent in the race is incumbent Ken Yuko who comes from an organizing role background with a local labor union.

   Tony Hocevar stated, “I am extremely honored and humbled by the confidence ABC has shown in my abilities to support the mission of Ohio’s workers and contractors. I have worked in the construction industry for the great majority of my life. I understand the struggles and challenges workers and owners face day to day. I will continue promoting the principles of open competition, free enterprise, lower taxes, worker’s rights and responsible government regulation. Together, we will restore an environment of job growth in Ohio, helping our families and communities prosper. Thank you ABC of Ohio!”

“We must divest ourselves of the status quos in county and state politics and elect fresh faces who realistically work for and understand the grassroots attitude of our communities. Who knows the breadth of Cuyahoga County’s corruption web? Let’s remove every last vestige of deceit in the state! I will be fair and honest in my role as the next State Representative for eastern Cuyahoga County, not hiding myself among the politicians, lobbyists and lawyers.”

  I never take notes, I write strictly from memory and I will never forget Tony's speech at the Euclid Tea Party.  He just made you feel proud and hopeful for the future. This is one quote:

  "People want to come to America not because what it was, not because what it is, but because what it can be."

  And that's why he is running for state representative, he has a vision for the future.

         http://www.hocevarforohiostaterep.com/


   People tell me all the time but what can I do? Simple - Get Involved!
  With modern technology such as cell phones and the Internet its very easy to do so. Contact these candidates and ask for voter lists and make calls on their behalf, blast out emails in their support, post this message and others on different forums and blogs and donate. But the easiest thing you can do is simply tell a friend, vote for.....
   Even if you live in another state and don't like your candidates, then help us here in NE Ohio, we need it!

We are at a serious crossroad my friends! Remember what Euclid did to me?
                                                        Carey Masci


As John Kasich candidate for Ohio governor said at the
Lake County Republican Convention in August 2009.

   "You have one more chance to get this right and that's it!"

     Get involved friends please get involved before its really to late!

i truly do not understand the times we live

Hey Gang,

I truly truly do not understand the times we are living in. So many people keep saying the same thing. This is not the America I know. Nothing is making sense.

For instance. Neil Cavuto last week had Mort Zuckerman on as a guest. They were discussing the Bush tax cuts which are about to expire. Mort is for ending the tax breaks. Neil asked Mort if it would be better if they were delayed a year before ending them? Mort answered with Never is a good time to do it. Then why in blue blazes is Mort for ending the tax cuts if never is a good time to do it?? Can you explain this to me???

Another liberal host was grilling a Republican senator over and over and over again with - Would you say that the Bush tax cuts are costing the US billions? The Republican kept saying spending needs to be brought under control and slashed. You screwball host... he did answer you, if you would get spending under control you wouldn't need billions of dollars from people. The tax cuts aren't costing the US billions, spending is! Someone tell me, am I making sense here?

And what about McCain winning again? Has he done anything all these years about the illegal alien mess in Arizona? Has he acted as a true conservative? And yet they reelect him. So much for getting rid of Rhinos.

And then we have the 2 faces of Sarah. Sarah Palin campaigned in Alaska for attorney Joe Miller, a self-described constitutional conservative and someone who had the backing of the Tea Party. But then Sarah campaigned for McCain in Arizona. IF she is truly about country first then she should of forgot about paybacks. Unless she is just in it for the ride and money.
During my battle with Euclid the previous attorneys I had all said be quiet and no more writing. But when I hired Tim Grendel he said sure you can write about whats happening JUST BE TRUTHFUL.
 Well friends if we are trying to change things we need to put a face to our writings, meaning a name. To many times I am sent something and people say you can forward it but delete my name. What good does that do? When that is done it makes it seem that the email was something made up. I understand not forwarding email addresses because of spammers but a first and last name should be included. Many times people ask me if they can forward my writings and then they say I can take your name off. I immediately say NO send it as is. If its the truth what do I have to hide. If we are trying to change things we need to be bold and stand up for our cause. Think about it.

