Balancing Service and Separation: The Complexities of Classified Employees on City Councils
Can a law enforcement officer fairly vote on their department’s budget? Other law enforcement departments? Can they remain impartial when city leadership debates police policies? These questions highlight a growing concern in local government—whether classified employees, particularly law enforcement officers, should serve on city councils. In cities like Vermilion, where Continue Reading
Know Your Rights: Legal Aid’s Child Support Presentation Coming to Vermilion
Understanding child support laws can be overwhelming, but help is on the way for Lorain County residents. On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Goodwill Industries of Lorain County will host a “Child Support: Know Your Rights” presentation at the Goodwill Opportunity Center, 4743 Liberty Ave., Continue Reading
Enough is Enough: The Financial Boiling Point in Our Towns
Editorial Commentary As I tuned in to the Lorain City Council meeting Monday night, I was pleased to hear that logic and sound judgment had finally seeped into the administration’s ears. First, from the city auditor, then from a retired CPA who submitted a written statement—both delivering a simple but Continue Reading