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When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way


The  Response from The Ohio Ethics  Commission

Dear Mr. Cimaglio:

   Thank you for contacting the Ohio Ethics Commission. The Commission's jurisdiction is limited to questions arising under the Ohio Ethics Law and related statues found in R.C. Chapter 102. and Sections 2921.42 and 2921.43 which generally prohibit public officials and employees from using their public positions to secure things of value for  themselves, their family members, and their associates.

(http://ethics.ohio.gov/education/ factsheets/authority  of  the ohio ethics commission . pdf).

However, the situation that you described does not appear to raise issues under the Ohio Ethics Law. Therefor, the Commission does not have the authority to address the specific issues that you have raised.

This is NOT an advisory opinion and does not reach any conclusions as to the specific facts you described. 

Sincerely,

Karen R. King
Staff Advisory Attorney
Ohio Ethics Commission
William Green Building

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So I guess no harm no foul?

What did I learn from all this? Well first if no one in your community questions in public what goes on around here it will continue unabated.

The Land Bank has an agenda and so did the Planning Commission as well as the administration and ALL council members. What was made perfectly clear was that all these entities didn't want to upset Veronica Dalberg or HOLA.  Which is odd this had nothing to do with her or HOLA it had to do with a building. I believe this was a done deal before the meeting even started.

The blame should go to Planning Commission Chairman Komjati who limited residents to speak on this matter. Even though he promised to get to them which he didn't. He also when learning that the room was to crowded to let 2-3 year olds as well as non- resident's limited seating as he left Painesville resident's wait in the hallway. Wonder who does he represent? Mr. Lyons who I would never thought to question his integrity representing both the Land Bank who presently owns the property and also to counsel the Planning Commission. Although the measure passed many issues were left unanswered but a 3-0 vote took place.

A special thanks to your esteem city council. Who's silence speaks volumes. Even to the point of telling me well it's past Friday's date so nothing I can do. Gee all was asked for was a Public Meeting, I don't understand this at all.

Reading Ms. Kings response I wonder if they would be interested in the bidding that was awarded for a $900,000 service garage that has blossomed into a 1.5 million dollar building?  No rebid or any questions asked. Securing things of value. I guess I'll sleep on that.