SO MANY laws and NEW taxes and NEW fines are being passed daily. I just can't believe it or keep up. We no longer have to be fearful of just foreign countries or even radical Islam. There is a much greater threat to our lives and liberties. Its our own elected officials, our peers, as they are selling us right into bondage all in the name of raising revenue for the government. No longer is it the government of the people, its the government against the people and they are forcing us to support them. As with my battle with Euclid. I finally worded it correctly when I told someone, I can no longer afford to support Euclid. And that sums it up perfectly.


Carey Masci

cleveland makes the national news, micro chips

Hey Gang, Most of you know by know about Cleveland making the national news and once again for a horrible reason. But if you haven't heard you really won't believe this one.


Cleveland made the news because they will be putting micro chips in trash cans to make sure you recyle and if you don't they will find out and fine you $100. Watch this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j08wqF2aKVI&feature=sub

I asked a friend how do we fight this??? She responded with this:

I am not sure we fight, I believe we assert our rights and it may take a class action lawsuit to do it. I will consult with the attorney who wrote the petitions for me and see what he says.

I am not paying the garbage tax. I haven’t put out garbage since December 31, 2009 so I have no intention of paying the tax. It was misrepresented to people therefore, why should anyone pay it?

I have received my second water bill of the year and they have carried the amount forward from the first billing. I have no intention of paying it this time either. I wrote them a two page letter explaining the situation. They made no reply.
If they show up with two garbage cans for my house, I will refuse them. They are not welcome here, nor are they useful to me. The entire city of taxpayers doesn’t have to pay for my garbage cans.

It is all a joke.

I will refuse just like I refused to answer any more questions on the census than how many people lived in my house. They sent four different census takers to my property. I told them all the same---I am answering the only question I am responsible to answer. When they asked me if I was “refusing” to answer, I said no, I am answering to the question of how many people live in my house.

It is all a joke.

I would recommend reading the 5000 year leap. The city has no delegated authority from me as a citizen of the city to “force” me to accept services or goods for which I don’t want, didn’t pay for and therefore will refuse to put on or in my property. M.

Friends you best take heed of what I am saying and get ready. People will not be putting up with this much longer. Its going to get ugly.

I also recommend making a contact sheet of friends and acquaintances, people that will stick by you, as more people are issued warrants for refusing this intrusive socialist government, you will need to fill the court rooms with friends and supporters. Trust me. Remember how Euclid arrested me for having my nephew stay in my house? This is no joke. Micro chips in trash cans!! What next? You arm???

Carey Masci

Another election and more disappointments.

Hey Gang,
My Sabbatical has ended. I just needed a break. I always need breaks. When you go full steam ahead with so many irons in the fire it wears you down. So I lay low for a bit and reappear.

I know I sound like a broken record but I have at least 4 articles started in my draft folder. I should finish them, even the one about the Euclid Tea Party. It still makes for good reading and is informative.

But right now lets quickly ramble through a few things. Another election and more disappointments. It seems the Tea Parties created a stir but were more like flat pop parties as they fizzled. All our involvement, at least in Ohio, seems to went for naught. Seth Morgan and Sandy O'Brien went down to defeat and so many levies and tax increases passed. I dont understand this.

I discussed this with a friend and we went back and forth. She said it comes down to money to combat the mailers put out by the party. Yes I agree BUT I still don't see how the Tea Party candidates didn't win. I know personally 6 people I swayed to vote for certain candidates and who knows how many other friends and acquaintances I informed that didn't tell me how they voted. Somehow the Tea Party people must not of reached out enough. The crowds were huge at some rally's and just about every town or city had one. Seth Morgan and Sandy O'Brien should of done way better than 35% of the vote they each received. Something went wrong.

As for the tax increases, why do people keep giving their money away? When are we going to hold our elected officials accountable? We have budgets to keep. And quite a few of us right now are barely working and those working full time the raises are coming very slowly if they even come. Elected officials need to do the same. But they won't as long as we keep giving them money. This isn't the end of it, they will be back.

