“IS IT TRUE” JANUARY 24. 2020

IS IT TRUE that former two (2) term Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel recently announced that he is a candidate for Indiana Attorney General?    …that former two (2) term Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel has raised about $125,000 from supporters, the bulk of his war chest comes from his own political action committee, which contributed about $487,000 to his AG bid?  …in a recent email sent to Indiana Lawyer, Weinzapfel said: “he created the Weinzapfel for Indiana PAC after he decided not to seek a third term as Evansville Mayor in 2011?” …he transferred all of his PAC’s funds to his AG campaign last month?

IS IT TRUE that former Mayor Jonathon Weinzapfel had an exclusive fundraising circle of friends that were members of his big-ticket fundraising machine?  … members of the Weinzaapfel “Apple Club” had to pay a $5,0000 each to become members of this elite group?  …we are now told that Mayor Winnecke has a similar exclusive big-ticket fundraising club?  …we have been told that it cost $10,000 per person to become an elite member of Mayor Lloyd Winnecke exclusive “WINNING  CIRCLE CLUB”?

IS IT TRUE we been are told that the highly respected attorney Tom Massey is being encouraged by many people to seek retiring Superior Court Judge Robert “Jeff” Tornatta’s seat?

IS IT TRUE we are told that it may be time for the former Evansville City Councilwomen Connie Robinson to give newly elected City Council President Alex Burton a lesson on “How To Win Friends And Influence People?”

IS IT TRUE we are told that GOP party Chairman Wayne Parke is working overtime to find someone to challenge the extremely popular and well funded Vanderburgh County Commissioner Ben Shoulders?

IS IT TRUE we are told that State Representative Ryan Hatfield (D) has never taken the time or opportunity to seek the wisdom and guidance of former State Representative Gail Riecken?

IS IT TRUE that Gabriel Whitley (R) has just resigned as a candidate for the  Vanderburgh County Commission to serve as campaign manager for Ronald Chapman (R) who is running for County Commissioner against incumbent County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave (R) in the Republican primary?

IS IT TRUE we still stand by our prediction that Republican Ron Beane will be appointed by newly elected Democratic City Council President Alex Burton as the next Finance Chairman of City Council? … that “Politics Make Strange Bedfellows”?

IS IT TRUE we been told that a well-known businessman is seriously considering running against the authoritative right-wing conservative County Councilmember Tom Shelter, Jr.?

IS IT TRUE we been are told that the highly respected conservative attorney Tom Massey is being encouraged by many people to seek retiring Superior Court Judge Tornatta’s seat?

IS IT TRUE recently the Vanderburgh County Council’s voted 7-0 to give a $750,000 check from the Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau funds to build the Deaconess Aquatic Center at Garvin Park?  …we thought the money to build this Aquatic Center was coming from only the North Main area TIF funds and the naming rights of a corporate sponsor?  …it looks like another backroom “Bait And Switch” deal orchestrated by the Winnecke Administration?

IS IT TRUE we hope that one day soon that another Charles Berger type will come forward and demand that the Evansville DMD, VenueWorks and the Evansville Redevelopment Commission make all the financial transactions pertaining to the funding of the Evansville Thunderbolts from day one public? …only a Freedom of Information Act request will provide us with the real truth?

IS IT TRUE we been told that that the new President /CEO of the not-for-profit Evansville CVB is being paid $175,000 a year not including benefits? …if this information is correct he’s being paid more than the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Vanderburgh County Sheriff, Director of DMD, Evansville Fire and Police Chiefs?  …we wonder what kind of marketing superpower does the new CEO/President of the CVB have to warrant this type of unreasonable starting salary minus benefits?

IS IT TRUE we wish former Vanderburgh County Commissioner Dave Mosby the best of luck today?  …Mr. Mosby will be having triple bypass surgery?

IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny!  When the Government fears the people we have Liberty

Today’s “Readers Poll” question is: How do you rate the overall performance of State Senator Vaneta Becker?