CASE CLOSED
CASE NO. 2006E-049
COMPLAINANT: DWIGHT D. KENT COUNSEL: Frederick E. Mills
THE MCGREGOR METALWORKING Vory, Sater, Seymour & Pease
COMPANIES 52 E. Gay St.
2200 SOUTH YELLOW SPRINGS ST. P. O. Box 1008
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45506 Columbus, OH 43216-1008
(937) 325-5561 (614) 464-8395
Fax: (614) 719-5279
RESPONDENT: DALE HENRY, THE COUNSEL: Donald J. McTigue
CITIZENS FOR HENRY 3886 N. High St.
1774 S. CENTER BLVD. Columbus, OH 43214
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45506 (614) 263-7000
Fax: (614) 263-7078
THE OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY
CHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN AND
GAYLE JACKSON, TREASURER
271 EAST STATE ST.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 72
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND DALE HENRY BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“ROSS MCGREGOR’S FAMILY BUSINESS, MCGREGOR BROTHERS HOLDINGS LLC, HAS OPENED UP A NEW FACILITY THAT WILL EMPLOY DOZENS OF WORKERS…IN AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA.”
THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND, BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BE SUFFICIENT PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
CASE NO. 2006E-050
COMPLAINANT: MADELEINE L LECSCO
21 MAPLEDALE AVE
BEDFORD, OH 44146-3536
(440) 232-2223
RESPONDENT: GREGORY JAMES POZAR
10 SOUTH CIRCLE
BEDFORD, OH 44146
(440) 232-2524
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: WARD 5 COUNCIL CITY OF BEDFORD
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE
CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
11/16/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006G-051
COMPLAINANT: CHRISTOPHER REDFERN, CHAIR COUNSEL: KATHLEEN M. TRAFFORD
OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY JULIE L. ATCHISON
271 E. STATE ST. L. BRADFIELD HUGHES
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 PORTER, WRIGHT, MORRIS &
(614) 221-6563 ARTHUR, LLP
(614) 221-0721 41 S. HIGH ST.
COLS., OH 43215
(614) 227-2000
FAX: (614) 227-2100
RESPONDENT: J KENNETH BLACKWELL, COUNSEL: Richard N. Coglianese
SECRETARY OF STATE Damian W. Sikora
180 E BROAD ST Assistant Attorneys General
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Constitutional Offices Section
(614) 466-3910 30 E. Broad St., 17th Floor
(614) 995-2238 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-2872
COMMON SENSE 2006 COUNSEL: MATTHEW KAIRIS
COMMON SENSE OHIO JONES DAY
1100 MERCANTILE CENTER 41 S. HIGH ST., SUITE 1900
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 COLS., OH 43215
(513) 232-6244
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.1011(D)(FAILURE TO FILE COMPLETE REPORTS)
3517.13(G)(2)(CONCEALMENT)
3517.11(B)(3)(a), (B)(4)(a) (FAILURE TO ENFORCE THE STATUTES)
OFFICE: ELECTIONEERING
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/20/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANT, OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY, ET AL. TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006D-052
COMPLAINANT: MRS. MILLICENT G. FRASER
3719 STRATHAVON RD.
SHAKER HTS., OH 44120
(216) 921-5270
RESPONDENT: DAVID LYNCH
LYNCH FOR STATE SENATE COMMITTEE
MARK J. TRICHAR, TREASURER
17828 ROSECLIFF RD
CLEVELAND, OH 44119
(216) 486-1997
(216) 382-8960
ABSENTEE VOTER FOCUS 2006
4440 MAYFIELD RD
SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
3517.10(D)(FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE SENATE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/16/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AND R.C. §3517.10(D) AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-053
COMPLAINANT: CHRIS REDFERN COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
271 EAST STATE ST REBECCA L. EGELHOFF
COLS., OH 43215 BRUNNER LAW FIRM
545 E TOWN ST
COLS., OH 43215
241-5550
RESPONDENT: MONTGOMERY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
211 S FIFTH ST ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN &
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 TEETOR
250 E. BROAD ST
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: ATTORNEY GENERAL OF OHIO
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE
CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-054
COMPLAINANT: STEVEN DRIEHAUS COUNSEL: TIM BURKE
1018 BENZ AVE MANELY BURKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45238 225 W COURT ST
(513) 921-6511 (HM) CINTI., OH 45202-1098
(513) 745-3329 (OFFICE) (513) 721-5525
(513) 604-8848 (CELL) FAX: (513) 721-4268
RESPONDENT: SCOTT GEHRING
3030 MONTANA AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45211
(513) 675-3005
(513) 706-4058
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE REP DIST 31
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-055
(PAGE 1 OF 2)
COMPLAINANT: ROBERT T. BENNETT, CHAIRMAN COUNSEL: KATHERINE C. DOUTHETT
OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY 211 S. FIFTH ST
211 S. FIFTH ST COLS., OH 43215
COLS., OH 43215
COUNSEL: WILLIAM TODD
BENESCH, FRIELANDER, COPLAIN &
TEETOR LLP
88 E BROAD ST
COLS., OH 43215
RESPONDENT: CHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY 3886 N HIGH ST
