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OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSIONCASE SUMMARY SHEET

CASE NO.2009E-001

COMPLAINANT: FRED KOHLER1482 LEXSPRINGMILL ROADMANSFIELD, OH 44906419 747-2836

PAUL KNOCZAK598 ROCK ROAD NORTHMANSFIELD, OH 44903419 529-9877

LINDA STOODT, TREASURER

RESPONDENT: THE CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT708 VILLA DR,MANSFIELD, OH 44906419 529-3925

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: ONTARIO CHARTER

ELECTION: MAY 5, 2009

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/28/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND THAT THERE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) CONCERNING THE STATEMENTS, "IT GRANTS POWER TO THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPOINT THE LAW DIRECTOR AND A FINANCE DIRECTOR AND ELIMINATES THE TREASURER." AND "COUNCIL INTERPRETS THE CHARTER THEN HAS THE POWER TO ADD NEW CHARTER POWERS WITHOUT APPROVAL BY THE PEOPLE". THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AS TO THE STATEMENT, "THE CHARTER CANNOT BE REVIEWED FOR CHANGE UNTIL 2014. "UNBELIEVABLE"!" AS WELL AS ANY OTHER STATEMENT ALLEGED TO BE MISLEADING BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO.2009G-002

COMPLAINANT: DAVE YOST ATHENS COUNTY SPECIAL PROSECUTOR 140 N. SANDUSKY ST.DELAWARE, OH 43015(740) 833-2694

RESPONDENT: SUSAN GWINN COUNSEL: DENNIS W MCNAMARA7501 N. BLACKBURN RD. 88 E. BROAD ST.ATHENS, OH 45701 SUITE 1350

COLS., OH 43215

THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT SUSAN GWINNC/O SHERRY D. COOLEY COON, TREASURER86 COLUMBUS RD. STE. 101ATHENS, OH 45701

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(1) (CONCEALING/MISREPRESENTING CONTRIBUTIONS AND/OR EXPENDITURES)

OFFICE: ATHENS CO. PROSEC ATTY.

ELECTION: MARCH 4, 2008

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/11/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(1) AND REFERRED THE MATTER TO THE ATHENS COUNTY PROSECUTOR FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO.2009E-003PAGE 1 OF 3

COMPLAINANT: JEAN SCHMIDT COUNSEL: DONALD BREYSCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS 65 E STATE ST8280 MONTGOMERY RD. SUITE 1000SUITE 204 COLS., OH 43215CINCINNATI, OH 45236 614-221-4000

FAX: 614 221-4012

CO-COUNSEL: BRUCE FEIN CO-COUNSEL: DAVID SALTZMANBRUCE FEIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. SALTZMAN & EVINCH PC1025 CONNECTICUT AVE. 655 15TH ST., NWWASHINGTON, DC 20036 SUITE 225-F

WASHINGTON DC 20005202 637-9877

FAX: 202 637-9876

RESPONDENT: DAVID KRIKORIAN COUNSEL: CHRISTOPHER P FINNEY, ESQ8132 CAMARGO WOODS COURT JOSHUA B BOLINGER, ESQCINCINNATI, OH 45243 SABA & PATTERSON CO LPA

2623 ERIE AVECINCINNATI, OH 45208513 533-2980

(FAX) 513 533-2990

CO COUNSEL: VICKEN SONENTZ PAPAZIAN517 EAST WILSON AVE. STE. 105GLENDALE, CA 91206(818) 956-7577

(FAX) (818) 956-7573

CO COUNSEL: MARK J. GERAGOS644 S. FIGUEROA ST.LOS ANGELES, CA 90017(213) 625-3900

(FAX) (213) 625-1600

CO COUNSEL: CURT C. HARTMAN3749 FOX POINT COURTAMELIA, OH 45102(513) 752-8800(513) 943-0142

2009E-003 SCHMIDT V. KRIKORIANPAGE 2 OF 3

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(A)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: U S CONGRES 2ND DISTRICT

ELECTION: NOVEMBER 4, 2008

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/1/09 THE COMMISSION ALLOWED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS TO BE WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT:

1.) “Representative Jean Schmidt has taken $30,000 in blood money to deny the Genocide of Christian Armenians by Muslim Turks.2.) I demand her [Jean Schmidt] immediate withdrawal from this race and her apology to the people of the United States of America for the crime she has committed against our American soldiers and humanity by denying the undisputed facts of the Armenian Genocide.3.) … Jean Schmidt’s denial of the Armenian Genocide …4.) … Jean Schmidt’s insane denial of the Christian Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Muslim Ottoman Empire.6.) The facts of the Armenian Genocide are universally accepted by nations around the world, prominent scholars and statesmen and 40 U.S. states including Ohio. The only deniers of this great tragedy which led to the Holocaust of the Jews by Nazi Germany are the Turkish Government and certain member of the United States Congress including Jean Schmidt.

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE REFERENCE IN THIS STATEMENT TO THE ASSERTION THAT “Turkish people gave $30,000 TO Jean Schmidt and or to Schmidt for Congress campaign committee”:

8.) This information is public record and can be found on the Federal Elections Commission database at http://www.FEC.gov. (as this statement references facts that support the statements that Turkish people donated $30,000.)

AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL WAS DECLARED AS TO THE STATEMENT:

7.) ”Jean Schmidt has taken $30,000 in blood money from Turkish government sponsored political action committees and Turkish people in 2008 in exchange for helping them to cover-up the mass murder of 1.5 million Christians.”

http://www.FEC.gov/

2009E-003 SCHMIDT V. KRIKORIANPAGE 3 OF 3

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY (continued) CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

5.) “Jean Schmidt has taken $30,000 in blood money from Turkish government sponsored political action committees to deny the slaughter of 1.5 million Armenian men, women and children by the Ottoman Turkish Government during World War I.”

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE REFERENCE IN THIS STATEMENT TO THE ASSERTION THAT “Turkish government sponsored political action committees gave $30,000 to Jean Schmidt and or to Schmidt for Congress campaign committee”:

8.) This information is public record and can be found on the Federal Elections Commission database at http://www.FEC.gov. (as this statement references facts that support the statements that Turkish government sponsored political action committees donated $30,000.)

AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS FOUND BY THE COMMISSION IN THIS CASE, THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.

http://www.FEC.gov/


CASE NO.2009E-004

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL J. DAVALA 3330 RIVER PLACECOLUMBUS, OH 43221-4802(614) 316-3563

RESPONDENT: FRIENDS OF METRO PARKSJ.B. HADDEN, TREASURER41 S. HIGH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ADDL ADD: HTTP://WWW.VOTE4METROPARKS.COM./CONTACT.HTMLFRIENDS OF METRO PARKSP.O. BOX 681 WESTERVILLE, OH 43086(614) 325-0531

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: ISSUE 1


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/4/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO.2009G-005

COMPLAINANT: STEVEN W. SCHIERHOLT COUNSEL: RON O’BRIENFRANKLIN COUNTY FRANLIN CO PROSECUTORASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 373 S. HIGH ST. 14TH FLOOR373 S HIGH ST 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215614 462-6639

RESPONDENT: MONTFORD S WILL COUNSEL: H. RITHCHEY HOLLENBAUGHMIN CHA LEE 366 E BROAD STKRISTOPHER KUTY COLS., OH 43215LINDSEY R KUTY 614 228-61357712 CHARLOTTE HULL CT FAX: 614 221-0216NEW ALBANY, OH 43054

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(2)(a) (CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS MADE IN THE NAME OF ANOTHER PERSON)

OFFICES: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTYAND VARIOUS CANDIDATES

ELECTION: 2006 - 2008

PRIORS: 2008G-059

DISPOSITION: 5/28/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(2)(a) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $10,000 AGAINST EACH OF THE RESPECTTIVE RESPONDENTS, KRISTOPHER KUTY, LINDSEY KUTY, AND MIN CHA LEE. THE COMMISSION ALSO FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(2)(a) AGAINST MONTFORD WILL AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $5,000 PER ALLEGED VIOLATION FOR A TOTAL OF 19 COUNTS, EQUAL TO A TOTAL FINE OF $95,000.

7/13/2009 RECEIVED CHECK #1829 IN THE AMMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM MIN CHA LEE FOR PAYMENT OF FINE.

7/13/2009 RECEIVED CHECK #196 IN THE AMMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM KRISTOPHER KUTY FOR PAYMENT OF FINE.

7/13/2009 RECEIVED CHECK #1017 IN THE AMMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM LINDSEY R. KUTY FOR PAYMENT OF FINE.

7/20/2010 RECEIVED CHECK #2423 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM MONTFORD WILL.

