Phil Van Treuren’s Blog Post Archives
January 2013
- 14: Old Postcard in Amherst Leads to Story of Famous Elyria Photographer
- 08: Amherst, Ohio Transfer Station Hours (Yard Waste, Trash, Garbage)
- 02: Finding Gold in Lorain County, Ohio: Gold Prospecting & Panning
November 2012
- 28: Why Your Amherst Water Rates Will Go Up Over The Next 3 Years
- 21: How Ridiculous EPA Regulations Affect YOU Here in Amherst
- 20: Information About Recent Burglaries in Amherst
- 06: A Final Thank-You to My Wonderful Supporters
- 03: Phil Van Treuren & Ted Kalo Debate: Lorain County Commissioner
- 02: Video: Van Treuren Asks Kalo About Hiring His Campaign Workers
- 02: A Thank You to Ted Kalo and His Supporters for Staying Issues-Focused
- 01: Analysis of 2012 Lorain County Early Voters by City & Party
October 2012
- 13: Ted Kalo Loses the Endorsement of the Lorain County UAW
- 12: Our Campaign Website Traffic This Year, Broken Down By City
- 03: A Public Challenge for Ted Kalo: Stop Using Taxpayer Money for Self-Promotion, and I’ll Take Down Our Campaign Signs
September 2012
- 29: Lorain Democrat Endorses Phil Van Treuren for Commissioner: a Great Letter
- 27: A Supporter in the Virgin Islands Gives Phil Van Treuren His First Vote for Commissioner
- 26: North Ridgeville Press Columnist Endorses Phil Van Treuren
- 16: 4-Year-Old Sophia Van Treuren: My Favorite Campaign Volunteer
- 14: Lorain County Voter Registration Deadline: October 9th, 2012
- 12: Ted Kalo Creates a Cushy Taxpayer-Funded Job for His Campaign Manager
- 09: My Flight Over Lorain County in a Homemade Light-Sport Aircraft
- 09: “Democrats for Van Treuren” Reception to Take Place in Lorain
- 05: Phil Van Treuren’s 5-Point Plan for Lorain County
- 01: Chronicle-Telegram Letter: Van Treuren Leads by Listening to Residents’ Concerns
August 2012
- 31: Absentee Ballot Request Forms Sent to All Lorain County Voters TODAY!
- 24: Kalo Hypocrisy: Lorain County 4-H Program Threatened Because of Ted’s Reckless Spending
- 23: I’m going to be a “celebrity chef” in this cooking contest . . . thank goodness for my wife!
- 19: Lorain is Bullying Amherst & Sheffield Townships with Unfair Sanitary Sewer Rates: Here’s How to Help!
- 15: Van Treuren Focusing on Sheffield Lake Voters With New Campaign Office
- 10: Lorain County Voters Can Change Their Address Registration Online
July 2012
- 27: Ted Kalo Spent $759,000 to Spruce Up Commissioner Offices While County Buildings Needed Repairs
- 25: Lorain County Election Ballot Issues 2012: School Levies, Police, Fire
- 25: 2012 Lorain County Special Election: Avon & Avon Lake OH Ballot Issues
- 22: Phil Van Treuren’s Campaign Celebrates 3,000 Facebook Fans
- 21: What Happened to the Amherst Sign at the Five Points?
- 20: 90-Year-Old Van Treuren Supporter Went Door-To-Door in Combat Boots for Lorain County Commissioner Campaign
- 20: Note to Critic: I Didn’t Run For Office to Make Government Bigger or Create More Laws
- 18: Lorain County Free Clinic’s 16th Annual Golf Outing in Grafton, Ohio
- 15: Another Democrat Van Treuren Supporter Gives A Great Testimonial
- 14: Thanks to a Hard-Working North Ridgeville Campaign Volunteer!
- 12: Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign Headquarters Opening in Lorain County Monday
- 11: Phil Van Treuren Highlights 100 Years of Family History & Union Roots in Lorain County
- 10: A Message to Lorain County Libertarian Party Members from Phil Van Treuren
- 06: This Van Treuren Volunteer is Filling Out A THOUSAND Hand-Written Postcards to Voters
- 03: Is Phil Van Treuren Running for Commissioner to Lay Off Lorain County Workers?