271 EAST STATE ST COLS., OH 43214
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
TED STRICKLAND- dismissed
309 S. 4TH ST.
SUITE 100
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
LEE FISHER- dismissed
15925 SHAKER BLVD.
SHAKER HTS., OH 44120
SHERROD BROWN- dismissed
2280 KRESGE DR
AMHERST, OH 44001
MARC DANN- dismissed
4531 BELMONT AVE
SUITE C
LIBERTY, OH 44505
BARBARA SYKES- dismissed
133 FURNACE RUN DR
AKRON, OH 44307
JENNIFER BRUNNER- dismissed
545 E. TOWN ST.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
RICHARD CORDRAY- dismissed
1480 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
CASE NO. 2006E-055
(PAGE 2 OF 2)
RESPONDENTS: BEN ESPY- dismissed
(CON’T) 43 HAMILTON PARK
COLUMBUS, OH 43203
BILL O’NEIL - dismissed
119 WAVERLY LANE SOUTH
RUSSELL, OH 44022
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: STATEWIDE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AGAINST THE
OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY, AND CHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN AND
DISMISSED ALL CANDIDATES NAMED IN THE COMPLAINT.
11/2/2006 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND, BUT TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY. ALL INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT WERE DISMISSED BY THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL.
CASE NO. 2006D-056
COMPLAINANTS: JOHN J NICASTRO SR
RITA NICASTRO
8226 DALEBROOK ROAD
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
GERALD KNITTEL
RENEE KNITTEL
8100 DALEBROOK RD.
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
STEPHEN SEKERAK
MARY SEKERAK
5180 WEST ASH RD
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
RESPONDENT: DAVID A. TEARE
INDEPENDENCE HOMEOWNERS-CITIZENS ASSOC.
(IHOCA)
4415 E. PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D) (FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)
3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)
ISSUE: ISSUE 89 ZONING AMDMNT SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/16/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(D) AND R.C. §3517.20.
CASE NO. 2006E-057
COMPLAINANTS: MONTGOMERY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE COUNSEL: Mark Landes
211 S. FIFTH ST. Jeffrey A. Stankunas
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Isaac, Brant, Ledman
& Teetor, LLP
250 E. Broad St.,
Ste. 900
Columbus, OH 43215- 3742
(614) 221-2121
Fax: (614) 365-9516
RESPONDENT: MARC DANN COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
DANN FOR OHIO THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
4531 BELMONT AVE., STE. C 545 E. TOWN ST
LIBERTY, OH 44505 COLS.,. OH 43215
241-5550
FAX: 241-5551
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AS IT RELATES TO THE STATEMENT, “Ms. Montgomery’s connections to [Thomas] Noe stretch back to the 1990’s and include the following: She carried and voted for the legislation that made it possible for the BWC to invest in the rare coins Mr. Noe sold – this is the genesis of the Coingate scandal.” THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE CONCERNING ALL OTHER ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMPLAINT
11/1/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AGAINST RESPONDENT, DANN FOR OHIO, BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“MS. MONTGOMERY’S CONNECTIONS TO [THOMAS] NOE STRETCH BACK TO THE 1990’S AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: SHE CARRIED AND VOTED FOR THE LEGISLATION THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE BWC TO INVEST IN THE RARE COINS MR. NOE SOLD – THIS IS THE GENESIS OF THE COINGATE SCANDAL.”
THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND, BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS A SUFFICIENT PENALTY . NO OTHER FINDINGS WERE MADE CONCERNING ANY OTHER PARTIES OR FOR ANY OTHER ALLEGATIONS.
CASE NO. 2006E-058
COMPLAINANT: CRANLEY FOR CONGRESS COUNSEL: MICHAEL L RICH
3621 HARRISON AVE VORYS, SATER, SEYMOUR &
CINCINNATI, OH 45211 PEASE
221 E. FOURT ST., SUITE 2000
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
MARILYN WELLINGHOFF COUNSEL:
