CASE NO. 2006E-001
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COMPLAINANTS: ROBERT GLAZE
FORMER SUNBURY
COUNCIL MEMBER
214 GREENBRIER ROAD
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
(740) 965-8319
AUSTIN SLATTERY, COUNSEL: The Brunner Firm Co., LPA
FORMER SUNBURY COUNCIL MEMBER Rick Brunner
734 PRAIRIE RUN DRIVE 545 E. Town St.
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074 Columbus, OH 43215
(740) 965-3691
RHONDA PYLES, COUNSEL: The Brunner Firm Co., LPA
FORMER SUNBURY COUNCIL MEMBER
73 W CHERRY ST
SUNBURY, OHIIO 43074
(740) 965-5515
DON SHAW COUNSEL: The Brunner Firm Co., LPA
RE-ELECTED SUNBURY COUNCIL MEMBER
90 E. CHERRY ST.
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
(740) 965-3752
RESPONDENTS: LARRY LAMBERT, MEMBER COUNSEL: Donald J. McTigue
COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE Robert A. Beattey, Jr.
SUNBURY GOVERNMENT Law Offices of Donald J. McTigue
189 LETTS AVE 3886 N. High St.
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074 Columbus, OH 43214
740-965-3704 (614) 263-7000
Fax: (614) 263-7078
DENNIS BELL, MEMBER COUNSEL: Same as above
COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE SUNBURY GOVERNMENT
613 CHESHIRE ROAD
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
740-965-4815
TOM ZALEWSKI COUNSEL: Same as above
COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE SUNBURY GOVERNMENT
78 SOUTHVIEW DRIVE
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
740-965-6645
CASE NO. 2006E-001
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RESPONDENTS: SHERI LINNABARY, MEMBER COUNSEL: Same as above
COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE SUNBURY GOVERNMENT
70 RAINBOW AVE
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
740-965-8904
“DISMISSED” ROBERT S. JONES, COUNSEL: Same as above
SUNBURY VILLAGE COUNCILMAN
119 S. VERNON ST.
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
(740) 965-9959
“DISMISSED” GEORGE D. OWENS, RESIDENT COUNSEL: Same as above
281 ARBOR DR
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
(740) 965-1897
“DISMISSED” SUNBURY NEWS AKA: BROWN PUBLISHING
18 EAST WILLIAM ST
DELAWARE, OH 43015
(740) 363-1161
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(A)(FALSE STATEMENTS) *DISMISSED
3517.20(A)(2)(NO DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: VILLAGE OF SUNBURY COUNCIL
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 2/9/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED ALL ALLEGATIONS BROUGHT UNDER §3517.21(B)(10). THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISED RESPONDENTS: ROBERT S. JONES, GEORGE D. OWENS
AND SUNBURY NEWS: AKA: BROWN PUBLISHING.
5/25/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANTS, AS REPRESENTED BY COMPLAINANT ROBERT GLAZE, TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT AGAINST ALL REPSONDENTS.
CASE NO. 2006G-002
COMPLAINANT: OHIO INSPECTOR GENERAL TASK FORCE
ARNIE J. SCHROPP, JR.
FIRST ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL
RHODES STATE OFFICE TOWER
30 E. BROAD ST., STE. 1820
COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3414
(614) 644-9110
FAX: (614) 644-9504
RESPONDENTS: H. DOUGLAS TALBOTT, II COUNSEL: ROGER SYNENBERG
151 CHAUCER CT. 55 PUBLIC SQUARE
WORTHINGTON, OH 43085 CLEVELAND, OH 44113
(216) 622-2727
FAX: (216) 622-2707
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(1)(MISREPRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE:
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 2/9/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(1)
AND REFERRED THE MATTER TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE.
CASE NO. 2006E-003
COMPLAINANT: CAROL CORPUS COUNSEL: RAYMOND FROELICH, ESQ
25539 HILLIARD BLVD 2100 SALEM PKWY
WESTLAKE, OH 44145 WESTLAKE, OH 44145
(440) 826-2161 (440) 342-5729
FAX: (440) 826-6804
RESPONDENT: DENNIS M CLOUGH COUNSEL: GARY EVERT
CITIZENS FOR MAYOR SEELEY, SAVIDGE & EBERT
DENNIS M. CLOUGH FIFTH THIRD CTR #800
VIRGINIA CLOUGH, TREASURER CLEVELAND, OH 44114
4523 BRADLEY RD
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: WESTLAKE MAYOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2006
PRIORS: 2004R-285 97E-030 97E-057 93R-237 97G-073 2004D-090
DISPOSITION: 2/23/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND
DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006G-004
COMPLAINANT: SHIRLEY GENE REYNOLDS
90 CAIN KELLY DRIVE
RIVERSIDE, OHIO 45431
(937) 256-0004
RESPONDENT: JOHN J JOCHIMOWICZ
5707 MARBLEHEAD DR
RIVERSIDE, OH 45432
(937) 252-4749
NICHOLAS KARMELE
5808 WILLOW GLEN CT
RIVERSIDE, OH 45432
(937) 252-9421
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(FAILED TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)
3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 6/22/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10 AND R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST JOHN J. JOCHIMOWICZ. THE COMMISSION IMPOSED A FINE OF $25.00 PER DAY FOR THE VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10 COMMENCING ON THE DATE THE FILINGS WERE DUE UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE FILINGS ARE MADE. THE COMMISSION MAY RECONSIDER THE MATTER IF THE DESIGNATION OF TREASURER AND ALL REQUIRED REPORTS ARE FILED WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND A PAYMENT OF $50.00 IS RECEIVED. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION AS TO THE VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20. THE COMMISSION FOUND INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE AS TO A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10 AND R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST NICHOLAS KARMELE.
