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CASE NO. 2004E-001

COMPLAINANT: SHARON MCGRAWEXECUTIVE DIRECTORLEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE CLEVELAND AREALEGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF CLEVELANDEDUCATION FUND, INC1148 EUCLID AVESUITE 500CLEVELAND, OH 44115(216) 781-8375

RESPONDENT: JAMES F. RILEYINDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCILCITIZENS FOR RILEY7124 BUSKIRKINDEPENDENCE, OHIO 44131

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

OFFICE: INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL

ELECTION: NOVEMBER 4, 2003

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 2/12/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE.

CASE NO. 2004E-002

COMPLAINANT: RICHARD KEITH WOLF934 MAY STEAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920(330) 385-2133

RESPONDENT: MAUREEN ARONOFF624 BLACKMORE STEAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920

ROBERT E MILLER1224 FAULK AVE EAST LIVERPOOL, OH 43920

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) & (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: EAST LIVERPOOL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BD OF ED


PRIORS:


2/26/04 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL'S DECISION.

CASE NO. 2004G-003

COMPLAINANT: NADINE E. GELTER613 ASBURY ROADANDERSON TOWNSHIP, OH 45255

RESPONDENT: THOMAS I. LUTTMER COUNSEL: Barry F. Fagel2118 CANDLEMAKER DRIVE Lindhorst & DreidameCINCINNATI, OH 45244 312 Walnut St., Ste. 2300

Cincinnati, OH 45202-4091 (513) 345-5797

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(FAILURE TO FILE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REPORTS)

OFFICE: ANDERSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/13/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10.

CASE NO. 2004G-004

COMPLAINANT: JANET M. A. PIOMBO4191 WEYMOUTH ROADMEDINA, OH 44256-9247(330) 725-2548

RESPONDENT: J. DIANNA HUFFMANFRIENDS OF DIANNA HUFFMANLARRY HUFFMAN, TREASURER4025 REMSEN ROADMEDINA, OH 44256

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(A)(2)(FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REPORT)

OFFICE: MENDINA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS: 2003E-087, 2003E-088, 2003E-089

DISPOSITION: 4/1/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A)(2) AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004E-005

COMPLAINANT: CHUCK CALVERT COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY4487 GRAND TETON DR CHESTER, WILLCOX &MEDINA, OH 44256 SAXBE

65 E STATE STSUITE 1000COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: TOM BETTI COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEFRIENDS OF TOM BETTI 3886 N HIGH STKEN SHIRLEY, TREASURER COLS., OH 4321575 WELLESLEY PLACE 263-7000BRUNSWICK, OH 44212 FAX: 263-7078

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

OFFICE: HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE - 69TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 6/10/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD

CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR NOT TO ISSUE A

LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.

CASE NO. 2004E-006

COMPLAINANT: PAULA K TUCKER471 E MAIN STLOGAN, OH 43138

RESPONDENT: GEORGE F. SEYMOUR743 SUMMIT DRIVELOGAN, OH 43138

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: LOGAN MAYOR


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-007

COMPLAINANT: TONI ROBERTS638 TOPAZ LANEBRUNSWICK, OH 44212(330) 220-1668

RESPONDENT: JACK SCHIRA5147 WHITE PINE DRBRUNSWICK, OH 44212(330) 25-0937

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: BRUNSWICK HILLS TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS: 2003D-098


CASE NO. 2004G-008

COMPLAINANT: JOZEF UDOVIC21371 NAUMANN AVE.EUCLID, OH 44123(216) 383-8359

RESPONDENT: BILL CERVENIK585 E. 222 ST.EUCLID, OH 44123

CITIZENS FOR BILL CERVENIKMICHAEL GALLAGHER, TREASURER333 BABBITT RD. EUCLID, OH 44123

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(A) (FAILURE TO FILE FULL, TRUE AND ITEMIZED REPORT)

OFFICE: EUCLID MAYOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/1/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A) AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004E-009

COMPLAINANT: FRIENDS OF PAT DEWINE COUNSEL: MARK LANDESMICHAEL MCNAMARA, CPGN MGR MATTHEW T. HOLLIS5945 RIDGE AVENUE ISSAC, BRANT,

LEDMAN &CINCINNATI, OH 45213 TECTOR

250 E. BROAD ST., STE. 900 COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3742

RESPONDENT: DOWLIN FOR COMMISSIONER COMMITTEE COUNSEL: GREGG HAUGHT700 WALNUT ST., STE. 410 FRIEDLANDER, BENESCH,CINCINNATI, OH 45202 COPLAN & ARONOFF

88. BROAD ST SUITE 900COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(3), (9), AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: HAMILTON CO. COMMISSIONER

ELECTION:

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004G-010

COMPLAINANT: CAROL SMITH712 FREE ROADNEW CARLISLE, OH 45344

RESPONDENT: BETHEL TOWNSHIP FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATIONP O BOX 4MEDWAY, OH 45341

DONNELSVILLE LIFESAVERSP. O. BOX 60DONNELSVILLE, OH 45319

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)3517.105 (INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES)

OFFICE: BETHEL TOWNSHIP CLERK


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10 AND R.C. §3517.105, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-011

COMPLAINANT: ANTON J. URBAS5845 BERKEY-SOUTHERN RDWHITEHOUSE, OH 43571(419) 877-5738 (PHONE & FAX)

RESPONDENT: WATERVILLE TOWNSHIP CITIZENS COMMITTEEORGANIZER AND SPOKESPERSONMR. TIMOTHY J. BROWN27457 HOLIDAY LANE, SUITE EPERRYSBURG, OH 43551-3346(419) 872-5695 (PHONE)(419) 872-4476 (FAX)

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2)(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)3517.21(B)(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: WATERVILLE TWP TRUSTEE

ELECTION: NOVEMER 4, 2003

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004G-012

COMPLAINANT: SUSAN HUGHES5530 EHRLING RD.CINCINNATI, OH 45227

RESPONDENT: ROGER BALSLY6501 CLIFF RIDGE LANECINCINNATI, OH 45213

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10 (FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)

OFFICE: COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP CLERK


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-013

COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM J. HEALY II2701 15TH STREET, NWCANTON, OH 44708(330) 327-1937

RESPONDENT: MARY M. CIRELLI424 19TH STREET, NWCANTON, OH 44709(330) 455-4967

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

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 52ND DISTRICT

ELECTION: MARCH 2, 2004

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-014

COMPLAINANT: ROBERT FREDERICKS COUNSEL: JACK GREGG HAUGHTC/O DOWLIN FOR COMMISSIONER FRIEDLANDER, BENESCH700 WALNUT ST., SUITE 400 COPLAN & ARONOFFCINCINNATI, OH 45202 88 E. BROAD ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: PATRICK DEWINE COUNSEL: MARK LANDESFRIENDS OF PAT DEWINE MATTHEW HOLLIS5945 RIDGE AVE ISAAC, BRANT, LEDMANCINCINNATI, OH 45213 & TECTOR

250 E BROAD STCOLS., OH 43215


OFFICE: HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 2/26/04 THE COMPLAINANT WITHDREW THE COMPLAINT.

CASE NO. 2004E-015

COMPLAINANT: RONALD S. KREUTER COUNSEL: DAVID L. REMYSERVICE-SAFETY DIRECTOR LAW DIRECTORCITY OF MANSFIELD, OHIO CITY MANSFIELD, OHIO30 N. DIAMOND ST., 9TH FLOOR 30 N. DIAMOND ST., 8TH FLRMANSFIELD, OH 44902 MANSFIELD, OH 44902(419) 755-9735 (419) 755-9659

FAX: (419) 755-9697

RESPONDENT: MANSFIELD CITIZENS FOR SAFE COUNSEL: SUSAN J KYTEAND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE1421 LEXINGTON AVE., #167MANSFIELD, OH 44907

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(6) AND (7) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)3517.22(B)(2) AND (5)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CHARTER


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-016

COMPLAINANT: VANESSA L WHITING COUNSEL: James D. Vail2489 COVENTRY ROAD Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & Lafond

P.L.L.CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44106 Eaton Center BuildingTEL: (216) 321-7606 1111 Superior Ave., Ste. 1000FAX: (216) 321-4328 Cleveland, OH 44114-2568

(216) 696-4200 / fax: (216) 696-7303

RESPONDENT: ALBERT OBERST COUNSEL: Donald J. McTigueCITIZENS FINANCIAL 3886 N. High St.OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Columbus, OH 43214C/O ALBERT OBERST, TREASURER2375 STRATFORD ROADCLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118(216) 371-3946

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: ISSUE 22


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/28/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANT, VANESSA L. WHITING, TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.

CASE NO. 2004E-017

COMPLAINANT: JOHN HEINKEL261 WEST SIXTH STMARYSVILLE, OH 43040 HM: (937) 645-4152WK: (937) 644-0445

RESPONDENT: DAVID W. PHILLIPS III18600 BARKER RD.MARYSVILLE, OH 43040WK: (937) 644-3849HM: (937) 642-5433

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

OFFICE: UNION COUNTY PROSECUTOR

ELECTION: MARCY 2, 2004

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE MOTION TO DISMISS.