30 E CENTRAL PKWY #1202
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
RESPONDENT: NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
320 FIRST ST., S. E.
WSHINGTON, D.C. 20003
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: U S HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1ST DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE
CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-059
COMPLAINANT: STEVEN P. GOODIN
C/O 125 E. COURT ST., STE. 1000
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
RESPONDENT: JAMES “JIM” O’REILLY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
24 JEWETT DRIVE 3886 N HIGH ST
WYOMING, OH 45215 COLUMBUS, OH 43214
O’REILLY FOR JUDGE COMMITTEE
470 MEADOWCREST
CINCINNATI, OH 45231
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: HAMILTON COUNTY FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE
CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-060
COMPLAINANT: STUART BENIS, ESQ. COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
326 S. HIGH ST., SUITE 300 545 E TOWN ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43215
(614) 241-5550
FAX: (614) 241-5551
RESPONDENT: GREG HARTMANN COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
HARTMANN FOR OHIO ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN & TEETOR
C/O JAMES B. HADDEN, TREASURER 250 E BROAD ST
41 S. HIGH ST. 29TH FLOOR COLS., OH 43215
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: SECRETARY OF STATE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/1/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006D-061
COMPLAINANT: JAMES LEVIN COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
CENTRAL MEDICAL ARTS BLDG 3886 N HIGH ST
2475 EAST 22ND ST COLS., OH 43215
CLEVELAND, OH 44115 (614) 263-7000
(216) 589-9444 (614) 263-7078
RESPONDENT: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC COUNSEL: Daniel G. Hilson
1300 E 9TH ST Roetzel & Andress
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44114 National City Plaza
155 E. Broad St., 12th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 463-2060
Fax: (614) 463-9792
GERARD SEMAN
P O BO 732
COLUMBIA STATION, OH 44028
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: ISSUE 18
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/15/06 COMPLAINT WITHDRAWN
CASE NO. 2006G-062
COMPLAINANT: STUART L. CLINE
5315 LONGSHADOW DR
WESTERVILLE, OH 43081
RESPONDENT: BEVERLY CAMPBELL
FRIENDS OF BEVERLY CAMPBELL COMMITTEE
SUSAN HINERMAN, TREASURER
720 TRAPP DR.
GAHANNA, OH 43230
ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03(B)(1) (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE: STATE REP DIST 20
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 3/29/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03(B)(1).
CASE NO. 2006D-063
COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL B. CHADSEY
2434 WRENS DR
STOW, OH 44224
(330) 714-1271
RESPONDENT: PAUL COLAVECCHIO
FRIENDS OF COLAVECCHIO COMMITTEE
3414 HAGGARTY WAY
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) AND (13)(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 42
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 11/16/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) AND (13), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FIINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006E-064
COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM ANTHONY COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
271 E. STATE ST THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
COLS., OH 43215 545 E. TOWN ST
COLS., OH 43215
(614) 241-5550
FAX: (614) 241-5551
RESPONDENT: HARTMANN FOR OHIO COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
41 S. HIGH ST ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN & TEETOR
COLS., OH 43215 250 E BROAD ST., SUITE 900
COLS., OH 43215
221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/26/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-065
COMPLAINANT: CHRISTINA HADDAD COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
1784 KINGS COURT E CHESTER, WILLCOX & SAXBE
COLUMBUS, OH 43212 65 E. STATE ST
(614) 228-2481 SUITE 1000
COLS., OH 43215
221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
RESPONDENT: BARBARA SYKES COUNSEL: Percy Squire, Esq.
BARBARA SYKES CAMPAIGN Percy Squire Co., LLC
ROY MANLEY, TREASURER 514 S. High St.
133 FURNACE RUN DRIVE Columbus, OH 43215
AKRON, OH 44307 (614) 224-6528
(614) 221-1562 Fax: (614) 224-6529
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B) (8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: AUDITOR OF THE STATE OF OHIO
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/26/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-066
COMPLAINANT: DAN MCGOOKEY
3416 GALLOWAY RD.
SANDUSKY, OH 44870
(419) 625-9502
RESPONDENT: REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COUNSEL: DONALD BREY
COMMITTEE 65 E. STATE ST
1400 K. STREET, NW, STE. 450 SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON, DC 20005 COLS, OH 43215
(202) 349-2400 221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 80
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITON: 4/26/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE MOTION TO DISMISS
FILED BY THE COMPLAINANT.