CASE NO. 2006G-005
COMPLAINANT: GREG MALONE
C/O MIRANDA MOTTER (COUNSEL FOR COMPLAINANT AND
KURTIS A. TUNNELL RESPONDENTS)
BRICKER & ECKLER LLP
100 SOUTH THIRD STREET
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 227-8837
(614) 227-2390 (FAX)
RESPONDENTS: GREG MALONE, PRESIDENT COUNSEL: MIRANDA MOTTER
CASTO REALTY OF SOUTHERN OHIO LLC KURTIS A. TUNNELL
8280 MONTGOMERY RD BRICKER & ECKLER LLP
SUITE 303 100 SOUTH THIRD STREET
CINCINNATI, OH 45236 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 227-8837
(614) 227-2390 (FAX)
DEERFIELD TOWNE CENTER LLC COUNSEL: MIRANDA MOTTER
191 NATIONWIDE BLVD.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 227-8837
(614) 227-2390 (FAX)
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(1)(CONCEALMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS GIVEN OR RECEIVED)
OFFICE:
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 2/23/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $300.00.
4/6/06 RECEIVED FROM GREGORY A. MALONE CHECK #2454 IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00.
CASE CLOSED
CASE NO. 2006E-006
COMPLAINANT: MARTIN J. KELBEL
1667 LANDER ROAD
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124
(440) 473-3931
CELL: (216) 544-4164
RESPONDENT: GENO MANFREDI
ELECT MANFREDI MAYOR
GENE MANFREDI, TREASURER
6292 RIDGEBURY BLVD.
MAYFIELD HTS., OH 44124
(440) 461-4459
MARGARET A. EGENSPERGER
6369 ASHDALE RD.
MAYFIELD HTS., OH 44124
(440) 442-3819
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
3517.20(A)(2)(NO DISCLAIMER) – dismissed
OFFICE: MAYFIELD HEIGHTS MAYOR
ELECTION: NOVMEBER 8, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 2/23/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE FOR R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) AND R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AS IT RELATES TO THE STATEMENT, “HONESTY AND INTEGRITY ARE NOT TERMS I WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE THESE GENTLEMEN. IN MY OPINION, THEY SHOULD NOT BE RUNNING FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN OUR CITY.”
PROBABLE CAUSE WAS FOUND IN THE REMAINING STATEMENTS.
4/12/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND THE STATEMENTS TO BE FALSE, BUT FOUND NO VIOLATION OF OHIO LAW BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE
CASE NO. 2006G-007
COMPLAINANT: TRANS HEALTHCARE INC COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE
W. BRADLEY BENNETT, CEO 3886 N HIGH ST
THE HIGHLANDS COLUMBUS, OH 43214
930 RIDGEBROOK ROAD
SPARKS, MD 21152
RESPONDENT: TRANS HEALTHCARE INC COUNSEL: SAME
930 RIDGEBROOK ROAD
SPARKS, MD 21152
ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03(A) (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)
3517.13(G)(2)(CONCEALMENT)
OFFICE:
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 2/23/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 AND R.C. §3517.13(G)(2) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $800.00.
5/22/06 RECEIVED FROM PATHWAY HEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. CHECK #130 IN THE AMOUNT OF $800.00.
CASE CLOSED
CASE NO. 2006E-008
COMPLAINANT: STEPHEN R. GUENDERT COUNSEL: CHARLES L. BLUESTONE, ESQ
214 MCKENNA CREEK DR 6530 WEST CAMPUS OVAL
GAHANNA, OH 43230 SUITE 300
(614) 478-4715 NEW ALBANY, OH 43054
RESPONDENT: JEFFREY L CARSON COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
7481 MORSE RD THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
NEW ALBANY, OH 43054 545 E. TOWN ST
(614) 209-6211 COLS., OH 43215
241-5550
FAX: 241-5551
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: GAHANNA SCHOOL BOARD
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 7/20/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R. C. §3517.21(B)(2) AND (10) BASED ON CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT: "MASTER'S DEGREE IN PUBLIC POLICY". THE COMMISSION DETERMIND THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND.
CASE NO. 2006E-009
COMPLAINANT: MARIA APP COUNSEL: RICHARD A FOX
540 POPLAR ST 122 S WOOSTER AVE
BOLIVAR, OH 44612 STRASBURG, OH 44680
RESPONDENT: US TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION COUNSEL: LAURA L MILLS
509 WATER ST MILLS, MILLS, FIELY &
BOLIVAR, OH 44612 LUCAS
150 SMOKERISE DR
P.O. BOX 27
WADSWORTH, OH 44282
(330) 336-7955
FAX: (330) 336-7956
SEALTECH
509 WATER ST
BOLIVAR, OH 44612
RAYMOND F WILLIAMS
509 WATER ST
BOLIVAR, OH 44612
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B)(2)(FALSE STATEMENT) -dismissed
3517.105 AND 3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)
ISSUE: ISSUE 22
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 3/29/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) AND DISMISSED THAT PORTION OF THE COMPLAINT.