Take Euclid for instance. In the last year, a school levy passed, garbage and light fee's were added, property taxes up, rental fee's up and now a library levy passed. What are people thinking? Sure you may be able to go to the library to take a cookbook out but some of us would just like a meal to cook. Where will this end? You just can't keep raising fee's. It lowers the dollar and obviously people will have less money to spend in the market place where real job creation happens. I have been holding the fort with the rent on my rentals. I don't believe in raising rent on my tenants especially when both are what a landlord dreams of. But somethings got to give.

I still haven't given up though. I am still fighting. I am helping out with at least 3 campaigns, I will be trained on getting the health care petition circulated and the most exciting being on the committee to help the campaigns in Lake County. Soooo if you have ANY issue, for or against something, a question, something you want repealed, something you want passed let me know. I can make sure it gets to the right person. Thats how the American process should work.

The Tea Parties may of failed in getting certain candidates elected BUT they succeeded in their voice being heard. I still have hopes that this election in November can revert the thinking back to sound fiscal and moral thinking. I would even put raising taxes in the realm of morals. All the corruption in Cuyahoga County is a moral issue. Where corruption exists money is squandered and fee's get raised to pay for a bankrupt system.

Getting back to Euclid. Have all the residents in Euclid just given up and want communism so they don't have to vote or participate in the government? Or don't voters educate themselves before voting? How can issues like 26 and 27 pass? Now if you want to pull a petition to remove an official you will need 25% of the previous general election voters instead of 15%. And 27 you now need a "Declaration of Intent" to recall an elected official and only have 45 days to gather signatures. Before there was no declaration needed and no time limit.

Pure insanity. America is voting herself right into full blown socialism.

Lastly Gwen wrote and said she missed my travel stories of the people I meet and fondly remembers the story I wrote of the cat in Texas. Well Gwen dear, I also sadly miss writing about fun times. I miss being out on the road meeting people. I miss my travel lifestyle. Plain and simple I can no longer afford it. It makes me very upset, depressed. And yet when a path is opened to change things back to better times we keep voting for what got us in this mess.

Disturbing!

Carey Masci

UFO's Over Euclid

Aww yes, if video camera's in pencil sharpeners in city hall, arresting people for having a family member stay in their vacant house, street light fee's, 1,000 empty houses, scandals with housing inspectors, a woman killing a doe with a shovel weren't enough Euclid now has UFO's hovering off shore. What next a plague of frogs??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enrvQ_78glA

Mayor Cervenik has been exonerated. He said I told you people weren't leaving because of our bad and inept laws, the empty houses are caused by alien abductions.

Euclid council is busy trying to figure out what to do if the UFO lands. They're debating if they should call the military or just send out their housing inspectors.

Euclid's new ordinance. All alien space crafts that land in the city of Euclid may be no greater than 30 foot in circumference, have no more than 15 revolving lights, must have proof of insurance, can not park on any side street, may not carry any lazar guns within 500 yards of a school zone, must apply for an over night visa, must...............




UFO's appear over Euclid. Carey's cry for help finally heard.

Carey K. Masci

What were my thoughts about being on Breakdown Radio WELW

Quite a few have been asking well what did you think, do you think it went OK (being on Breakdown radio WELW 1330 am)? Some of you I have answered already but for the rest here's my take. Mike didn't have a long lead in, it was BAM right into my situation. I started of with a few stumbles but think I steadied myself enough. I listened to it a few times since then and think I did a better job of bridging thoughts.
The hosts, Mike & Josh, were challenging and were not completely one sided with me. They were balanced and honest. I am pretty harsh with criticism of myself and always think I could have done better but for the most part I believe it went quite well. I told my folks really though it's not how I think it went but how the audience perceived it. And judging from the positive feedback it was successful.
Mike as well Dov and I have been going back and forth on the trouble I find myself in with Euclid. They agree the laws Euclid has set forth are wrong and anti business but ultimately they think it's my fault for not researching or going along with the rules since they have been on the books. After thinking this over YES I concede they are right. As the saying goes buyer beware and I believe it can apply here. BUT you have to give me this, the first house I bought was in '93, you cannot even begin to compare then to now. There was NO need to really look into ordinances. In fact I paid to have the house inspected not really knowing back then what to look for. Euclid was no where to be found and so I bought my second house thinking things were the same.
The most important thing that I hope we don't lose sight of is this, America is in deep trouble friends. DEEP TROUBLE! Whether the rules were on the books and I didn't research them this is just wrong that any level of government can take that much control over someone's property. And two years of fighting this and trying to rally support from elected officials and the populace has really got me no where. Euclid keeps on coming and coming and coming with no let up. As I said on the show, a very simple explanation from Bill O'Reilly of what Socialism is - Socialism is when the government takes control over property and commerce. Thats what we need to keep in mind. Thats why we are attending the Tea Parties. Thats why people are protesting. Thats why you are seeing a resurgence of people looking at the Constitution. This problem I have with Euclid really involves all of us, whether you see it that way or not. IF they can come after me and demand entry or jail time some other city or our federal government can come after you.
And as Mike said this does give me a testimony not only when we reach conclusion which ever way it may go but also for warning people to look into the laws and don't take anything for granted.
This is not the America we use to know - no one is safe.

