Tuesday, June 5, 2012

"MOVIN ON" bad company

As some of you probably know, on June 12, 2012 the Lake County Tea Party will have a 'meet the candidate' night at Harvey High School. One candidate to speak will be Councilperson-at-Large Lori Dinallo. She is making her first run for a State Representative seat against Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy.

Mrs. DiNallo filled out a candidate questionnaire for the Tea Party and I posted the whole questionnaire in its entirety below for you to read. You can find it for yourself on their website. Dan Troy (wisely) decided not to attend and did not fill out a questionnaire.

Some things in Mrs. DiNallo's  answers jumped out at me.   For instance: "As a member of council I: Initiated the creation of a Utilities Commission to research and offer advice to city leaders on the purchased power options." Well, at last night's council meeting [06/04/12] I asked the Council -President if there has been an initiation or a creation of a Utilities Commission. He, as well as the rest of council, looked at me as if I had asked whether Painesville was creating a Space Station.  The word Mrs. DiNallo should have used was 'proposed', so as not to leave the impression that something was there that wasn't.
Another example: Protected residents from fee increases designed to increase revenues that were not proportioned to the cost of doing business. As my Mom found out (along with anyone else living alone), the city water portion on her utility bill went up almost 100%. Mrs. DiNallo voted yes on the $8.00 city fee hike last year. [06/06/11 Ordinance 26-11 section 933.191]. Am I to believe it was proportioned? Why make this statement when you voted Yes?

A question concerning last fall's Issue 2 that repealed Senate Bill 5 that took away from communities and school boards the opportunity to recoup some of the dollars that were lost from the general government fund coming from Columbus. Question: Are there any parts of Senate Bill 5 that would be beneficial to the people of Ohio and therefore should be enacted into law?
Answer: "Although I do not disagree with collective bargaining...." Wait...whaaat?  Lets stop there for a second...  the main purpose of SB5 was to END collective bargaining by government workers. Kind of like being for the death penalty, just as long as long as no one has to die.

She also has some interesting views on  Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Free market solutions, anyone?

I have to ask whether the intent of of the United States Constitution was to be involved in removing Heads of  State of foreign governments? I remember reading something about not getting involved with foreign entanglements You have to wonder if President  Washington, or any other founding Father would have listened to the advice of some guy named "Curveball"?
 Do you believe that we could explain to Thomas Jefferson the need for the Federal government's involvement with the Interstate Highway System? Be careful how you might answer these questions.

Personally  I don't agree with most views of the Tea Party but I believe they are astute enough to see through some of these answers. I  look forward to this meeting, it will  be almost like attending a Bingo game at Homestead II. Social Security, and Medicare for us, but the rest of you... well, you're just "socialists"!

 Read the questionnaire. I don't want to be accused of putting words into anyone's mouth again.





LAKE COUNTY TEA PARTY

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE



Name: Lori DiNallo

Date: May 2012


1. Please explain your general position on fiscal responsibility as it applies to the federal government, how it applies to the office of state representative, and how you have personally demonstrated fiscal responsibility (preferably in public office, but otherwise if necessary).

Fiscal responsibility is necessary for securing our freedom and independence and is an issue of national security for the Federal Government. Our State Constitution requires a balanced budget. It is the responsibility of State and Federal Government to secure our safety and adhere to the requirements as outlined in the Constitution. As an elected official, I take pride in being a key member of the leadership team responsible for an award winning financial record proving that sound, conservative fiscal approaches to budgeting are being done, even in a strangled economy, without forced tax increases.

As a member of council I:

 Initiated the creation of a Utilities Commission to research and offer advice to city leaders on purchased power options.

 Minimized recommended increases for building permits, fines and variances to cover cost and reduced penalties for property maintenance violations from 4th degree misdemeanors which carry a criminal record to a minor misdemeanor which carries no record.

 Protected residents from fee increases designed to increase revenues that were not proportioned to the cost of doing business

2. What is your position on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? Do you think it is a good thing or not? How do you think it will impact Ohio’s budget or will it have an impact? Please explain.

Health care is one of the most pressing issues today. The federal health care overhaul has raised more questions than answers. I am committed to providing Ohioans the right and ability to remain in charge of their own health care.

The federally mandated approach will affect Ohio's budget in ways the State cannot control.

3. In Columbus there is talk of creating an ObamaCare exchange for Ohio in order to give Ohioans more flexibility when it comes to health care choices. What is your position on the creation of such an exchange? Please explain.