1/20/2011 RECEIVED CHECK #2492 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM MONTFORD WILL


CASE NO.2009D-006

COMPLAINANT: STEPHEN A. MARCUM105 MILTON BLVD.NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444330 872-7755

RESPONDENT: RICHARD MONTEVILLE1025 PAIGE COURTNEWTON FALLS, OH 44444

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: NEWTON FALLS 3RD WARD COUNCILMAN


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/25/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO.2009G-007

COMPLAINANT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA J. ARMSTRONG211 SOUTH FIFTH STREET MIRANDA MOTTERCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 BRICKER & ECKLER

100 SOUTH THIRD ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215-4291

OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTYJASON MAUKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR211 SOUTH FIFTH STREETCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(T)

ELECTION: VARIOUS

PRIORS: 2008S-290, 2008S-291, 2008S-292, ET AL

DISPOSITION: 7/16/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(T) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-008

COMPLAINANT: WARNER MENDENHALL COUNSEL: DONALD GALLICK430 WOODLAND AVE 190 N UNION ST #201AKRON, OH 44304 AKRON, OH 44304

330 631-6892FAX: 330 762-9743

RESPONDENT: JEFF FUSCOCITIZENS FOR AKRON2117 FOREST OAK DRAKRON, OH 44312

WAYNE M JONESC/O ROETZEL AND ANDRESS, LPA222 S MAIN STAKRON, OH 44308

FAX: (330) 376-4577


ELECTION: JUNE 23, 2009

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 06/04/09 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-009

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL C. BOCK3808 LEFEVRE DRKETTERING, OH 45429937 [email protected]

RESPONDENT: DR. ROBERT MENGERINK COUNSEL: MIRANDA MOTTERSUPERINTENDENT OF KETTERING SCHOOLS BRICKER & ECKLER3750 FAR HILLS AVE 100 S. THIRD ST.KETTERING, OH 45429 COLS., OH 937 [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B) (2)(FALSE STATEMENT)

ISSUE: 2009 RENEWAL 6.9 MILL LEVY


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/16/09 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED.


CASE NO. 2009G-010

COMPLAINANT: NICK LINK, TREASURERCHANGE NCH 6407 MEIS AVE.NORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH 45224(513) 931 6944

MATTHEW MILLER-NOVAKDEPUTY TREASURER OF CHANGE NCH1806 SUNDALE AVENORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH 45239(513) 763-9125

RESPONDENT: ALBERT LONG7024 CLOVERNOOK AVENORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH 45231(513) 485-0655

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.09(B) (THREATEN BODILY AND FINANCIAL HARM/COERCIONFOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: NORTH COLLEGE HILL COUNCIL

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/13/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.09(B) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $250.

2/18/2010 RECEIVED MONEY ORDER #16633945146 IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 FROM ALBERT LONG FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED.

CASE CLOSED


CASE NO. 2009E-011(CON’T PAGE 1 OF 2)

COMPLAINANT: STOW MONROE COUNCIL: DONALD J MCTIGUEFALLS LEVY COMMITTEE 550 E WALNUT ST.DR. RUSSELL JONES, SUPERINTENDENT COLUMBUS, OH 43215

. 2713 CALAIS DRSTOW, OH 44224

RESPONDENT: STOW CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOV’T COUNSEL: C. AULT, TREASURER WARNER MENDENHALL4155 OSAGE ST. 190 NORTH UNION ST.STOW, OH 44224 SUITE 201

AKRON, OH 44304330 535-9160

Fax 330 762-9743

INTERESTED SEND NOTICE: RONALD E ALEXANDER44 MUNROE FALLS AVEMONROE FALLS, OH 44262330 688-8820

FAX: 330 688-9234

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(D) (FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REPORT) §3517.13(A) (FAILURE TO FILE A PRE-SPECIAL ELECTION REPORT)

§3517.13(C) (FAILURE TO FILE A POST-SPECIAL ELECTION REPORT)§3517.22(B) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: LEVY

ELECTION: 8/5/08 & 11/4/08

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 03/18/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTENTERED INTO THE RECORD BY COUNSEL AS FOLLOWS:

PART I : 1.) THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A) AND §3517.13(A) AGAINST THE STOW CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOV’T FOR A LATE FILING OF THE 2008 POST SPECIAL ELECTION REPORT.

2009E-011(CON’T PAGE 1 OF 2)

DISPOSITION: PART 1 (CONT)

2.) THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(D)(4) AND §3517.13(E) FOR NOT TIMELY FILING RECEIPTS TO THE 2008 POST GENERAL ELECTION REPORT. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RESPONDENTS AGREE TO FILE THESE RECEIPTS IF THERE ARE ANY RECEIPTS STILL OUTSTANDING.

3.) PARTIES AGREE AND JOINTLY REQUEST THAT AS A PENALTY FOR THESE STIPULATED VIOALTIONS OF R.C.§3517.10(D) AND §3517.13(E), THAT THE COMMISSION FIND A VIOLATION BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.

PART II 1.) RESPONDENT’S STIPULATE TO A VIOLATION BY THE STOW CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOV’T OF R.C.§3517.22(B)(2) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

“SNOW DAYS IN THE WINTER COST APPROXIMATELY $200,000 PER DAY OFF. A LOT OF THE SCHOOLS SYSTEM’S EMPLOYEES ARE PAID FOR THE SNOW DAY, THEN PAID AGAIN IF THE DAY IS MADE UP LATER IN THE YEAR.”

“PLEASE CONSIDER A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO OUR ORGANIZATION (A REGISTERED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC) IN THE STATE OF OHIO). WE RECOGNIZE THAT WE ARE NOT HIGH ON ANYONE’S LIST OF FAVORITE CHARITIES, BUT WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.”

“THE TAX WOULD BE PERMANENT”

PART III 1.) THE COMPLAINANT AGREES TO DISMISS ALL REMAINING ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMPLAINT.

THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE AGREED SETTLMENT


CASE NO. 2009E-012

COMPLAINANT: JEAN SCHMIDT COUNSEL: DONALD BREYSCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS 65 E STATE ST8280 MONTGOMERY ROAD SUITE 1000CINCINNATI, OH 45236 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

614 221-4000FAX: 614 221-4012

CO-COUNSEL: BRUCE FEIN CO-COUNSEL: DAVID SALTZMANBRUCE FEIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. SALTZMAN & EVINCH PC1025 CONNECTICUT AVE. 655 15TH ST., NWWASHINGTON, DC 20036 SUITE 225-F

WASHINGTON DC 20005202 637-9877

FAX: 202 637-9876

RESPONDENT: DAVID KRIKORIAN COUNSEL: CHRISTOPHER P FINNEY, ESQ8132 CAMARGO WOOD S CT JOSHUA B BOLINGER, ESQCINCINNATI, OH 45243 SABA & PATTERSON CO LPA

2623 ERIE AVECINCINNATI, OH 45208513 533-2980

(FAX) 513 533-2990

CO COUNSEL: MARK J. GERAGOS644 S. FIGUEROA ST.LOS ANGELES, CA 90017(213) 625-3900

(FAX) (213) 625-1600

CO COUNSEL: CURT C. HARTMAN3749 FOX POINT COURTAMELIA, OH 45102(513) 752-8800(513) 943-0142

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/1/09 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“I ask the people of Ohio’s second congressional district to ask themselves if our Representative should be taking money from a foreign government that is killing our soldiers?”

AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION FOUND BY THE COMMISSION IN THIS CASE, THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE

MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-013

COMPLAINANT: CARROLL COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: GEORGE KEYSER, CHAIRMAN ROBERT J. TSCHOLL147 AIRPORT RD. S.E. 220 MARKET AVE SOUTHCARROLLTON, OH 44615 SUITE 1120

CANTON, OH 44702330-456-7702

FAX: 330-456-7610

RESPONDENT: CHARLES A. JOHNSTON COUNSEL:3145 STEUBENVILLE RD. SARA MORRISONCARROLLTON, OH 44615 CHESTER, WILLCOX &

SAXBE65 E STATE STSUITE 1000COLS., OH 43215221-4000

FAX: 221-4012

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (1) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: CARROLL CO. MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/17/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2009E-014

COMPLAINANT: CHARLENE LASTER12905 DOVE AVECLEVELAND, OH 44105216 647-9047

RESPONDENT: ZACK REED3734 E 149TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.22(B) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL WARD 2

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/13/2009 THE COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS. 2009E-014 AND 2009E-016. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE RESPONDENT USED THE TERM “RE-ELECT”. AS THE PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD DETERMINED TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-015

COMPLAINANT: CHANGE NCHNICK LINK, TREASURER6407 MEIS AVENORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH 45224

MATTHEW MILLER-NOVAKDEPUTY TREASURER OF CHANGE NCH1806 SUNDALE AVENORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH 45239513 763-9125

RESPONDENT: ALBERT LONG7024 CLOVERNOOK AVENORTH COLLEGE HILL, OH 45231513 485-0655

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: NORTH COLLEGE HILL COUNCIL

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 08/05/09 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSEAND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-016

COMPLAINANT: ANNALIESA HENLEYGERALD C HENLEY11067 RESERVOIR PL. DR.CLEVELAND, OH 44104216 991-0468

RESPONDENT: ZACK REED3734 E 149TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120216 664-4945

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (1)(FALSE STATEMENT)


ELECTION: 9/08/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/13/2009 THE COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS. 2009E-014 AND 2009E-016. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE RESPONDENT USED THE TERM “RE-ELECT”. AS THE PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD DETERMINED TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-017PAGE 1 OF 2

COMPLAINANT: KELLI CRAWFORD COUNSEL: THOMAS D. BOWN1460 SEMINOLA AVE. 337 CASTLE BLVD.AKRON, OH 44305 AKRON, OH 44313(330) 256-1054 (330) 328-2168

RESPONDENT: JAY MOORE461 EASTLAND AVE.AKRON, OH 44305(330) 784-0592

COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAY MOOREKIMBERLY MOORE, TREASURER461 EASTLAND AVE.AKRON, OH 44305

MOMS FOR JAYJENNIFER GUMP, PRESIDENT556 WYANDOT AVE.AKRON, OH 44305

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(2) (INCOMPLETE OR INACURATE DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B) (10) (FALSE STATEMENT) §3517.22(B) (2) (FALSE STATEMENT)§3599.03(B)(1) (CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: AKRON CITY COUNCIL WARD 10

ELECTION: 9/08/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION ON ALL ALLEGATIONS OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAY MOORE AND KIMBERLY MOORE, TREASURER, BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) IN CASE NOS. 2009E-017 AGAINST MOMS FOR JAY AND JENNIFER GUMP, PRESIDENT, AS IT RELATES TO THE T-SHIRT.

