Dobis says "Clean up Lake County"
Portage Townwhip assessor position to be filled at caucus tonite
Heinold suggests that state move Illiana a little further south.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Should we fund Pathways?
All signs suggest that Pathways Drug Treatment Center will open in Valparaiso. I for one think that it sounds like a terrific treatment opportunity. We know we've got a drug problem with our teens, basically they have too much money and too much time, so they turn to expensive and abusive habits. Article from last night's meeting. Post article highlighting Charlie and Heather McGill's son Sean.
I do question though the possible committment by the county of $1 million to help make the facility happen. I believe that Pathways is a for-profit company. Does a county give a for-profit a $1 million? I also wonder when the price tag gets that high if other organizations in Porter County could do similar programs for less money?
I'd like to get some point counterpoint going here, anonymous is fine, so I can understand the issue a little better. I'm just struggling with $1 million for an out of town for-profit company. Pathways Family Center Site.
I do question though the possible committment by the county of $1 million to help make the facility happen. I believe that Pathways is a for-profit company. Does a county give a for-profit a $1 million? I also wonder when the price tag gets that high if other organizations in Porter County could do similar programs for less money?
I'd like to get some point counterpoint going here, anonymous is fine, so I can understand the issue a little better. I'm just struggling with $1 million for an out of town for-profit company. Pathways Family Center Site.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Tax Cuts aren't FAIR
Sometimes politicians, journalists and others exclaim; "It's just a taxcut for the rich!" and it is just accepted to be fact, withoutquestioning it. But what does that really mean? Just in case you are not completely clear on this issue, the followingmight help.
Let's put tax cuts in terms everyone can understand. Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all tencomes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go somethinglike this:
So, that's what they decided to do. The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happywith the arrangement, until on day, the owner threw them a curve.
"Since you are all such good customers," he said, "I'm going to reduce thecost of your daily beer by $20."Drinks for the ten now cost just $80.The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes so thefirst four men were unaffected. They would still drink for free.
But whatabout the other six men - the paying customers?
How could they divide the$20 windfall so that everyone would get his 'fair share?' They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if they subtractedthat from everybody's share, then the fifth man and the sixth man wouldeach end up being paid to drink his beer. So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce eachman's bill by roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out theamounts each should pay.And so:
Each of the six was better off than before. And the first four continued to drink for free. But once outside the restaurant, the men began tocompare their savings."I only got a dollar out of the $20," declared the sixth man. He pointedto the tenth man," but he got $10!""Yeah, that's right," exclaimed the fifth man. "I only saved a dollar,too. It's unfair that he got ten times more than I!""That's true!!" shouted the seventh man. "Why should he get $10 back when I got only two? The wealthy get all the breaks!""Wait a minute," yelled the first four men in unison. "We didn't getanything at all. The system exploits the poor!"
The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.
The next night the tenth man didn't show up for drinks, so the nine sat down and had beers without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, theydiscovered something important. They didn't have enough money between allof them for even half of the bill!
And that, boys and girls, journalists and college professors, is how ourtax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes get the mostbenefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for beingwealthy, and they just may not show up anymore. In fact, they might startdrinking overseas where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.
David R. Kamerschen, PhDProfessor of EconomicsUniversity of Georgia
CLEAR EXPLANATION OF TAX CUTS
Let's put tax cuts in terms everyone can understand. Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all tencomes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go somethinglike this:
- The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
- The fifth would pay $1...
- The sixth would pay $3...
- The seventh would pay $7.
- The eighth would pay $12.
- The ninth would pay $18.
- The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.
So, that's what they decided to do. The ten men drank in the bar every day and seemed quite happywith the arrangement, until on day, the owner threw them a curve.
"Since you are all such good customers," he said, "I'm going to reduce thecost of your daily beer by $20."Drinks for the ten now cost just $80.The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes so thefirst four men were unaffected. They would still drink for free.
But whatabout the other six men - the paying customers?
How could they divide the$20 windfall so that everyone would get his 'fair share?' They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if they subtractedthat from everybody's share, then the fifth man and the sixth man wouldeach end up being paid to drink his beer. So, the bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce eachman's bill by roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out theamounts each should pay.And so:
- The fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100% savings).
- The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (33%savings).
- The seventh now pay $5 instead of $7 (28%savings).
- The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (25% savings).