CASE NO. 2004E-018

COMPLAINANT: JOHN HEINKEL261 WEST SIXTH ST.MARYSVILLE, OH 43040WK: (937) 645-4152HM: (937) 644-0445

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS TO ELECT DAVID PHILLIPS PROSECUTORMARVIN GILBERT, TREASURER13958 WATKINS RD.MARYSVILLE, OH 43040HM: (937) 642-9905


OFFICE: UNION COUNTY PROSECUTOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE MOTION TO DISMISS.

CASE NO. 2004E-019

COMPLAINANT: CAROLYN GREEN6777 LINTON ROADGOSHEN, OH 45122(513) 732-7236FAX: (513) 732-7891

RESPONDENT: DEBORAH HALL CLEPPER2212 ELKLICK ROADBATAVIA, OHIO 45103(513) 732-7150(513) 732-7849


OFFICE: CLERMONT COUNTY RECORDER


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-020

COMPLAINANT: BRAD GESSNER 1608 EASTWIND PLACEYOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515(330) 270-9084

RESPONDENT: PAUL J. GAINSCOMMITTEE TO ELECT PAUL J. GAINSBARBARA VILLANI , TREASURERC/O 7003 HARRINGTON AVENUEYOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512(330) 726-9099


OFFICE: MAHONING COUNTY PROSECUTOR


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-021

COMPLAINANT: DAVID I. POMERANTZ COUNSEL: KEN RUBENSTEIN33150 NORTH BURR OAK 2112 ACAIA PARK DRSOLON, OH 44139 SUITE 505(440) 786-9969 LYNDHURST, OH 44124

(440) 473-8944

RESPONDENT: MIKE COOK6494 GLENALLEN AVENUESOLON, OHIO 44139(440) 914-0658

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

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 17TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-022

COMPLAINANT: BOB PATTERSONCONCORD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE10940 GIRDLED RDCONCORD TWP., OH 44077(440) 352-0113

CAROLINE N. LUHTACONCORD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE12361 CONCORD-HAMBDEN RD.CONCORD TWP., OH 44077(440) 352-3228

RESPONDENT: CONCORD CONCERNED CITIZENS COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUERICH PHILLIPS, CHAIRMAN 3886 N. HIGH ST7290 FAR HILLS DR COLS., OH 43215CONCORD TWP., OH 44077(216) 346-4505

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 AND 3517.22(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: ISSUE 1


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-023

COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM K. SHAW, JR.1306 OFFNERE STREETPORTSMOUTH, OH 45662(740) 353-5191FAX: (740) 354-2028

RESPONDENT: ERIC A. WRAGE COUNSEL: JAMES BANKSCOMMITTEE TO ELECT WRAGE FOR PROSECUTOR P. O. BOXREBECCA WRAGE, TREASURER DUBLIN, OH 43017564 BULL RUN ROADMINFORD, OH 45653(74) 820-4138


OFFICE: SCIOTO COUNTY PROSECUTOR


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-024

COMPLAINANT: DONALD E. CARPENTER, JR. COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE5227 SOUTHGATE BLVD., UNIT #F 3886 N HIGH STFAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 COLS., OH 43212HM: (513) 939-2332WK: (513) 777-4550

RESPONDENT: GARY CATES COUNSEL: DONALD BREY9542 SEMINOLE DRIVE 65 E STATE STWEST CHESTER, OHIO 45069 SUITE 900

COLUMBUS, OH 43215


OFFICE: REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR CENTRAL COMMITTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 3/15/04 CASE WITHDRAWN - NO ACTION NEED BE TAKEN.

CASE NO. 2004G-025

COMPLAINANT: CONNIE M. GRIFFIN, SUPERINTENDENT COUNSEL: R. BRENT MINNEYBROWN LOCAL SCHOOLS PEPPLE & WAGGONER401 WEST MAIN STREET 5005 ROCKSIDE RD MALVERN, OHIO 44644 SUITE 260BUS: (330) 863-1170 CLEVELAND, OH 44130FAX: (330) 863-1172 (216) 520-0088

FAX: (216) 520-0044

RESPONDENT: SUPREME ROLLS COUNSEL: Craig T. Conley, Esq.6040 AVALON RD., N.W. 220 Market Ave., South, Ste. 604MALVERN, OHIO 44644 Canton, OH 44702(330) 863-0099 (330) 453-1900

Fax: (330) 453-2170

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D)(FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)3517.20(A)(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: ISSUE 4


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(D) AND R.C. §3517.20(A), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004G-026

COMPLAINANT: FRANK C. ARTINO, JR.5077 GREENHURST DRIVEMAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137(216) 662-0648

RESPONDENT: ANTHONY CEFARATTI5254 MILO AVENUEMAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(A)(B)(C)(INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE REPORT FILED)

OFFICE: MAPLE HEIGHTS COUNCIL - DISTRICT 3


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A)(B) AND (C).

CASE NO. 2004E-027

COMPLAINANT: CHRISTOPHER B. GRIMM488 SOUTHEAST AVENUETALLMADGE, OHIO 44278(330) 633-2420

RESPONDENT: TRINA CARTER COUNSEL: George J. EmershawTALLMADGE CONCERNED TAXPAYERS Emershaw, Mushkat & Schneier731 N. MUNROE RD 437 Quaker SquareTALLMADGE, OH 44278 120 E. Mill St.

Akron, OH 44308 (330) 376-5756FAX (330) 762-5980


OFFICE: ISSUE 8


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 3/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO STATEMENTS 1 & 2. HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION DID FIND PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO STATEMENT 3.

1/13/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO DISMISS THE MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004E-028

COMPLAINANT: JIMMY DIMORA COUNSEL: ALPHONSE P. CINCIONECHAIRPERSON CUYAHOGA 50 W. BROAD ST., STE. 700DEMOCRATIC PARTY COLUMBUS, OH 432151466 ST. CLAIR AVE. (614) 221-3151CLEVELAND, OH 44114

RESPONDENT: TIM HAGANFRIENDS OF TIM HAGANCATHLEEN DONOVAN, TREASURER2200 GLENBURY AVENUELAKEWOOD, OH 44107(440) 895-4242


OFFICE: CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS: 2004S-009 2002S-059 2003S-024

DISPOSITION: 6/10/04 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT FROM THE COMPLAINANT JIMMY DIMORA.

CASE NO. 2004D-029

COMPLAINANT: CRAWFORD COUNTY 130 N. WALNUT ST., SUITE ABUCYRUS, OH 44820

RESPONDENT: FRIENDS OF THE PARKS JOHN MIZICK, TREASURER2401 ST. RT. 598CRESTLINE, OH 44827

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: CRAWFORD PARK DISTRICT LEVY


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-030

COMPLAINANT: CRAWFORD COUNTY130 N. WALNUT ST.BUCYRUS, OH 44820

RESPONDENT: KROGER COMPANY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE210 E MARY ST. 3886 N HIGH STBUCYRUS, OH 44820 COLS., OH 43212

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D)(FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)3517.22(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: OPTION FOR SUNDAY SALES


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-031

COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM OSTMANN3670 HAMILTON ROADMEDINA, OH 44256

RESPONDENT: JANET PIOMBO COUNSEL; WARNER MENDENHALLTHE COMMITTEE TO ELECT 190 N UNION ST #201JANET PIOMBO FOR MEDINA TWP TRUSTEE AKRON, OH 44304BRUCE PIOMBO, TREASURER (330) 535-91604191 WEYMOUTH ROADMEDINA, OH 44256(330) 725-2548


OFFICE: MEDINA TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/22/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT: "RAPES, BURGLARIES, AND OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES HAVE GONE WITHOUT PROPER INVESTIGATION, BECAUSE NO ONE IN THE

DEPARTMENT IS TRAINED TO DO INVESTIGATIONS." THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR

FURTHER PROSECUTION AND DETERMINED NOT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.

CASE NO. 2004E-032

COMPLAINANT: BARBARA LOU PINCOLA618 KERR AVE.CADIZ, OH 43907(740) 942-1061

RESPONDENT: SOCRATES SPACE1725 MCMILLAN AVE.DOVER, OH 44622

GREGORY R BENDER533 6TH ST., SWSTRASBURG, OH 44680

GREGORY L. DIDONATOP.O. BOX 30NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO 44663

ALLAN R. SAYRE116 EAST 21ST ST.DOVER, OH 44622

CITIZENS FOR SAYRE COMMITTEE LINDA YOSICK, TREASURER1420 PARKDALE DRIVEDOVER, OH 44622

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(A)(1)(FALSE STATEMENT)3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 96TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/1/04 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE.