9/6/07 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE THE CASE.
CASE NO. 2006E-010
COMPLAINANT: THOMAS W. BLUMER
3476 IRWIN SIMPSON RD
SUITE 116
MASON, OH 45040
(513) 336-7121
FAX: (513) 229-0645
RESPONDENT: BOB MCEWEN
MCEWEN FOR CONGRESS
P O BOX 44009
CINCINNATI, OH 45244-0009
BOB MCEWEN
7382 RIDGEPOINT DR SUITE 7
CINCINNATI, OH 45230
BOB MCEWEN FOR CONGRESS
10935 RICE FIELD PL
FAIRFAX STATION, VA 22039
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 3/29/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO.2006E-011
COMPLAINANT: JAMES P URLING COUNSEL: CHRISTOPHER FINNEY
4310 FLORAL AVE FINNEY, STAGNARO, SABA
CINCINNATI, OH 45212 2623 ERIE AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45208
(513) 533-2980
(513) 533-2990
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE SCHMIDT COUNSEL: WILLIAM TODD
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE SQUIRE & SANDERS
8280 MONTGOMERY RD
SUITE 204
CINCINNATI, OH 45236
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER
771 WARDS CORNER RD
LOVELAND, OH 45140
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/27/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(8), AS IT RELATES TO CONGRESSMAN CHABOT’S ENDORSEMENT. THE COMMISSION DID FIND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(8) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE ENDORSEMENTS OF THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL AND REPRESENTATIVE TOM TANCREDO. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION AND ALSO NOT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND AGAINST THE RESPONDENTS AS IT RELATES TO THE VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(8) REGARDING THE ENDORSEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TANCREDO.
CASE NO. 2006E-012
COMPLAINANT: JAMES P URLING COUNSEL: CHRISTOPHER FINNEY
4310 FLORAL AVE FINNEY, STAGNARO, SABA
CINCINNATI, OH 45212 & KLUSMEIER CO., LPA
2623 ERIE AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45208
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE SCHMIDT COUNSEL: WILLIAM TODD
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE SQUIRE & SANDERS
8280 MONTGOMERY ROAD SUITE 204 1300 HUNTINGTON CTR
CINCINNATI, OH 45236 41 S. HIGH ST
COLS., OH 43215-6197
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE COUNSEL: SAME
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER
771 WARDS CORNER ROAD
LOVELAND, OH 45140
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT – 2ND
ELECTION: JUNE 14, 2005
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/5/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(2) & (10) AS IT RELATES TO THE PRIMARY ELECTION IN 2006 AND DISMISSED THOSE ASSPECTS OF THE COMPLAINT.
4/27/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AGAINST ALL RESPONDENTS FOR INCLUDING THE STATEMENT, “BACHELORS DEGREE IN SOCIAL STUDIES – SECONDARY EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, 1986” IN VARIOUS CAMPAIGN MATERIALS DURING THE 2005 ELECTION PERIOD. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION, BUT INSTEAD TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
CASE NO. 2006E-013
COMPLAINANT: RONALD A. D’EPIFANIO
2469 RESOR ROAD
FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014
(513) 829-4939
RESPONDENT: ROGER REYNOLDS COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
FRIENDS OF ROGER REYNOLDS CPA ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN
TERI REYNOLDS, TREASURER & TEETER
7306 PEBBLE CREEK 250 E. BROAD ST
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO 45044 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(513) 759-0717 (614) 221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2), (8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: BUTLER COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: May 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/20/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-014
COMPLAINANT: FRED SENNET
27 ABERDEEN DR
MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45042
(513) 424-2450
RESPONDENT: ROGER REYNOLDS COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
FRIENDS OF ROGER REYNOLDS, CPA ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMAN
TERI REYNOLDS, TREASURER & TEETER
7306 PEBBLE CREEK 250 E. BROAD ST
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO 45044 COLULMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(4), (5) & (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: BUTLER COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/20/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-015
COMPLAINANT: ALLEN FREEMAN COUNSEL: WILLIAM M. TODD
8280 MONTGOMERY RD. KELLY T CUSTER
CINCINNATI, OH 45236 SQUIRE, SANDERS &
DEMPSEY
41 S. HIGH ST
1300 HUNTINGTON CTR
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
365-2712
FAX: 365-2499
RESPONDENT: MCEWEN FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE
2036 EIGHT MILE RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45244
ROBERT MCEWEN
ELIZABETH MCEWEN
7382 RIDGEPOINT DR. #7
CINCINNATI, OH 45230
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE:
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/27/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-016
COMPLAINANT: JILL R WORTKOETTER COUNSEL: TOM KEMP
250 N MAIN ST. 220 W SANDUSKY ST
OTTAWA, OH 45875 FINDLAY, OH 45840
(419) 236-0595 (419) 423-4321
RESPONDENT: ROBERT L. BENROTH
15418 RD. 5 N
PANDORA, OH 45877
(419) 384-3767 (HM)
(419) 523-6588
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: PUTNAM COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 4/12/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANT, JILL R. WORKOETTER, TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-017
COMPLAINANT: KEVIN P. COOPER
857 PONTIUS ROAD
MOGADORE, OHIO 44260
(330) 877-4405
RESPONDENT: SHIRLEY MARS, CHAIRMAN
FIELDS LOCAL SCHOOLS LEVY
1943 OLD FORGE ROAD
BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO 44240
(330) 673-0241
DAWN CARPENTER, TREASURER
FIELDS LOCAL SCHOOLS LEVY
5119 CLINE ROAD
KENT, OH 44240
(330) 678-0538
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 & 3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: ISSUE 4
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 5/25/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED THE PORTION OF THE COMPLAINT ALLEGING A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10).