Carey K. Masci

For those who have asked for the link again here it is:
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5236102

bailouts for the corrupt. more woes for euclid

Friends,
Please check out these links. PLEASE!
The first is about Cuyahoga County that has led the nation in foreclosures. Even though I am against ANY money to bail out this corrupt area, its no surprise that Nevada, home of Vegas that Obama slammed is amongst the 5 states to receive Federal funds. The reason, Obama wants to help Harry Reid get reelected.
As for the bottom link its about Euclid. Shut the whole city down! Mayor Cervenik callously told me to run my business better when I came to him for help. Now he is crying we don't have money. OH WELL! Mayor run "YOUR" business better.
Read my opinions on both links. And please do the right thing, many of you said you wanted to help, well call and call and write to city halls, elected officials and tell them NO to bail out money, quit wasting our tax dollars for corrupt cities and also intrusive housing laws that violate rights. And remind them what Euclid is doing to your friend Carey.


http://www.fox8.com/news/wjw-iteam-ohio-foreclosure-reps-to-meet-txt,0,139582.story

News-Herald Article:
http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/03/02/news/nh2171175.txt

This is so crazy. Just about daily I get some sort of update about Euclid. I get a call from a friend at work, quick turn on 1100 they are talking about Euclid - another call at work HEY DID YOU HEAR EUCLID WANTS TO LAY OFF 10 POLICE OFFICERS - I find a news paper on my windshield while my van was parked in my drive, Carey read this, about Euclid. On and On it goes.

Keep it up friends, something has to change, March 12 is my summons.

Carey K. Masci

Here there and a word from NY

Currently Nissan also has a big recall. Nissans could lose their brakes and they have a faulty fuel gauge that shows you have gas when in fact it's close to empty. Though unlike Toyotas that kept on running, with Nissan when you loose your brakes just remember don't panic, more than likely you're about to run out of gas.

So you want socialized medicine? In Great Britain they have refused to cover the expense of 700 people with a rare blood cancer citing that it would be way to expensive. Wonderful huh?


Bill O'Reilly's short definition of what socialism is. Socialism is when the government takes control over property and commerce. Tell me if that sounds like Euclid's government.


eBay to politics.
I sold a Ziggy trash can to a lady in NY. I apologized to her for being late with the shipping. I explained that my time has been consumed with this situation with Euclid.
She responded back with this: Hi Carey, how's it going ? i just got done reading the article you sent me to read, and it sounds just like our governor here in new york state. Same crap, i also own a a couple of homes, and one in buffalo, where the garbage, and water fee are 180.00 every 3 months, and they want to tax everything out here. They should put a tax on toilet paper, and we can all take a s__t for them. This is why i am doing all sorts of odd jobs right now... to keep up. Hope all is well, and let me know how its going
with ziggy. Thanks a bunch, Laura

Two more days until my summons with Euclid. As the pastor prayed on for me on Break Down radio I believe some how this will all work out. The bible says when you've done all stand. Well I still have at least four more hands to play. I am not conceding or standing until I have done exactly what the Bible says - ALL.
Carey K. Masci

Please tune in this Saturday at 2 pm to 1330 AM WELW

FRIENDS!