CASE NO. 2004G-033

COMPLAINANT: THE BE HAPPY COMMITTEE TOELECT DAVID JILBERTDAVID B. JILBERT, CANDIDATELISA JILBERT, TREASURER1496 COLUMBIA ROADVALLEY CITY, OHIO 44280(330) 483-5949 OR (216) 781-4120FAX: (216) 241-5720

RESPONDENT: COMMITTEE FOR CATHY KELLER TRUSTEECATHY KELLER, CANDIDATECAREY L. MORLOCK, TREASURER7809 GRAFTON ROADVALLEY CITY, OHIO 44280(330) 483-3744

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(A)(FAILURE TO FILE A FULL TRUE AND ITEMIZED STATEMENT)3517.10(D)(4)(FAILURE TO FILE EVERY EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS)3517.10(B)(5)(a)(FAILURE TO FILE A FULL, TRUE AND ITEMIZED STATEMENT)3517.10(A)(1)(FAILURE TO FILE A PRE-ELECTION REPORT)3517.20(A)(13)(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: LIVERPOOL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/10/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A), R.C. §3517.10(D)(4), R.C. §3517.10(B)(5)(a), R.C. §3517.10(A)(1) AND R.C. §3517.20(A)(13), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-034

COMPLAINANT: MARGARET LORENZI159 E MIDLOTHIAN BLVD.YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44507(330) 782-1669

RESPONDENT: JOHN MCNALLY220 OUTLOOKYOUNGSTOWN, OH 44504

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.082(A),(B),(C)(KNOWINGLY ACCEPTED ALL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)3517.092(E)(3)(ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OFFICIALS THAT WILL BE WORKING DIRECTLY WITH IF ELECTED)3517.092(F)(1)(ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ENTITIES THAT HENEGOTIATED AND ENTERED INTO CONTRACTS WITH IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES)3517.10(C)(3)(FAILURE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY AND AFFIRM A CONTRIBUTOR AS AN EMPLOYEE)3517.10(I) (1) AND (3)(FAILED TO LIST THE NAMES OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS)3517.102(EXCEEDED CONTRIBUTION LIMITS)3517.13(B)(FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE STATEMENT)3517.13(I) (AWARDED CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $500.00 ABSENT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, HAVING RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED CONTYRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF $1,000.00)3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)3599.03(A)(CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)3599.03(B)(ACCEPTING CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS: 5/13/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE.

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COMPLAINANT: LARRY J MCCARTNEY COUNSEL: KENNETH F. SEMINATORE5182 SCHUYKILL ST. STE 1715 - SUPERIOR BLDG COLUMBUS, OHIO 43220 815 SUPERIOR AVE E(614) 459-0024 CLEVELAND, OH 44114

(216) 344-3838FAX: (216) 344-0515

RESPONDENT: PERRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: REX H. ELLIOTC/O DAVE FRERIKS AARON D. EPSTEIN9380 TOWNSHIP ROAD, 169 NE COOPER & ELLIOTT, LLCNEW LEXINGTON, OH 43764 2175 RIVERSIDE DR(740) 605-0647 COLUMBU, OH 43221

HOCKING COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: WILL KERNEN C/O ROD HEDGES 158 E. MAIN ST.28585 BIG PINE P. O. BOX 388LOGAN, OH 43138-9523 LOGAN, OH 43138-0388(740) 385-5392

MUSKINGUM COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL:C/O PAT HENNESSEY MARIA J. ARMSTRONG, ESQ.2812 CENTER DRIVE BRICKER & ECKLERZANESVILLE, OH 43701 100 S. THIRD ST.(740) 454-1221 COLS., OH 43215-4291

BETTY MONTGOMERYAUDITOR OF STATE88 EAST BROAD STCOLUMBUS, OH 43216-1146(614) 466-4514

JOSEPH T. DETERS COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYTREASURER OF STATE CHESTER, WILLCOX & SAXBE30 EAST BROAD ST 9TH FLOOR 65 E. STATE ST., #1000COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43215-3413(614) 466-2160

JIM PETRO COUNSEL: CHARLES SAXBEATTORNEY GENERAL CHESTER, WILLCOX & SAXBE30 EAST BROAD ST - 17TH FLOOR 65 E. STATE ST., SUITE 1000COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3428 COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3413(614) 466-4320

CASE NO. 2004G-035(CON’T) PAGE 2 0F 2

LARRY HOUSEHOLDER COUNSEL: SPEAKER OF THE OHIO HOUSE OF REP. CRAIG A. CALCATERRA 77 SOUTH HIGH STREET 14TH FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 466-2500

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(1)(KNOWINGLY CONCEAL OR MISREPRESENT CONTRIBUTIONS)3517.13(G)(2)(MAKING A CONTRIBUTION IN THE NAME OF ANOTHER)3517.13(G)(I) (AWARDING CONTRACTS TO CONTRIBUTORS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN $1,000.)3517.13(J)(AWARDING CONTRACTS TO CONTRIBUTORS WHICH HAVE CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN $1,000)3517.102(B)(1)(EXCEEDING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS)

OFFICE:

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/10/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(1), AND (2), (I) AND (J) AND R.C. §3517.102(B)(1)

CASE NO. 2004C-036

COMPLAINANT: JACK KOURY, PRESIDENT COUNSEL: MICHAEL A. PARTLOWBENCH SIGNS UNLIMITED, INC. 623 W. ST. CLAIR AVE.3614 HAZELBROOK ST., S.W. CLEVELAND, OH 4113-1204MASSILLON, OH 44646

RESPONDENT: JANET WIER CRIEGHTON COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGELECTION HEADQUARTERS BRICKER & ECKLER 120 19TH ST., NW - APT. 203 100 S. THIRD STCANTON, OH 44709 COLS., OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03 (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: MASSILLON MAYOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/15/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 HAD BEEN COMMITTED BY THE RESPONDENT.

8/26/04 THE COMMISSION DETERMINED TO IMPOSE AGAINST THE COMPLAINANT, JACK KOURY, A SANCTION FOR THE FILING OF A FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750.00. THIS CONSISTS OF A PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00, AND A PAYMENT OF $100.00 FOR COMMISSION EXPENSES. THESE PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION FUND. IN ADDITION, A PAYMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEY’S FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 SHOULD BE PAID TO BRICKER & ECKLER, ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENT, JANET WEIR CREIGHTON.

10/14/05 REFERRED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR COLLECTION OF $1,750.00. - ELC-1476

CASE NO. 2004D-037

COMPLAINANT: BRIAN W. FOX592 COURTLAND LANEPICKERINGTON, OH 43147

RESPONDENT: STEPHANIE BROBSTVOTER REGISTRATION CHAIRPERSON7020 BLACKLICK EASTERN ROADPICKERINGTON, OH 43147(614) 834-1083FAX: (614) 834-1051

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE:

ELECTION:

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004G-038

COMPLAINANT: CATHERINE STOKER6979 HIDDEN RIDGE DRIVEWEST CHESTER, OH 45069(513) 777-0334

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR FOX COMMITTEE COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEMADGE BURTON, TREASURER 3886 N HIGH ST1251 NILLES ROAD COLUMBUS, OH

43214FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 (614) 263-7000

(614) 263-7078

MICHAEL A. FOX COUNSEL: SAME1609 CREEKSIDE WAYHAMILTON, OH 45011(513) 896-1865

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(O) AND (P) (INCOMPLETE AND/OR INACCURATE CAMPAIGN REPORTS)

OFFICE: FAIRFIELD COUNTY COMISSIONER

ELECTION:

PRIORS: 94A-083 98E-006 98S-120 96D-051

DISPOSTION: 8/19/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(0) AND (P) AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004D-039

COMPLAINANT: ANDREA N. JAMES91 RILEY AVE. LONDON, OH 43140(740) 852-7504

RESPONDENT: TIM PHILLIPS8020 DYER RD.MT. STERLING, OH 43143(740) 869-2709

BONNIE KREBS9620 LILLYCHAPEL-GEORGESVILLE RDWEST JEFFERSON, OH 43162(614) 879-6169

RICHARD PHILLIPS4036 W. JEFFERSON-KIOUSVILLE RD. LONDON, OH 43140

TONY KIRCHNERBIG-PLAIN-CIRCLEVILLE RDLONDON, OH 43140(740) 852-1489

TINA BEEKMAN8875 BIG PLAIN-CIRCLEVILLE RD.LONDON, OH 43140(740) 852-2390

SHERI MEIER, TREASURER7081 BIGGERT RD.LONDON, OH 43140-9432(614) 877-0878

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE:

ELECTION:

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004G-040BEST V. FOX, ET AL.PAGE 1 OF 2

COMPLAINANT: J. MICHAEL BEST130 HIDDEN HILLSFAIRFIELD, OH 45014

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL A. FOX COUNSEL: Karl H. Schneider and6109 CREEKSIDE WAY Keith W. SchneiderHAMILTON, OH 45011 Maguire & Schneider, LLP

250 Civic Dr., Ste. 200Columbus, OH 43215(614) 224-1222

BRUCE JONES5685 MCCARTHY COURTWEST CHESTER, OH 45069(513) 759-0052

DONALD E. SPURLOCKSPURLOCK INSURANCE AGENCY INC.7324 KINGSGATE WAY WEST CHESTER, OH 45069(513) 777-4550

OR

6655 SEMINOLE DRWEST CHESTER, OH 45069(513) 777-8937

DONALD CARPENTER, JR.5227 SOUTHGATE BLVD. #FFAIRFIELD, OH 45014(513) 939-2332

SPURLOCK INSURANCE AGENCY INC.7324 KINGSGATE WAY WEST CHESTER, OH 45069 (513) 777-4550

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(A) (FAILURE TO FILE A FULL AND ACCURATE ITEMIZED STATEMENT)3517.13(PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS)3517.20 (A)(NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONER

ELECTION: NOVEMBER 2004

CASE NO. 2004G-040BEST V. FOX, ET AL.PAGE 2 OF 2

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A), R.C., §3517.13 AND R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST ALL PARTIES.