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(4) AGAINST MOM’S FOR JAY FOR FAILURE TO PUT A PROPER DISCLAIMER ON


DISPOSITION: THEIR SIGNS SUPPORTING JAY MOORE. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND AS THE PENALTY.

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST JAY MOORE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS FROM OEC CASE NO. 2009E-017:

“At his meeting he said that Kelli didn’t live in the ward.” (Exhibit A.)

“… that Kelly (sic) Crawford the current councilwoman does not live in Ward 10.” (Exhibit B)

“I have never seen Miss Crawford but rumor has it that while Miss Crawford doew(sic) own a house in Goodyear Heights, she actually resides in Ellet.”

“I probably wouldn’t have my heart involved in representing people in an area I didn’t actually live in either.” (Posted on Jay Moore’s website Exhibit F)

THE COMMISSION ALSO FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST JAY MOORE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“the home that Kelly(sic) Crawford owns in Ward 10 the Democratic Party purchased the home for her.” (Exhibit B)

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) AGAINST JAY MOORE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“…he didn’t think the recall was a good idea stating he thought Mayor Plusquellic was a brilliant man and thought the people should wait until the next mayoral primary to elect a new mayor.” (Exhibit A)

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 AGAINST JAY MOORE.

IN OEC CASE NO. 2009E-020, THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST JAY MOORE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“Ms. Crawford "double dipped" when she took a position with the "State Attorney's office."

AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS BY JAY MOORE THE COMMISSION DETERMINED NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT TO INSTEAD ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-018

COMPLAINANT: JAMES T. ADAM JR.6957 SHOOTERS HILL RD.TOLEDO, OH 43617(C)(419) 450-0625(H)(419) 841-5198

RESPONDENT: JOHN D. JENNEWINE COUNSEL: JACK L. CHRISTOPHER6206 W. SYLVANIA AVE. 612 N. PARK ST. STE. 200TOLEDO, OH 43623 COLUMBUS, OH 43215(419) 882-8695

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(D)(1) (FAILURE TO FILE DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)§3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/29/2009 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT A PROPERLY NOTARIZED SWORN STATEMENT.


CASE NO. 2009E-019

COMPLAINANT: ANNALIESA HENLEY11067 RESERVOIR PL. DR.CLEVELAND, OH 44104216 991-0468

RESPONDENT: ZACK REED3734 E 149TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120216 664-4945

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)


ELECTION: SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/13/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE RESPONDENT IMPLIED THAT HE HELD THE OFFICE OF WARD 3 COUNCILMAN. AS THE PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD DETERMINED TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.



COMPLAINANT: KELLI CRAWFORD COUNSEL: THOMAS D. BOWN1460 SEMINOLA AVE. 337 CASTLE BLVD.AKRON, OH 44305 AKRON, OH 44313(330) 256-1054 (330) 328-2168

RESPONDENT: JAY MOORE461 EASTLAND AVE.AKRON, OH 44305(330) 784-0592

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (3) (FALSE STATEMENT)


ELECTION: 9/08/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION ON ALL ALLEGATIONS OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAY MOORE AND KIMBERLY MOORE, TREASURER, BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) IN CASE NOS. 2009E-017 AGAINST MOMS FOR JAY AND JENNIFER GUMP, PRESIDENT, AS IT RELATES TO THE T-SHIRT.

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(4) AGAINST MOM’S FOR JAY FOR FAILURE TO PUT A PROPER DISCLAIMER ON

THEIR SIGNS SUPPORTING JAY MOORE. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND AS THE PENALTY.


DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST JAY MOORE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS FROM OEC CASE NO. 2009E-017:

“At his meeting he said that Kelli didn’t live in the ward.” (Exhibit A.)

“… that Kelly (sic) Crawford the current councilwoman does not live in Ward 10.” (Exhibit B)

“I have never seen Miss Crawford but rumor has it that while Miss Crawford doew(sic) own a house in Goodyear Heights, she actually resides in Ellet.”

“I probably wouldn’t have my heart involved in representing people in an area I didn’t actually live in either.” (Posted on Jay Moore’s website Exhibit F)

THE COMMISSION ALSO FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST JAY MOORE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“the home that Kelly(sic) Crawford owns in Ward 10 the Democratic Party purchased the home for her.” (Exhibit B)

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) AGAINST JAY MOORE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“…he didn’t think the recall was a good idea stating he thought Mayor Plusquellic was a brilliant man and thought the people should wait until the next mayoral primary to elect a new mayor.” (Exhibit A)

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 AGAINST JAY MOORE.

IN OEC CASE NO. 2009E-020, THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST JAY MOORE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“Ms. Crawford "double dipped" when she took a position with the "State Attorney's office."

AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS BY JAY MOORE THE COMMISSION DETERMINED NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT TO INSTEAD ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-021

COMPLAINANT: JOE SANTIAGOCLEVELAND CITY COUNCILMAN, WARD 14THE PEOPLE FOR JOE SANTIAGO3169 W 14TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44109216 346-6455

RESPONDENT: NELSON CINTRON JRFRIENDS OF NELSON CINTRON, JR3032 VEGA AVECLEVELAND, OH 44113

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (1), (FALSE STATEMENT)


ELECTION: 9/08/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) AND DECIDED TO SET THE MATTER FOR HEARING BEFORE THE FULL COMMISSION AT A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION STAFF.

10/15/2009 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-022

COMPLAINANT: JOE SANTIAGOCLEVELAND CITY COUNCILMAN, WARD 14THE PEOPLE FOR JOE SANTIAGO3169 W 14TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44109216 346-6455

RESPONDENT: BRIAN CUMMINSCITIZENS FOR CUMMINS COMMITTEE3104 MAPLEDALE AVECLEVELAND, OH 44109

216 [email protected].



ELECTION: 9/08/09

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-023

COMPLAINANT: RICK NAGIN 3706 W. 42ND ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44109216 [email protected]

RESPONDENT: BRIAN CUMMINS3104 MAPLEDALE AVECLEVELAND, OH 44109216 [email protected].



ELECTION: 9/08/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND THAT THERE WAS A PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) AND DECIDED TO SET THE MATTER FOR HEARING BEFORE THE FULL COMMISSION AT A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION STAFF.

10/15/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AND FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-024

COMPLAINANT: DAN ZAVON4020 ROSE HILL AVECINCINNATI, OH 45229513 861-9191(HM)513 259-6831 (CELL)

RESPONDENT: JEFF BERDING (G. JEFF BERDING) COUNCIL: DON MOONEY5001 SHATTUC AVECINCINNATI, OH 45208513 378-0245 513 621-3670 (FAX)

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT OUR VOTESFREEMAN MCNEAL, TREASURER2236 BURNET AVECINCINNATI, OH 45219

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(A) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: ISSUE 8

ELECTION: 20098

PRIORS: 09/02/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER


CASE NO. 2009E-025

COMPLAINANT: DOUGLAS J DELONGSUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSBERKSHIRE BOARD OF EDUCATIONP O BOX 364 BURTON, OH 44021440 834-3380 EXT.2106

RESPONDENT: JOE MILLER MARK RHOADESTHE BURTON TEA PARTY14548 N MAIN STBURTON, OH 44021

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(B) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: 1% INCOME TAX


PRIORS:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 09/02/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER


CASE NO. 2009E-026

COMPLAINANT: CURTIS L THOMPSON II1195 E 172ND STCLEVELAND, OH 44119

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL D POLENSEK COUNCIL: DONALD MCTIGUE17855 BRIAN AVENUE 550 E WALNUT ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44119 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(A)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)



PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-027

COMPLAINANT: ANNALIESA HENLEYGERALD C. HENLEY11067 RESERVOIR PLACE DR.CLEVELAND, OH 44104(216) 991-0468

RESPONDENT: ZACK REED 3734 E. 149TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120(216) 664-4945




PRIORS: 2009E-014, 2009E-016, 2009E-019



CASE NO. 2009E-028

COMPLAINANT: BRUCE KILBY1750 OLALLA AVE.AKRON, OH 44305(330) 634-1175

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEPHILIP CHIARAPPA, TREASURER (on flier) 1420 NEPTUNE AVE.AKRON, OH 44301

CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEJEFF FUSCO, TREASURER (at Summit Co. BOE)2117 FOREST OAK DR.AKRON, OH 44312

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: AKRON MAYORAL RECALL ELECTION


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/3/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE ANDDISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-029

COMPLAINANT: WILLIE L. SMITH COUNSEL: JOHN WOLFE225 CHITTENDEN AVE. 45 MAYFIELD AVE.AKRON, OH 44306 AKRON, OH 44313(330) 434-5058 P (330) 535-2441

F (330) 535-9564

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEPHILIP CHIARAPPA, TREASURER 1420 NEPTUNE AVE.AKRON, OH 44301

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: AKRON MAYORAL RECALL ELECTION


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/29/2009 THE COMMISSION DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL REGARDING THE STATEMENT: MR SMITH WAS A "… RECALL PETITION CIRCULATOR". THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS PERTAINING TO THE STATEMENT: MR. SMITH WAS "A RECALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN…" AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-030

COMPLAINANT: SUMMIT COUNTY470 GRANT ST.AKRON, OH 44311-1157330 643-5200330 643-5422

RESPONDENT: KEN JONES AKRON CITY COUNCILMAN767 GARFIELD ST.AKRON, OH 44306



ELECTION:

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-031

COMPLAINANT: LAURA MCSHANE3421 VIRGINIA AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44109(216) 739-1809

RESPONDENT: ANTHONY BRANCATELLI 6924 OTTAWA RD.CLEVELAND, OH 44105

ANTHONY BRANCATELLICITY HALL601 LAKESIDE AVE. ROOM 220CLEVELAND, OH 44114



ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/15/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION OR ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND BUT INSTEAD ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY.