- The ninth now paid $14 inste ad of $18 (22% savings).
- The tenth now paid $49 instead of $59 (16% savings).
Each of the six was better off than before. And the first four continued to drink for free. But once outside the restaurant, the men began tocompare their savings."I only got a dollar out of the $20," declared the sixth man. He pointedto the tenth man," but he got $10!""Yeah, that's right," exclaimed the fifth man. "I only saved a dollar,too. It's unfair that he got ten times more than I!""That's true!!" shouted the seventh man. "Why should he get $10 back when I got only two? The wealthy get all the breaks!""Wait a minute," yelled the first four men in unison. "We didn't getanything at all. The system exploits the poor!"
The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.
The next night the tenth man didn't show up for drinks, so the nine sat down and had beers without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, theydiscovered something important. They didn't have enough money between allof them for even half of the bill!
And that, boys and girls, journalists and college professors, is how ourtax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes get the mostbenefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for beingwealthy, and they just may not show up anymore. In fact, they might startdrinking overseas where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.
David R. Kamerschen, PhDProfessor of EconomicsUniversity of Georgia
CLEAR EXPLANATION OF TAX CUTS
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Valparaiso Saves Money
So at the end of 2006, Valparaiso decided to pave some more streets. The weather was warmer than expected and the city's contractor, Reith-Riley, could do the work for $100,000 less than the quoted price for 2007.
The city council voted to save the $100,000 and use money that was in hand from Major Moves, but wait until January to actually pay the contractor.
Of course since it's an election year, Bob McCasland, who is going to run against current Mayor Jon Costas for election voted against this money saving manuever. Why? Does he want to pay more? Does he want to pave less roads? Does he just want to posture and waste time? Did he and Dave Butterfield get their signals crossed?
I loved councilman Ed Howe's quote: Councilman Ed Howe said, "If we get a chance to pay $400,000 for something that is going to be worth $500,000, we should do it every year. That's good government." nwi.com article
The city council voted to save the $100,000 and use money that was in hand from Major Moves, but wait until January to actually pay the contractor.
Of course since it's an election year, Bob McCasland, who is going to run against current Mayor Jon Costas for election voted against this money saving manuever. Why? Does he want to pay more? Does he want to pave less roads? Does he just want to posture and waste time? Did he and Dave Butterfield get their signals crossed?
I loved councilman Ed Howe's quote: Councilman Ed Howe said, "If we get a chance to pay $400,000 for something that is going to be worth $500,000, we should do it every year. That's good government." nwi.com article
Harper's "No Growth" attorney crying foul
So, this one will boil your blood. The United States governmental system is based on checks and balances right? We were taught that in elemenatary school. These checks keep any one governmental entity from having too much power.
Well Bob Harper's new "no growth" plan commission attorney is complaining that a developer (yes the dregs of humanity) may get to develop even though Bob doesn't want him to. He even complains that this limits government's power!
Nwi.com article ... poorly written by the way, I'll try to get some expert opionion to flesh out the real details, the journalist got confused.
Well Bob Harper's new "no growth" plan commission attorney is complaining that a developer (yes the dregs of humanity) may get to develop even though Bob doesn't want him to. He even complains that this limits government's power!
Nwi.com article ... poorly written by the way, I'll try to get some expert opionion to flesh out the real details, the journalist got confused.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Will the internet allow candidates to engage
Exerpt from Marketing Hipster:
Campaigns Are Far From Engaging
"I had a little bit of a deja vu moment earlier. I was having a political discussion with a friend over IM today and we were talking about possible presidential candidates for the 2008 election. My friend who is also “in the industry” talked about how many of the presidential hopefuls are really grabbing onto “engagement marketing” techniques like MySpace, YouTube and their web sites. I responded to him that yes, the candidates are using some of these technologies, but they are far from even coming close to engaging anyone."
"... The first candidate to actually engage in a two-way conversation online the right way will see attention that all the media dollars in the world could not buy. Though I question whether that will happen or not."
Note: I think that local candidates will better leverage the two way communication gap by using blogs and myspace and facebook and wiki's. How would Obama possibly communicate directly with hundreds of thousands of people? But I do think a mayoral candidate could
Campaigns Are Far From Engaging
"I had a little bit of a deja vu moment earlier. I was having a political discussion with a friend over IM today and we were talking about possible presidential candidates for the 2008 election. My friend who is also “in the industry” talked about how many of the presidential hopefuls are really grabbing onto “engagement marketing” techniques like MySpace, YouTube and their web sites. I responded to him that yes, the candidates are using some of these technologies, but they are far from even coming close to engaging anyone."