CASE NO. 2004G-041

COMPLAINANT: KRISTIN L. K. SPIEKERMAN7793 DEERHURST PLACEMAINEVILLE, OH 45039

RESPONDENT: WILLIAM B. MORAND3363 ST. GEORGES WAYLOVELAND, OH 45040

CINCINNATI UNITED CONTRACTORS, INC. (CUC) COUNSEL:100 E BUSINESS WAY STE 360 DANIEL G. HILSONCINCINNATI, OH 45241 KEGLER, BROWN &

HILL & RITTER65 E STATE STSUITE 1800COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(FAILING TO ADEQUATELY PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO ITEMIZE PERSONAL REIMBURSEMENTS)3517.10(A)(FILING AN INACCURATE REPORT)3517.10(A)(3)(FAILURE TO FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT OR TERMINATE THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE)3517.10(B)(FAILING TO MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES)3517.13(O)(FAILURE TO DISCLOSE LEGITIMATE AND VERIFIABLE PERSONAL EXPENDITURES)3517.13(F)(EXCEEDS THE CASH CONTRIBUTION LIMIT)3517.992(C)(MISREPRESENTING CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES)3599.03(RECEIVING CORPORATE DONATIONS)3599.36(ELECTION FALISIFICATION)

OFFICE: DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A), R.C. §3517.10(A)(3), R.C. §3517.10(B), R.C. §3517.13(O), R.C. §3517.13(F), R.C. §3517.3517.992(C), R.C. §3599.03 AND R.C. §3599.36 AGAINST ALL PARTIES.

CASE NO. 2004E-042PAGE 1 OF 2

COMPLAINANT: BRYAN FELMET COUNSEL: MARK WEAVERFELMET FOR PROSECUTOR COMMITTEE ISAAC, BRANT1100 JACKSON PLACE LEDMAN & TEETORSTEUBENVILLE, OH 43952 250 E BROAD ST

STE 500, MIDLAND BLDGCOLUMBUS, OH 43215(614) 221-2121FAX: (614) 365-9516462-8371 (ANSRING SVC)

RESPONDENT: THOMAS STRAUS COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUECOMMITTEE TO ELECT 3886 N HIGH STSTRAUS PROSECUTOR COLS., OH 43214300 SINCLAIR BLDGSTEUBENVILLE, OH 43952 CO-COUNSEL: JANE M. KEENAN(740) 282-5323 BRUZZESE & CALABRIAFAX: (740) 282-5328 300 SINCLAIR BLDG

P.O. BOX 1506STEUBENVILLE, OH 43952(740) 282-5323

FAX: (740) 282-5328

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(3) & (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: JEFFERSON COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(3) AND (10) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF

CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION AND NOT TO ISSUE A

LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

1.) AFTER ROBINSON SAT IN JAIL FOR 7 MONTHS AWAITING TRIAL, THE PROSECUTOR RECOMMENDED A PLEA BARGAIN TO

RELEASE HIM WITH 7 MONTHS CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED.

2.) BUT THE CASE AGAINST THE RINGLEADER LATER PLEA BARGAINED TO 7 MONTHS TIME SERVED. NO PRISON TIME.


3.) DEFENDANT AGREED TO PLEAD GUILTY, BUT PROSECUTOR FAILS TO FILE CHARGE AND

VOLUNTARILY DISMISSES CASE (ON MAY 13, 2004) AS “SPEEDY TRIAL” DEADLINE EXPIRES.

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(3) AND (10) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF CLEAR

AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION BUT TO ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND AS TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

4.) DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF SHOOTING WIFE IN THE BACK OF HEAD - DEFENDANT CONFESSED.

CASE NO. 2004D-043

COMPLAINANT: CITIZENS AGAINST HIGHER TAXES COUNSEL: GERALD W. PHILLIPSKEITH DAVEY, TREASURER PHILLIPS & CO. L.P.A.32145 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE 35955 DETROIT RDAVON LAKE, OHIO 44012 AVON, OH 44011-1652

RESPONDENT: CITY OF AVON LAKEC/O MAYOR ROBERT BERNER 150 AVON BELDEN ROADAVON LAKE, OHIO 44012

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(COMMUNCATIONS MUST BE IDENTIFIED)

ISSUEE: LOCAL INCOME TAX INCREASE

ELECTION: AUGUST 3, 2004

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-044

COMPLAINANT: RICHARD F. HELFRICH3708 ROMNAY ROADUPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43220

RESPONDENT: U.A. FOR KERRY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEP.O. BOX 21224 3886 N HIGH STUPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43221 COLS., OH 43215


OFFICE: PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A.


PRIORS:

CASE NO. 2004E-045

COMPLAINANT: WILLLIAM A. ANTHONY, JR.. COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE271 EAST STATE ST 3886 N. HIGH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

263-7000263-7078

RESPONDENT: JULIE M. LYNCH COUNSEL: KARL H SCHNEIDER476 HEATHERHILL ROAD MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDERWHITEHALL, OH 43213 250 CI VIC CENTER DR

SUITE 200COLUMBUS, OH 43215224-1222FAX: 224-1236

LYNCH FOR JUDGE COMMITTEE COUNSEL: SAMEWILLIAM L. CURLIS, TREASURER865 MACON ALLEY COLUMBUS, OH 43206

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(J)(A CANDIDATE SHALL HAVE ONLY ONE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE)*3517.21(B)(1) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS) - dismissed 8/26/04

OFFICE: FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS JUDGE


PRIORS: 98R-150 99E-016

DISPOSTION: 9/9/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(J) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $100.00.

10/6/04 RECEIVED FROM JULIE M. LYNCH CHECK #510 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00.

CASE CLOSED

CASE NO. 2004E-046

COMPLAINANT: MARLENE MOELLER COUNSEL: SCOTT PULLINS3614 MIDDLE RUN ROAD 50 W BROAD STSPRING VALLEY, OH 45370 SUITE 1328

P O BOX 163339COLUMBUS, OH 43216-3339224-3207FAX: 224-3091

RESPONDENTS: CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABILITYPETER M. LEWIS, TREASURER1351 EDEN MEADOWS WAYDAYTON, OH 45440

CHARLES SCHWEGMAN2743 WASHINGTON MILL RDBELLBROOK, OH 45305

LIZ WHITE 2150 STEWART RDXENIA, OH 45385

CARL GRUBB4272 SWIGART ROADDAYTON, OH 45440

JEANNE NYDDEGER COUNSEL: CRAIG W. SAUNDERS5131 OLEVA DR SMITH, PENDRY & SAUNDERSDAYTON, OH 45440 133 E MARKET ST

XENIA, OH 45385


OFFICE: SUGARCREEK TOWNSHIP CLERK


PRIORS:

CASE NO. 2004D-047

COMPLAINANT: SCOTT A. PULLINS, ESQ50 W. BROAD ST.SUITE 1328COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIOANS FOR KEN BLACKWELL211 S. FIFTH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

J. KENNETH BLACKWELL180 E. BROAD ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) AND (13)(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/04 WITHDRAWN

CASE NO. 2004E-048

COMPLAINANT: COLUMBUS BAR OWNERS PAC COUNSEL: PHILLIP L. HARMONA.K.A. BARPAC SUITE 105 C/O DIMCHE KUZMANOVSKI, TREASURER 6649 N. HIGH ST2151 E. DUBLIN-GRANVILLE RD., #213 WORTH., OH 43085COLUMBUS, OH 43229 433-9502

FAX: 433-9503

RESPONDENT: SMOKE FREE COLUMBUS COALITIONC/O ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR1520 OLD HENDERSON ROAD COLUMUS, OH 43220273-2843FAX: 457-3777


OFFICE: REFERENDUM ON THE COLUMBUS SMOKING BAN


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE'S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE. THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD

CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION AND NOT TO ISSUE A

LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND.