I do not support the creation of an exchange. However, if the United States Supreme Court finds ObamaCare constitutional I will do me best to implement the exchange in the most cost effective way for Ohioans.

4. Please explain your position on whether the Constitution of the United States should be interpreted as a living, dynamic document in light of today’s culture, or if it should be interpreted with the intent of the original founders?

The United States Constitution should be interpreted with the intent of the original founders.

5. The vote last fall on Issue 2 that repealed Senate Bill 5 took away from local communities and school boards the opportunity to recoup some of the dollars that were lost from the general government fund coming from Columbus. Are there any parts of Senate Bill 5 that would be beneficial to the people of Ohio and therefore should be enacted into law?

Although I do not disagree with collective bargaining, I do believe that the taxpayer is an important stakeholder in public employee contract debates. Therefore, I believe that locally elected leaders, endowed with the responsibility of making sure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and efficiently, should have some authority to engage in contract negotiations. I also believe that local leaders already have the ability and should work to remove any barriers to this ability to take part in these negotiations, which may include charter changes at the local level as well as changes in the Ohio Revised Code.

6. Please explain your position on United Nations Agenda 21 as it relates to the concept of regionalism. What do you see as the advantages or disadvantages of regionalism? (Specifically, “regionalism” here is defined as the planned creation of a new administrative framework pooling all taxes collected by county and local governmental entities in each quarter of the state and administering all governmental functions through an appointed “administrator” and a new bureaucracy.)

I am a proponent of local control and do not support the United Nations Agenda 21 as defined in your questionnaire. I do not see any advantages to regionalism in this definition. However, I am not against removing barriers to shared equipment and/or services between local townships and cities when it is feasible and agreed upon by communities. I do not believe we need an additional level of government or COG’s to participate in these shared services.

7. Funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid as well as how to provide health care are important national issues today. Do you favor government or free market solutions to these problems? Please explain.

I favor free market solutions to problems associated with health care, and feel that government is overstepping its authority when it takes on the responsibility of enforcing citizens to purchase any goods or service and creating bureaucracies that implement programs.

8. Should the character of a candidate be considered in an election? Why or why not?

Yes, the character of a candidate should be considered in an election, as it is what gives us distinction and defines us.

9. The “Occupy” movement developed last year and is seen by some as the counterpart to the Tea Party movement. How would you compare the Occupy Movement to the Tea Party movement?

I would not compare the Occupy Movement to the Tea Party.

10. What do you see as the two most significant challenges associated facing Ohio today? How would you propose to address them?

Job creation and business growth are the two significant challenges facing Ohio today. If elected it is my intention to support the creation and retention of good, high-paying jobs, and reform our current system of taxation and workers’ compensation so that Ohio can be an even better place for small businesses to thrive.

43 Comments:

At June 5, 2012 at 2:48 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Andy Fock was the only one who voted No against the water bill increase?

 
At June 5, 2012 at 6:16 PM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

Sorry I believe you are wrong. Andy voted for the increase because he had promised residents on Elm St. rust free water.

 
At June 5, 2012 at 7:34 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

"BOOM"!!!!

 
At June 5, 2012 at 8:33 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I understand your concerns about Lori's answers and I have to say I have my own concerns also. What I do question is your statement that Troy is wise not to attend or to fill out the questionnaire? Why so? Do we not have the right to question him and see whether he is worth voting for? Or is this the old Democrat boys club and you defend him despite his record in the country. Why doesn't he have the nerve to stand up to questionning?

 
At June 6, 2012 at 5:46 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm a pretty far to the right, but I have a hard time supporting her. I don't like someone getting on council, then springboarding out of there for something bigger before her term is even up. Although, when the other option is Taxin Dan Troy, I don't know what to do. Maybe they'll be some third party candidate on there that I can "waste" my vote on.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 5:57 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lori better change her tune about collective bargaining if she wants my vote. Tea Party endorsed or not.
What do you want to bet she has spent most of her adult life in one of these government unions.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 6:44 AM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

8:33 Why walk into your opponents den? The Tea Party is just an extension of the Republican Party just even more to the right. It's like calling a Lincoln not a Ford vehicle?
There is no compromise with them. They have decided it's going to be their way or the highway. Now Mr. Troy should attend functions like those from the League Womens Voters. The Tea Party has an agenda and it ain't fair and balanced. The goal is to run the table. Presently they have a good chance of doing it. Ask Sen. Luger or any other statesman that wants to work with the other side.
So going to Harvey on the 12th would do what for him? Lori has to go.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 7:10 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Someone clue in Lori the biggest difference between the Tea Party and the Occupy movement is about 40 years. I looked at the pictures on their web site. Is there anyone under 60 that isn't someone grandkid? you people got yours now you want to prevent us from getting ours and run around like your scared of everything.. If your so Patriotic drop your Medicare and Social Security after you have received everything you put into the system.
I'll even let you take a reasonable amount for interest. You people are frauds.
Why do all your events come to Painesville?