CASE NO. 2009D-032

COMPLAINANT: KESHA D. PARKS12511 GRIFFING AVE. UPCLEVELAND, OH 44120

RESPONDENT: KENNETH L. JOHNSON SR. 2948 HAMPTON RD.CLEVELAND, OH 44120

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (INCOMPLETE, INACCURATE OR NO DISCLAIMER)


ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/15/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20.


CASE NO. 2009D-033

COMPLAINANT: KESHA D. PARKS12511 GRIFFING AVE. UPCLEVELAND, OH 44120

RESPONDENT: MARCIA L. MCCOY 3431 E. 142ND ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (INCOMPLETE, INACCURATE OR NO DISCLAIMER)


ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/13/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(5) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $100.

01/28/2011 ELC-1660 –REFERRED THE CASE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR COLLECTION OF THE FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.


CASE NO. 2009E-034

COMPLAINANT: WILLIE L. SMITH225 CHITTENDEN AVE.AKRON, OH 44306(330) 434-5058

RESPONDENT: THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JIM SHEALEYROBERT HOOD, TREASURER 953 OAKLAND AVE.AKRON, OH 44310

THE FRIENDS OF JEFF FUSCO COMMITTEEKRISTEN SCALISE, TREASURER840 BLOOMFIELD AVE.AKRON, OH 44302

THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT TERRY ALBANESEGREG PETRANSEK, TREASURER509 HILBISH AVE.AKRON, OH 44312

THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT KEN JONESVALERIE O’NEAL, TREASURER27 W. GLENWOOD AVEAKRON, OH 44304



ELECTION: 9/8/2009

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-035

COMPLAINANT: BRUCE KILBY1750 OLALLA AVE.AKRON, OH 44305(330) 634-1175

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEJEFF FUSCO, TREASURER 2117 FOREST OAK DR.AKRON, OH 44312(330) 794-1286

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(2) (INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: AKRON CITY COUNCIL

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/15/2009 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT


CASE NO. 2009E-036

COMPLAINANT: CHARLENE LASTER12905 DOVE AVECLEVELAND, OH 44105(216) 647-9047

DELITHA SPARKS11700 ROBERTSON AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44105(216) 372-3828

RESPONDENT: ZACK REED 3734 E. 149TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENTS) §3517.22(B)(2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)


ELECTION:

PRIORS: 2009E-014, 2009E-016, 2009E-019, 2009E-027



CASE NO. 2009E-037

COMPLAINANT: PASQUALE MANZI COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEEXECUTIVE SECY-TREAS 550 E WALNUT STCOLUMBUS & CTRL COLS., OH 43215OHIO BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION 263-7000TRADES COUNCIL FAX: 263-7078555 E RICH ST. SUITE 217COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: TRUTHPAC COUNSEL: LUTHER LIGGETT, JRMICHAEL J JOHRENDT, TREAS BRICKER & ECKLER250 E BROAD ST 100 THIRD STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43215

614 227-2300FAX: 614 227-2390


OFFICE: ISSUE 3


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-038

COMPLAINANT: TERRY MICHAEL MERRILL COUNSEL: CHRISTOPHER FINNEY8602 STONEY BRIDGE DR. FINNEY, STAGNARO CINCINNATI, OH 45244 SABA & PATTERSON

7373 BEECHMONT AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45230513 533-5159

FAX: 513 533-5160

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL PAOLUCCI COUNSEL: GREG DELEVPAOLUCCI FOR TRUSTEE COMMITTEE 1050 DELTA AVE.JAMES FROOMAN, TREASURER CINCINNATI, OH 452087250 BEECHMONT AVE. (P) (513) 621-0930CINCINNATI, OH 45230 (F) (513) 562-8822

SERVE ALSO: 6751 MADDUX DRCINCINNATI, OH 45230-2413

BEST ADDRESS: 2114 HUNTERS POINT LANECINCINNATI, OH 45244

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(3) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ANDERSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/17/2010 THE MATTER WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2009D-039

COMPLAINANT: TERRY MICHAEL MERRILL COUNSEL: CHRISTOPHER FINNEY8602 STONEY BRIDGE DR. FINNEY, STAGNARO CINCINNATI, OH 45244 SABA & PATTERSON

7373 BEECHMONT AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45230513 533-5159

FAX: 513 533-5160

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL PAOLUCCI COUNSEL: GREG DELEVPAOLUCCI FOR TRUSTEE COMMITTEE 1050 DELTA AVE. STE 1000JAMES FROOMAN, TREASURER CINCINNATI, OH 45208

BEST ADDRESS: 2114 HUNTERS POINT LANE (P) (513) 621-0930CINCINNATI, OH 45244 (F) (513) 562-8822

SERVE ALSO: 6751 MADDUX DRCINCINNATI, OH 45230-2413

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(13) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: ANDERSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-040

COMPLAINANT: SUMMIT CO. BOARD OF ELECTIONS470 GRANT ST.AKRON, OH 44311-1157

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEJEFF FUSCO, TREASURER2117 FOREST OAK DR.AKRON, OH 44312(330) 794-1286

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)



PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/29/2009 THE COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS. 2009E-040 AND 2009E-049, FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT: "RECALLED FOR BRIBERY". AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION, THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-041

COMPLAINANT: MARY A. BRIGGSCLARIDON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE13113 CLARIDON TROY RD.BURTON, OH 44021(H)(440) 635-0464(C)(440) 635-6059

RESPONDENT: JEANNETTE GROSVENOR12860 MAYFIELD RD. LOT #56CHARDON, OH 44024(440) 286-9771


OFFICE: CLARIDON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/01/09 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE


CASE NO. 2009E-042COMPLAINANT: MARY A. BRIGGS

CLARIDON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE13113 CLARIDON TROY RD.BURTON, OH 44021(H)(440) 635-0464(C)(440) 635-6059

RESPONDENT: WILLIAM & DEANNA FERRITO COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE12855 OLD STATE RD.E. CLARIDON, OH 44033(440) 635-8141

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(5) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: CLARIDON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

ELECTION: NOVEMBER 3, 2009PRIORS:DISPOSITION: 9/16/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED DEANA FERRITO FROM THE

COMPLAINT. THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE THE COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

"MS. BRIGGS WANTED PAID FOR MILEAGE NOT PERMITTED UNDER THE OHIO REVISED CODE. SNEAK?"

"CHARGED UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES TO TOWNSHIP CREDIT CARD, DID NOT MAKE REIMBURSEMENTS UNTIL SHE WAS CONFRONTED ABOUT IT AT A TOWNSHIP MEETING. DECIEIT?"

"CLAIMED TOWNSHIP WAS GOING TO BE RE-AUDITED, A SECRET INVESTIGATION WAS GOING ON. OHIO AUDITORS OFFICE ADVISED HER AND THE TOWNSHIP THAT ANY COMPLAINTS WOULD BE LOOKED INTO AT THE NEXT REGULAR AUDIT. LIE?"

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(5) AND (10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

"DO YOU WANT A TRUSTEE DOING LSD … LIE SNEAK & DECEIT".

AS THE COMMISSION COULD NOT ACHIEVE THE 4 VOTE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT TO MAKE A FINDING THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSED:

"MS. BRIGGS STATED IN A TOWNSHIP MEETING THAT SHE HAD A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER PREPARED BY "LAW ENFORCEMENT" AND IF MR. BROCKWAY DID NOT SIGN IT, COULD LEAD TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. LIE? MS. BRIGGS WAS REPRIMANDED, IN THE PAPER, BY SHRIFF MCCLELLAND FOR MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT."


