tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31549486455161189692024-03-14T14:02:10.276-04:00Northern Ohio Local PoliticsPolitics is big in these parts, and we’ve got it covered. John Arthur Hutchison and other staff writers will offer their inside information on the events, big news and little moments of the local political scene in Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga counties.News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.comBlogger666125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154948645516118969.post-21920679356018557602015-01-28T10:05:00.002-05:002015-01-28T11:17:48.319-05:00U.S. Rep. Marcia L. Fudge announces committee assignmentsU.S. Rep. <b>Marcia L. Fudge</b>, D-Warrensville Heights, has announced her committee assignments for the 114th Congress.<br />
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Fudge was elected Jan. 28 as Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education.<br />
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This Subcommittee is part of the House Education and the Workforce Committee on which the Congresswoman first served in 2009. She will also serve as a member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.<br />
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“I welcome the challenge and the opportunity to ensure that all of America’s children have access to a quality education,” Fudge said in a statement. “We must advance policies and priorities that provide adequate funding, equitably allocate resources, and ensure that all students graduate from high school are college and career ready.”<br />
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Fudge also remains on the House Agriculture Committee for which she was appointed to the Subcommittees on Nutrition, and Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research.<br />
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The congresswoman represents Ohio's 11th Congressional District, which includes Euclid and other portions of eastern and southern Cuyahoga County along with portions of Summit County and the city of Akron.<br />
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“I am very happy serving as the county Recorder and this is where I would like to stay for many years to come. After two years in office I can still say that I am not a politician but a full time hands-on Recorder who works with the staff and will continue working to meet the needs of the public," Radcliffe said.<br />
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Commissioner <b>Robert E. Aufuldish</b> has served the past 18 years as commissioner and announced Nov. 18 that he would not seek re-election in 2016 and he would resign effective Dec. 31. The Lake County Democratic Party Central Committee will appoint a new commissioner in January.<br />
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So far, Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO and Laketran Trustee President <b>Kevin Malecek</b> is the only person to publicly announce a candidacy. Malecek also is a former Willoughby Hills councilman.<br />
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Others who sources say are in the mix are state Rep. <b>John Rogers</b>; Common Pleas Court Judge <b>Joe Gibson</b>, who term ends this year and couldn’t run for re-election due to age limits; Clerk of Courts <b>Maureen Kelly</b>; Mentor Councilman <b>Matt Donovan</b>; and Concord Township Trustee <b>Paul Malchesky</b>.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154948645516118969.post-89315478597769263582014-12-10T14:52:00.001-05:002014-12-10T14:52:24.510-05:00Lake County Treasurer Lorraine Fende not interested in county commissioner appointmentLake County Treasurer<b> Lorraine M. Fende</b> said she is not interested in a potential appointment as Lake County commissioner.<br />
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"When I ran for treasurer, I made a commitment to the residents of Lake County to pursue the collection of delinquent taxes and I would be remiss in my duties as an elected official if I didn't keep that promise," Fende said.<br />
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Commissioner <b>Robert E. Aufuldish</b> has served the past 18 years as commissioner and announced Nov. 18 that he would not seek re-election in 2016 and he would resign effective Dec. 31. The Lake County Democratic Party Central Committee will appoint a new commissioner in January.<br />
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So far, Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO and Laketran Trustee President <b>Kevin Malecek</b> is the only person to publicly announce a candidacy. Malecek also is a former Willoughby Hills councilman.<br />
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Others who sources say are in the mix are state Rep. <b>John Rogers</b>; Common Pleas Court Judge <b>Joe Gibson</b>, who term ends this year and couldn’t run for re-election due to age limits; Clerk of Courts <b>Maureen Kelly</b>; Recorder <b>Ann Radcliffe</b>; Mentor Councilman <b>Matt Donovan</b>; and Concord Township Trustee <b>Paul Malchesky.</b><br />
