typical government, tax, tax , tax. an opportunity has come to make this valley become prosperous again with the input of natural gas development, and government officials want to see how they can get their hands on this money and as usual ,, waste it away with more expenses. Save the airport from federal cuts with a bed tax? I feel NOT! It is just a statement to feel as though they are doing something. Our gov. wants development? officials should be out actively seeking other airline carriers to come to YOUNGSTOWN with the increase of demand for travel, so all of Youngstown will prosper, instead of trying to take more money from those that use our facilities while passing through, and leave an effect in the long run with more transportation choices
Time that state officials stop treating the citizens of OHIO like they are children and own them. The only way the internet cafe strives is through participation of patrons. The state wants to regulate (meaning they want their money cut of the profits) and just where do they think this money comes from but other than those that have already paid the state when they earned the money. Regulation is nothing more than another state tax that induces government waste. Our attorney general by his statement of regulation,,,, is saying it is OK as long as the government gets money.
Why is it that each time I request information on the Canfield school system increase in tax revenue for the housing construction for the past 8 years ( Villa Rosa, Westford, multiple developments west of 46, $24m home on Tippecanoe ) all very expensive and high tax base, NO one wants to make reference to the amount of increase Canfield has already received. Zambrini has only made the statement that it is time for a tax increase. The statement that the school system has trimmed all of the fat from the expenses and cut to the core of academics, means the money is mismanaged and it is time to find a replacement for those in charge. Basic understanding should see that there is extensive spending without accountability when the statement 2 years ago that the school only had to spend $100,000 for the football stadium lighting,, there must have been some financial excess then that has not been consumed in the past year, where does all of this money go? STOP waste by NO more taxes and making districts spend within their revenue and NOT always spending to get more.
Follow the articles on this new levy, $3.8 million in increased revenue for the security in Boardman, and then you find out that half of that amount $1.7m is going to be deducted from the police allotment of the general budget and returned to the general fund. This is a typical government procedure to cry out a need for money, and then remove money from the original funding only to have a back door TAX approved not intended for the purpose the voters were informed. ANOTHER EX> : Ohio lottery money funds schools also, the citizens thought the schools were going to see an increase in revenue for the school systems,,, case in fact : all OHIO did was now give the lottery money to the schools as promised and remove the government subsidies that were funding the schools before the lottery, giving the politicians more money for their pet projects and studies that are a total waste of taxpayer dollars and the schools are still underfunded. and need more money, STOP this government waste and lying,,, vote NO,,, as the police are funded now, a new tax for security forces should all go to the police and the 3.8millage would only need to be half or less,,,, time to stop government wasteful spending.
It is obvious that when city council has to spend time researching and considering laws on such subject matter which has been described as the victimless crime, they have run out of items to be discussed such as the economical stability of our government and the high unemployment rate of our local area. As the previous writer stated, don't like it,, don't use it, if enough people agree with that, they will close due to lack of use. It is the boisterous few that want to control the whole world with their point of views and decide for the rest of us in how we live whether it effects them or not. Time to downsize government and maybe the attention span of the officials will be directed back to matters of more importance than the worry of what has been going on since history was first written.
Lifes2short If you truly believe that law is a joke and a slap on the wrist,, go for it: why work everyday? Rob your bank or embezzle from your employer, why work??? sounds easy to me,,, would make your life being rich and not working,,,,,, hmmmmmm maybe we should all listen to your point of view and retire on others money. let me know how you make out! would like to try your lifestyle to come. I believe they call that living at "THE ROCK" (Alcatraz Island) not under it.
About time people realize that this is a free country, and that is what America is supposed to be about. Laws pass because of the few that do not appreciate the freedoms, but are boisterous enough to be heard. Good for the common sense law enforcement that will enforce the laws only when needed on such an occasion. Fireworks used properly without danger to others or property are not a hazard to anyone. The last statement that law breakers get away with anything is absurd and a typical statement from someone not using God's given common sense.
try this: eliminate buses, eliminate school districts, go back to area schooling where everyone have home school ideals, Has proven to be the better education system with higher and better educations. Today so much money is wasted on administration and school upkeep, the teachers always want smaller classes. There are many teachers that can't find work. The ideas now that everyone needs busing for special schools, special students etc. the list just continues. Even after the education system is finished, the job market still relies on the same services that must be taught in the workplace and that is performed by the journeyman that has experience.
Just another form of setback for Mahoning valley. All of the Vindy headlines about Humphries Chamber of commerce vs. the Dem party idealists, Headlines should be :MAHONING VALLEY : BIGGEST LOSER!
All of the Vindy's pro democratic endorsements, Strickland's visit counts to Mahoning county, all for nothing. See what your DEMOCRATIC state reps can do for the valley now with the whole state ( except locally) being republican, see what weight our elected officials carry in the OHIO republican congress. yea right! just another typical follow the work unions of this area and the vindy's endorsements right to the depression cycle again. maybe,,just maybe,, Trafficant's casino idea may help us out if he can pull it off. More chance than our elected officials have of helping Mahoning Valley! Good luck Jim!
E. Palestine man dies from injuries in mower-car accident
sounds like a speculation that he was texting, but lawn mowers are not driven on highways, ban mowing yards.
May 18, 2012 at 10 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Hike in Mahoning County bed tax in limbo
typical government, tax, tax , tax. an opportunity has come to make this valley become prosperous again with the input of natural gas development, and government officials want to see how they can get their hands on this money and as usual ,, waste it away with more expenses.