CASE NO. 2004E-049

COMPLAINANT: JAMES B. CALLEN1244 WOODLEGE DRIVEMINERAL RIDGE, OH 44503

RESPONDENT: LEO ANDREW JENNINGS III3182 HUMMINGBIRD HILL DR.POLAND, OH 44514

JAMES VIVO COUNSEL: LAURA KOMEK721 BOARDMAN-POLAND RD. CRABBE, BROWN & JAMESYOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512 500 S. FRONT ST. SUITE 1200

COLUMBUS, OH 43215JOHN DOE #1ADDRESS UNKNOWN

JOHN DOE #2ADDRESS UNKNOWN

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT) - DISMISSED3517.20(A)(2)(NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: MAHONING COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT JUDGE


PRIORS: 2003D-007

DISPOSITION: SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED ALLEGATIONS AS TO R C §3517.21(B)(10) BUT FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO R. C. §3517.20.

05/17/07 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN WHICH JAMES VIVO, MADE AN ADMISSION OF A VIOLATION R.C. §3517.20. THE COMMISSION IMPOSED A FINE OF $100 AGAINST JAMES VIVO.

7/11/07 RECEIVED FROM ATTORNEY JAMES VIVO CO., L.P.A. CHECK #1424 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00.

CASE CLOSED

CASE NO. 2004E-050

COMPLAINANT: PATRICK J O’MALLEY500 SOLON ROADCHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44022(440) 247-0650

RESPONDENT: TIMOTHY J O’MALLEY20606 PEMBROOKE OVALSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44149(216) 780-7427

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(5)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: CUYAHOGA COUNTY RECORDER


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-051

COMPLAINANT: DR JAMES R PRITCHARD5239 PENINSULA DR N.W.CANTON, OH 44646(330) 837-9299

RESPONDENT: RONALD RUSNAK COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG6572 HARBOR DR NW BRICKER & ECKLERCANTON, OH 44718 100 S. THIRD ST

COLS., OH 43215

CITIZENS FOR RUSNAK COUNSEL: SAME6084 SORRENTO AVE NWCANTON, OH 44718

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

OFFICE: STARK COUNTY CORONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/04 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL.

CASE NO. 2004E-052

COMPLAINANT: TODD PORTUNE COUNSEL: DAVID M. COOK, LLCCITIZENS FOR PORTUNE 22 WEST NINTH ST8375A COLERAIN AVENUE CINCINNATI, OH 45202CINCINNATI, OH 45239

RESPONDENT: DAVID GROSSMANN COUNSEL: THOMAS E. GROSSMANDAVID GROSSMANN FOR COMMISSIONER TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTERSTEVE GOODIN, CAMPAIGN MANAGER 425 WALNUT ST #18009811 LEACREST RD CINTI., OH 45202-3957CINCINNATI, OH 45215

DAVID GROSSMANN FOR COMMISSIONER COUNSEL: DONALD BREYSTEVE GOODIN, CAMPAIGN MGR 65 E. STATE ST

SUITE 1000COLS., OH 43215




PRIORS: 99E-027

DISPOSITION: 8/25/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE MOTION TO DISMISS FILED BY THE COMPLAINANT, TODD PORTUNE.

CASE NO. 2004E-053

COMPLAINANT: RUSSELL CONWAY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG115 DEWALT AVE., NW, 1ST FLOOR BRICKER & ECKLERCANTON, OH 44702 100 S. THIRD ST(330) 453-6708 COLS., OH 43215

TELE: 227-2300FAX: 227-2390

RESPONDENT: DR. P.S. MURTHY DR. P.S. MURTHY FOR CORONER COMMITTEEDR. JAMES R. PRITCHARD, CHAIRMAN/TREASURER2095 APPLEGROVE STREET, NWNORTH CANTON, OH 44720(330) 837-9299


OFFICE: STARK COUNTY CORONER


PRIORS: WITHDRAWN

CASE NO. 2004E-054

COMPLAINANT: JEFF CALL COUNSEL: Sarah D. Morrison19099 WHITESIDE ROAD Charles R. SaxbeMT. STERLING, OH 43143 Chester, Willcox & Saxbe, LLP

65 E. State St., Ste. 1000 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 221-4000

fax (614) 221-4012

RESPONDENT: DAN DODD602 MELLWOOD DRIVENEW LEXINGTON, OH 43764

CITIZENS TO ELECT DAN DODDLESLIE HARLEY, TREASURER106 NORTH MAIN STREETNEW LEXINGTON, OH 43764

OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUNDOTTO BEATTY, JR., TREASURER271 EAST STATE STREETCOLUMBUS, OH 43215


OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 91ST DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/14/04 WITHDRAWN BY COMPLAINANT.


COMPLAINANT: WILLIAM A. ANTHONY, JR., CHAIRFRANKLIN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY271 E. STATE ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: ROBERT BENNETT, CHAIROHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY211 S. FIFTH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215-5259

DOUGLAS J. PREISSE, CHAIRFRANKLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY14 E. GAY ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3142

DAVID GOODMAN2736 BEXLEY PARK RD.COLUMBUS, OH 43209

AMY SALERNO295 W. FOURTH AVE.COLUMBUS, OH 43201

PATRICK MCGRATH4410 MAY APPLE COURTDUBLIN, OH 43016

MICHAEL J. HOLBROOK982 N. SIXTH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43201

JULIE M. LYNCH476 HEATHER HILL RD.COLUMBUS, OH 43213

PATRICK SHEERAN4101 LONGHILL RD.COLUMBUS, OH 43220

JUDITH FRENCH1113 WESTWOOD AVE.COLUMBUS, OH 43212


RESPONDENT: (CONTINUED)

JULIE HUBLER5025 BRAND RD.DUBLIN, OH 43017

GREGORY S. PETERSON6895 RUNNING DEER PLACEDUBLIN, OH 43017


OFFICE: VARIOUS OFFICES


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004D-056

COMPLAINANT: WESTLAKE CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT COUNSEL:ROBERT G. ABER, TREASURER GARY A. EBERT1842 COE’S POST RUN STEELEY, SAVIDGE & EBERTWESTLAKE, OH 44145 FIFTH THIRD CENTER

600 SUPERIOR AVE ESUITE 800CLEVELAND, OH 44114-2655(216) 566-8200

RESPNDENTS: I’M A V.O.T.E.R.JOE KILBANE, TREASURERP.O. BOX 451244WESTLAKE, OH 44145

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: CHARTER AMENDMENTS 106 AND 107


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/04 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. 2004E-057

COMPLAINANT: DAVID KUNS261 HESSENUAR DR.GALION, OH 44833(419) 468-6262

MARGE MCCUMBER305 BENNETT DR. GALION, OHIO 44833(419) 468-4221

KENNETH GREEN5792 ST. RT. 19GALION, OHIO 44833(419) 468-3296

KENT GIMBLE156 S. BOSTON ST.GALION, OH 44833(419) 462-7038

RESPONDENT: GALION CITIZENS FOR A BETTER SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATIONCONSTANCE D. WILLIAMS, TREASURER1435 WALNUT DR.GALION, OH 44833(419) 468-6049

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

OFFICE: GALION .5 MILL MAINTENANCE LEVY


PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 10/28/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-058

COMPLAINANT: STEPHANIE RITCHIE, VICE CHAIRPERSONTHE ORGANIZATION PRESERVING SAFETY SERVICES252 PARK AVE.SALEM, OH 44460HOME (330) 337-8359CELL (330) 651-1503

RESPONDENT: FFACT PAC COMMITTEE COUNSEL: DANIEL A. REINHARDJANET GEMMILL, TREASURER CALFEE, HALTER & GRISWOLDP. O. BOX 129 1100 FIFTH THIRD CTRSALEM, OH 44460 COLS., OH 43215-4243


OFFICE: INITIATIVE BALLOT ISSUE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-059

COMPLAINANT: JOHN A. KERSHNER4887 WINCHESTER PIKECOLUMBUS, OH 43232(614) 834-5550 CELL # 614-264-5315

RESPONDENT: GROVEPORT MADISON SCHOOL BOARD COUNSEL: DR. TIMM A. MACKLEY MARIA ARMSTRONGJAMES BARNETT BRICKER & ECKLERTERESA BURCH 100 S. THIRD STJUNE GIBBS COLS., OH 43215-4291ROBERTS PALEYLYNN RILEYOTHERS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN5055 SOUTH HAMILTON ROADGROVEPORT, OH 43232(614) 836-5371

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21, 3517.22 AND 3599.09(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: GROVEPORT MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) BASED ON THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION OR ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND. FURTHERMORE, THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE WRITTEN ENTRY AS

A RESOLUTION TO THIS MATTER AS AGREED TO BY PARTIES.