CASE NO. 2006E-067
COMPLAINANT: JUDY HANNA COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
4387 RANCHWOOD ROAD 3886 N HIGH ST
AKRON, OH 44333 COLS., OH 43214
(330) 671-0513
RESPONDENT: KEVIN J COUGHLIN COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
TEAM COUGHLIN 65 E STATE ST
ROBERT J. KOLLAR, TREASURER COLS., OH 43215
2324 IOTA AVE 221-4000
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223 FAX: 221-4012
REPUBLICAN SENATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (RSCC)
J MATTHEW YUSKEWICH, TREASURER
211 S FIFTH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE REPESENTATIVE – DISTRICT 27TH
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/26/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-068
COMPLAINANT: HARTMANN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
41 SOUTH HIGH ST. 29TH FLOOR JEFFREY STANKUNAS
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215-6194 ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN &
221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
RESPONDENT: JENNIFER BRUNNER FOR COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
545 E. TOWN ST. 545 E. TOWN ST.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
241-5550
FAX: 251-5551
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: SECRETRY OF STATE OF OHIO
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/26/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-069
COMPLAINANT: JENNIFER GARRISON COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
427 5TH ST. 545 E TOWN ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750 COLS., OH 43215
(740) 373-2414 241-5550
FAX: 241-5551
RESPONDENT: DONALD GADD COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
313 SEQUOIA DRIVE ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN & TEETOR, LLP
BYESVILLE, OH 43723 250 E BROAD ST
SUITE 900
COLS., OH 43215
221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE REP – 93RD DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/6/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C.§3517.21(B)(1) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND, BUT TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS SUFFICIENT PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-070
COMPLAINANT: JENNIFER GARRISON COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
427 5TH ST. 545 E TOWN ST
MARIETTA, OH 45750 COLS, OH 43215
(740) 373-2414 241-5550
FAX: 241-5551
RESPONDENT: NOBLE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
BRADY MILLER, TREASURER
44467 RIPPLE RUN ROAD
CALDWELL, OH 43724
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE REP 93RD DIST
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/6/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-071
COMPLAINANT: TRACIE HANDY COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
280 WREN WAY 65 E STATE ST
MEDINA, OH 44256 SUITE 1000
(330) 723-1818 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
RESPONDENT: JACK SCHIRA COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
COMMITTEE TO ELECT JACK SCHIRA 3886 N HIGH ST
AKA: JACK SCHIRA FOR COLS., OH 43214
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
ELAINE GALISH, TREASURER
5147 WHITE PINE DRIVE
BRUNSWICK, OH 44212
(614) 225-0937
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(3) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE RE – DIST #69
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/26/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF
R.C. §3517.21(B)(3) AND (10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING
EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION BUT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND. AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“My opponent, Republican William Batchelder, chose to hide in the state legislature during Vietnam, NEVER LEAVING OHIO.”
CASE NO. 2006E-072
COMPLAINANT: J MICHAEL HARRIS COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
14170 MILVERTON ROAD, UP 3886 N HIGH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44120 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(216) 233-8820 263-7000
FAX: 263-7078
RESPONDENT: DAVID LYNCH
ABSENTEE VOTER FOCUS 2006
4440 MAYFIELD ROAD
SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121
LYNCH FOR SENATE COMMITTEE
MARK J TRICHAR, TREASURER
17828 ROSECLIFF ROAD
CLEVELAND, OH 44118
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
3517.081 (NO MORE THAN ONE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE)
3517.10 (FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER
AND TO FILE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE REPORTS)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE SENATE 25TH DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/1/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT
THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND
DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-073
COMPLAINANT: HARTMANN FOR OHIO COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
41 S. HIGH ST JEFFREY STANKUNAS
29TH FLOOR ISAAC, BRANT LEDMAN & TEETOR
COLS., OH 43215 250 E. BROAD ST
221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
RESPONDENT: JENNIFER BRUNNER COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
JENNIFER BRUNNER COMMITTEE THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
PATRICK GALLAWAY 545 E. TOWN ST.
545 E. TOWN ST COLUMBUS, OH 43215
COLS, OH 43215 241-5550
FAX: 241-5551
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-074
COMPLAINANT: SHARON MCFARLAND SERRA
120 GLENWOOD AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45217
(513) 556-7166
RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR HEIMLICH COUNSEL: DONALD BREY
BILL LUCHSINGER, CPA TREASURER 65 E STATE ST
5909 STEWART ROAD, SUITE 1 STE 1000
CINCINNATI, OH 45227 COLS., OH 43215
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(A) (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/1/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT
THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND
DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-075
COMPLAINANT: DAVID PEPPER COUNSEL: TIM BURKE
1003 HILL ST MANLEY BURKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45202 225 W COURT ST
CELL: (513) 582-3713 CINCINNATI, OH 45202-1098
WK: (513) 621-1150 (513) 721-5525
FAX: (513) 721-4268
RESPONDENT: PHIL HEIMLICH COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY
10173 SLEEPY RIDGE DR 65 E STATE ST
LOVELAND, OH 45140 SUITE 1000
WK: (513) 946-946-4400 COLS., OH
CPGN: (513) 871-6758 221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-076
COMPLAINANT: DUSTIN RUSSELL COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
1662 GREENWAY 65 E STATE ST
N CANTON, OH 44709 SUITE 1000
(330) 671-0513 COLS., OH 44709
221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
RESPONDENT: STEPHEN DYER COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
175 S MAIN ST 3886 N HIGH ST
AKRON, OH 44308 COLS., OH 43214
(330) 643-8428
CITIZENS FOR STEPHEN DYER COUNSEL: SAME
MELISSA DYER, TREASURER
P O BOX 83
GREEN, OH 44232
OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: SAME
CHRIS REDFERN, CHAIR
271 E STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
221-6563
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE REPRESENTATAIVE – 43RD DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/1/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT
THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND
DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-077
COMPLAINANT: RAYMOND PRYOR COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
RAYMOND PRYOR FOR STATE 3886 N HIGH ST
REPRESENATIVE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE COLS., OH 43214
263 ROZELLE CREEK ROAD 263-7000
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601 FAX: 263-7078
(740) 663-5310
RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COUNSEL:
COMMITTEE (OHRCC) CHRIS SLAGLE
J MATTHEW YUSKEWICH, TREASURER BRICKER & ECKLER
4679 WINTERSET DR 100 S THIRD ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43230 COLS, OH 43215
227-2300
227-2390
JOHN SCHLICHTER COUNSEL: SAME
9491 ST RT 753 S E
GREENFIELD, OH 45123
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE – 85TH DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSTION: 05/17/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT SUBMITTED BY PARTIES IN WHICH
THE OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
(OHRCC), MADE AN ADMISSION OF A VIOLATON OF
R.C. §3517.21(B)(10), BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE,
AND DISMISSED JOHN SCHLICHTER FROM THE MATTER.
THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER
THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A
LETTER OF REPRIMAND.
CASE NO. 2006E-078
COMPLAINANT: BOB CRANE, M. D. COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
5600 DUBLIN ROAD 3886 N HIGH ST
DUBLIN, OHIO 43017 COLS., OH 43215
263-7000
FAX: 263-0078
RESPONDENT: SMOKE LESS OHIO VOTER EDUCATION FUND COUNSEL:
MATT YUSKEWICH, TREASURER OYANGO SNELL
88 E BROAD ST, SUITE 1320 BRICKER & ECKLER
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 100 S THIRD ST
COLS., OH 43215
227-2300
FAX: 227-2390
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B)(2) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: ISSUE 5
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/1/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT
THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND
DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-079
COMPLAINANT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
CHRIS REDFERN, CHAIR 3886 N HIGH ST
271 E STATE ST COLUMBUS, OH 43214
COLS., OH 43215 263-7000
221-6563 FAX: 263-7078
RESPONDENT: MARY TAYLOR COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY
3431 PARFOURE BLVD. 65 E STATE ST
UNIONTOWN, OH 44685 COLS, OH 43215
(330) 699-3031 221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
CITIZENS FOR MARY TAYLOR
JAMES M BOWEN, TREASURER
211 S FIFTH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 882-2481
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE OF OHIO AUDITOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 2/8/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT FROM THE COMPLAINANT, OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
CASE NO. 2006E-080
COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM A. ANTHONY COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
271 E STATE ST THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
COLS., OH 43215 545 E TOWN ST
COLS., OH 43215
241-5550
FAX: 251-5551
RESPONDENT: GREG HARTMANN
C/O JAMES B HADDEN
41 S. HIGH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215-6194
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSTION: 11/1/06 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN
CASE NO. 2006E-081
COMPLAINANT: ROBERT SEDDON COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
3626 PAXTON AVE., #4 65 E STATE ST., STE 1000
CINCINNATI, OH 45208 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(513) 478-9718 221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
RESPONDENT: DAVID PEPPER COUNSEL: TIM BURKE
1003 HILL ST MANLEY BURKE
CINCINNATI, OH 45202 225 W COURT ST
(513) 361-1265 CINCINNATI, OH 45202
CITIZENS FOR PEPPER COMMITTEE
TANYA LEE, TREASURER
407 VINE ST.
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
(513) 621-1150
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE MATTER.
CASE NO.2006E-082
COMPLAINANT: THOMAS L ERB, JR COUNSEL: GERALD L BAKER
2737 INGLEWOOD AVE 3711 WHIPPLE AVE NW
CANTON, OH 44718 CANTON, OH 44718
(330) 309-9010 (330) 492-1001
(330) 492-4577
RESPONDENT: FRIENDS OF PEREZ COMMITTEE COUNSEL:
509 36TH STREET NW ALLEN SCHULMAN, JR
CANTON, OH 44709 236 THIRD ST SW
(330) 493-4536 CANTON, OH 44702
(330) 456-4400
FAX: (330) 456-3641
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STARK COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-083
COMPLAINANT: JOSEPH MOROSKI COUNSEL: GARY L PASQUALONE
598 KEEFUS ROAD 302 S BROADWAY
CONNEAUT, OH 44030 GENEVA, OH 44041
(440) 466-7636
RESPONDENT: DAN CLAYPOOL
911 WEBSTER ROAD
P O BOX 196
JEFFERSON, OH 44047
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-084
COMPLAINANT: LAYLA PEREZ
1655 GABLES CT
COLUMBUS, OH 45235
WK: 221-9222
CELL: 537-3334
RESPONDENT: JUDGE JIM MASON
125 AUTUMN RUSH CT
GAHANNA, OH 43230
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: FAMILY COURT JUDGE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-085
COMPLAINANT: SHERYL WILLIAMS COUNSEL: Clifford O. Arnebeck Jr.