 
At June 6, 2012 at 9:13 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wait until Danny brings up Painesvilles 70 million budget with 19 million "OTHERS" he will have a field day with that. Lori did you even bother to question the administration? That's a heads-up to the question I will ask you on June 12.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 10:05 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks as if a 25 year old guy goes to Harvey on the 12th it won't be because he's looking for a hook-up?
Went to the photo site? Where are the young member? Probably with me at a Ron Paul meeting.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 3:47 PM , Anonymous Kathy Sak said...

I agree with Term's 8:33 pm statement. Putting political parties aside, as a former reporter I've spent countless hours attending commissioners' meetings and listened as Commissioner Dan Troy argued his point. In public. He says what he feels to be right, I think, even when he knows it's not going to be popular. I respect that. He has experience. I respect that too. I may or may not agree with him, or the other two commissioners for that matter, but all three have done a fine job. The residents of Lake County have kept a good team in office.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 4:05 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

As a Painesville resident I was paying close to $4.00 a month for water. Now due to the fee of $8.00 I now pay $12.00 a month for water. I live on a fixed income and this seems to be more then 200%increase. What are you talking about Mrs. DiNallo? Did someone on council threaten you?

 
At June 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kathy sak drank the koolaid

 
At June 6, 2012 at 6:20 PM , Blogger j said...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breed-specific_legislation

Why in the hell is Painesville considering a lift on the Pit Bull ban??

I put my small government hat aside for the moment and think about smart legislation.

Is Painesville now a progressive PETA backed community? Keep the dogs safe or something to that tune?

Pit bulls' are dangerous dogs and in areas of higher population density they are a no no no no...

 
At June 6, 2012 at 6:24 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

read the legal advt. in the N Herald today/6/6/12.

Sell notes again to pay debt with debt for the purpose of a lower int. rate for the purchase of a camera for the Sewer Truck and as stated: installation of waterlines and all related items (my words). We all pay our wonderful fees each month for waterline replacement - why this???? When you sell your debt notes for a lower interest rate, everyone ends-up paying more in interest rates. City Mgr Goof always states that any council requests for funds are not fiscally responsible. Constantly selling city notes adds more and more intrest (finance charge) fees. This type of action has never been fiscally responsible in any areas of personal finance, business finance, nor public entity finance.
No member of council ever asks for any justification of what is presented. Not one of any new (or old Hach) asks to see proof as to why this city must expend 100,000.00 every month towards non-guaranteed anything: let alone spend more of our money towards a failed power system at Meigs. Mr: Fodor admitted he had no knowledge of these very large expenditures.
Pay attention out there as to how the controllers (Hada, Gurley, RM) are mis-managing your finances paid to a City whose road is not to success but to no-where.

 
At June 6, 2012 at 10:54 PM , Anonymous ? said...

Occupy movement and Tea Party?
How many Tea Party members get their own MUG SHOTS? Or, maybe try to blow up the Main Street bridge?

League of Women Voters support which party Term???????????

Why not come to answer questions or state your platform to the people you want to represent? Or maybe you only want to serve Democrats since Term thinks you are smart not to attend. Well, the people you want to represent are Democrats, but ALSO Republicans and guess what, Independents too.

I agree Lori should have at least finished one full term before moving on but I also think Troy should not avoid answering questions from anyone who wants an answer.

So, without both candidates, Term can continue to say the Tea Party won't listen to the other side.

So, in the future, some people running for school board or council should not attend this type meetings/debates? As an Independent, makes me think twice who I should vote for, the one who answers questions or the one who avoids questions. Who's the smart one now?

 
At June 6, 2012 at 11:19 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Term's Occupy Wall/Painesville Street.

Will it survive?

http://news.yahoo.com/insight-occupy-wall-street-survive-050229644--finance.html

 
At June 7, 2012 at 5:10 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

there's too many female dogs on city council and Mrs. Dinallo isn't one if them!