Please tune in this Saturday at 2 pm to 1330 AM WELW or go to this link: http://www.welw.com/
Scroll down until you see the Weekend and then click BREAKDOWN WITH MIKE AND JOSH.
I will be interviewed about my problem with Euclid in depth.
PLEASE tune in and spread the word and if you have any comments or going through a similar situation call in.
Thanks!!
Carey Masci

News about Euclid

Friends,
Ahh yes, finally Euclid is getting some airtime. I have been plugging away and waiting for this.
And guess who helped spread the news of what is going on in the city? Why it was none
other than Euclid and the Mayor himself with his latest proposals of trash pick up and
street light fees! Yes, you read it correctly, STREET LIGHT FEES! How much
more can the people put up with this nonsense.
Rich called from work and said hurry put on 1100 am the Mike Trivisono Show they are talking about Euclid. What advertising! Sadly I missed the first part but this is what I
heard.
Chuck Galletti, who was sitting in for Triv, made this statement to Mayor Cervenek. -
What people are against is once a fee or tax is put in place its never removed. The Mayor
responded Thats not necessarily true, they can always be reduced. Excuse me, reduced
is not the same as being removed.
He also went on to say remember when you went for a walk during the summer and
how nice it was, think about the service and recreation. Chuck said recreation, Euclid already
got rid of their fireworks.
The Mayor also said he will not get rid of inspections. You just had to hear it. It was terrible PR and did nothing to change the image of Euclid.
Euclid is also exploring the use of street light cameras. The fight is on. Groups are already
aligning themselves to fight this.
Maryanne Petranek, who ran for city council in Cleveland, called before the mayor went on
and tried to make a point of cities are taking enough in from property tax. I understood
what she said, the poor host Chuck didn't get it.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Maryanne emailed me with this....

On Saturday, we are letting Cuyahoga County know that we are taking back our
government and they will either represent us or be thrown out of office.
We need to take care of local issues and get these deadbeats out of office.
When I heard Mayor Bill Cervenik say Euclid would charge people for streetlights,
I couldn’t believe my ears.

And also this......

I just wanted to let everyone know that the Cuyahoga County for Liberty event, The Power of Coalitions, is this coming Saturday, February 6, 2010 from noon-4:00PM.

The event made it to the front page of the Plain Dealer today

http://media.cleveland.com/frontpage/photo/020310jpg-e3e470f296d4f461.jpg

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/02/more_communities_considering_t.html


and it will be covered by Channel 19 at 4:30PM this afternoon, Wednesday, February 3, 2010. I was interviewed at my home this afternoon regarding Jason Gloyd, from COAST in Cincinnati . Jason has caused quite a stir in Ohio with his organization’s ability to identify an issue and win at the polls. In particular, Jason and I will be sitting down this Saturday to discuss putting red light cameras on the ballot for the people to decide whether they want them or not. They kept them out of Cincinnati and many other communities across Ohio .

Cuyahoga County for Liberty ’s phone has been ringing all morning with individuals offering their support for a petition drive.

The Plain Dealer and Channel 19 are both scheduled to be at the event on Saturday.

I hope many of you can come to this free event on Saturday. We look forward to seeing you there.

Look for us on facebook---The Power of Coalitions!


Maryanne Petranek
Vice-Chair, Cuyahoga County for Liberty
Assistant Interim State Coordinator, Campaign for Liberty
http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/02/more_communities_considering_t.html .

Cleveland and Cuyahoga receive yet another award

Ahhh yess you have to love this, the awards for Cleveland keep on rolling in. And in and in. Thank goodness for these worst lists as Cleveland gets to be honored for something. And yet has things changed or are they changing? NOPE! Most of Cuyahoga is still doing the same ole same ole.
Look at Euclid. No matter how much you point out these statistics they won't bend the rules and become resident or landlord friendly. And so the beat goes on and on and on as more and more are driven out and away or locked up and put away.

Maybe they want a ghost town? Then again not even ghost's like taxes and regulations and fee's and jail time.
In fact I heard even with all the empty houses in Euclid none are haunted! You need to file to have a haunting permit. Not many ghosts are willing to pay that.

http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/americas-most-miserable-cities-2010