658 BUGLE COURT 341 S. 3rd St., Ste. 10
GAHANNA, OH 43230 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 855-9521 (614) 224-8771
Fax: (614) 224-8082
RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY (ORP) COUNSEL: Maria J. Armstrong
ROBERT BENNETT, CHAIRMAN Bricker & Eckler, LLP
211 S. FIFTH ST. 100 S. Third St.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Columbus, OH 43215-4291
(614) 224-2481 (614) 227-2300
Fax: (614) 227-2390
JAMES MCGREGOR
180 ACADEMY COURT
GAHANNA, OH 43230
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DIST 20
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
11/6/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-086
COMPLAINANT: LINDA ZUPNICK COUNSEL: Clifford O. Arnebeck Jr.
77 S. CASSIDY AVE. 341 S. 3rd St., Ste. 10
BEXLEY, OH 43209 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 237-6571 (614) 224-8771
Fax: (614) 224-8082
RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY (ORP) COUNSEL: Maria J. Armstrong
ROBERT BENNETT, CHAIRMAN Bricker & Eckler, LLP
211 S. FIFTH ST. 100 S. Third St.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Columbus, OH 43215-4291
(614) 224-2481 (614) 227-2300
Fax: (614) 227-2390
JAMES MCGREGOR
180 ACADEMY COURT
GAHANNA, OH 43230
WILLIAM P. COLEY
8265 CHERRY LAUREL DR.
MIDDLETOWN, OH 45044
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 20
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
11/6/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINATION.
CASE NO.2006E-087
COMPLAINANT: JOY ALBRECHT COUNSEL: Clifford O. Arnebeck Jr.
430 THEORI AVE. 341 S. 3rd St., Ste. 10
GAHANNA, OH 43230 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 855-3808 (614) 224-8771
Fax: (614) 224-8082
RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN COUNSEL: Maria J. Armstrong
CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Bricker & Eckler, LLP
ROBERT T. BENNETT, CHAIRMAN 100 S. Third St.
211 S. FIFTH ST. Columbus, OH 43215-4291
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 (614) 227-2300
(614) 224-2481 Fax: (614) 227-2390
JAMES MCGREGOR
180 ACADEMY COURT
GAHANNA, OH 43230
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DIST 20
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
11/6/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-088
COMPLAINANT: ANDREA J. LYNCH COUNSEL: Clifford O. Arnebeck Jr.
506 DREXEL AVE. 341 S. 3rd St., Ste. 10
BEXLEY, OH 43209 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-8771
Fax: (614) 224-8082
RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY (ORP) COUNSEL: Maria J. Armstrong
ROBERT T. BENNETT, CHAIRMAN Bricker & Eckler, LLP
211 S. FIFTH ST. 100 S. Third St.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Columbus, OH 43215-4291
(614) 224-2481 (614) 227-2300
Fax: (614) 227-2390
JAMES MCGREGOR
180 ADADEMY COURT
GAHANNA, OHIO 43230
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STTEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 20
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
11/6/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-089
COMPLAINANT: ROY LOWENSTEIN COUNSEL: Clifford O. Arnebeck Jr.
256 CHERRYSTONE DRIVE, N 341 S. 3rd St., Ste. 10
GAHANNA, OH 43230 Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-8771
Fax: (614) 224-8082
RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY (ORP) COUNSEL: Maria J. Armstrong
ROBERT T. BENNETT, CHAIRMAN Bricker & Eckler, LLP
211 S. FIFTH ST. 100 S. Third St.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Columbus, OH 43215-4291
(614) 224-2481 (614) 227-2300
Fax: (614) 227-2390
JAMES MCGREGOR
180 ADADEMY COURT
GAHANNA, OHIO 43230
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STTEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE HOUSE DISTRICT 20
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
11/6/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-090
COMPLAINANT: BARBARA CURTISS COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
104 W MAIN ST., #6 550 E. WALNUT
BREMEN, OH 43107 COLS., OH 43215
PER PHONE CALL OF 11/9/06, PLEASE SEND
ANY CORRESPONDENCE TO HER WORK ADDRESS:
210 E. MAIN ST.
LANCASTER, OH 43130
RESPONDENT: MIKE KIGER
1080 COONPATH ROAD NW
LANCASTER, OH 43130
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: FAIIRFIELD COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 1/24/08 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANT, BARBARA CURTISS, TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-091
COMPLAINANT: GEORGE A. SODDERS
675 MAUMEE DR.
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502
HOME: (937) 323-1775
CELL: (937) 605-2445
RESPONDENT: SARAH WILDMAN
59 S. CHILLICOTHE ST
SOUTH CHARLESTON, OH 45368
HOME: (937) 462-8682
OFFICE: (937) 462-8888
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: CLARK COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/3/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006G-092
COMPLAINANT: VAUGHN FLASHER COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY
5320 AINSLEY DR 65 E STATE ST
WESTERVILLE, OH 43082 SUITE 1000
(614) 523-3090 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
221-4000
FAX: 221-4012
RESPONDENT: MR. SMITH GOES TO COLUMBUS
COMMITTEE
EDWIN RICHARD SMITH III,
CHARLES MYRON CARPENTER, TREASURER
3235 GRIEST AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45208
(513) 321-0020
FAX: (513) 321-1143
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.103 (FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED NOTICE
OF USE OF PERSONAL FUNDS)
OFFICE: STATE SENATOR - 7TH DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 1/18/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT FROM THE COMPLAINANT,
VAUGHN FLASHER.