2/8/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT FROM THE COMPLAINANT, KEVIN P. COOPER.
CASE NO. 2006E-018
COMPLAINANT: STEVEN BLACK COUNSEL: BRIAN J. HALLIGAN
MAPLETON LEVY CHAIRMAN VALERIE A. LANG
286 TOWNSHIP ROAD 1080 HALLIGAN & ASSOC.
POLK, OHIO 44866 930 CLAREMONT AVE.
(419) 869-7737 ASHLAND, OH 44805
(216) 375-0000
RESPONDENT: ROBERT ALAIMO
548 TOWNSHIP RD 761
ASHLAND, OH 44805
WILLLIAM DALE
756 ST RTE 511
ASHLAND, OH 44805
DORIS BENINGHOF COUNSEL: Josiah L. Mason
355 US HWY 224 Mason, Mason & Kearns
GREENWICH, OH 44837 153 W. Main St.
P. O. Box 345
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-1600
Fax: (419) 281-6530
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENT)
3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: MAPLETON LEVY
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 5/25/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-019
COMPLAINANT: GEORGE A. SODDERS
CLARK COUNTY AUDITOR
675 MAUMEE DR
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502
(937) 605-2445
OFFIICE:
31 N LIMESTONE ST
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45501
(937) 328-2423
RESPONDENT: JAMES L MORGAN
1100 VILLA ROAD
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: CLARK COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 8/10/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW
THE COMPLAINT BY THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES.
CASE NO. 2006E-020
COMPLAINANT: LINDA J. HARTWELL COUNSEL: CHARLES BLUESTONE
139 SPRING PARK PLACE 6530 W. CAMPUS OVAL
GAHANNA, OHIO 43230 SUITE 300
(614) 428-9713 NEW ALBANY, OH 43054
(614) 939-0985
(614) 656-0012
RESPONDENT: JEFFREY L. CARSON COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER
COMMITTEE TO ELECT J. CARSON THE BRUNNER LAW FIRM
7481 MORSE ROAD 545 E. TOWN ST
NEW ALBANY, OHIO 43054 COLS., OH 43215
(614) 209-6211
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: GAHANNA JEFFERSON SCHOOL BD OF EDUCATION
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 8, 2005
PRIORS: 2006E-008
DISPOSITION: 7/20/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION BASED ON CLEAR AND
CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
CASE NO. 2006E-021
COMPLAINANT: KAREN ALSOP
MAPLETON LEVY COMMITTEE TREASURER
912 TWP. RD. 754
ASHLAND, OH 44805
RESPONDENTS: WILLIAM DALE
756 SR 511
ASHLAND, OH 44805
ROBERT ALAIMO
548 TR 761
ASHLAND, OH 44805
DORIS BENINGHOF COUNSEL: Josiah L. Mason
355 US HWY 224 Mason, Mason & Kearns
GREENWICH, OH 44837 153 W. Main St.
P. O. Box 345
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-1600
Fax: (419) 281-6530
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENT)
3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: MAPLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVY
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 5/25/06 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006D-022
COMPLAINANT: DON L HANNI III
2250 JOHN WHITE ROAD
COITSVILLE, OH 44425
RESPONDENT: JOHN DARNELL COUNSEL: EDWIN ROMERO
THE BOARDMAN NEWS JERRY R. KRZYS
6221 MARKET ST 201 E COMMERCE ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512 ATRIUM LEVEL TWO
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
44503-1641
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE:
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/15/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20.
CASE NO. 2006E-023
COMPLAINANT: JAMES L MORGAN
1100 VILLA RD
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45503
(937) 390-9510
RESPONDENT: GEORGE A SODDERS
675 MAUMEE DR
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502
GEORGE A. SODDERS
CLARK COUNTY AUDITOR
31 NORTH LIMESTONE ST.
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45501
(937) 328-2423
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: CLARK COUNTY AUDITOR
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-019
DISPOSITION: 7/20/06 THE MATTER WAS WITHDRAWN.
CASE NO. 2006E-024
COMPLAINANT: THOMAS L. ERB JR
2737 INGLEWOOD AVE.
CANTON, OH 44718
(330) 309-9010
RESPONDENT: JOHN JOHNSON
JOHNSON FOR STARK COUNTY COMMITTEE
MARYBETH JOHNSON, TREASURER
1708 JACKSON AVE NW
MASSILLON, OH 44646
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTIVE OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 50
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 7/20/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BASED ON CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND OR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006G-025
COMPLAINANT: CONCERNED CITIZENS GROUP
OF PORTSMOUTH AND SCIOTO COUNTY
RICHARD E. NOEL
1428 DUNLAP ROAD
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662
(740) 456-5150
RESPONDENT: HOWARD BAUGHMAN COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
1804 FRANKLIN AVE 3886 N HIGH ST
PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662 COL.S, OH 43215
(740) 353-1406 (614) 273-7000
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.105 (POLITICAL ADVERTISING TO IDENTIFY SOURCE
OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES; REPORTING OF THE INDEPENDENT
EXPENDITURES.)