- 02: Dog-Friendly Fundraiser for Phil Van Treuren!
June 2012
- 30: Thanks to the North Ridgeville Residents Who Saved Me From Heat Exaustion Today
- 26: Courageous Amherst Police Officers Get Medals of Valor
- 25: ALL Lorain County Voters Mailed 2012 Absentee Ballot Applications!
- 25: Registering to Vote Deadline in Lorain County Ohio: 2012 Election
- 22: Amherst Police Department Weapons Training Shows a Commitment to Professionalism & Safety
- 21: This is the Kind of Campaign Donation I Appreciate Most
- 15: Lorain County Ohio: 2012 Polling Place Locations, Where to Vote
- 12: Third Base Politics on Van Treuren’s Run for Lorain County Commissioner
- 09: Join Phil Van Treuren’s “Summer Offensive” in Lorain County!
- 08: Big Thanks to a Hard-Working Campaign Volunteer in City of Lorain
- 05: North Ridgeville Fundraiser: Phil Van Treuren for Lorain County Commissioner
- 05: Friends of Amherst Public Library Day at Ziggy’s Restaurant
- 01: Thanks to Amherst Police for Tackling Traffic Problems on Side Streets
May 2012
- 30: Phil Van Treuren Releases New Commercial, “A Full-Time Commissioner”
- 29: Amherst, Other Lorain County Cities Among Top Cleveland Ohio Suburbs
- 27: Grafton Ohio Fundraiser: Phil Van Treuren for Lorain County Commissioner 2012
- 26: Loraincounty.com 2012 Candidate Profile: Phil Van Treuren for Commissioner
- 24: Amherst Ohio City Cable Videos Now Available Online via Internet!
- 23: Amherst Ohio Community Chorus Annual Spring Concert: St. Joseph Church
- 22: Lorain County Voters Guide: 2012 General Election Races, Candidates
- 21: Amherst Ohio Memorial Day Parade: Route, Time & Registration
- 18: Congressman Bob Gibbs, Lorain County Ohio
- 17: Let’s Cleanup Amherst for Lorain County Pride Day This Saturday!
- 15: Lorain County Democrat Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur
- 15: Republican Drops Bid Against Ohio 56th District State Rep Dan Ramos
- 14: A Message to the Elyria Resident Who Hunted Me Down in His Car This Weekend
- 12: Congressman Jim Jordan: Lorain County, Ohio
- 11: Sherrod Brown: Lorain County, Ohio U.S. Senator
- 11: In Elyria, Democrat Mayor Holly Brinda is Keeping Promise of No Tax Increases
- 11: Lorain County Ohio Political Candidate Polling: 2012 Local Race Election Polls
- 10: Ted Kalo Wants Higher Taxes, Even Though Lorain County Sales Tax Collection Hits Record Level
- 07: Warning: Here’s How Phil Van Treuren Will Disappoint Some Of His Supporters
- 04: Mitt Romney Presidential Campaign Town Hall Meeting in Cleveland, Ohio
- 04: Fire Department Will Test Fire Hydrants Soon in Amherst, Ohio
- 03: $439,000 Taken From Our Teachers & Schools: The Lorain County Land Bank
April 2012
- 27: An Anonymous Letter Against Internet Sweepstakes Gambling Cafes in Amherst
- 27: New Door Cards: Van Treuren for Lorain County Commissioner 2012
- 27: Lorain County Land Bank Setup Delayed By Commissioners
- 27: Sweepstakes Gambling Cafes in Amherst Ohio Get Mixed Vote From Council
- 26: April Campaign Update Letter to Supporters of Phil Van Treuren for Lorain County Commissioner
- 25: Councilman Dan Bucci’s Job Growth Incentive Program: Avon Lake, Ohio
- 24: Van Treuren Celebrates Visiting 10,000 Lorain County Homes With New Web Video
- 22: Wellington Fundraiser: Phil Van Treuren for Lorain County Commissioner
- 18: BREAKING NEWS: Mitt Romney to Visit City of Lorain, Ohio Tomorrow
- 17: Barack Obama AND Mitt Romney visiting Lorain County tomorrow??