"... The first candidate to actually engage in a two-way conversation online the right way will see attention that all the media dollars in the world could not buy. Though I question whether that will happen or not."
Note: I think that local candidates will better leverage the two way communication gap by using blogs and myspace and facebook and wiki's. How would Obama possibly communicate directly with hundreds of thousands of people? But I do think a mayoral candidate could
Sunday, January 21, 2007
January 2007 Roundup of Porter County Politics
I was asked yesterday "what's up on Porter County, and what are the issues of the year?"
Wide open question so I figured I'd do a list and we can expand on that list as the year progresses:
Wide open question so I figured I'd do a list and we can expand on that list as the year progresses:
- Mayor of Valparaiso race showcases incumbent Jon Costas, who was elected in 2003 by beating then 16 year incumbent Dave Butterfield by a wide margin, against Bob MaCasland a current city councilman from the mayor's own party. If Costas wins the primary he may face former mayor Butterfield, talk-show host Mike Essany, or any number of attorneys from the democratic side.
- Mayor of Portage race got interesting this month. Incumbent Doug Olson will not run again and has endorsed one of his own councilpersons. This got the interest of numerous other individuals from both sides of the aisle. I don't even know all their names. One that stands out is current councilman Dave Highlands, republican, who may run. Do we think the Republicans could actually pick up the mayor's office in predominantly democratic Portage? Did we think they could get the Trustee's office 60 days ago?
- There are no county commissioners or county council seats up this year. Oh there's lots of posturing for 2008 though. Some suggest that Bob Harper will resign now that he's put through his "county growth halt" plan. He may give that seat to Dave Butterfield. Some suggest that John Evans too won't stand again for his seat in 2008. Or how about south county commissioner, Knoblock hasn't attended many meetings, will this feature current councilman Bucko against former trustee Bob Wichlinksi? Watch for news and opinions that affect south and north county as posturing for 2008.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Porter County Today
Scott, our new assessor who backed our old assessor, says the software company debacle may cause even more tax problems here. Maybe Scott and the old assessor should have moved on? Will they too be asking for overtime for their employees already?
Valparaiso saved big money this year on street paving. Oh they paved a bunch, and they'll pave even more next year. Thanks again Mr. Butterfield for not caring for our infrastructure for 16 years. A real thanks goes to Bill Oeding and his Streets staff, they're basically rebuilding the whole city.
Mayor's Ball in Valpo raised $28,000 in 2006. A pretty big drop from the $40,000 raised in 2005. What changed? Different team and different focus. How about this, no Mayor's Ball in 2007, it's an election year anyway. We can look at it again for February 0f 2008 and Mayor Costas, who will win of course, can let his team start planning late in the year.
Valparaiso saved big money this year on street paving. Oh they paved a bunch, and they'll pave even more next year. Thanks again Mr. Butterfield for not caring for our infrastructure for 16 years. A real thanks goes to Bill Oeding and his Streets staff, they're basically rebuilding the whole city.
Mayor's Ball in Valpo raised $28,000 in 2006. A pretty big drop from the $40,000 raised in 2005. What changed? Different team and different focus. How about this, no Mayor's Ball in 2007, it's an election year anyway. We can look at it again for February 0f 2008 and Mayor Costas, who will win of course, can let his team start planning late in the year.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Got this from the Governor's PR Office
On Governor Daniels’ Leadership
[I]n pushing an agenda of change, Daniels is dominating state government and politics.
Russ Pulliam
Indianapolis StarNovember 19, 2006
This state has made more progress in the past 18 months than in the past 18 years. For the longest time, Indiana has had the reputation for being a backward, slow to change and quick to do nothing state. And in some places that is still true. However, under Governor Mitch Daniels this place is getting a badly needed kick in the rear end.
Abdul Hakim Shabazz, Howey Political Report July 13, 2006
In the last year, the Governor has shown the prowess to make tough -- sometimes unpopular -- decisions that yield results for his constituents… Clearly, the knowledge and energy he's brought to his job are as much assets as his policies, and so is his decision to focus relentlessly on Indiana's economic health instead of on the usual wedge issues and partisan games.