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The Democratic National Committee on Nov. 24 announced Columbus is one of three finalists under consideration to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.<br />
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The other two finalists are New York and Philadelphia while the cities of Phoenix and Birmingham dropped off the list. The DNC also announced the potential weeks for convention are the weeks of July 18, July 25, and August 22. The DNC plans to announce a final city and date early next year.<br />
The announcement comes after a round of site visits by the DNC’s Technical Advisory Group to five cities.<br />
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U.S. Sen. <b>Sherrod Brown</b>, D-Ohio, was pleased by the DNC’s choice to include Columbus as one of three finalists.<br />
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“Columbus is a world-class, walkable city with great facilities and accommodations – all making it the ideal host for the 2016 Democratic Convention,” Brown said in a statement. “The convention will give the city a platform to display our state’s diverse and innovative capital city. I look forward to working with the city’s leaders to make history and bring the convention to Ohio.”<br />
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Earlier this year, Cleveland was selected to be the host city for the Republican National Convention in 2016.<br />
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So it could mean Ohio is even more important in the process to select the next president of the United States.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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Ohio AFSCME Power in Action, and listed highly recommended by Lake County Bar Association and Portage County Bar Association,
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154948645516118969.post-38482342229901508032014-11-01T14:01:00.001-04:002014-11-01T14:01:15.200-04:00Lake County Probate Court candidate announces endorsementsLake County Probate Court <b>Judge Mark J. Bartolotta</b> announced candidacy endorsements by former U.S. Rep. <b>Steve LaTourette</b>, U.S. Rep. <b>Dave Joyce</b>, state Sen. <b>John Eklund</b>, Lake County Sheriff <b>Dan Dunlap</b>, Lake County Coroner Dr. <b>Lynn Smith</b>, Lake County Auditor<b> Ed Zupancic</b>, Lake County Engineer<b> James Gills</b>, former Lake County Commissioner <b>Ray Sines</b>, former Lake County Commissioner <b>Dale Fellows</b>, Willoughby Mayor <b>Dave Anderson</b>, Retired Willoughby Police Chief <b>William Crosier</b>, Retired Willoughby Police Chief <b>Conrad Straube</b>, Willoughby Councilman <b>Jeff Black</b>, Willoughby Hills Mayor <b>Bob Weger</b>, Willoughby Hills Police Chief <b>Chris Collins</b>, Willoughby Hills Law Director <b>Tom Lobe</b>, Willoughby Hills Councilwoman <b>Nancy Fellows</b>, Eastlake Councilwoman <b>Cindy Quinn Hopkins</b>, Mentor Police Chief <b>Kevin Knight,</b> Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Chief <b>John Gielink</b>, Mentor-on-the-Lake Councilman <b>Troy Elam,</b> former Painesville Police Chief <b>Troy Hager</b>, Painesville Councilman <b>Michael DeLeone</b>, Kirtland City Council President <b>Bob Umholtz</b>, Waite Hill Mayor <b>Bob Ranallo</b>, former Lake County Recorder <b>Frank Suponcic</b>, Western Reserve Junior Service League President <b>Alice Demeter</b>, Fairport Harbor Police Chief <b>Mark Kish</b>, Madison Township Police Chief <b>Leonard DelCalzo</b>, North Perry Village Police Chief<b> Ron Radovanic,</b> Concord Township Trustee <b>Connie Luhta</b>, Fairport Harbor Councilman <b>Tony Bertone</b>, Willoughby Hills Councilman <b>Dave Fiebig</b>, Willoughby Hills Councilman <b>John Plecnik,</b> former Mentor Police Chief<b> Richard Amiott,</b> former Lake County Clerk of Courts <b>Lynne Mazeika</b>, president of the Lake County Blue Coats Dr. <b>Ronald Taddeo</b>, Madison Township & Madison Fire District Trustee <b>Ken Gauntner</b>, Kirtland City Councilman <b>Doug Davidson</b>, Kirtland Police Chief <b>Wayne Baumgart</b>, Painesville Township Trustee <b>Josh Pennock</b>, and Wickliffe Police Chief <b>Randy Ice</b>.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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And from state Sen. <b>Nina Turner</b>, Lake County Commissioners <b>Robert E. Aufuldish, Judy Moran </b>and <b>Daniel P. Troy</b>, Clerk of Courts <b>Maureen G. Kelly</b>, Recorder <b>Ann M. Radcliffe</b>, Treasurer <b>Lorraine Fende</b>, Eastlake Mayor <b>Dennis Morley</b>, Eastlake councilmembers <b>Laura DePledge, Kimberly Evers, Ken Hoefle, Joe D’Ambrosio, Donna Vaughn, Jeffrey Licht</b>, Mentor councilmembers <b>Ray Kirchner, Robert M. Shiner, Matthew E. Donovan</b>, Mentor-On-The-Lake Mayor <b>David R. Eva</b> and councilmembers <b>Jennifer Bittner, John Hawkins, Jennifer L. Jakosh, Dale O. Langbehn, Desirea Thompson</b>, Painesville councilmembers <b>James Fodor, Andrew Flock, Katie Jenkins, Paul Hach II, Wickliffe Mayor Bill Margalis</b> and councilmembers <b>David Krych, Sherry Koski, Edward Matyja, Ronald P. Ely and Ed Levon</b>, Willoughby Councilmembers <b>Christopher W. Woodin, Steve Norris, Jerry Ranally </b>and <b>Bob Harold</b>, Willoughby Hills Councilman<b> Ray Somich</b>, Willowick Mayor <b>Richard J. Bonde</b> and councilmembers <b>Andrew J. Allan, Ann Turk, Thomas H. Wells, Charlie Malta</b>, Fairport Harbor Mayor <b>Timothy Manross</b> and councilmembers <b>Verne Horton </b>and <b>Frank Sarosy</b>, Grand River Mayor <b>Christopher Conley</b> and councilmembers <b>Ronald Balog, Deborah Dominish, Mario Eldridge, Robert A. Gildone, Jennifer C. Hood, Mary McKinney</b>, Lakeline Mayor <b>Deborah L. Neale</b> and Painesville Township Trustee <b>Gabe Cicconetti</b>.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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A video posted on the <a href="http://www.kimlaurieforlakecounty.com/">campaign website</a> for Lake County commissioner candidate <b>Kimberly Laurie</b> is entitled “Farewell to the King” and takes a shot at her opponent Lake County Commissioner <b>Daniel P. Troy</b>.<br />
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The video initially depicts Troy wearing a red robe trimmed with white and black spots and wearing a golden crown. Viewers may wonder initially whether the video is supposed to be a parody.<br />
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Laurie said it is a serious campaign video that uses humor to get her message across.<br />
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A male voice begins the 2 minute, 4 second video saying “In a time when our community has been plagued by unemployment, oppressive taxes, and flooding — due to the decrees of their ruler King Daniel P. Troy — citizens decide enough is enough.”<br />
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Laurie said the video is the trailer for her campaign message and the theme is part of an upcoming literature piece that looks like a movie poster and will be distributed door-to-door.<br />
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Troy said he had seen the video. He called it “fear mongering” and an attempt to “denigrate” the community with the “indication that everything is horrible”.<br />
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He said there are untruths mentioned throughout the video and added that he has done many things in his career to help move the county forward.<br />
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“It’s the sign of a candidate who has nothing to say about themselves,” Troy said. “It's from someone who has lived here for three years and has no idea what Lake County is about.”<br />
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There is a lot packed into the 2 minute 4 seconds video, so view it to judge for yourself.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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It’s pretty easy to register to vote in Ohio and you may do so by visiting your respective county Elections Board or following the steps on the <a href="https://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/autoform/vrform_autoform.aspx?page=4763">Ohio Secretary of State's web page</a> to fill out and mail a registration application to your county Elections Board.<br />
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Here are the requirements to be eligible to vote in Ohio, according to the <a href="https://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/autoform/vrform_autoform.aspx?page=4763">Ohio Secretary of State</a>:<br />
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* You are a citizen of the United States.<br />
* You will be at least 18 years old on or before the day of the general election.<br />
* You will be a resident of Ohio for at least 30 days immediately before the election in which you want to vote.<br />
* You are not incarcerated (in jail or in prison) for a felony conviction.<br />
* You have not been declared incompetent for voting purposes by a probate court.<br />
* You have not been permanently disenfranchised for violations of the election laws.<br />
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So if you're not registered, take a few minutes to become a registered voter.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154948645516118969.post-30301801236069756022014-07-30T10:47:00.001-04:002014-07-30T10:47:41.694-04:00Quinnipiac University poll shows John Kasich leading by 12 points over Ed FitzGerald in governor's raceOhio Gov.<b> John Kasich</b> has a 12 percent lead over his challenger Cuyahoga County Exeucitive <b>Ed FitzGerald</b>, according to a <a href="http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/ohio/release-detail?ReleaseID=2065">poll released by Quinnipiac University</a>.<br />
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The poll suggests that FitzGerald remains mostly unknown and continues to be, according to this and previous polls by the university.<br />