CASE NO. 2009E-043

COMPLAINANT: NORWOOD REPUBLICAN PARTYJAMES P STITH II, WARD CHAIR1816 WEYER AVENORWOOD, OH 45212(513) 885-3747

RESPONDENTS: THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKEJOSEPH C GEERS, TREASURER 225 W COURT ST1901 TILDEN AVE CINTI., OH 45202-1098NORWOOD, OH 45212 513 721-5525513 531-1666 FAX: 513 721-4268

JOSEPH S GEERS COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKECANDIDATE FOR AUDITOR2353 KENILWORTH AVENORWOOD, OH 45212513 531-7456

JOSEPH SANKER COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKECOUNCIL-AT-LARGE2510 INDIAN MOUND AVENORWOOD, OH 45212513 396-7677

GORDON WILLIAMS COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKECANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL WARD 24004 S JEFFERSON AVENORWOOD, OH 45212

CHERYL COLE COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKECANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL3826 FOREST AVE NORWOOD, OH 45212513 531-1368

PETE TEPE COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKECANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL-AT-LARGE4217 ALLISON STNORWOOD, OH 45212513 631-7655

DAVID KESZEICANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL-AT-LARGE COUNSEL: TIMOTHY BURKE2251 GLENSIDE AVENORWOOD, OH 45212513 924-0288

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: NORWWOD CITY COUNCIL, NORWOOD AUDITOR & NORWOOD TREASURER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 2/3/2011 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S

MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2009E-044

COMPLAINANT: DORIS DURICA14404 TERMINAL AVECLEVELAND, OH 44135216 941-5080 AFT 6 PM

RESPONDENT: MARTIN J SWEENEYCLEVELAND COUNCILMAN3632 WEST 133TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44111

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) AND (B)(8)(FALISE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/7/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2009G-045

COMPLAINANT: PEG SABO18585 STATE ROUTE 13GLOUSTER, OHIO 45732740 767-3919

RESPONDENT: CHARLES DAVID WARRENCOMMITTEE TO RE-ELECT C. DAVID WARREN PROSECUTORCHERYL A. WARREN, DEPUTY TREASURER6001 E CLINTON ST.ALBANY, OH 45710 740 [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10 (FAILURE TO FILE AN ACCURATE REPORT)3517.13(A) (FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE POST-PRIMARY REPORT)3517.13(G)(1) (CONCEALMENT)

OFFICE: ATHENS COUNTY PROSECUTOR

ELECTION: MARCH 4, 2008

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G). THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(C) AND AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS, THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.

mailto:[email protected]


CASE NO. 2009G-046

COMPLAINANT: MEGAN C.J. MORELAND4261 AMERICANA DRAPT 312CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44224330 285-8745 (CELL)[email protected]

RESPONDENT: FRANK LAROSE JRLAROSE FOR SENATEMICHAEL GEORGE TREASURER3800 ROSEMONT BLVD109-CAKRON, OH 44433330 [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(A) (INCOMPLETE AND/OR INACCURATE REPORTS)3517.10(D)(1) (LATE FILING OF A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)

OFFICE: OHIO SENATE 27TH DISTRICT

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/5/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF THE ALLEGATIONS STATED IN THE COMPLAINT.




CASE NO. 2009E-047

COMPLAINANT: THERESA ALAI4331 EAST WALLINGS RDBROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147440 546-1741

RESPONDENT: JOE PRICE8390 CHERRY HILLBROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) AND (2)) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: BROADVIEW HTS COUNCIL-AT-LARGE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-048

COMPLAINANT: TONY BRADBURN5174 TINEWOOD DRMASON, OH 45040513 459-7939(H)513 382-6864 (C)

RESPONDENT: RICHARD COX3425 BROKEN RIDGE DRMASON, OH 45040

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: MASON CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF THE LAW BASED ON THE STATUTORY STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE FOR THE USE OF THE STATEMENT: "ENDORSED BY THE MASON PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION".


CASE NO. 2009E-049

COMPLAINANT: ERNIE TARLE339 SIEBER AVEAKRON, OH 44312330 810-1976

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEPHIL CHIARAPPA, TREASURER1420 NEPTUNE AVEAKRON, OH 44301

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENT)3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: AKRON CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS. 2009E-040 AND 2009E-049, FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT: "RECALLED FOR BRIBERY". AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION, THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.


CASE NO. 2009E-050

COMPLAINANT: JOHN SOPPANISHCANDIDATE FOR WARD 2 CITY COUNCIL1110 LAFAYETTE AVEMIDDLETOWN, OH 45044513 727-1631

RESPONDENT: ANDREW J. SMITH COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE601 16TH AVE. 550 E WALNUT STMIDDLETOWN, OH 45044 COLS., OH 43215


OFFICE: MIDDLETOWN CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-051

COMPLAINANT: HEATHER MAITLAND671 MEADOW STMARION, OH 43302

RESPONDENT: DAVID EDWARDS1072 BAHAMA DR.MARION, OH 43302

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) AND (13) (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: MARION CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/5/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009D-052

COMPLAINANT: MILTON CARNEY452 RICH STPATASKALA, OH 43062614 604-3404

ROY ROX190 ISAAC THARPPATASKALA, OH 43062740 964-9125

RESPONDENT: RICHARD FROSTCANDIDATE FOR PATASKALA MAYOR2730 SUMMIT RD SWPATASKALA, OH 43062614 403-9258

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A) (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: MAYOR OF PATASKALA


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/5/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-053

COMPLAINANT: TONY BRADBURN5174 TINEWOOD DRMASON, OH 45040513 459-7939 (H)513 382-6864 (C)

RESPONDENT: RICHARD H COX3425 BROKEN RIDGE DRMASON, OH 45040

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) (FALSE STATEMENT)



PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(8) FOR USE OF THE STATEMENT: "ENDORSED BY FORMER MASON COUNCIL… MATT KLINE". AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION STAND AS THE PENALTY.


CASE NO. 2009E-054

COMPLAINANT: MEREDITH HILL16 BROMPTON LANECINCINNATI, OH 45218-1314

RESPONDENT: PATRICIA ANDWAN32 CHALMERS LANECINCINNATI, OH 45218

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)3517.20(A)(2) (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: VILLAGE OF GREENHILLS MAYOR


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-055

COMPLAINANT: GARY F. WERNERCOMMITTEE TO ELECT GARY F. WERNERGARY F. WERNER, DEPUTY TREASURER2921 ELMER DR.BRUNSWICK, OH 44212(P) (216) 513-9054(F) (216) 464-4489

RESPONDENT: DALE S. STRASSER COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE951 FIRESIDE DR. COREY COLOMBOBRUNSWICK, OH 44212 550 E WALNUT ST(P) (216) 225-6672 COLS., OH 43215

FRIENDS OF DALE STRASSERTOM STEINKE, TREASURER1048 OLD EAGLE DR.BRUNSWICK, OH 44212

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9) (FALSE STATEMENT)3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: BRUNSWICK CITY MAYOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 2/18/2010 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2009E-056

COMPLAINANT: TRUTH PAC COUNSEL: LUTHER L. LIGGETT, ESQMICHAEL J. JOHRENDT, TREASURER BRICKER & ECKLER, LLP250 E. BROAD ST. 100 S. THIRD ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO JOBS AND GROWTH COMMITTEE COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUEBILL CURLIS, TREASURER 550 E. WALNUT ST.865 MACON ALLEY COLS, OH

43215COLUMBUS, OH 43206

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ISSUE 3


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-057

COMPLAINANT: OHIO JOBS AND GROWTH COMMITTEE COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUEBILL CURLIS, TREASURER 550 E. WALNUT ST.865 MACON ALLEY COLS, OH

43215COLUMBUS, OH 43206

RESPONDENT: TRUTHPAC COUNSEL: LUTHER L. LIGGETT, ESQMICHAEL J. JOHRENDT, TREASURER LUPER, NEIDENTHAL &250 E. BROAD ST. LOGANCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 50 W. BROAD ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215614 229-4423FAX: [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE DISCLAIMER)§3517.22(B)(1) AND (2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ISSUE 3


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 3/4/2010 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN.



CASE NO. 2009E-058

COMPLAINANT: JIM HORWITZ7481 MAR DEL DRIVECINCINNATI, OH 45243513 200-4824

RESPONDENT: SARAH EVANS COUNSEL: SCOTT NAZZARINE, ESQ5667 MAPLERIDGE DR LOUIS SIRKIN, ESQCINCINNATI, OH 45227 105 W. FOURTH ST. STE. 920513 271-6870 CINCINNATI, OH 45202-2726

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(B)(1) AND (2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: MADEIRA CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-059

COMPLAINANT: TINA KELLY565 E. SALEM ST.CLATYON, OH 45315(937) 286-8463

RESPONDENT: RAY SLONE6378 BURKWOODCLAYTON, OH 45315

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: CLAYTON MAYOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/17/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $100.

2/11/2010 RECEIVED CHECK #1624 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100 FROM E-RIDER GRAPHICS FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED.