Louisville Courier-JournalJune 30, 2006
Success for Indiana will not happen by chance. It will take sustained and enlightened effort, the kind for which the Daniels Administration has exerted critical, needed leadership.
Richmond Palladium-ItemMay 21, 2006
There’s about to be a building boom in Indiana… [t]he chief architect of the boom is the state’s decisive Governor Mitch Daniels, President Bush’s former budget director. Daniels is back home and in charge, and he is engineering a turnaround of an entire state with sophistication.
Bret SwansonNational Review Online 3-28-06
Governor Daniels campaigned to be an agent for decisive change in Indiana in order to reverse years of economic decline and enable Hoosierland to achieve its potential. One must precede the other and, to date, he has certainly fulfilled his promised leadership.
Rick Kreps, EditorPlymouth Pilot-News 3-9-06
As a journalist, I've followed state and local governments for more than 30 years. Rarely have I seen so much done during one year. But then, I've never come across the likes of Indiana's new governor, Mitch Daniels.
Dennis Ryerson, EditorIndianapolis Star 01-01-06
He pursued his legislative agenda relentlessly, assuming far more personal involvement than his immediate predecessors…Daniels also campaigned on a message of change. He insisted his allies follow through on that promise, even when it meant taking political chances.
Indianapolis Star 5-8-05
On Governor Daniels’ Record of Keeping His Promises and Reforming Government
What Daniels announced on Wednesday is a great deal for Indiana's poorest residents and its taxpayers. It's another innovative step from a governor who continues to meet his promise of overhauling an often dysfunctional state government.
Indianapolis StarNovember 30, 2006
In 18 months, the state of Indiana has gone from disarray to discipline in its IT infrastructure. Brought in by Governor Mitch Daniels, an experienced IT management team has cut 230 jobs, consolidated hardware and services, renegotiated contracts and saved the state US$25 million in annual costs.
Carolyn Duffy Marsan, ComputerworldSeptember 28, 2006
Daniels the governor has done pretty much what Daniels the candidate said he would, so there’s really no reason for Hoosiers to be surprised at the governor’s performance. He promised drastic change, and he delivered. He has shaken this state out of its complacency as have few politicians in Indiana history. That opens the door for creative thinking and makes the solution to the state’s problems – even seemingly intractable ones – more possible.
Fort Wayne News-SentinelSeptember 26, 2006
The people of Indiana must realize that what our state has in Governor Daniels is something that we haven't had in decades - a reformist working in the capital who has created a balanced budget, a stable, fruitful economy and reduced state spending in the process.
Kyle EllisBall State Daily News 8-22-06
Mitch Daniels campaigned to bring a new business philosophy to state government and that is exactly what he is doing.
Rick Kreps, EditorPlymouth Pilot-News 7-25-06
Most people in Indiana seem to understand that things need shaking up, that change was both inevitable and overdue. Mitch Daniels has been a champion of change.
Richmond Palladium-Item3-16-06
The thing that’s kind of weird is that Daniels – whether you agree or disagree with him – has not been disingenuous. He’s pretty much done exactly what he said he would do. And quickly.
Gary GerardWarsaw Times-Union 3-11-06
Daniels promised bold, swift change during the gubernatorial campaign, and he certainly delivered.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel10-21-05
It is refreshing to see someone in politics tell the straight truth without blaming either party… No where in the oath of office is the wording, “I will faithfully discharge my duties so as to always enhance my re-election!” The Executive Branch of your state government obviously understands why they were elected.
Bill CarsonThe Indiana Bildor March 2005
On Governor Daniels’ Record of Economic Development and Creating Jobs
The State of Indiana moves at the speed of light when it comes to helping companies come to Indiana.
Tom Cook, President Elkay Cabinet DivisionRochester Sentinel, October 17, 2006
Daniels' announcement that the state has its first balanced budget in eight years and its first surplus in three years earns him credit for fulfilling a campaign promise to right the ship of state finances.
Evansville Courier & Press, July 13, 2006
If Indiana were a publicly traded company, its share price would be soaring.
Jim MctagueBarrons 7-10-06
[W]e elect “leaders” to take a vision – amply expressed by Gov. Daniels during 2003 and 2004 – and to take the steps needed to reposition our ailing state that has suffered job loss and decades-long decline in personal income.