Save the airport from federal cuts with a bed tax? I feel NOT! It is just a statement to feel as though they are doing something. Our gov. wants development? officials should be out actively seeking other airline carriers to come to YOUNGSTOWN with the increase of demand for travel, so all of Youngstown will prosper, instead of trying to take more money from those that use our facilities while passing through, and leave an effect in the long run with more transportation choices
March 9, 2012 at 5:29 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Ohio raids up the ante over regulation of Internet cafes
Time that state officials stop treating the citizens of OHIO like they are children and own them. The only way the internet cafe strives is through participation of patrons. The state wants to regulate (meaning they want their money cut of the profits) and just where do they think this money comes from but other than those that have already paid the state when they earned the money. Regulation is nothing more than another state tax that induces government waste. Our attorney general by his statement of regulation,,,, is saying it is OK as long as the government gets money.
January 15, 2012 at 4:49 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Canfield school board seeks 4.9-mill levy
Why is it that each time I request information on the Canfield school system increase in tax revenue for the housing construction for the past 8 years ( Villa Rosa, Westford, multiple developments west of 46, $24m home on Tippecanoe ) all very expensive and high tax base, NO one wants to make reference to the amount of increase Canfield has already received. Zambrini has only made the statement that it is time for a tax increase.
The statement that the school system has trimmed all of the fat from the expenses and cut to the core of academics, means the money is mismanaged and it is time to find a replacement for those in charge. Basic understanding should see that there is extensive spending without accountability when the statement 2 years ago that the school only had to spend $100,000 for the football stadium lighting,, there must have been some financial excess then that has not been consumed in the past year, where does all of this money go? STOP waste by NO more taxes and making districts spend within their revenue and NOT always spending to get more.
July 30, 2011 at 9:27 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Nonresidents commit most serious crimes in Boardman
Follow the articles on this new levy, $3.8 million in increased revenue for the security in Boardman, and then you find out that half of that amount $1.7m is going to be deducted from the police allotment of the general budget and returned to the general fund. This is a typical government procedure to cry out a need for money, and then remove money from the original funding only to have a back door TAX approved not intended for the purpose the voters were informed.
ANOTHER EX> : Ohio lottery money funds schools also, the citizens thought the schools were going to see an increase in revenue for the school systems,,, case in fact : all OHIO did was now give the lottery money to the schools as promised and remove the government subsidies that were funding the schools before the lottery, giving the politicians more money for their pet projects and studies that are a total waste of taxpayer dollars and the schools are still underfunded. and need more money, STOP this government waste and lying,,, vote NO,,, as the police are funded now, a new tax for security forces should all go to the police and the 3.8millage would only need to be half or less,,,, time to stop government wasteful spending.
July 17, 2011 at 3:09 p.m. permalink suggest removal
New Warren massage law may be delayed
It is obvious that when city council has to spend time researching and considering laws on such subject matter which has been described as the victimless crime, they have run out of items to be discussed such as the economical stability of our government and the high unemployment rate of our local area.
As the previous writer stated, don't like it,, don't use it, if enough people agree with that, they will close due to lack of use. It is the boisterous few that want to control the whole world with their point of views and decide for the rest of us in how we live whether it effects them or not.
Time to downsize government and maybe the attention span of the officials will be directed back to matters of more importance than the worry of what has been going on since history was first written.
July 9, 2011 at 8:44 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Fireworks warning from Struthers cops
Lifes2short
If you truly believe that law is a joke and a slap on the wrist,, go for it: why work everyday? Rob your bank or embezzle from your employer, why work??? sounds easy to me,,, would make your life being rich and not working,,,,,, hmmmmmm maybe we should all listen to your point of view and retire on others money.
let me know how you make out! would like to try your lifestyle to come. I believe they call that living at "THE ROCK" (Alcatraz Island) not under it.
July 3, 2011 at 6:50 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Fireworks warning from Struthers cops
About time people realize that this is a free country, and that is what America is supposed to be about. Laws pass because of the few that do not appreciate the freedoms, but are boisterous enough to be heard. Good for the common sense law enforcement that will enforce the laws only when needed on such an occasion. Fireworks used properly without danger to others or property are not a hazard to anyone. The last statement that law breakers get away with anything is absurd and a typical statement from someone not using God's given common sense.
July 3, 2011 at 9:21 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Parents to sign ‘contract’ for children’s school-bus behavior
try this: eliminate buses, eliminate school districts, go back to area schooling where everyone have home school ideals, Has proven to be the better education system with higher and better educations. Today so much money is wasted on administration and school upkeep, the teachers always want smaller classes. There are many teachers that can't find work. The ideas now that everyone needs busing for special schools, special students etc. the list just continues. Even after the education system is finished, the job market still relies on the same services that must be taught in the workplace and that is performed by the journeyman that has experience.
November 6, 2010 at 9:52 a.m. permalink suggest removal
DE SOUZA: What are voters thinking?
Just another form of setback for Mahoning valley. All of the Vindy headlines about Humphries Chamber of commerce vs. the Dem party idealists, Headlines should be :MAHONING VALLEY : BIGGEST LOSER!
All of the Vindy's pro democratic endorsements, Strickland's visit counts to Mahoning county, all for nothing. See what your DEMOCRATIC state reps can do for the valley now with the whole state ( except locally) being republican, see what weight our elected officials carry in the OHIO republican congress. yea right! just another typical follow the work unions of this area and the vindy's endorsements right to the depression cycle again. maybe,,just maybe,, Trafficant's casino idea may help us out if he can pull it off. More chance than our elected officials have of helping Mahoning Valley! Good luck Jim!
November 3, 2010 at 5:15 a.m. permalink suggest removal