CASE NO. 2006D-093
COMPLAINANT: LUCAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
ROBERT REICHERT, CHAIRMAN
1722 INDIAN WOOD CIRCLE
SUITE I
P. O. BOX 1085
MAUMEE, OH 43537
(419) 482-0506
RESPONDENT: BEN KONOP
KONOP FOR LUCAS COUNTY
100 SOUTH HURON
7 C
TOLEDO, OH 43602
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: LUCAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20.
CASE NO. 2006G-094
COMPLAINANT: SAMUEL GRISHAM COUNSEL: CLIFFORD ARNEBECK JR
COMMON CAUSE OHIO 341 S THIRD ST
50 W. BROAD ST., SUITE 10
SUITE 1705 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 224-8771
FAX: 224-8082
RESPONDENT: U S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COUNSEL: Matthew A. Kairis
1615 H ST NW Jones Day
WASHINGTON DC 20062 P. O. Box 165017
Columbus, OH 43216-5017
AND (614) 469-3939
JOHN DOES 1 – 1000 Fax: (614) 461-4198
and
Thomas W. Kirby
Wiley, Rein & Fielding, LLP
1776 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 719-7062
Fax: (202) 719-7049
ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03(A)(CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE:
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT AS IT WAS FILED OUTSIDE THE 2-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.
CASE NO. 2006E-095
COMPLAINANT: JANET CARSON COUNSEL: RICK L. BRUNNER
12428 KINSMAN RD. 545 E. TOWN ST.
NEWBURY, OH 44065 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 241-5550
FAX: (614) 241-5551
RESPONDENT: DR. KEVIN CHARTRAND COUNSEL: WILLIAM MICHAELS
13221 RAVENNA ROAD CALFEE, HALTER & GRISWALD
CHARDON, OH 44024 1650 FIFTH THIRD CTR
21 E STATE ST
COLS., OH 43215-4228
LOUIS MUCCI COUNSEL: SAME
11330 KINSMAN ROAD
NEWBURY, OH 44065
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: GEAUGA CO. CORONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/6/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-096
COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL P. FOX COUNSEL: KARL H. SCHNEIDER
11540 E. BROAD ST. MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER, LLP
PATASKALA, OH 43062 250 CIVIC CENTER DR. STE. 500
(740) 927-3991 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 224-1222
FAX: (614) 224-1236
RESPONDENT: B.V. FARMS, INC. COUNSEL: CHARLES R DYAS JR
C/O KAY D. STROHEN KEGLER, BROWN, HILL & RITTER
3546 HERON GLEN CT. 65 E STATE ST
BONITA SPRINGS, FL 34134 SUITE 1800
(239) 948-1977 COLS., OH 43215
FAX: (239) 948-1976
ROGER M. GRAY
5042 BLENDON RAVINE COURT
GAHANNA, OH 43230
(614) 475-7778
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B)(1) AND (2)(FALSE STATEMENT)
3517.20(A)(5) (UNFAIR ACTIVITIES IN ISSUE CAMPAIGN)
ISSUE: ISSUE 13 (ZONING)
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/6/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION FOR THE ALLEGATIONS BROUGHT UNDER R.C.§3517.20(A)(5). THIS ISSUE WILL BE HEARD BY THE COMMISSION AT A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION STAFF. THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER AS IT RELATES TO THE ALLEGATIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO R.C.§3517.22(B)(1) & (2).
5/3/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLTION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(5), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR IMPOSE A FINE AS ALLOWED BY THE STATUTES.
CASE NO. 2006E-097
COMPLAINANT: LOUIS A. MUCCI COUNSEL:
13801 AQUILLA RD.
BURTON, OH 44021
(440) 834-0680
RESPONDENT: DR. ROBERT EVANS
15465 DURKEE RD.
HUNTSBURG, OH 44026
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 AND 3517.22(FALSE STATEMENT)
ISSUE: GEAUGA CO. CORONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/6/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-098
COMPLAINANT: LOUIS A. MUCCI
13801 AQUILLA RD.
BURTON, OH 44021
(440) 834-0680
RESPONDENT: JANET CARSON COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
8860 APPLE HILL ROAD 545 E TOWN ST
CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023 COLS., OH 43215
(440) 543-4060
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 AND 3517.22(FALSE STATEMENT)
ISSUE: GEAUGA CO. CORONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 1/25/07 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE
WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006G-099
COMPLAINANT: RICHARD C. KERNS COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
222 LAFEYETTE AVE. 3886 N HIGH ST
URBANA, OH 43078 COLS., OH 43214
(937) 653-7461 263-7000
(614) 263-7078
RESPONDENT: JOHN ADAMS COUNSEL: Mark R. Weaver
COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHN ADAMS Jeffrey A. Stankunas
STEVE HAMBY, TREASURER Isaac, Brant, Ledman &
835 SOUTH MIAMI Teetor, LLP
SIDNEY, OH 45365 The Midland Bldg.