Brian HoweyMarch 9, 2006
What Newspapers from Around Indiana are Writing About Governor Daniels’ Vision
It’s about vision, willingness to change and a plain old let’s give it a go attitude. Gov. Mitch Daniels is in the middle of this again with an opportunity for Madison County that might be as good for this community as Honda is for the city of Greensburg and Decatur County.
Mike Casuscelli, PublisherThe Anderson Herald-BulletinNovember 11, 2006
Hoosiers are reluctant to embrace change, and Daniels has brought more change to the state than anybody in recent memory… Could Daniels possibly still have big things left on his agenda? Don’t doubt that for a second.
Leo MorrisFort Wayne News SentinelNovember 8, 2006
With a little nudge from Governor Daniels and the barely year-old Indiana Department of Agriculture, ethanol and biodiesel plants are popping up across the state almost as quickly as the crops that supply them.
Andy VanceMuncie Star-Press 7-24-06
Folks, what we are seeing here is leadership, a quality not always evident in the governor’s office in recent decades. Regardless of what the polls say, Daniels is taking responsibility for his ideas. He is leading the campaign to convince lawmakers and citizens alike that this is the best course for the future of Indiana.
Evansville Courier & Press3-12-06
[I]n pushing an agenda of change, Daniels is dominating state government and politics.
Russ Pulliam
Indianapolis StarNovember 19, 2006
This state has made more progress in the past 18 months than in the past 18 years. For the longest time, Indiana has had the reputation for being a backward, slow to change and quick to do nothing state. And in some places that is still true. However, under Governor Mitch Daniels this place is getting a badly needed kick in the rear end.
Abdul Hakim Shabazz, Howey Political Report July 13, 2006
In the last year, the Governor has shown the prowess to make tough -- sometimes unpopular -- decisions that yield results for his constituents… Clearly, the knowledge and energy he's brought to his job are as much assets as his policies, and so is his decision to focus relentlessly on Indiana's economic health instead of on the usual wedge issues and partisan games.
Louisville Courier-JournalJune 30, 2006
Success for Indiana will not happen by chance. It will take sustained and enlightened effort, the kind for which the Daniels Administration has exerted critical, needed leadership.
Richmond Palladium-ItemMay 21, 2006
There’s about to be a building boom in Indiana… [t]he chief architect of the boom is the state’s decisive Governor Mitch Daniels, President Bush’s former budget director. Daniels is back home and in charge, and he is engineering a turnaround of an entire state with sophistication.
Bret SwansonNational Review Online 3-28-06
Governor Daniels campaigned to be an agent for decisive change in Indiana in order to reverse years of economic decline and enable Hoosierland to achieve its potential. One must precede the other and, to date, he has certainly fulfilled his promised leadership.
Rick Kreps, EditorPlymouth Pilot-News 3-9-06
As a journalist, I've followed state and local governments for more than 30 years. Rarely have I seen so much done during one year. But then, I've never come across the likes of Indiana's new governor, Mitch Daniels.
Dennis Ryerson, EditorIndianapolis Star 01-01-06
He pursued his legislative agenda relentlessly, assuming far more personal involvement than his immediate predecessors…Daniels also campaigned on a message of change. He insisted his allies follow through on that promise, even when it meant taking political chances.
Indianapolis Star 5-8-05
On Governor Daniels’ Record of Keeping His Promises and Reforming Government
What Daniels announced on Wednesday is a great deal for Indiana's poorest residents and its taxpayers. It's another innovative step from a governor who continues to meet his promise of overhauling an often dysfunctional state government.
Indianapolis StarNovember 30, 2006
In 18 months, the state of Indiana has gone from disarray to discipline in its IT infrastructure. Brought in by Governor Mitch Daniels, an experienced IT management team has cut 230 jobs, consolidated hardware and services, renegotiated contracts and saved the state US$25 million in annual costs.
Carolyn Duffy Marsan, ComputerworldSeptember 28, 2006
Daniels the governor has done pretty much what Daniels the candidate said he would, so there’s really no reason for Hoosiers to be surprised at the governor’s performance. He promised drastic change, and he delivered. He has shaken this state out of its complacency as have few politicians in Indiana history. That opens the door for creative thinking and makes the solution to the state’s problems – even seemingly intractable ones – more possible.