CASE CLOSED


CASE NO. 2009E-060

COMPLAINANT: CUYAHOGA CO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DON MCTIGUEPATRICIA BRITT, ACTING CHAIRPERSON 550 E WALNUT ST1466 ST CLAIR AVE COLS., OH 43215CLEVELAND, OH 44114216 621-9750

GARFIELD HTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: SAMERICK MAKOWSKI, LEADER4712 EAST 90TH ST.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216 341-2544

GARFIELD HTS DEMOCRATIC CLUB COUNSEL: SAMETONY CONSENTINO, PRESIDENT 13908 YORK BLVD. GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216 587-2859

RESPONDENT: EDWARD LICHT *WITHDRAWN FROM COMPLAINT*

13800 LINN AVENUEGARFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44125216 663-6612

JOSEPH LAMALFA COUNSEL: TIMOTHY TOMA13205 SILVER AVE TOMA & ASSOCGARFIELD HTS., OH 44125 33977 CHARDON RD216 581—1665 WILLOUGHBY HILLS, OH

440 516-0200440 585-1680

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21 (B)(8) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: GARFIELD HEIGHTS DEMOCRATIC SLATE OF CANDIDATES


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-061

COMPLAINANT: JENNIFER MAHNIC8060 WRIGHT ROAD BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147

RESPONDENT: JOE PRICE 2740 TIMBERWOOD DRIVEBROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147


OFFICE: BROADVIEW HEIGHTS COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/21/2009 PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION, THE COMPLAINANT SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION A REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO R.C. §3517.157(B), A MATTER MAY BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION OF THE COMMISSION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THEREFOR, THE COMMISSION ALLOWED THE MATTER TO BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ACTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-062

COMPLAINANT: ROY STEWART4440 KENWOOD DR.BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147





PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/21/2009 THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-063

COMPLAINANT: GEORGE STELMASCHUK292 COUNTRYSIDE DR.BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147





PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-064

COMPLAINANT: TOM PAVLICA8340 CHESTNUT BLVD.BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147





PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-065

COMPLAINANT: HELEN DUNLAP2679 ROYALWOOD ROADBROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147





PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-066

COMPLAINANT: ROBERT BOLDT1531 NEWTON PASSBROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147





PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-067

COMPLAINANT: TONY BRADBURN5174 TINEWOOD DRMASON, OH 45040

H: 513 459-7939C: 513 382-6864





PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(8) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE FOR USE OF THE STATEMENT: "ENDORSED BY FORMER MASON COUNCIL… MATT KLINE"


CASE NO. 2009E-068

COMPLAINANT: TONY BRADBURN5174 TINEWOOD DRMASON, OH 45040

H: 513 459-7939C: 513 382-6864





PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-069

COMPLAINANT: DEBRA R. RUSSELL4202 MAYFLOWER BLVD.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

RESPONDENT: JACKIE THOMPSON287 MAPLEWOOD AVE.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B)(8) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: WHITEHALL CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-070

COMPLAINANT: JOSEPH J LIPTOW4501 ANDERSON ROADSOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121216 538-0470

EMAIL: [email protected]

RESPONDENT: CITY OF SOUTH EUCLID COUNSEL: MICHAEL LOGRASSO1349 SOUTH GREEN ROAD 1349 SOUTH GREEN ROADSOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121 SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121

MODESTINO ROMEOCITY OF SOUTH EUCLID COUNCIL PRESIDENT4768 DORSHWOODSOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: SOUTH EUCLID COUNCIL AT LARGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/1/2010 THE COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS. 2009E-070 AND 2009E-086. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AGAINST MODESTINO ROMEO AS TO THE STATEMENT:

"EXPERIENCE AS AN EXECUTIVE WITH THE NIKE CORPORATION FOR OVER 22 YEARS."

THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY AGAINST MODESTINO ROMEO. THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE CITY OF SOUTH EUCLID BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.



CASE NO. 2009D-071

COMPLAINANT: STANLEY M. JANKOWSKI9953 MELDON DRSTREETSBORO, OH 44241216 406-4123

RESPONDENT: GLENN M. BROSKA2061 DEER CROSSING DR.STREETSBORO, OH 44241

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: MAYOR OF STREETSBORO


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-072

COMPLAINANT: STANLEY M. JANKOWSKI9953 MELDON DRSTREETSBORO, OH 44241216 406-4123

RESPONDENT: ARTHUR SCOTT, ACTING MAYOR1306 SHAWNEE TRAIL STREETSBORO, OH 44241

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: MAYOR OF STREETSBORO


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-073

COMPLAINANT: MARCIA MCCOY COUNSEL: MICHAEL O’SHEA3441 EAST 142ND STREET [email protected], OHIO 44120 BEACHCLIFF MARKET SQ

19300 DETROIT RD SUITE 202ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116440 356-2700440 356-5401 (FAX)

RESPONDENT: KENNETH L JOHNSON, SR. COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE9206 WOODLAND AVE 550 E. WALNUT ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44120 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

AND SERVE:

KENNETH L. JOHNSON, SR.2948 HAMPTON RDCLEVELAND, OH 44120

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) & (13) (B)(3)(INACCURATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)3517.21(B)(1), (8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THE COMPLAINT DID NOT SHOW PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.



CASE NO. 2009E-074

COMPLAINANT: LINDA D MORRISON10993 N AVON BELDEN ROADGRAFTON, OH 44044440 458-0854

RESPONDENT: BEN NOWAGARSKI9510 ISLAND ROADGRAFTON, OH 44044440 748-3822

DOUGLAS EDWARDS37290 WEST CAPEL ROADGRAFTON, OH 44044440 315-8855

PHIL SLACK37373 BUTTERNUT RIDGE ELYRIA, OH 44039440 327-3769

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 (B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)3599.03 (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: EATON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-075

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL A. POPE3992 VANDEMARK RD.LITCHFIELD, OH 44253(H)330-725-1652(C)330-441-2029

RESPONDENT: CHRIS JOHNSON3076 YOST RD.LITCHFIELD, OH 44253330-667-2207

COMMITTEE TO ELECT CHRIS JOHNSON TRUSTEETERRY JOHNSON, TREASURER10235 CROW RD.LITCHFIELD, OH 44253-9535330-722-3199

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: LITCHFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-076

COMPLAINANT: CLARK BROIDA6927 INDIANA AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44105216-390-3154

RESPONDENT: OLGA SARBINOWSKA11107 WADE PARK AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44106

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE OR NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: CLEVELAND COUNCIL WARD 12


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/13/2010 THE MATTER WAS DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL


CASE NO. 2009D-077

COMPLAINANT: DEBORAH L. SUTHERLAND COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE26620 JEFFERSON COURTBAY VILLAGE, OH 44140440-892-4626

CITIZENS FOR DEBBIE SUTHERLAND COUNSEL: SAMEP.O. BOX 40293BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140

RESPONDENT: JAMES R. SCOTT318 PLYMOUTH DR.BAY VILLAGE, OH 44140440-892-0685

FRIENDS OF JIM SCOTTTOM PHILLIPS, TREASURER29101 EDGEWOOD RD.BAY VILLIAGE, OH 44140440-871-2960


OFFICE: BAY VILLAGE MAYOR


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009D-078

COMPLAINANT: ROBERT J. STEELE11267 ST. RT. 727JEFFERSONVILLE, OH 43128740-426-6427

RESPONDENT: RYAN YENGER52ND EFTS, UNIT 70069APO, AE 09359

HOME: 40 E. HIGH ST.JEFFERSONVILLE, OH 43128440-871-2960


OFFICE: JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-079

COMPLAINANT: JOSEPH MUSCATELLO COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE1920 RIDGEHURST DR 550 E WALNUT STWICKLIFFE, OH 44092 COLUMBUS, OH 43215440 263-7545

ANTHONY VITALE30265 TWIN LAKES DRIVEWICKLIFFE, OH 44092440 943-5550

RESPONDENT: ELLEN REILLY 29303 WALDENSA DRWICKLIFFE, OH 44092440 943-2534

DANIEL THOMEIER29232 RIDGE ROADWICKLIFFE, OH 44092440 944-3835

THOMAS ROSNECK29480 VALLEY VIEW DRIVEWICKLIFFE, OH 44092440 944-7418

STEVE HAMRICK29688 ROBERT STWICKLIFFE, OH 44092

GAIL WILLIS28979 SHERBROOK DRIVEWICKLIFFE, OH 44092440 585-8011

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.081 (FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A PAC)3517.21(B)(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE:


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/29/09 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2009E-080

COMPLAINANT: JOHN DAVIS JP DAVIS INCDBA: RIVERSIDE BAIT & TACKLE590 STATE ROUTE 144COOLVILLE, OHIO 740 667-6366

RESPONDENT: HOCKINGPORT FOOD MART COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEMICHAEL J. HILL 550 E WALNUT ST479 STATE ROUTE 124 COLUMBUS, OH 43215HOCKINGPORT, OH 45739740 416-2807

NEIGHBORS FOR RESPONSIBLE RETAILCESCO HARVEY, CO-CHAIRPERSON213 JET STAR DRIVEHOCKINGPORT, OH 45739


ISSUE: ISSUES 26 AND 27


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/29/09 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-081

COMPLAINANT: JAMES (JAMIE) W. MUELLER, JR.P O BOX 211014COLUMBUS, OH 43221614 496-7202

RESPONDENT: DOUG STORMONT COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE711 ALTON ROAD 550 E WALNUT STGALLOWAY, OHIO 43119 COLS., OH 43215614 878-8212

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/29/09 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009G-082

COMPLAINANT: ROBERT BRUCE KILLIAN COUNSEL: ALFRED SCHRADER2734 HAYNE RD. 441 WOLF LEDGES PKWYAKRON, OH 44312 SUITE 400330-794-1739 EXT. 4183 AKRON, OH 44314-1054

330 762-0765

NANCY RODRIGUES COUNSEL: ALFRED SCHRADER2178 MARTINCREST DR.AKRON, OH 44312330-322-8999

RESPONDENT: DEAN YOUNG1691 GARDEN PLACEAKRON, OH 44312330-794-1739

VINCE MEALY 3089 NORTHVIEW RD.