- 13: Lorain’s St. Joseph Community Center: Chronicle Telegram Editorial
- 09: Van Treuren: “Express Shuttles” to Cleveland Could Generate Revenue for Lorain County
March 2012
- 31: Van Treuren Campaign Releases New Web Video, “Leading By Example”
- 28: 2012 Lorain County Commissioner Election Fundraiser Tomorrow Night
- 26: Lorain’s Republic Steel Agreement Is Proof That Lower Taxes Lead To Job Growth
- 20: Van Treuren Tours Lorain County Airport, Calls It “A Potential Engine of Economic Development”
- 19: Backfire: A Big “Thank You” to the Thugs Who Stole Our Car Magnets
- 19: Lorain County 4th of July 2013: Fireworks, July Fourth Parade List
- 17: Note To My Opponents: Bullying & Vandalism Will Only Make Us Fight Harder For Taxpayers
- 14: Amherst Ohio Yard Waste Collection Schedule (Grass, Leaves, Branches)
- 13: Phil Van Treuren Will Oppose Ted Kalo for County Commissioner
- 13: Frank Janik, Richard Ramsey: 2012 Lorain County Judge Race
- 11: Amherst Ohio Bulk Trash & Garbage Pickup Schedule
- 06: Van Treuren Sets Record for Primary Votes in Lorain County Commissioner Race
- 06: Lorain County Election Day: Find 2012 Polling Places & Where To Vote
- 03: Farewell to Former Lorain County Judge Joseph Zieba
- 01: Amherst Police Department Accepting Applications for Part-Time Dispatcher
February 2012
- 29: Last Chance To Vote Early Or Absentee For Coming Lorain County Election
- 26: Democrat Lisa Swenski is Displaying Courage & Fortitude in Judge Campaign
- 24: Van Treuren Sets Record For Pre-Primary Fundraising . . . Without Holding A Single Fundraiser
- 22: Van Treuren for Commissioner Fundraiser Tomorrow at Rino’s in Lorain
- 19: Amherst Resident Makes Selfless Donation To Cleveland Street Cemetery
- 15: La Junta Electoral del Condado Lorain Ohio (Español): Vote 2012
- 14: This Fight Video From Denny’s In Amherst Shows Why Police Need Our Support
- 14: Mayor David Taylor’s 2012 State Of The City Address: Amherst, Ohio
- 12: Van Treuren Spends Shift With Lorain County Sheriff Deputies, Corrections Officers; Vows To Fight For Sheriff’s Office
- 06: Lorain County Government: Lorain County, Ohio
- 02: Guest Post: The Lorain County Free Clinic
January 2012
- 27: Guest Post: Amherst Ohio Special Olympics
- 26: Elyria Mayor Holly Brinda Proving Fiscal Responsibility Has No Political Party
- 23: One of Ohio’s oldest gardening clubs is located in Avon
- 22: Guest Post: Women Business Owners Network of Lorain County
- 20: Guest Post: Lorain County Woodcarvers Club
- 20: Amherst Ohio: Update On Columbia Gas Improvement Project At Milan Ave. & Lake St.
- 19: Amherst Ohio Rotary Club Annual Wine Tasting & Auction
- 16: Van Treuren: Lorain County Commissioners Are Violating Ohio Revised Code With No-Bid Projects
- 12: Amherst Ohio Old-Time Jamboree Cancelled
- 12: Amherst Shupe Elementary School To Close
- 02: January 2012 Campaign Update Letter to Phil Van Treuren Supporters
December 2011
- 29: Kucinich, Kaptur: Lorain County 2012 Democrat Congress Primary
- 22: Calhoun disqualified from Lorian County Commissioner ballot for Kalo’s seat
- 21: Mark Costilow Named New Safety Service Director for Amherst, Ohio
- 21: Resendez, Calhoun Seek 2012 Democrat Lorain County Commissioner Nod
- 20: Where To Vote Lorain County, Ohio: Election Polling Places 2012
- 15: Lorain County Will Have Only One Primary Election in 2012
- 09: Lorain County Voting Issues, Levies: 2012 Primary Election Ballot
- 07: Van Treuren Campaign Hires Full-Time Fundraising Coordinator
- 02: Lorain County: March 2012 Primary Election Candidate Filings
November 2011
- 18: Started My County Commissioner Service March Today in the City of Lorain!
