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Waterville, OH—In recognition of her efforts to support Ohio’s small businesses, State Representative Barbara Sears (R-Monclova Township) yesterday was presented the “Guardian of Small Business Award” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Ohio’s most prominent small business advocacy organization.
“I’m pleased that the NFIB has honored me with this award today,” Sears said. “I have worked diligently to improve Ohio’s business environment and create jobs, and it is a privilege to be recognized for my efforts.”
People are telling me that JR Block threatened Democrat Party Chairman Redfern. Redfern was told that if Konop has an opponent in the primary everyone will suffer the consequences. Can anyone confirm this? What have you heard? JR wouldn't have done this without Konop's approval. It's despicable but I won't be surprised to learn that Konop is rigging his reelection through intimidation. And with Stainbrook's long-standing relationship with JR that our "leadership" is part of this.
I live in Sylvania Twp. I do agree that we have a high tax rate. (Though we get a higher level of services for what we pay too.)
However, there is an individual here who continually misrepresents the extent of that. Others have asked if he's not just confusing the purchase price of the home he looked at with the auditor's value. Of course, there's no response.
Welcome to Short Notes from October Session dates of the 128th General Assembly. This is a summary of what happened on the floor of the House in Columbus. This is not meant to be a formal summary of the bills, but meant to provide from my point of view what happened. I know that some readers may disagree with my point of view and I actually appreciate that. I love to learn about issues, study them and process them through my understanding.
Issue: #19 October 2009 Greetings!
With the election less than a week away, I wanted to touch on one final topic regarding the improvements and changes that we have made at Sylvania Township - fiscal accountability.
Hanley & Liedel Pledge: No New Taxes!
Sylvania Township candidate for trustee John Jennewine has been order to appear before the Ohio Election Commission for a hearing on Thursday October 15. According to the OEC a complaint was filed against Mr. Jennewine in September, alleging that his campaign signs were either improper or illegal, and that his campaign was accepting or spending monies without a designation of treasurer.
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Jed's Barbeque and Brew - 855 S. Holland-Sylvania by Angola
$20 per person donation
Drink Specials
Appetizers
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Arbitrator has ruled in favor of 2 Sylvania Township police officers who were charged and disciplined by the Sylvania Township Trustees last year. The ruling gives the officers back pay and their records must be cleared. See The Blade article link:
http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090926/NEWS02/90...
I attended the full public hearing for both officers. The township was respresented by
I was born in Toledo in 1955, lived here all my life and moved to Sylvania Township in 1984. I went to Woodward High and attended UT. I received my Cosmetology license in 1978 and bought my own salon in 1980. My wife, Kathy and I have been married 21 years and have 3 daughters. My oldest goes to BG and our younger 2 attend Southview. I have been in business for 29 going on 30 years. We also own a travel agency call Encore Travel and some condos in Sylvania.
The next election for Sylvania Township Trustees is getting closer, and I haven't heard much about the candidates. Here's a list of Sylvania Township Trustee candidates and a few comments and questions for each one:
Royal Barber
4033 Mockingbird Ln
Toledo, OH 43623-3212
Mr. Barber is basing his campaign on support of the Sylvania Township police department. The Sylvania Township police do an excellent job, and I see no reason to have the local government start 'supporting' them any more or less than they already do.
Pamela Hanley (incumbent)
4548 Dovewood Ln.
Issue: #17 September 2009
Greetings!
While police and fire are vital to the quality of Sylvania Township today, zoning and planning are vital to the quality of Sylvania Township in the future. This Township update will talk about the improvements in our Zoning Department which will help keep Sylvania Township a quality community.
Planning for Our Future
Greetings!
This issue of my Township Update will focus on the work and priorities of the Public Works Department - road repaving, leaf pickup, flooding/drainage, etc.
Issue: #15 August 2009
Greetings!
Today I filed petitions for re-election as Sylvania Township Trustee so I am officially kicking off my campaign with a Sylvania Township Update.
I guess that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. In addition to Doug and Pam Haynam who spearheaded the attempted land grab by the Sylvania city government last year, we now have Benjamin 'Bugsy' Haynam, who ended college a few credit hours short but didn't see that as a major obstacle to getting a job in Sylvania schools. Of course, Ma Haynam is on the school board – at least for now.
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Sylvania Township, Lucas County
Media Release: March 23, 2009
The Sylvania Board of Township Trustees will host the Lucas County Engineer, the Lucas County Building Regulations Department and the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) at the Sylvania Township Administrative office on April 1, 2009 at 6:00pm to discuss the Ten Mile Creek Watershed within Sylvania, Richfield, Spencer and Harding Townships in northwestern Lucas County.
The dedication and diligence of long-time township resident and property owner Penny Levine is paying off for residents of the Sylvania area. For many years residents of Sylvania Township have been treading water, but since 2008 they are now drowning.
If at first you don't succeed, try to get elected. Apparently that's the motto of at least one, if not both candidates for the two Sylvania Township trustee positions on the ballot in November. The incumbents, Pam Hanley and DeeDee Liedel worked to protect the Sylvania Township residents when the question of a 'merger' with the city of Sylvania was on the November ballot in 2008. The merger was defeated by 72% in Sylvania Township. Feeling a little stung by their defeat, the city government might be duplicitous enough to slip in a couple of frauds.