UNIONTOWN, OH 44685330-794-1739

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.092(B)(1) (SOLICITATION OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/17/2009 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009D-083

COMPLAINANT: JOHN DAVOLI845 N COUNTYLINE ST.FOSTORIA, OH 44830419-435-8178

RESPONDENT: THE COMMITTEE FOR FOSTORIA’S FUTUREDEB PINE, TREASURER1020 ROCK DR.FOSTORIA, OH 44830

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(K)(2) (DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE:


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-084

COMPLAINANT: DR. JOHN MOSSBARGER, DVM119 MIDLAND AVE.BLOOMINGBURG, OH 43106

RESPONDENT: FOOD AND WATER WATCH COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEWENONAH HAUTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR1616 P STREET NWWASHINGTON, DC 20036202-683-2500


OFFICE: ISSUE 2


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/5/2009 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED THE CASE FOR LACK OF JURISDICTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-085

COMPLAINANT: JOHN KONRAD5312 RICHARDS DR.MENTOR, OH 44060-1264440-209-9217

RESPONDENT: RON MICCHIA8558 HARVEST HOME DR.MENTOR, OH 44060440-257-4200


OFFICE: MENTOR COUNCILMAN AT LARGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/29/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF §3517.21(B)(10) BY THE STATUTORY STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE NECESSARY TO FIND A VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2009E-086

COMPLAINANT: JOSEPH J. LIPTOW4501 ANDERSON RD.S. EUCLID, OH [email protected]

RESPONDENT: TONY CAROSCIO COUNSEL: EDWARD ICOVE1541 FELTON RD.S. EUCLID, OH 44121

EDWARD A. ICOVE1751 S. BELVOIR BLVD.S. EUCLID, OH 44121


OFFICE: COUNCIL AT LARGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 04/1/2010 THE COMMISSION CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS. 2009E-070 AND 2009E-086. THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(3) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE IN CASE NO. 2009E-086 AGAINST ALL RESPONDENTS.



CASE NO. 2009E-087

COMPLAINANT: DAVID R. CAMPBELL COUNSEL: GARY L. PASQUALONE779 SATE LINE RD. 302 SOUTH BROADWAYCONNEAUT, OH 44030 GENEVA, OH 44041440-599-8038 (440) 466-4818

(F) (440) 466-7636

RESPONDENT: TONY “DINO” JULIO COUNSEL: NICHOLAS IAROCCI, ESQ806 SANDUSKY ST.CONNEAUT, OH 44030440-593-2599


OFFICE: CONNEAUT COUNCIL PRESIDENT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/17/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BASED ON THE STATUTORY STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO STATEMENT 1 FROM EXHIBIT A:

"WARD 1 COUNCILMAN DAVE CAMPBELL, UNDER THE NAME "STARSANDBARS" POSTED MESSAGES IN APRIL 2008 ON A NOW-DEFUNCT STAR BEACON FORUM PAGE, ALLEGING AN AFFAIR WITH A FEMALE CITY EMPLOYEE."

THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND NO VIOLATION AS TO STATEMENTS 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 AND 8. AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION FOUND, THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2009E-088

COMPLAINANT: OHIOANS FOR LIVESTOCK CARE PAC COUNSEL:JOHN C FISHER, TREASURER MARIA ARMSTRONG280 NORTH HIGH ST 6TH FLR BRICKER & ECKLER LLPCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 100 S THIRD ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: FOOD & WATER WATCH.ORG COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEWINONA HOWDER1616 P STREET, NW, SUITE 300WASHINGTON, DC 20036


ISSUE: ISSUE 2


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-089

COMPLAINANT: WEB LOGAN7359 STATE ROUTE 123BLANCHESTER, OH 45107937 783-1504

RESPONDENT: MARCUS SHELTON6724 EDWARDSVILLE ROADBLANCHESTER, OH 45107


ISSUE: HARLAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/5/2009 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN.


CASE NO. 2009E-090

COMPLAINANT: CARRIE B. COPFER COUNSEL: GARY A. EBERT, ESQCITIZENS TO ELECT CARRIE B. COPFER 26600 DETROIT RD.G. BRUCE WEIR, TREASURER CLEVELAND, OH 4414525601 TIMBER COVE [email protected] OLMSTED, OH 44070 216-566-8200

RESPONDENT: JAMES A. BURNSCOMMITTEE TO ELECT JAMES A. BURNSJAMES A. BURNS, TREASURER3978 DOVER CENTERNORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070


ISSUE: FINANCE DIRECTOR


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009G-091

COMPLAINANT: COMMITTEE TO ELECT TIM RYAN COUNSEL: DON MCTIGUE1665 ROOSEVELT AVE. 550 E WALNUT ST.NILES, OH 44446 CLBS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: SELF REFERRAL - SAME

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.13(D) (FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE STATEMENT)

ISSUE: STATE SENATOR

ELECTION: NOVEMBER 2000

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/5/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(D) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $300.

11/25/2009 RECEIVED CHECK #2600 IN THE AMOUNT OF $300 FROMALLEN L RYAN JR FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED.

CASE CLOSED


CASE NO. 2009G-092

COMPLAINANT: CHERYL JO THOMPSONTHE COMMITTEE FOR THE POSITIVE FUTURE OF WHITEHALL422 MAPLEWOOD AVE.WHITEHALL, OH 43213614-237-8852

RESPONDENT: GERALD DIXON3877 DONEY ST.WHITEHALL, OH 43213614-237-1135

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.105(B)(2)(b) (IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE OF POLITICAL ADVERTISING)

ISSUE: ISSUE 32


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 01/21/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-093

COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM J. HORVATH187 GRENNEY LN.PAINESVILLE, OH 44077440-354-4770(C) 440-376-1908

RESPONDENT: JOHN R. MURPHY127 CHESTNUT ST.PAINESVILLE, OH 444077216-244-8976

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 (B)(2) & (3) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: PAINESVILLE COUNCIL AT LARGE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-094


RESPONDENT: GERALD DIXON3877 DONEY ST.WHITEHALL, OH 43213614-237-1135

DEBORAH PREECEFKA: DEBORAH BLITCHINTON3828 DONEY ST.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

HOMER PREECE341 PINEVIEW DR.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: ISSUE 32


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-095


RESPONDENT: JACQUELYN K. THOMPSON287 MAPLEWOOD AVE.WHITEHALL, OH 43213614-947-7353

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.105(C)(2)(b) (IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE OF POLITICAL ADVERTISING) §3517.22(B)(2) (FALSE STATEMENTS) -DISMISSED

ISSUE: ISSUE 32


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2009 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED ALLEGATIONS REGARDING R.C. §3517.22.

3/4/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.105(C) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-096

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL D. POLENSEK COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE17855 BRIAN AVE. 550 E WALNUT ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44119 COLUMBUS, OH 43215216-531-7648

RESPONDENT: CURTIS L. THOMPSON, II COUNSEL: SHAWN A. ROMER1195 E. 172ND ST. 20825 CHAGRIN BLVD. APT. 6CLEVELAND, OH 44119 SHAKER HTS, OH 44122216-673-7399 [email protected]

FRIENDS OF CURTIS L. THOMPSON, IIJACQUELINE A. WALKER, TREASURERP.O. BOX 19406 CLEVELAND, OH 44119216-673-7339

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: ISSUE 32


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 09/30/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE EMAIL SENT TO THE RESIDENTS OF WARD 11 AND THE THOMPSON WEBSITE. THAT INCLUDED THE STATEMENT:

“MY OPPONENT’S CRIMINAL CAMPAIGN CAUGHT ON TAPE,” AND OTHER REFERENCES TO “CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR”.

THE COMMISSION ALLOWED THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY.

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R. C. §3517.20 BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.



CASE NO. 2009E-097

COMPLAINANT: JOE PRICE8390 CHERRY HILL LANEBROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147

RESPONDENT: SAM ALAI COUNSEL: ROGER M. SYNENBERG4331 E. WALLINGS SYNENBERG & SYNENBERG, LLCBROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147 55 PUBLIC SQ. STE. 1200

CLEVELAND, OH 44113

FRIENDS OF SAMUEL J. ALAI COMMITTEEKATHY PARSSONS, TREASURER4050 MEADOW GATEWAY BROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.105(C)(3) (IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE OF POLITICAL ADVERTISING) – DISMISSED §3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER) - DISMISSED §3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS) §3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS) - DISMISSED

ISSUE: BROADVIEW HTS. CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2009 THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF §3517.21(B)(1). THE COMMISSION DISMISSED ALL OTHER ALLEGATIONS.

2/18/2010 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE DECISION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL.

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21 BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT ISSUE A LETER OF REPRIMAND OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-098

COMPLAINANT: CINDY CARPENTER5815 BROWN RD.OXFORD, OH 45056

RESPONDENT: NANCY NIX5022 OAKVIEW DR. MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042


ISSUE: BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2009 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FORLACK OF JURISDICTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-099

COMPLAINANT: DAVID R. ASHENHURST P.O. BOX 381OBERLIN, OH 44074440-935-0370

RICHARD A. KRUECKP.O. BOX 9KIPTON, OH 44049440-775-0370

RESPONDENT: BOB MEILANDER (MAYOR) COUNSEL: MARGRET O’BRYON305 STATE ST. 5455 DETROIT RD.P.O. BOX 77 SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, OH 44054KIPTON, OH 44049440-774-8056

DOROTHY COLLINS (COUNCIL PRESIDENT)516 CHURCH ST.P.O. BOX 7 KIPTON, OH 44049

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: KIPTON VILLAGE COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATIONAS TO THE STATEMENT:

2.) SINCE THE LEVY DID NOT PASS IN NOVEMBER 2008, WE HAVE HAD TO SUBSIDIZE OUR OPERATING COSTS FROM THIS LINE OF CREDIT. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS LEVY PASS SO THAT WE DO NOT DEPLETE OUR LINE OF CREDIT.

