Lobbyists Find Loopholes In New Ethics Law
Cleveland AP reports that despite the January 1994 ethics reform, lobbyists still funnel money to lawmakers. The Plain Dealer cites a draft error allowing a per gift disclosure while gifts repeat, enabling frequent meals.
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Cleveland
the Plain Dealer
Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Casey C. Jones
Toledo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Ohio
Frankin County
Grand Jury
Ethics Committee
Dale van Wyven
Sharonville
Ethics committee lax on gifts and outside work cited
Rep. William Batchelder and others push for clearer ethics rules after a lawmaker disclosed income from Blue Cross public relations in a filing. The ethics panel said such payments for lobbying local officials are legal, while critics urge stronger limits and transparency. Janet Lewis of Common Cause Ohio calls current loopholes outrageous.
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Columbus
Jones
Blue Cross
William Silverman & Co
Silverman
Gjones
William Batchelder
R-Medina
Batchelder
Judy
Sheerer
Shaker Heights
Janet Lewis
Common Cause
Ohio
Lows
Zaleski proposes tighten ethics law loopholes
Senator Stan Zaleski said he will draft measures to close loopholes in Ohio’s ethics law. He cites gifts limits and profit from lobbying firms as issues, while leaders disagree on urgency and timing, with committee members planning rules and opinions rather than immediate action.
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Columbus
Stan Zaleski
Zaleski
Senate
Legislature
Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Vermuillin
Lorain officials seek county seats in upcoming elections
Former Lorain councilman Phil Stern picked to run for Herb Jacoby’s county commissioner seat. Michael Ross also plans to seek Jacoby’s post, both Democrats. Other races include Democrat Mary Jo Vasi seeking a third term, engineer Carney seeking a third term, and Recorder Jamison pursuing continued reform and digital records.
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Elyria
Lorain
Phil Stern
Stern
Herb Jacoby
Michael Ross
Alex Olejko
Jacoby
Ross
Ford Motor Co
Mary Jo Vasi
Larry Lokai
Engneer
Ken Carmey
Mary Ann Jamison
Crats
County Board of Elections
Carney
21St Street
Middle Rudge Road
Amherst
Miller Road
Avon
Mill Hollow Park
Jamison
Officials assure Avon drinking water is safe
Avon Lake residents are told their drinking water is safe after a year of testing by the Water Department. Only three of 35 chemicals were found and all well below state and federal limits. Kilbride notes quarterly checks beyond annual requirements and residents may review results by contacting John Kniepper at 33370 Lake Road, Avon Lake.
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Avon Lake
Water Department
Jack Kilbride
Board of Municipal Utilities
Kilbride
John W. Kniepper
Municipal Utilities Department
Lake Road
Uni
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Griswold
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
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Misa Coats
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