CASE NO. 2004E-060

COMPLAINANT: DEBORAH CALARDO-ARAPA COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE1626 SOUTH ARGYLE 3886 N HIGH STCINCINNATI, OHIO 45223 COLS., OH 43212

(614) 263-7000

RESPONDENT: EQUAL RIGHTS NO SPECIAL RIGHTS PAC COUNSEL:SAM MALONE, CHAIRMAN DAVID LANGDON7030 READING ROAD 11175 READING RD., STE. 103SUITE 558 CINCINNATI, OH 45241CINCINNATI, OHIO 45237 FAX:(513) 733-5794

CELL: (513) 604-5872 fax: (513) 577-7383


ISSUE: ISSUE 3


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.

CASE NO. 2004G-061

COMPLAINANT: DEBORAH TRIPEPI, CHAIRMANCITIZENS FOR WICKLIFFE SCHOOLS28958 SHERBROOK DRIVEWICKLIFFE, OHIO 44092(440) 585-0342

CHESTER E. WHALEN, TREASURERCITIZENS FOR WICKLIFFE SCHOOLS2244 GREEN RIDGE DRIVEWICKLIFFE, OH 44092(440) 943-3165

RESPONDENT: JEFF RETTER1679 EMPIRE ROADWICKLIFFE, OHIO 44092

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10, 3517.11 AND 3517.13(FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER) AND (FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)3517.20(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

ISSUE: ISSUE 4


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004G-062

COMPLAINANT: PAUL F. FOGARTY COUNSEL: RICK L. BRUNNER1 MIRANOVA PLACE JENNIFER A. WIGGINSCOLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 545 EAST TOWN ST

COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215(614) 241-550

FAX: (614) 241-5551

RESPONDENT: OHIO CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT MARRIAGE COUNSEL: DAVID LANGDONC/O PHIL BURRESS, CHAIRMAN 11175 READING RD., STE. 10311175 READING ROAD, SUITE 103 CINCINNATI, OH 45241

513) 733-5794CELL: (513) 604-5872 fax: (513) 577-7383

OHIO CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT MARRIAGEC/O DAVID MILLER, TREASURER11175 READING ROAD , SUITE 103CINCINNATI, OHIO 45241

CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY VALUES CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY VALUES ACTION, INC.11175 READING ROAD, SUITE 103CINCINNATI, OHIO 45241

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(FAILED TO FILE A FULL, TRUE AND ITEMIZED STATEMENT)3599.03(C)(FAILED TO FILE A FULL, TRUE AND ITEMIZED STATEMENT)

ISSUE: ISSUE 1


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1/6/05 THE COMPLAINANT FILED A NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL.


COMPLAINANT: ALLIANCE FOR DEMOCRACY COUNSEL: CLIFFORD ARNEBECKP O BOX 540115 341 S. 3RD ST., STE. 10WALTHAM, MA 02454-0115 COLUMBUS, OH 43215(781-) 894-1179 224-8771FAX: (781) 894-0279 fax: 224-8082

RICHARD MIDDENDORF3645 CRESTNOLL LANECINCINNATI, OH 45211

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO COUNSEL: WILLIAM TODD230 E TOWN ST SQUIRES, SANDERS &COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 DEMPSEY228-4201 1300 HUNTINGTON CTRFAX: 228-6403 41 S. HIGH ST

COLS., OH 43215365-2712

FAX: 365-2499

THE OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE230 EAST TOWN ST.COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215228-4201

FAX: 228-6403

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D)(1)(FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)3517.20(A)(2)(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)3599.03(A)(USING CORPORATE FUNDS)

OFFICE: OHIO SUPREME COURT


PRIORS:


11/7/05 THE COMMISSION DENIED THE MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE IN CASE NUMBERS 2000E-057 AND 2004E-063.


DISPOSITION: 11/10/05 AT THE HEARING ON THIS DATE. THE COMMISSION MADE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:

A. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) BY THE OHIO REVISED CODE’S STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING

EVIDENCE AGAINST CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO AS TO THE STATEMENT:

1.) JUSTICE RESNICK RULED IN FAVOR OF TRIAL LAWYERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO HER CAMPAIGN, NEARLY 70% OF THE TIME.

FOR THIS VIOLATION, THE COMMISSION DETERMINED TO ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND TO CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO, BUT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

B. THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO IS A PAC AND VIOLATED R.C. §3517.10(D) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF

$100.00.

C. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN

NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

D. THE COMMISSION DETERMINED TO IMPOSE A FINE OF $1,000.00 AGAINST CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO FOR THE VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY FOUND BY THE COMMISSION IN THIS CASE.

E. THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) AGAINST THE OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

1.) JUSTICE RESNICK RULED IN FAVOR OF TRIAL LAWYERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO HER CAMPAIGN, NEARLY 70% OF THE TIME.

F. THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) AGAINST CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO AND THE OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

2.) PAID FOR BY “CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO”

G. IN ADDITION THE COMMISSION DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION AS TO THE VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY FOUND BY THE COMMISSION IN THIS CASE AGAINST THE OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

CASE NO. 2004E-063

PAGE 3 OF 3

3/1/06 RECEIVED FROM CITIZENS FOR A STRONG OHIO CHECK #110 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 AND CHECK #111 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00.

CASE CLOSED

CASE NO. 2004E-064

COMPLAINANT: STACY A CARPENTER COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE5227 SOUTHGATE BLVD., #F 3886 N. HIGH STFAIRFIELD, OH 45014 COLUMBUS, OH 43214(513) 939-2332

RESPONDENT: J. MICHAEL BEST 130 HIDDEN HILLS

FAIRFIELD, OH 45014(513)




PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1/6/05 THE COMMISSION DECLARED THE MATTER TO BE AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL.

CASE NO. 2004E-065

COMPLAINANT: DONALD E. ECKHART6445 JOHNSON ROADGALLOWAY, OH 43119(614) 878-5416

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY211 S. FIFTH ST.COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215(614) 228-2481

fax: (614) 228-1093


OFFICE: OHIO SENATE 16TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004G-066

COMPLAINANT: DENNIS LIEBERMAN COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE131 S. WILKINSON ST. 3886 N. HIGH ST.DAYTON, OH 45402 COLUMBUS, OH 43214

RESPONDENT: DAVID GOODMAN COUNSEL: Charles R. SaxbeCOMMITTEE TO ELECT Donald C. BreyDAVID GOODMAN Chester, Willcox & Saxbe, LLP7250 TALANTH PLACE 65 E. State St., Ste. 1000NEW ALBANY, OHIO 43054 Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 221-4000fax (614) 221-4012

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(G)(1) (CONCEALMENT)

OFFICE: FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-067

COMPLAINANT: J. DREW MCFARLAND COUNSEL: RICK L. BRUNNER230 E BROADWAY, STE 200 JENNIFER A. WIGGINSGRANVILLE, OH 43023 545 EAST TOWN ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215241-5550

FAX: 241-5551

RESPONDENT: J. KENNETH BLACKWELL COUNSEL: DAVID LANGDONSECRETARY OF STATE OF OHIO 11175 READING RD180 E BROAD ST., 16TH FLOOR SUITE 103COLUMBUS, OH 43215 CINTI., OH 45241

CELL: (513) 604-5872FAX: (513) 577-7383

OHIO CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT MARRIAGEC/O PHIL BURRESS, CHAIRMANDAVID MILLER, TREASURER11175 READING ROAD, SUITE 103CINCINANTI, OH 45241

CITIZENS FOR COMMUNCITY VALUES C/O PHIL BURRESS, PRESIDENTCITIZENS FOR COMMUNTIY VALUES ACTION, INC.11175 READING ROAD, SUITE 103CINCINNATI, OH 45241

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.22(B)(2)(FALSE STATEMENT)3517.20(INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

ISSUE: ISSUE ONE


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004D-068

COMPLAINANT: RON YOUNG COUNSEL: SCOTT A. PULLINS6893 MILDON DR 50 W BROAD STPAINESVILLE, OH 44077 SUITE 1328

P. O. BOX 163339COLUMBUS, OH 43216-3339

RESPONDENT: JOHN CROCKER COUNSEL: James M. Lyons7758 PRIMROSE DR Lyons & O’Donnell Co., L.P.A.MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, OH 44060 240 E. Main St.