OFFICE: CITY ORDINANCE 69 -REPEAL
ELECTION: MAY 2, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 8/24/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.105, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006E-026
COMPLAINANT: DUSTIN RUSSELL COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
1662 GREENWAY RD., SE CHESTER, WILLCOX & SAXBE
NORTH CANTON, OH 44709 65 E STATE ST
(330) 671-0513 SUITE 1000
COLS., OH 43215
RESPONDENT: JUDY HANNA COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
FRIENDS OF JUDY HANNA 3886 N HIGH ST
JUDY HANNA COMMITTEE COLS., OH
DAVID HANNA, TREASURER
4387 RANCHWOOD RD
AKRON, OH 44333
(330) 668-0056
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.081(NO MORE THAN ONE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE)
3517.10 (FAILED TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)
3517.20(A)(2)(NO DISCLAIMER)
3517.21(B)(1), (8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: STATE SENATOR 27TH DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/7/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10.
THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1),(8) AND (10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION AND ALSO NOT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND, BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1), (8)
AND (10) TO BE A SUFFICIENT PENALTY. THE COMMISSION ALSO FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20, BUT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006E-027
COMPLAINANT: LORI A HENRY
4560 KINGSBURY ROAD
MEDINA, OH 44256
(330) 225-0283
(330) 723-3287 EXT. 227
RESPONDENT: NANCY L. ABBOTT COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
MEDINA COUNTY RECORDER ISAAC, BRANDT, LEDMAN &
1935 MATTINGLY ROAD TEETER
HINCKLEY, OH 44233 250 E. BROAD ST.
(330) 225-1097 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(330) 725-9782 221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: MEDINA MUNICIPAL CERK OF COURT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/7/06 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 SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER
FOR PROSECUTION AND NOT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND, BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THIS FINDING OF A
VIOLATION STAND AS PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-028
COMPLAINANT: NATHAN J NOY
300 WILSON RUN ROAD
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
(513) 259-7782
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE H. SCHMIDT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE STRAUSS & TROY
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER THE FEDERAL BLDG
771 WARDS CORNER ROAD 150 EAST FOURTH ST
LOVELAND, OH 45140 CINTI., OH 45202-4018
(513) 791-5326
FAX: (513) 793-8683
BARRY BENNETT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
238 CHOB
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515-3502
(202) 225-3164
FAX: (202) 225-1992
TIM BILLIES COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1739 STABLE TRAILS
AMELIA, OH 45102
(513) 753-0689
ERIC KEPHAS COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1545 SEDAN-CRABTREE ROAD
LUCASVILLE, OH 45648
(740) 353-8514
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: U S CONGRESS - 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-011 2006E-012 2006E-028 2006E-029 2006E-030 2006E-0342006E-033
DISPOSITION: 8/24/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-029
COMPLAINANT: NATHAN J NOY
300 WILSON RUN ROAD
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
(513) 259-7782
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE H. SCHMIDT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE STRAUSS & TROY
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER THE FEDERAL BLDG
771 WARDS CORNER ROAD 150 EAST FOURTH ST
LOVELAND, OH 45140 CINTI., OH 45202-4018
(513) 791-5326
FAX: (513) 793-8683
BARRY BENNETT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
238 CHOB
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515-3502
(202) 225-3164
FAX: (202) 225-1992
TIM BILLIES COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1739 STABLE TRAILS
AMELIA, OH 45102
(513) 753-0689
ERIC KEPHAS COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1545 SEDAN-CRABTREE ROAD
LUCASVILLE, OH 45648
(740) 353-8514
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: U S CONGRESS – 2ND DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-011 2006E-012 2006E-028 2006E-029 2006E-030 2006E-0342006E-033
DISPOSITION: 9/7/06 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER.