 
At June 7, 2012 at 7:17 AM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

5:40 This has to be one of the most interesting comments yet. cowards, lame, pathetic, childish. Then you sign it Anonymous?
KathySak always signs her comments and her reward is to to be told she is drinking the Kool-Aid?
Again I am TERM>> my given name is Angelo Cimaglio and everything I post I stand behind.
5:10 Cute I'll let it slide.
6:20 Talk to Councilwoman Katie Jenkins she seems to be the one behind this change.
10:54 Let me ask you would you suggest that Mrs. DiNallo attend an Occupy meet the candidate event?
I wouldn't. No one in the Tea Party has ever done something illegal nor have a mugshot?
Tea Party main agenda is to destroy the Democratic Party? In the end I think that they will destroy the Republican Party. You reap what you sow.
So are you telling me Troy and DiNallo wouldn't be treated fairly by the League of Women Voters?
6:24 The best comment of the bunch you have hit the nail on the head. While we all debate Inns, Pit Bull's and the amount of Chickens you can keep on our property. Our city leaders are out destroying the finances of the city. How many times will we re-issue notes and what does that cost the city in finance charges. The city took opition E on Meigs County AMPGS and will say on AMP-OHIO's line of credit? AMP should be in banking they have a line of credit that doesn't have interest charges?
Why wasn't council told about the $100,000+ to AMP every month?

 
At June 7, 2012 at 8:43 AM , Anonymous REW said...

Hey 5:40....how 'bout showing YOUR face...or at least coming up with a decent alias! Talk about cowards!

 
At June 7, 2012 at 10:26 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

After the vote s this week in Wisconsin,and California Lori might be wise to flip-flop, sorry she shold evolve her idea's on collective bargaining.

 
At June 8, 2012 at 7:01 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Republican Governor, and the Republican legislature have cut funds to local governments and school districts to balance their budget. Now the cities and schools will be putting levies and fees to make up the difference coming from Columbus. So Lori how are we better off? Why do you fear unions? We need to take control of our expenses. If at the city level you fear police and fire unions plus other unions in Painesville what exactly will make you different in Columbus?
Presently you seem to be a union shil?

 
At June 8, 2012 at 8:28 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

TERM;;Lori was the one behind this request and she asked for it because Ohio took them off the mean doggy list Kate Jenkins along with other voted for the change. I have four pitbull and a very large bull dog mix they would lick you to death not biters, but acrossed the street is this little mut that would tear you arm off if given the chance

 
At June 9, 2012 at 8:41 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Galion citizens reach the threshold to place measure on the November ballot removing the entire city council and city manager.

http://www.wmfd.com/newsboard/single.asp?Story=50784

Heads are rolling down here.

 
At June 9, 2012 at 10:31 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Every right and benefit that unions have fought for over the generations that has since spilled over into the vast portion of the general workplace is in jeopardy, so long as conservatives and their army of professional liars continue their war against democracy and collective bargaining in the workplace. Remember, you too, can become a victim!

 
At June 9, 2012 at 11:53 AM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

8:28 They haven't voted yet. Next meeting will be third reading.
I believe you have four well mannered Pit Bulls. I believe for every pit bull like yours there are 5 that the owners only reason to have them is to intimidate people. I was chased by one on Washington St. last year. Washington St. was his territory.
It's a shame that dog owners such as yourself have to be lumped into a group such as this. But you are.
I fear for people being injured by these animals. If the new law is in place any dog that attacks a person or another animal could be put down by an order of a Judge. That's sad but by then someone has suffered.
8:28 Galion Sorry we re-elect them here. what are residents currently paying for electric power, does Galion have a "Power Factor"
Also by Painesvilles City Charter the city manager sets electric charges, not the council.
It's a shame the bad press unions have received over the years. The highest standard of living I had was when I was a member of the Teamsters. Unions created the middle class and how many wouldn't have been able to go to college if their fathers and mothers weren't union members.
How many came from a union family, went to a public school, attended a state sponsored college, received an SBL loan from the Feds. Then run around telling everyone they are a self made person. Really?

Last week I watched the British swoon over it's Monarchy, and someone mentioned they don't get it.
In this country we swoon over the Trumps, Romneys, Heinz, Kerry, Koch Brothers ect. We worship the ground they walk on, why?
Most like the monarchy inherited their wealth or it gave them one Hell of a headstart?