Painesville, OH 44077 (440) 357-5000

CROCKER FOR TREASURER COMMITTEE KIP MOLENAAR, TREASURER COUNSEL: Same7290 SOUTHMEADOW DRIVECONCORD, OHIO 44077

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2)(IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER

ELECTION: NOVMEBER 2, 2004

PRIORS:

CASE NO. 2004E-069

COMPLAINANT: CAPRI S. CAFARO COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE37300 FAIRMOUNT BLVD 3886 N HIGH STHUNTING VALLEY, OH 44022 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: STEVEN C. LATOURETTE COUNSEL: CHARLES R. SAXBE712 WEST MAIN ST. DONALD C. BREYMADISON, OH 44057 SARAH MORRISON

65 E STATESUITE 1000COLUMBUS, OH 43215

THE LATOURETTE FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEE COUNSEL:SAME9112 TYLER BLVD.MENTOR, OH 44060


OFFICE: U.S. CONGRESS - 14TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-070

COMPLAINANT: JEFFREY JAKMIDES COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG1485 BRIARWOOD ROAD BRICKER & ECKLERALLIANCE, OH 44601 100 S. THIRD ST

COLS., OH 43215-4291227-2391FAX: 227-2390

RESPONDENT: JOHN D. FERRERO, JR.C/O TINA FORTUNE, TREASURERKEEP FERRERO PROSECUTOR COMMITTEE6049 SANDLEWOOD AVE., NENORTH CANTON, OH 44721

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)3517.20(A)(2)(IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: STARK COUNTY PROSECUTOR


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-071

COMPLAINANT: CITIZENS FOR THE FUTURE COUNSEL: ARNOLD E SHEEHAN, JROF PATASKALA 365 S. MAIN STC/O STEPHEN J. BUTCHER, SR, TREAS PATASKALA, OH 43062463 WASHINGTON STPATASKALA, OH 43062(740) 927-3411

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL:C/O ROSEMARY LINGEL, TREASURER KARL H. SCHNEIDER13388 HAVENS CORNER RD MAQUIRE & SCHNEIDERPATASKALA, OH 43062 250 CIVIC DR., STE 250(740) 927-3388 COLS., OH 43215


OFFICE: ISSUE 13

ELECTION: NOVEMBE 2, 2004

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-072

COMPLAINANT: NORTHEAST OHIO AMERICAN COUNSEL: CLIFFORD ARNEBECKFRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE 1351 S. KING AVE513 W. EXCHANGE ST. 1ST FLOORAKRON, OH 44302 COLUMBUS, OH 43212(330) 253-7151 481-8416

FAX: (330) 996-4664 FAX: 481-8387

RESPONDENT: COMPETITION OHIOP. O. BOX 2133COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2133(877) 729-0122FAX: (866) 878-8417

AT&TC/O COMPETITION OHIOP. O. BOX 2133COLUMBUS, OH 43216-2133(877) 729-0122FAX: (866) 878-8417

ALLEGATIONS: 3599.03(A)(CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)


ELECTION: NOVEMER , 2002

PRIORS:

*RETURNED BY PCR INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS NEVER SCHEDULED

CASE NO. 2004G-073

COMPLAINANT: SUZANNE L. WYNN7785 GARDNER ROAD GEORGETOWN, OH 45121(937) 378-2412CELL: (513) 305-6738

RESPONDENT: BROWN COUNTY COALITION FOR OPEN & HONEST GOVERNMENTP. O. BOX 24GEORGETOWN, OH 45121

BROWN COUNTY FIRSTROBYN WATSON, TREASURER4246 WHITE OAK VALLEY ROADGEORGETOWN, OH 45121(937) 378-5332

RAY STAUBACH JAN STAUBACH 205 N. WATER ST.GEORGETOWN, OH 45121(937) 378-2097

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D)(1) AND (2)(FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER AND TO KEEP A STRICT ACCOUNT OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS)3517.10(E)(1)(DOES NOT HAVE A REGISTRATION NUMBER)3517.10 AND 3517.11 (FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)3517.10(E)(4) AND 3517.10(F)(1) (FULL AND COMPLETE ADDRESS)3517.105(B)(1) (FAILURE TO FILE AN INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE REPORT)3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: BROWN COUNTY SHERIFF, ETC


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(D)(1) AND (2) AGAINST MICHAEL WATSON, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN

DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION. IN ADDITION, THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(E)(1), R.C. §3517.10, R.C. §3517.11, R.C. §3517.10(E)(4), R.C. §3517.10(F)(1), R.C. §3517.105(B)(1), AND R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST ALL REMAINING PARTIES.

CASE NO. 2004E-074

COMPLAINANT: J. MICHAEL BEST130 HIDDEN HILLSFAIRFIELD, OH 45014(513) 907-4398

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL A. FOX6109 CREEKSIDE WAYHAMILTON, OH 45011




PRIORS: 2004E-064

CASE NO. 2004G-075

COMPLAINANT: LINDA K. FULLERTON7494 ZIMMERMAN RD.ST. PARIS, OHIO 43072(937) 663-4562

RESPONDENT: EDWARD PRESTON COUNSEL: MELISSA HOEFFEL48 RUE ST. CHARLES KEGLER, BROWN, HILL & RITTERURBANA, OH 43078 65 E. STATE ST.

SUITE 1800 COLS., OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13 (EXCEEDS CASH CONTRIBUTION LIMIT)

OFFICE: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER

FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004G-076

COMPLAINANT: CLEVELAND GENOMICS INC.ELSEBETH M. BAUMGARTNER, PHARM. D., J.D.CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERP. O. BOX 897 PEMBERVILLE, OHIO 43450(419) 410-5818

RESPONDENT: CHIEF JUSTICE THOMAS J. MOYER65 E. FRONT STREETCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

JUSTICE TERRENCE O’DONNELL65 E. FRONT ST.COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215

JUSTICE JUDITH LANZINGERONE CONSTITUTION AVETOLEDO, OHIO 43624

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.092(B) AND (C)(RECEIPT OF IMPROPER CAMPAIGN SOLICITATIONS)

OFFICE: OHIO SUPEREME COURT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/04 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004E-077

COMPLAINANT: DR. KENNETH L. AKINS1103 LEE AVENUEPORT CLINTON, OH 43452(419) 734-1414

DR. R. DONALD WOODSON4445 MARIN PINES, APT. EPORT CLINTON, OH 43452(419) 797-7311

RESPONDENT: DR. GILBERT BUCHOLZ COUNSEL: Don McTigue592 N. MONUMENT VIEW DR. 3886 N. High St.MARBLEHEAD, OH 43440 Columbus, OH 43214

263-7000fax: 263-7078


OFFICE: OTTAWA COUNTY CORONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 4/28/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANT TO HAVE THE CASE DISMISSED.

CASE NO. 2004E-078

COMPLAINANT: EVE BOLTON1325 ASTER PLACECINCINNATI, OHIO 45231

RESPONDENT: PAT DEWINE6155 FAIRWAY DRIVECINCINNATI, OHIO 45212

FRIENDS OF PAT DEWINELOU BUSCHLE, TREASURER5945 RIDGE AVENUECINCINNATI, OHIO 45213



ELECTION: NOVEWMBER 2, 2004

PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-079

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL P. FOX COUNSEL: KARL H SCHNEIDER11540 E. BROAD ST. MAQUIRE & SCHNEIDERPATASKALA, OH 43062 250 CIVIC DR., SUITE 250(740) 927-3991 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR THE FUTURE OF PATASKALA COUNSEL:STEPHEN J. BUTCHER, SR. JR ARNOLD E. SHAHEEN,463 WASHINGTON ST.PATASKALA, OH 43062 PATASKALA, OH 43062(740) 927-3411


ISSUE: ISSUE 1 AND ISSUE 13


PRIORS: 2004E-071 AND 2004E-080

DISPOSITION: 5/26/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF ALL PARTIES.

CASE NO. 2004E-080

COMPLAINANT: JAMES A ARGO, II COUNSEL: KARL H. SCHNEIDER2915 OLD MAIDS LANE MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER LLPPATASKALA, OH 43062 250 CIVIC CTR DR STE 200(740) 927-2085 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR THE FUTURE OF PATASKALA COUNSEL:STEPHEN J. BUTCHER, TREASURER ARNOLD E. SHAHEEN, JR463 WASHINGTON ST 365 S. MAIN ST.PATASKALA, OH 43062 PATASKALA, OH 43062(740) 927-3411

STEPHEN BUTCHERNANCY BUTCHER63 E. BROAD ST.PATASKALA, OH 43062(740) 964-0056

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)3517.22(B)(1) AND (2)(FALSE STATEMENT)

ISSUE: ISSUE 1 AND ISSUE 13


PRIORS: 2004E-071 , 2004E-079 AND 2004E-080

DISPOSITION: 5/26/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF ALL PARTIES.

CASE NO. 2004E-081

COMPLAINANT: STEPHANIE RITCHIE, VICE CHAIRPERSONTHE ORGANIZATION PRESERVING SAFETY SERVICES,252 PARK AVE.SALEM, OH 44460(330) 337-8359HM: (330) 651-1503

RESPONDENT: FFACT PAC COMMITTEEJANET GEMMIL, TREASURERP. O. BOX 129SALEM, OHIO 44460


ISSUE: FIRE ISSUES


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/11/04 WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.