CASE NO. 2006E-030
COMPLAINANT: NATHAN J NOY
300 WILSON RUN ROAD
CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
(513) 259-7782
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE H. SCHMIDT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE STRAUSS & TROY
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER THE FEDERAL BLDG
771 WARDS CORNER ROAD 150 EAST FOURTH ST
LOVELAND, OH 45140 CINTI., OH 45202-4018
(513) 791-5326
FAX: (513) 793-8683
BARRY BENNETT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
238 CHOB
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515-3502
(202) 225-3164
FAX: (202) 225-1992
TIM BILLIES COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1739 STABLE TRAILS
AMELIA, OH 45102
(513) 753-0689
ERIC KEPHAS COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1545 SEDAN-CRABTREE ROAD
LUCASVILLE, OH 45648
(740) 353-8514
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: U S CONGRESS – 2ND DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-011 2006E-012 2006E-028 2006E-029 2006E-030 2006E-0342006E-033
DISPOSITION: 8/24/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-031
COMPLAINANT: THOMAS L. ERB JR
2737 INGLEWOOD AVE
CANTON, OH 44718
(330) 309-9010
RESPONDENT: TODD BOSLEY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
FRIENDS TO ELECT TODD BOSLEY 3886 N HIGH ST
CARLENE HARMON, TREASURER COLS., OH 43215
5694 EASTVIEW ST
LOUISVILLE, OH 44641
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2)(IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 8/24/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006D-032
COMPLAINANT: JOE SCAROLA
8701 MAYFIELD ROAD
CHESTERLAND, OH 44026-2694
RESPONDENT: JUDGE THOMAS E. HARRIS
JUDGE HARRIS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
CHARLES N LAFFERTY, TREASURER
P O BOX 499
CONNEAUT, OH 44030
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: 11TH DISTRICT CT OF APPEALS
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/21/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006E-033
COMPLAINANT: NATHAN J NOY
300 WILSON RUN ROAD
CHILLICOTHE, OH
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE H. SCHMIDT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE STRAUSS & TROY
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER THE FEDERAL BLDG
771 WARDS CORNER ROAD 150 EAST FOURTH ST
LOVELAND, OH 45140 CINTI., OH 45202-4018
(513) 791-5326
FAX: (513) 793-8683
BARRY BENNETT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
238 CHOB
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515-3502
(202) 225-3164
FAX: (202) 225-1992
TIM BILLIES COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1739 STABLE TRAILS
AMELIA, OH 45102
(513) 753-0689
ERIC KEPHAS COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
1545 SEDAN-CRABTREE ROAD
LUCASVILLE, OH 45648
(740) 353-8514
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: U S CONGRESS – 2ND DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-011 2006E-012 2006E-028 2006E-029 2006E-030 2006E-0342006E-033
DISPOSITION: 8/24/06 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COMPLAINANT.
CASE NO. 2006E-034
COMPLAINANT: NATHAN J NOY
300 WILSON RUN ROAD
CHILLICOTHE, OH
RESPONDENT: JEANETTE H. SCHMIDT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
SCHMIDT FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE STRAUSS & TROY
PETER SCHMIDT, TREASURER THE FEDERAL BLDG
771 WARDS CORNER ROAD 150 EAST FOURTH ST
LOVELAND, OH 45140 CINTI., OH 45202-4018
(513) 791-5326
FAX: (513) 793-8683
BARRY BENNETT COUNSEL: JOSEPH J BRAUN
238 CHOB
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515-3502
(202) 225-3164
FAX: (202) 225-1992
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(2) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: U S CONGRESS – 2ND DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-011 2006E-012 2006E-028 2006E-029 2006E-030 2006E-034 2006E-033
DISPOSITION: 8/24/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006G-035
COMPLAINANT: SETH A MORGAN
FRIENDS OF SETH MORGAN
LARRY MCCORD, TREASURER
6543 LARCOMB DR
HUBER HEIGHTS, OH 45424
(937) 235-1351
(937) 222-3622
(937) 371-9032
(937) 222-1285 (TREASURER)
RESPONDENT: SAME AS ABOVE/ SELF REFERRAL
ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03(CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE:
ELECTION:
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/21/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006E-036
COMPLAINANT: TOM NORRIS COUNSEL: DAVID R. LANGDON
172 E. STATE ST LANDON & HARTMAN LLC
6TH FLOOR 11175 READING ROAD
COLS., OH 43215 SUITE 104
CINTI., OH 45241
(513) 733-1038
FAX: (513) 577-7383
RESPONDENT: STRICKLAND FOR GOVERNOR COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
309 S 4TH ST., SUITE 100 3886 N HIGH ST
COLS., OH 43215 COLS., OH 43214
(614) 857-0700 (614) 263-7000
FAX: (614) 857-0800 (614) 263-7078
TED STRICKLAND COUNSEL: SAME
5561 CHOWNING WAY
COLS., OH 43213
MICHAEL JOHRENDT, TREASURER COUNSEL: SAME
STRICKLAND FOR GOVERNOR
41 PARK DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43209
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: GOVERNOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/7/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-037
COMPLAINANT: S. THOMAS DESANDO
10260 PENDERY DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45242
(513) 984-3162
RESPONDENT: JIM RAUSSEN
FRIENDS OF JIM RAUSSEN
669 PARK AVE.
CINCINNATI, OH 45246
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: U S CONGRESS – 28TH DISTRICT
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/21/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION DETERMIND THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.