 
At June 9, 2012 at 9:15 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

10:31, the success in Wisconsin is going to be something for each state to strive for. It gives us all hope that this country can be turned around. Wisconsin is a guiding light for all of us. Here's to Walker for President!

 
At June 10, 2012 at 8:20 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

To: 10:31, We now have a corporate plutocracy where the uber rich completely control government, and people like you are so freaking stupid, you cheer them.

 
At June 10, 2012 at 8:50 AM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

I believe your remark is to be directed at 9:15 not 10:31, 8:20?
Walker for President? He will be lucky if he isn't indicted for what he did when he was running Milwaukee County.{look it up]
The Koch Brothers and Trump running the country? It would probably bring on another revolution.

 
At June 10, 2012 at 9:01 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Term, are you planning attending the Tea Party event at Harvey? Do you think they will let you in?

 
At June 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

Yes, itr is a public meeting in a public building and I will just be there to watch and hear the goings on.
I will be a responsible citizen and I will in no way show any disobedience. The comments made by the audience is worth the time spent there alone.
Many local Tea Party people know me and I have never made a scene at any of their meetings.
I expect the same courtesy.

 
At June 11, 2012 at 6:48 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

TERM

Galion rates ? We no longer accept what they actually tell us ..

Residents add up the enire bill with all their gobbledygook, fees and taxes then divide it by actual kilowatts used .. comes out to just a tick below 13 cents per kilowatt, before they raise rates again.

This comes out to 42% higher than nearby Bucyrus, an AEP community. Then Bucyrus residents can shop for cheaper rates on top of the lower prices.

 
At June 11, 2012 at 7:12 AM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

Galion utilities should talk to Painesville, we have this "power factor" that even Einstein couldn't make sense of. I would love to have the city make a video on how they get to the numbers? I'm starting to see the cost narrowing between Painesville and First Energy in our area. AEP is the First Energy type company near Galion. Not to be confused with AMP-OHIO.

 
At June 11, 2012 at 2:47 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Due the electric deregulation in Ohio .. First Energy may own ther wires, but you don't have to buy power from them anymore..

3 major players in Ohio are going all out for the biz in competing with lower and lower rates.

Duke Power

First Energy

And AEP

Every resident in the wealthy Columbus suburb of Upper Arlington is now entitled to rates of 5.545 cents per KW .. saving the average homeowner 200 + bucks per year. Rates guaranteed for two years.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/15/deal-will-lower-upper-arlington-electricity-rates.html

Only way to truly figure your bill,
take the total and divide it by your KW usage ... this is the figure.

 
At June 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

TERM 5:17 as if the Tea Party has ever shown disrespect for anyone. You are welcome there and it will be interesting to see how you portray the evening in your own skewed way when you report about it on this site.

 
At June 11, 2012 at 6:35 PM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

5:36 I don't have to skewer anything. Some attendees do that for themselves.
I'm really interested in the questions that will be asked of the people attending.
I know some Congressman that would disagree with the respect you have shown some of them.

 
At June 11, 2012 at 7:19 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:35, be specific. Don't throw insinuations without backing it up. What Congressman and what incident?

 
At June 11, 2012 at 7:44 PM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

Some claim they were spit on the way to the House of Representatives? This during the Healthcare debate. Have to say some of you looked very .unrully that day All A lie uh?
Congressman Steven Latourette (R) of Ohio's 14th District In a speech made at the APTA told participants, " You're got to go in and ask for something'_ even of the knuckle draggers that came in in the last election that hate taxes." 03/15/11.
Seems that guy has you people pegged. He said it not me!

 
At June 12, 2012 at 2:42 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

"some claim"? show me the video. You can claim anything and your side usually does.

 
At June 13, 2012 at 11:14 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

To 2:42: It was national news, as I'm sure you very well know. You can't spin this one--every news agency in the country has it on video.

 
At June 14, 2012 at 6:54 AM , Anonymous TERM>> said...

11:14 Some people only want to see what they want to see.
Some people make claims they can't back-up, such as where the President was born. That fairy tale just makes them feel better, this is the type of claim 2:42 should ask to be shown me video to?

 
At June 16, 2012 at 4:35 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I wouldn't vote for Lori DiNallo to walk my dog.

 
At August 13, 2012 at 8:18 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did anyone notice Emilee for clerk was sued a few times for not paying taxes, check out lake county court records , they are still not paid and liens put on her!!!

 

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