- 13: Van Treuren Enters Commissioner Race, Says He “Loves Being An Underdog”
- 05: Does Phil Van Treuren Kill His Political Opponents’ Pets?
- 04: Get Lorain County Election Results Here: Ohio Election Day!
- 03: Amherst is Hiring a New Clerk of Council: Job Description & How to Apply
- 03: An Update on the Amherst Ohio Recreation Center
- 01: Amherst Fact Check: Has Mayor Taylor Really Cut The Police Department Budget?
October 2011
- 31: Amherst Fact Check: Has Our City Really Tripled in Population?
- 25: Lorain County Sheriff Prescription Drug Turn-In Program
- 25: Lorain County Flu Shots: Health District Flu Shot Clinics
- 25: City Of Amherst Ohio Leaf Pickup Schedule
- 24: Lorain County Notary Public: Historical Antique Seal Stamp Press
- 21: Lorain County Elections: 2012 Democrat, Republican Primary Dates
- 20: Lorain County Emergency Management Needs Volunteers For Practice Exercise
- 18: Chronicle Endorses Amherst Mayor David Taylor . . . For Mayor Of Sheffield?
- 15: Amherst Ohio Halloween Schedule: Trick-Or-Treat, Costume Contest
- 14: Free Lorain County Emergency Management Disaster Books
- 09: Lorain St. John’s Church Website Design
- 04: Lorain County Election Early Voting, Absentee, Mail Ballots 2012
September 2011
- 29: New Voting Locations & Election Precincts In Amherst, Ohio
- 26: Amherst Ohio Election Lit: Mayor Taylor, Joe Miller For Council
- 24: Pics From Our Cleveland Street Cemetery Cleanup In Amherst
- 24: Amherst Moves To Ohio House District 56, Rep. Dan Ramos
- 19: Amherst Ohio Residents: Register To Vote In This Year’s Election!
- 18: Amherst Ohio Election Lit: Taylor, Gambish, Bereznay & Goodell
- 16: Election Candidates On Amherst Ohio Ballot: November 2011 Vote
- 15: Van Treuren Invites Amherst Residents To Bicentennial Cleanup Project
- 05: Important Voting Precinct Changes For Amherst, Ohio
- 04: Seeing American Flags Throughout Amherst: Thank You!
August 2011
- 17: Back To School in Amherst Ohio: A Letter From Steven Sayers
- 14: Amherst Ohio Bicentennial: 200 Years of History
- 09: Let’s Go Support a HERO: Marine Sgt. Dennis Kancler of Brecksville
- 05: In Response To American Flag Burning, Let’s Show Our Amherst Pride!
July 2011
- 30: Good Luck To Nick Brusky In His Run For Butler Township Trustee
- 27: Amherst Cinema Movie Theater: News-Times Newspaper Letter
- 26: Amherst Ohio Basement Flooding: City Survey & Meeting Will Address Problems
- 22: Video Of Amherst Ohio Mayor David Taylor Talking About Our City
- 20: Kicking Off Another Amherst Ohio Service March!
- 14: Amherst News-Times Editorial: Old Time Jamboree Reactions
- 10: Amherst Ohio Water Boil Alerts: How Do They Work?
June 2011
- 28: Traffic Light Near Shupe School Upgraded: Thank You Mayor Taylor!
- 23: Letter From Amherst Ohio School District Superintendent Steve Sayers
May 2011
- 29: City of Amherst, Ohio: Info on Cleveland Ave Infrastructure Improvements
- 10: EMH Statement On Closing Of Amherst Ohio Hospital
April 2011
- 15: Amherst, Ohio Is Supporting Earth Day With “Acts Of Green”
- 10: Find Amherst Ohio Codified City Ordinances, Regulations & Laws Online
March 2011
February 2011
- 22: Amherst Ohio School Issue & Recreation Center Levy: Why Are They Combined?
- 13: Amherst Councilman: We Need Independent Candidates
- 04: Van Treuren Encourages Independent Candidates To Enter Amherst At-Large Council Race
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
- 24: Councilman Van Treuren Opposes New Bar in Amherst, Asks Residents To Attend Meeting
- 17: Van Treuren Supports More Churches in Amherst, Discourages Adult-Themed Shops