THE COMMISSION DISMISSED ALL OTHER ALLEGATIONS OF FALSE STATEMENTS IN CAMPAIGN MATERIALSWITHIN THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2009E-100

COMPLAINANT: KENNETH F. WILSON501 HULL ST.NEWARK, OH 43055740.344.8029

RESPONDENT: OHIO FARMERS UNIONROGER WISE, PRESIDENT1011 NORTH DEFIANCE ST.OTTAWA, OH 45875www.ohioact.org

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: ISSUE 2


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2009 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER.

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CASE NO. 2009D-101

COMPLAINANT: SHARON HAJEK5702 LORIPAT DR.BROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147440-785-9651

RESPONDENT: ALLEN FREEMAN8069 AMBER LANE BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141216-577-8756

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (IMPROPER, INCORRECT OR NO DISCLAIMER)

ISSUE: BRECKSVILLE-BOADVIEW HTS. CITY SCHOOL DIST. LEVY CAMPAIGN


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 01/21/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2009D-102

COMPLAINANT: TONI ROBERTS104 MONSARRET LN.GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445330-416-1712

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL ESBER4728 FOREST GROVE DR.BRUNSWICK, OH 44212330-225-1919

CHRISTINA KUSNERAK2331 BRITTANY BLVD.BRUNSWICK, OH 44212330-220-7735


ISSUE: BRUNSWICK HILLS TWP. FIRE DEPT. RENEWAL LEVY


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 01/21/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009D-103

COMPLAINANT: LAURA (MUNHOLAND) LEWIS5620 GAULT RD.NORTH JACKSON, OH 44451330-538-0777

RESPONDENT: YOUNGSTOWN LETTER SHOPATTN: FRANK TUSCANO615 NORTH MERIDIAN RD.YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44509330-793-4935

PAUL AND LAURA LYDEN COUNSEL: CHARLES DUNLAP5633 S. SALEM WARREN RD. 3855 STARR CENTRE DR. NORTH JACKSON, OH 44451 SUITE A

CANFIELD, OH 44406


ISSUE: ELLSWORTH TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1/21/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2009E-104

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL L. BAMBARGER699 CENTER RD.CONNEAUT, OH 44030(440) 599-8590

RESPONDENT: CHRIS CASTRILLA COUNSEL: NICHOLAS A. IAROCCI533 BROAD ST. 213 WASHINGTON ST.CONNEAUT, OH 44030 CONNEAUT, OH 44030(440) 593-5617


ISSUE: CONNEAUT CITY COUNCIL-AT-LARGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/21/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF R. C. §3517.21(B)(10) AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2009E-105


RESPONDENT: NICHOLAS A. IAROCCI COUNSEL: NICHOLAS A. IAROCCI1037 GOLFVIEW DR. 213 WASHINGTON ST.CONNEAUT, OH 44030 CONNEAUT, OH 44030(440) 599-9229




PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-106


RESPONDENT: TONY “DINO” JULIO COUNSEL: NICHOLAS A. IAROCCI806 SANDUSKY ST. 213 WASHINGTON ST.CONNEAUT, OH 44030 CONNEAUT, OH 44030(440) 593-2599




PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009G-107

COMPLAINANT: P. ROBERT BROEREN JR.5 N. GAY ST. STE. 222MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050(P) (740) 393-9563(F) (740) 393-3815

RESPONDENT: ROBERT L. KIRK COUNSEL: SCOTT PULLINS 12 AUTUMN RUN 110 E GAMBIER ST.MOUNT VERNON, OH 43050 MT. VERNON, OH 43050(740) 504-5623

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(I)(4) (CONTRIBUTIONS)§3599.03(B) (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)

ISSUE: MOUNT VERNON BOARD OF ELECTIONS


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 01/21/2010 THE COMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(I)(4) AND §3599.03 BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009D-108

COMPLAINANT: EDWARD ICOVE1751 SOUTH BELVOIR BLVD.SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121

RESPONDENT: ANTHONY J. POLIZZI4233 HINSDALE RD.SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121


ISSUE: SOUTH EUCLID WARD 3 COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 01/21/2010 THE COMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2009E-109

COMPLAINANT: RONALD L MICCHIA8558 HARVEST HOME DRMENTOR, OH 44060

RESPONDENT: JOHN KONRAD5312 RICHARDS DRMENTOR, OH 44060


OFFICE: MENTOR CITY COUNCIL


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 01/21/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSEAND DISMISSED THE MATTER.

2/18/2010 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE DECISION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL.


CASE NO. 2009E-110

COMPLAINANT: JAMES E DILLON7867 HALDERMAN ROADWEST ALEXANDERIA, OH 45381937 787-4191

RESPONDENT: MATT MAGGARD COUNSEL: GRAY BENNETT2478A TWIN CREEK RD 200 W MAIN ST

AND/OR EATON, OH 453203840 TWIN CREEK RD 937 456-4100WEST ALEXANDERIA, OH 45381 937 456-4300 (FAX)

*DISMISSED PREBLE CO BOARD OF ELECTIONS COUNSEL: ERIC MARIT 101 E MAIN ST PREBLE PROS ATTY OFFICE

EATON, OH 45320 101 E MAIN ST937 456-8117 EATON, OH 45320

937 456-8156937 456-8156 (FAX)

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.10(A) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: LANIER TWP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE PREBLE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS BUT FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE TO SET SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING AS IT RELATES TO MATT MAGGARD.

03/18/10 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION OR ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C.§3517.20(A) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $25.


CASE NO. 2009E-111(PAGE 1 OF 2)

COMPLAINANT: JACQUELYN K THOMPSON287 MAPLEWOOD AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213614 947-7353

RESPONDENT: CHERYL JO THOMPSON422 MAPLEWOOD AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213614 237-8852

THE COMMITTEE FOR THE POSITIVE FUTURE OF WHITEHALL, ET AL.422 MAPLEWOOD AVE.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

JOHN A WOLFE3729 ELBERN AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213

KIMBERLY J MAGGARD600 LINK ROADWHITEHALL, OH 43213

COLUMBUS FIREFIGHTERS UNION L-671380 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 103COLUMBUS, OH 43215614 481-8900

SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS JACAKA: OH & VICINITY REG. COUNCIL SOUTH CEN. OFFICE1394 COURTRIGHT ROADCOLUMBUS, OH 43227614 236-4205

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW)900 SEVENTH ST., NWWASHINGTON DC 21001

WILLIAM TEAFORD 422 MAPLEWOOD AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213614 237-8852

MICHAEL T SHANNON5166 ETNA ROADWHITEHALL OH 43213614 861-5635

CASE NO. 2009E-111 (PAGE 2 OF 2)

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.21 (B) (FALSE STATEMENT§3517.20(A) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

ISSUE: ISSUE 32


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-112

COMPLAINANT: REBECCA MOORE2620 STATE ROUTE 131BATAVIA, OHIO 45103513 625-9730

RESPONDENT: HAROLD L. GROSNICKLE JR COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN6563 GARRISON SPURLING ROAD STRAUSS & TROYPLEASANT PLAIN, OH 45162 150 E. FOURTH ST

OR CINCINNATI, OH P O BOX 307 45202-4018NEWTONSVILLE, OH 45158 513-629-9403


OFFICE: WAYNE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2009E-113(PAGE 1 OF 2)

COMPLAINANT: JACQUELYN K THOMPSON287 MAPLEWOOD AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213614 947-7353

RESPONDENT: CHERYL JO THOMPSON422 MAPLEWOOD AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213614 237-8852

THE COMMITTEE FOR THE POSITIVE FUTURE OF WHITEHALL, ET AL.422 MAPLEWOOD AVE.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

JOHN A WOLFE3729 ELBERN AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213

KIMBERLY J MAGGARD600 LINK ROADWHITEHALL, OH 43213

COLUMBUS FIREFIGHTERS UNION L-671380 DUBLIN ROAD SUITE 103COLUMBUS, OH 43215614 481-8900

JAMES GRAHAM644 GREENWOOD RD.WHITEHALL, OH 43213

SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS JACAKA: OH & VICINITY REG. COUNCIL SOUTH CEN. OFFICE1394 COURTRIGHT ROADCOLUMBUS, OH 43227614 236-4205

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW)900 SEVENTH ST., NWWASHINGTON DC 21001

WILLIAM TEAFORD 422 MAPLEWOOD AVEWHITEHALL, OH 43213614 237-8852

MICHAEL T SHANNON5166 ETNA ROADWHITEHALL OH 43213614 861-5635

CASE NO. 2009E-113 (PAGE 2 OF 2)

RESPONDENT: BRENT L. HOWARDCONTINUED 348 CUMBERLAND DR.

WHITEHALL, OH 43213

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.22 (B)(2) (FALSE STATEMENT)

ISSUE: ISSUE 32


PRIORS:


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