On Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:53 PM, Robert Schoenewald wrote: Political observations: Since taking office in 2004, the following has occurred on Mayor Welo’s watch. * According to the Cuyahoga County Auditor, my property values have declined 11 %, but my property taxes have increased by 25% To check out your property go to : www.fiscalofficer.cuyahogacounty.us and then click on * online property search” © The local income tax has increased 33% from 1.5% to 2% in 2005 * In 2010, the mayor attempted to repeal the .75% tax credit, which if successful, would have meant an additional 38% tax increase above what was approved in 2005. + The city has borrowed almost $20 million for real estate speculation on Greenvale and Cedar Center. The city has already recognized losses of over $12 million. * Prior to the safety levy in fall 2013, the city issued 82 w - 2's for police, fire, and dispatch. After the safety levy, in 2014 the city issued 79 W - 2's to this same group. A decrease of 3 employees. The safety levy was sold to voters as a means of increasing safety force staffing. + Reports have been submitted to the IRS alleging tax evasion on the part of Mayor Welo and several senior city officials. The Democratic party has currently endorsed the following candidates: Georgine Welo — mayor - incumbent Marty Gelfand — council — incumbent Dennis Fiorelli - Council — incumbent Jason Russell - Council — mayoral appointee to the planning commission eee. The definition of insanity is to continue to do the same thing over and over, yet expect to get a different result.We need change in South Euclid. Please consider voting out all incumbents and voting for: Ruth Gray - mayor Ron Sabransky — Council John Currid — Council Andre Reynolds — Council Ifyou are not satisfied with the way our city is being run, there are things you can do to help correct the situation. * Forward this communication to your friends and neighbors who live in South Euclid + Putup a yard sign for the candidate of your choice * Donate money to help your candidate. Elections are not free for the candidates ‘* And Most important... GO VOTE Robert Schoenewald CPA 4426 Bayard Road South Euclid Ohio 44121 Work 216-381-9933 Fax 216-382-7238 Cell 216-906-7128 fschoenewald@roadrunner.com www.SchoenewaldCPA.com