CASE NO. 2006E-038
COMPLAINANT: PHILLIP M KABEALO
9249 LERWICK DR
DUBLIN, OH 43017-9492
(614) 889-7793
RESPONDENT: TODD A. HANKS COUNSEL: LAURA KARMEC
DELAWARE COUNTY AUDITOR
140 NORTH SANDUSKY ST
DELAWARE, OH 43015
(740) 833-2900
TODD A. HANKS
732 NORTHHAMPTON CT
DELAWARE, OH 43015
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: AUDITOR OF DELAWARE COUNTY
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/7/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
CASE NO. 2006E-039
COMPLAINANT: BARBARA A SYKES COUNSEL: PERCY SQUIRE, ESQ
133 FURNACE RUN DR PERCY SQUIRE CO LLC
AKRON, OH 44307- 2259 514 SOUTH HIGH ST
COLS., OH 43215
(614) 224-6528
FAX: (614) 224-6529
RESPONDENT: MARY TAYLOR COUNSEL: SARAH MORRISON
3431 PARFOURE BLVD DONALD C BREY
UNIONTOWN, OH 44682 65 E STATE ST
SUITE 1000
WESTERN WATS COLS., OH 43215
701 E TIMPANAGOS PKWY (614) 221-4000
BUILDING M (614) 221-4012
OREM, UTAH 84097
JHN DOES, 1-10
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE AUDITOR
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 9/14/06 WITHDRAWN BY THE COUNSEL FOR THE COMPLAINANT
CASE NO. 2006E-040
COMPLAINANT: SUSAN M. HAVERKOS
7356 WETHERSFIELD DR
WEST CHESTER, OH 45069
(513) 860-2042
RESPONDENT: JAMES K. UPHOFF COUNSEL: JOHN F. HAVILAND
UPHOFF 4 ST. BD. ED. COMMITTEE MICHAEL W. KRUMHOLTZ
HARRIET UPHOFF, TREASURER 400 NAT’L CITY CTR
150 SPIREA DR. 6 N MAIN ST
DAYTON, OH 45419 DAYTON, OH 45402
(937) 299-5139 (937) 223-3277
FAX: (937) 00.-6339
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE SCHOOL BD OF ED DIST #3
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/5/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
CASE NO. 2006G-041
COMPLAINANT: MARC DANN COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE
4531 BELMONT AVE., STE. C 550 E. WALNUT ST.
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 45505 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 263-7000
Fax: (614) 263-7078
RESPONDENT: THOMAS NOE COUNSEL: William C. Wilkinson
139 STINGER ROAD Thompson Hine, LLP
TAVERNIER, FL 33070 10 W. Broad St., Ste. 700
Columbus, OH 43215
SUSAN METZGER AKA SUSAN BAHN
P. O. BOX 145 5 CHAMBERS AVE.
HIGHSPIRE, PA 17034 GREENVILLE, PA 16125
MONTGOMERY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE COUNSEL: MARK LANDES
211 S. FIFTH ST. ISAAC, BRANDT, LEDMAN &
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 TEETOR
250 E. BROAD ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
(614) 221-2121
FAX: 365-9516
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(1) AND (2)(a)(CONCEALMENT AND/OR MISREPRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS)
OFFICE:
ELECTION:
PRIORS: 98G-061
DISPOSITION: 5/31/07 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MONTGOMERY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE FROM THE COMPLAINT. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(1) AGAINST THOMAS NOE AND DETERMINED TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE PROSECUTOR’S JURISDICTION. AS TO RESPONDENT, SUSAN METZGER, A HEARING WILL BE SET AT A LATER DATE.
10/18/07 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(1) AND (2) AGAINST RESPONDENT SUSAN METZGER AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $250.00.
CASE NO. 2006E-042
COMPLAINANT: PHILLIP L. WATSON
6235 PISGAH ROAD
TIPP CITY, OH 45371
(937) 974-0554
RESPONDENT: DAVE FISHER
COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAVE FISHER
SHIRLEY FISHER, TREASURER
7025 EAST STATE ROUTE 751
TIPP CITY, OH 45371
(937) 405-2003
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 79
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2005S-105
DISPOSITION: 10/5/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.
CASE NO. 2006D-043
COMPLAINANT: AMANDA SMITH
3038 PEMBERTON DR., #6
TOLEDO, OH 43606
(419) 345-3788
RESPONDENT: MARK DANSACK COUNSEL: Donald J. McTigue
CITIZENS FOR DANSACK COMMITTEE McTigue Law Group
MICHAEL DANSACK, TREASURER 3886 N. High St.
7427 PINAFORE LANE Columbus, OH 43214
MAUMEE, OH 43537 (614) 263-7000
Fax: (614) 263-7078
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 46
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 1/18/07 WITHDRAWN BY COMPLAINANT.
CASE NO. 2006E-044
COMPLAINANT: ROBERT REINHART
9742 HUNTINGTON PARK DR
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
(440) 572-8045
RESPONDENT: JOHN CELEBREZZE COUNSEL: STEVE C. BAILEY
14350 QUAIL RIDGE DR ROBERT B CAMPBELL
NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133 MARCO, MARCO & BAILEY
52 PUBLIC SQ
MEDINA, OH 44256
(330) 725-0030
CELEBREZZE FOR STATE COUNSEL: SAME
REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
KENNETH J MARCO, TREASURER
52 PUBLIC SQUARE
MEDINA, OH 44256
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE REPRESENTATIVE – DIST 18
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION AND NOT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND, BUT INSTEAD TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) TO BE A SUFFICIENT PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION.
CASE NO. 2006E-045
COMPLAINANT: SHANNON PATTON
19702 STOUGHTON DR
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149
(440) 878-9293
RESPONDENT: JOHN CELEBREZZE COUNSEL: STEVE C. BAILEY
14350 QUAIL RIDGE DR ROBERT B CAMPBELL
NORTH ROYALTON, OH 44133 MARCO, MARCO & BAILEY
52 PUBLIC SQ
MEDINA, OH 44256
(330) 725-0030
FAX: (330) 722-4888
CELEBREZZE FOR STATE COUNSEL: SAME
REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
KENNETH J MARCO, TREASURER
52 PUBLIC SQUARE
MEDINA, OH 44256
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8)(FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE REP – DISTRICT 18
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS: 2006E-044
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE COMMISSION GRANTED THE MOTION TO DISMISS.
