State Rep. Tom Patton (R-17) insisted that he will be “vindicated” for breaking ranks with the republican majority and reneging on his support of Rep. Derek Merrin (R-42) for Ohio speaker of the house. Speaking virtually to a February 8
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Human trafficking: Protect your teen from predators
Human trafficking – the enslavement of humans into forced sex and labor for profit – often happens in plain sight – and even in “safe” communities. Knowing what to look for may save the life of a potential victim –
Continue reading »Cuyahoga GOP boos, rejects DeWine
Strongsville 3-C Report: The Cuyahoga County GOP central and executive committees this morning rejected the party scanning committee’s recommended endorsement of Gov. Mike DeWine for the party’s nomination for reelection. During a meeting in Independence, during which the governor was
Continue reading »Make it stop – vote for freedom
If we don’t get it right in May, it probably won’t matter that much what happens in November. The real opportunity to take our state and country back from the elite-controlled swamps in Washington and Columbus will happen in the
Continue reading »Vote wisely: Our voices can be suppressed only if we allow it
I am a registered republican. That doesn’t mean I agree with everything that party organizations do. Civil debate about differences of opinion within any organization is healthy. Squelching of opposing views is not. The Ohio Republican party appears to have
Continue reading »It’s not about Trump
For me, the elections of the next few years are not about Donald Trump. They are not about the republican party. They are not necessarily about “conservative” values. They are about me. Does that sound selfish? Actually, I don’t think
Continue reading »Precinct 3C Report: Cuyahoga County GOP denounces Gonzalez
Report to Strongsville Precinct 3C: As a member of the Cuyahoga County Republican Central Committee representing Strongsville Precinct 3C, I make the following report to republicans in the precinct and to anyone else who cares to read it. I don’t
Continue reading »Local elections matter
I don’t trust social media to forward my posts. Please register for email alerts when I occasionally post a new commentary. During a recent meeting of a local organization, candidates for Strongsville City Council fielded questions about their qualifications for
Continue reading »In depth with Strongsville’s City Council candidates
Who should you vote for? On November 5, Strongsville residents have the opportunity to vote for City Council representatives in each of the city’s four wards. Ward representatives will be elected to serve four-year terms. (In two years, elections will
Continue reading »School board censors the public it represents
Despite a face-saving vote to change a misguided practice, censorship is alive and well on the Strongsville Board of Education. Recent practice has been to suspend the televising of its public meetings during the two months prior to school board
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