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In May, Quinnipiac showed Kasich with a 50-35 percent lead over FitzGerald indicating the challenger has made up a little ground.<br />
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The governor also received a 46-30 percent favorability rating and 50-37 percent say he deserves re-election, down from 53-37 percent in May.<br />
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The poll indicated 65 percent of Ohio voters don’t know enough about FitzGerald to form an opinion about him.<br />
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Collective bargaining for government employees appears to remain an important or somewhat important issue to 80 percent of Ohio voters, the poll said. The issue makes 31 percent of voters less likely to vote for Kasich, with 19 percent more likely and 45 percent who say it will not affect their vote.<br />
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Quinnipiac said it conducted the poll from July 24-28 and surveyed 1,366 registered voters by calling landlines and cell phones with a margin of error of +/- 2.7 percentage points.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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Endorsed were<b> Ed FitzGerald</b> for governor and<b> John Patrick Carney</b> for auditor, and <b>David Pepper</b> for attorney general.<br />
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FitzGerald, who is Cuyahoga County executive is running against incumbent Gov. <b>John Kasich</b>.<br />
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Carney is a state representative and is running against incumbent Auditor <b>Dave Yost</b>.<br />
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Pepper is running against incumbent Attorney General <b>Mike DeWine</b>.<br />
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The FOP is Ohio’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 25,000 members in more than 180 lodges.<br />
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FOP President <b>Jay McDonald</b> cited FitzGerald’s eight years in law enforcement and his promise to restore funding cuts to public safety in the endorsement.<br />
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“Communities across Ohio are experiencing an unprecedented heroin epidemic, but Ohio’s police have been left to fight that battle without state support,” McDonald said in a statement. “The reduction of the Local Government Fund has also severally impacted public safety across the board. We look forward to working with Governor FitzGerald to restore the local government fund, and to having a true partner in state government once again.”<br />
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The state Auditor’s Office is an important watchdog for Ohio taxpayers and an endorsement the FOP takes seriously, McDonald said.<br />
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“John Patrick Carney has proven to be a true friend of law enforcement during his time as State Representative,” McDonald said in a statement. “He is a man of integrity, honesty, and has a work ethic we believe will make him an outstanding Auditor of State.”<br />
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Pepper is tough, smart, and independent, McDonald said.<br />
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“He has vast experience partnering with law enforcement to fight crime. We know Pepper is the best choice to keep Ohioans safe as our next attorney general,” McDonald said in a statement.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at 17826 Chillicothe Road.<br />
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Neuhardt will discuss the campaign's new television ad "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYIyvG1lUPA">Promise</a>," and the FitzGerald-Neuhardt plan to make Ohio work for working people again.<br />
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Watch the video below:<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AYIyvG1lUPA" width="560"></iframe></div>
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
<b><a href="mailto:JHutchison@News-Herald.com">JHutchison@News-Herald.com</a></b><br />
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Joyce, R-Russell Township, will be joined by representatives from his staff and from the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Lake County Veterans Administration community-based outpatient clinics, Lake County Veterans Service Commission, Tricare and the Veterans Benefit Office.<br />
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No reservations are needed and veterans can discuss their experiences with the VA and issues with the current system, learn how to file a VA claim, check the status of current VA claims and gather information on additional VA programs.<br />
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<b>John Arthur Hutchison</b><br />
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