CASE NO. 2006D-046
COMPLAINANT: TIMOTHY E. BURGESS COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY
434 LINCOLN ST 65 E STATE ST
RAVENNA, OH 44366 SUITE 1000
(330) 298-9477 COLUMBUS, OH 43215
RESPONDENT: STEPHEN DYER COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
CITIZENS FOR STEPHEN 3886 N HIGH ST
DYER COMMITTEE COLS., OH 43214
MELISSA DYER, TREASURER
P O BOX 83
GREEN, OH 44232
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) AND (13) (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE REP DISTRICT 43
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 11/2/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) AND (13), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.
CASE NO. 2006E-047
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COMPLAINANT: C. WILLIAM BROUGHER COUNSEL: ELIZABETH SMITH
110 BRIGHTON ROAD VORYS, SATER, SEYMOUR & PEASE
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504 52 E. GAY ST.
(937) 360-2563 COLS, OH 43215
RESPONDENT: DALE HENRY, THE COUNSEL: Donald J. McTigue
OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 3886 N. High St.
77 S. HIGH ST., 14TH FLOOR Columbus, OH 43214
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 (614) 263-7000
Fax: (614) 263-7078
OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND
OTTO BEATTY, JR., TREASURER
271 E. STATE ST.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) AND 3517.21(B)(10)
(FALSE STATEMENTS)
OFFICE: OHIO STATE REP DISTRICT 72
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/19/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND AND DALE HENRY. THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND, THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS AND DALE HENRY AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“THE MCGREGOR-TAFT TEAM: CORRUPTION, HIGHER TAXES, 228,000 JOBS LOST.”
CASE NO. 2006E-047
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DISPOSITION: THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10)
“CONT.” AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“MCGREGOR’S OWN FAMILY BUSINESS EVEN SHIPPED DOZENS OF JOBS OUT OF STATE.”
THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST DALE HENRY BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“MCGREGOR’S OWN FAMILY BUSINESS EVEN SHIPPED DOZENS OF JOBS OUT OF STATE.”
THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“MCGREGOR’S OWN FAMILY BUSINESS EVEN SHIPPED DOZENS OF JOBS OUT OF STATE.”
THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“…MCGREGOR’S COMPANY, MCGREGOR BROTHERS HOLDING LLC, SHIPPED TWO DOZEN JOBS FROM THE SPRINGFIELD AREA TO AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEIR NEW COMPANY, CALLED SC METAL PRODUCTS, HAD A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IN DECEMBER 2005…”
THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS AND DALE HENRY BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:
“…MCGREGOR’S COMPANY, MCGREGOR BROTHERS HOLDING LLC, SHIPPED TWO DOZEN JOBS FROM THE SPRINGFIELD AREA TO AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA. THEIR NEW COMPANY, CALLED SC METAL PRODUCTS, HAD A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY IN DECEMBER 2005…”
THE COMMISSION DETERMINED WITH THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) AND (10) AGAINST DALE HENRY, THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND, BUT INSTEAD TO
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DISPOSITION: ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) AND (10) BE “CONT.” SUFFICIENT PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS.
THE COMMISSION DETERMINED WITH THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1) AGAINST THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND, 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)(1) BE SUFFICIENT PENALTY FOR THIS VIOLATION. AS TO THE VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION BUT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.
CASE NO. 2006E-048
COMPLAINANT: VOTE YES ON ISSUE 3 COMMITTEE COUNSEL: JAMES ERVIN
THOMAS A RANKIN, TREASURER KARI HERTEL
27 E RUSSELL ST., SUITE 300 BENESCH, FRIELANDER
COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COPLAN & ARONOFF
(614) 564-0022 88 E BROAD ST
STE 900
COLS., OH 43215
(614) 223-9300
(614) 223-9330
RESPONDENT: VOTE NO CASINOS COMMITTEE COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE
MATT MATTSON 3886 N HIGH ST
3121 BAY LANDING DR COLS., OH 43214
BAY VILLAGE, OH 44145 263-7000
263-7078
OHIO ROUNDTABLE COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE
THE AMERICAN POLICY ROUNDTABLE
11288 ALAMEDA DR
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44149
(440) 572-1796
THE AMERICAN POLICY ROUNDTABLE COUNSEL:
JAY MENEFEE, STATUTORY AGENT
8035 THORNAPPLE DR
NOVELTY, OH 44149
(440) 572-1796
ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B)(2) (FALSE STATEMENT)
OFFICE: ISSUE 3
ELECTION: NOVEMBER 7, 2006
PRIORS:
DISPOSITION: 10/5/06 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.
10/19/06 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DECISION AND GRANTED THE REQUEST
FOR ATTORNEY FEES FROM THE RESPONDENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00.
12/4/06 RECEIVED FROM VOTE YES ON ISSUE 3 CHECK #1301 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00.
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