Fort Wayne News-SentinelSeptember 26, 2006
The people of Indiana must realize that what our state has in Governor Daniels is something that we haven't had in decades - a reformist working in the capital who has created a balanced budget, a stable, fruitful economy and reduced state spending in the process.
Kyle EllisBall State Daily News 8-22-06
Mitch Daniels campaigned to bring a new business philosophy to state government and that is exactly what he is doing.
Rick Kreps, EditorPlymouth Pilot-News 7-25-06
Most people in Indiana seem to understand that things need shaking up, that change was both inevitable and overdue. Mitch Daniels has been a champion of change.
Richmond Palladium-Item3-16-06
The thing that’s kind of weird is that Daniels – whether you agree or disagree with him – has not been disingenuous. He’s pretty much done exactly what he said he would do. And quickly.
Gary GerardWarsaw Times-Union 3-11-06
Daniels promised bold, swift change during the gubernatorial campaign, and he certainly delivered.
Fort Wayne News Sentinel10-21-05
It is refreshing to see someone in politics tell the straight truth without blaming either party… No where in the oath of office is the wording, “I will faithfully discharge my duties so as to always enhance my re-election!” The Executive Branch of your state government obviously understands why they were elected.
Bill CarsonThe Indiana Bildor March 2005
On Governor Daniels’ Record of Economic Development and Creating Jobs
The State of Indiana moves at the speed of light when it comes to helping companies come to Indiana.
Tom Cook, President Elkay Cabinet DivisionRochester Sentinel, October 17, 2006
Daniels' announcement that the state has its first balanced budget in eight years and its first surplus in three years earns him credit for fulfilling a campaign promise to right the ship of state finances.
Evansville Courier & Press, July 13, 2006
If Indiana were a publicly traded company, its share price would be soaring.
Jim MctagueBarrons 7-10-06
[W]e elect “leaders” to take a vision – amply expressed by Gov. Daniels during 2003 and 2004 – and to take the steps needed to reposition our ailing state that has suffered job loss and decades-long decline in personal income.
Brian HoweyMarch 9, 2006
What Newspapers from Around Indiana are Writing About Governor Daniels’ Vision
It’s about vision, willingness to change and a plain old let’s give it a go attitude. Gov. Mitch Daniels is in the middle of this again with an opportunity for Madison County that might be as good for this community as Honda is for the city of Greensburg and Decatur County.
Mike Casuscelli, PublisherThe Anderson Herald-BulletinNovember 11, 2006
Hoosiers are reluctant to embrace change, and Daniels has brought more change to the state than anybody in recent memory… Could Daniels possibly still have big things left on his agenda? Don’t doubt that for a second.
Leo MorrisFort Wayne News SentinelNovember 8, 2006
With a little nudge from Governor Daniels and the barely year-old Indiana Department of Agriculture, ethanol and biodiesel plants are popping up across the state almost as quickly as the crops that supply them.
Andy VanceMuncie Star-Press 7-24-06
Folks, what we are seeing here is leadership, a quality not always evident in the governor’s office in recent decades. Regardless of what the polls say, Daniels is taking responsibility for his ideas. He is leading the campaign to convince lawmakers and citizens alike that this is the best course for the future of Indiana.
Evansville Courier & Press3-12-06
First Post of the Year
Ok, I've got a renewed vigor for keeping the posts updated this year. Count on it.
Porter County Activity Right Now:
County Council called the new auditor's bluff and says basically "no overtime" ... I love it. Jim Murphy said he could fix the office, had the talent and ability ... but the electorate votes for a guy that right off the bat wants to break the budget. This is the age of technology, we should be reducing these office budgets not increasing them.
This Times is still pushing Dave Butterfield pretty hard to a run against Jon Costas for Mayor of Valparaiso. I can't blame them, they need a close race to sell papers.
2% cap and trending assessments have the school systems suggesting major budget problems to come.
Porter County Activity Right Now:
County Council called the new auditor's bluff and says basically "no overtime" ... I love it. Jim Murphy said he could fix the office, had the talent and ability ... but the electorate votes for a guy that right off the bat wants to break the budget. This is the age of technology, we should be reducing these office budgets not increasing them.
This Times is still pushing Dave Butterfield pretty hard to a run against Jon Costas for Mayor of Valparaiso. I can't blame them, they need a close race to sell papers.
2% cap and trending assessments have the school systems suggesting major budget problems to come.
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