CASE NO. 2004G-082

COMPLAINANT: ALLISON M. PERZPERZ CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE4344 BRITTANY ROADTOLEDO, OH 43615(419) 693-1202

RESPONDENT: ANITA LOPEZ COUNSEL: Keith Wilkowski1603 GLENBROOK DR Vassar, Dills, Dawson & Bonfiglio, LLCTOLEDO, OHIO 43614 420 Madison Ave., Ste. 1102(419) 385-1804 Toledo, OH 43604

(419) 241-9770 fax: (419) 241-9771

BERNIE QUILTER COUNSEL: Same as above3439 FIELDBROOKE LANEOREGON, OH 43616(419) 693-1202


OFFICE: LUCAS COUNTY RECORDERLUCAS COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-083

COMPLAINANT: JEFF JACOBSON COUNSEL: Donald C. Brey7480 NEW YORK WAY Chester, Willcox & SaxbeDAYTON, OH 45414-2490 65 E. State St., Ste. 1000(937) 890-4771 Columbus, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: DONALD CULP1021 KIRKWALL CT.MIAMISBURG, OH 45342(937) 436-2573


OFFICE: OHIO STATE SENATOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/28/05 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST FROM THE COMPLAINANT, JEFF JACOBSON, TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.

CASE NO. 2004E-084

COMPLAINANT: JOHN S. LUCHANSKY1976 WENDY LANEBOARDMAN TWP., OH 44514-1659

RESPONDENT: THE POLAND, CANFIELD AND BOARDMAN TOWN CRIER NEWSPAPERSC/O BETH A. VOLOSIN, GENERAL MANAGERSOUTHWOODS EXECUTIVE CENTRE, STE. 210100 DEBARTOLO PLACEYOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512(330) 629-6200FAX (330) 629-6210

WKBN - AM RADIOC/O BILL KELLY, GENERAL MANAGER7461 SOUTH AVE.BOARDMAN TWP., OH 44512(330) 965-1897(330) 965-3770

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: 6TH U.S. CONGRESSIONAL SEAT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.

12/16/04 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004E-085

COMPLAINANT: CHARLES BUTTERS14818 RIVER GLEN DRIVENOVELTY, OH 44072(440) 338-3659

RESPONDENT: PETER ROGERS COUNSEL: Thomas Winters, Esq.13965 CHILLICOTHE ROAD Vorys, Sater, Seymour & PeaseNOVELTY, OH 44072 52 E. Gay St.(440) 338-7112 Columbus, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: ROAD LEVY RENEWAL


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004D-086

COMPLAINANT: JAMES T. O’REILLY24 JEWETT DRIVECINCINNATI, OH 45215(513) 761-9398FAX (513) 761-4009

RESPONDENT: THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW & COUNSEL: RICHARD W SIEHLPUBLIC POLICY STUDIES OTTO BEATTY III1015 18TH STREET, NW, STE. 425 BAKER & HOSTETLERWASHINGTON, DC 20036 65 E STATE ST. #2100

COLS., OH 43215(614) 462-2639

FAX: (614) 462-2616

DAVID J. OWSIANY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COUNSEL: SAMEOHIO DENTAL ASSOCIATION1370 DUBLIN RD.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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

OFFICE: SUPREME COURT JUSTICE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2).

CASE NO. 2004E-087

COMPLAINANT: MARY JANE CAMPBELL, DEPUTY TREASDANNY R BUBP FOR STATE REP COMMITTEE307 NORTH MARKET STWEST UNION, OHIO 45693(937) 544-2581

DANNY R BUBP FOR STATE REP COMMITTEEWENDELL RICKEY, TREASURER18877 SR 136WINCHESTER, OH 45697(937) 695-0486

RESPONDENT: JOHN R LAFFERTY211 W MAIN STWEST UNION, OH 45693(937) 544-5506

RODGER D SHIVELEY24454 S. R. 125BLUE CREEK, OH 45616

MARGARET SHIVELEY24454 S. R. 125BLUE CREEK, OH 45616

VIRGINIA NESBITTADDRESS UNKNOWN

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)3517.10(FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)3517.105 (FAILURE TO FILE AS A PAC)

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE


PRIORS:


CASE NO. 2004E-088

COMPLAINANT: ROBERT MATIUS31020 LINCOLN RD.WESTLAKE, OH 44145-5042

RESPONDENT: ROBERT SPADA COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY5962 ROYALWOOD RD CHESTER, WILLCOX & SAXBEN. ROYALTON, OH 44133 65 E. STATE ST., #1000

COLS., OH 43215

THE OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: TERRENCE O’DONNELLROBERT T. BENNETT, CHAIRMAN BRICKER & ECKLER211 S. FIFTH ST. 100 S. THIRD ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43215-4291

WEWS - CONTACT 5 COUNSEL: KEVIN SHOOK, ESQRICK HARRIS, VP & GENERAL MANAGER FROST, BROWN & TODD3001 EUCLID AVE. 10 W. BROAD ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44112 COLS., OH 43215

THE REPUBLICAN SENATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE COUNSEL:DOUG WHITE, CHAIRMAN DON BREY211 S. FIFTH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

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

OFFICE: STATE SENATE DISTRICT 24


PRIORS:


12/16/04 THE COMMISSION DENIED RECONSIDERATION OF THIS MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004G-089

COMPLAINANT: FRANCIS E. SWEENEY COUNSEL: RICK BRUNNER15710 WEST SHORE CT 545 E. TOWN ST.LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 COLUMUBS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: FRANCIS E. SWEENEY 15710 WEST SHORE CTLAKEWOOD, OH 44107 COUNSEL: SAME

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.11(C)(FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REPORT)


ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.11(C), BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

1/20/05 RECEIVED FROM THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT FRANCIS E. SWEENEY CASHIER’S CHECK #589571379 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,156.25 PURSUANT TO O.R.C. §3517.08

CASE NO. 2004D-090PAGE 1 of 2

COMPLAINANT: I’M A V.O.T.E.RJOE KILBANE1848 HOLDEN ARBOR RUNWESTLAKE, OH 44145

RESPONDENT: DENNIS M. CLOUGH COUNSEL: David R. Harbarger, Esq.27700 HILLIARD BLVD. Director of Law, City of WestlakeWESTLAKE, OHIO 44145` Robin R. Leasure, Esq.

Ass’t Dir. of Law, City of Westlake 27700 Hilliard Blvd. Westlake, OH 44145 (440) 617-4230fax: (440) 617-4249

MICHAEL F. KILLEEN27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145

EDWARD G. HACK27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145

JAMES CONNOLE27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145

WILLIAM SEXTON27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145

MICHAEL F. O’DONNELL27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OHIO 44145

KENNETH BRADY27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OH 44145

NAN A. BAKER27700 HILLIARD BLVD.WESTLAKE, OH 44145

CASE NO. 2004D-090

PAGE 2 of 2

RESPONDENT: WESTLAKE CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT COUNSEL:ROBERT G. ABER, TREASURER Gary A. Ebert, Esq.1842 COE’S POST RUN Seeley, Savidge & Ebert Co.,

LPAWESTLAKE, OHIO 44145 Fifth Third Center

600 Superior Ave., East, Ste. 800Cleveland, OH 44114-2655(216) 566-8200

fax: (216) 566-0213


OFFICE: CHARTER AMENDMENT 106 AND 107


PRIORS: 1/6/05 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.

CASE NO. 2004G-091

COMPLAINANT: OHIOANS PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTION (“OPC”) COUNSEL:LYNN GREER, TREASURER RICK L. BRUNNER3880 LYON DRIVE 545 E TOWN STCOLUMBUS, OH 43220 COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIOANS PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTION (“OPC”)LYNN GREER, TREASURER3880 LYON DRIVECOLUMBUS, OH 43220

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REPORT)

OFFICE: ISSUE 1


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/04 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE NOR REFER

THE MATTER FOR PROSECUTION.

CASE NO. 2004E-092

COMPLAINANT: WESTLAKE CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT COUNSEL:ROBERT G. ABER, TREASURER GARY A EBERT1842 COE’S POST RUN SEELEY, SAVIDGE &WESTLAKE, OH 44145 EBERT CO., LPA(440) 892-4911 FIFTH THIRD CTR

600 SUPERIOR AVE EAST, SUITE 800CLEVELAND, OH

44114-2655(216) 566-0213

RESPONDENT: I’M A V.O.T.E.R.JOE KILBANE, TREASURERP O BOX 451244WESTLAKE, OH 44145(440) 954-4663

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(INACCURATE DISCLAIMER)3517.10(FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)3599.03 (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)3517.22(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: CHARTER AMENDMENTS 106 AND 107


PRIORS: 2004G-073


CASE NO. 2004G-093

COMPLAINANT: MATTHEW H. BARRETT COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE354 GOLDEN RUSSETT BLVD.AMHERST, OH 44001HM: (440) 988-8308 WK: (440) 233-1115

RESPONDENT: REP. KATHLEEN WALCHER COUNSEL: Donald C. Brey32 W. ELM ST. Chester, Willcox & SaxbeNORWALK, OH 44857-2143 65 E. State St., Ste. 1000WK: (614) 466-9628 Columbus, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.102(ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS)3517.13(G)(1)(CONCEALMENT)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 58


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/8/06THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAWTHE COMPLAINT FILED BY THE COMPLAINANT.

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