250 E. Broad St., Ste. 900
Columbus, OH 43215-3742
(614) 221-2121
Fax: (614) 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.102 (ACCEPTANCE OF ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE: OHIO HOUE DISTRICT 78
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.102 AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $8,000.00. HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION DETERMINED TO SUSPEND $7,200.00 OF THE FINE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE RESPONDENT WOULD MAKE A PAYMENT OF $800.00.
1/22/07 RECEIVED FROM THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT JOHN P. ADAMS CHECK #1047 IN THE AM0UNT OF $800.00.
CASE CLOSED
CASE NO. 2006E-100
COMPLAINANT: DAN DODD
256 WILSHIRE Dr.
HEBRON, OH 43025
RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
J MATTHEW YUSKEWICH, TREASURER
4679 WINTERSET DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 459-7700
WILLIAM C. HAYES
CITIZENS FOR HAYES
BILLIE FIORE, TREASURER
5826 BEAVER RUN RD
KIRKERSVILLE, OH 43033
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 91ST DISTRICT
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/16/06 WITHDRAWN
CASE NO. 2006E-101
COMPLAINANT: COLUMBIANA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
DAVID W. JOHNSON, CHAIRMAN
P.O. BOX 73
SUMMITVILLE, OH 43962
(330) 223-1551
FAX: (330) 223-1414
OR
15364 STATE ROUTE 644
SUMMITVILLE, OH 43962
RESPONDENT: LINDA S BOLON COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
32 MALIBU DRIVE 3886 N. HIGH ST
EAST PALESTINE, OH 44413 COLS., OH 43214
263-7000
263-7078
OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
CHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN
271 EAST STATE ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE 1ST DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/16/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006D-102
COMPLAINANT: HENRY S. STACEY
9205 FIDELIS DR
BLUE ASH, OH 45242
(513) 607-0815
RESPONDENT: WILLIAM L CHRISTIAN, TREASURER
COMMITTEE FOR AIRPORT ASSURANCE
9854 KENWOOD RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
(513) 226-9226
COMMITTEE FOR AIRPORT ASSURANCE
4335 GLENDALE-MILFORD RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
(513) 984-5880
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: ISSUE 15
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 12/7/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AND IMPOSED A JOINT FINE OF $100.00.
12/26/06 RECEIVED FROM WILLIAM L. CHRISTIAN CHECK #1169 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00.
CASE NO. 2006E-103
COMPLAINANT: JOHN G. PAPCUN
652 HARRISON ST
PORT CLINTON, OH 43452
(419) 734-1957
RESPONDENT: STEVEN SCOTT BENKO COUNSEL: GEORGE WILBUR
CANDIDATE FOR OTTAWA CO COMMISSIONER 211 E 2ND ST
COMMITTEE TO ELECT STEVE BENKO PT CLINTON, OH 43452
ROBERT B. ARMBRUSTER, TREASURER 419 734-4060
815 GLENDALE DR FAX: 419 734-5318
PORT CLINTON, OH 43452
(419) 734-0815
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OTTAWA COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/16/2006 THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AS IT RELATES TO THE STATEMENT, “1.) the members of the Board of Ottawa County Commissioner voted to set tax rates ‘far more than the Ohio average’”. THIS ISSUE WILL BE ADDRESSED BY THE COMMISSION AT A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION STAFF. THERE WAS NO FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO THE OTHER STATEMENTS IN THE COMPLAINT ALLEGED TO BE FALSE.
5/3/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-104
COMPLAINANT: CAROL-ANN SCHINDEL COUNSEL: JEFFREY STANKUNAS
13704 PINEY HOLLOW ISAAC, BRANT LEDMAN & TEETOR
LEROY, OHIO 44077 250 E. BROAD ST, STE 900
COLS., OH 43215-3742
RESPONDENT: TIM CASSELL COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
8451 MENTOR AVE. 3886 N HIGH ST
MENTOR, OH 44060 COLUMBUS, OH 43214
263-7000
COMMITTEE TO ELECT TIM CASELL
6168 MIDDLERIDGE ROAD
MADISON, OH 44057
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 1/18/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006G-105
COMPLAINANT: GERARDO R. ROLLISON
FOUR SEAGATE 8TH FLOOR
TOLEDO, OH 43604
(419) 249-7100
FAX: (419) 249-7151
RESPONDENT: MARK DAVIS
CITIZENS FOR DAVIS COMMITTEE
500 MADISON AVE.
SUITE 340
TOLEDO, OH 43604
(419) 297-5088
FAX: (419) 710-0008
ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03(A)(1) (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE: LUCAS COUNTY – COMMON PLEAS JUDGE
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 1/25/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03(A)(1), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
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