“IS IT TRUE” NOVEMBER 19, 2018

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We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way? 

IS IT TRUE we would like to thank long-time supporter and friend Joe Wallace for his help with the City-County Observer during the time that our publisher was facing serious health problems?  …that Joe Wallace is a shining example of what true friendship is all about?

IS IT TRUE it was obvious that the visit by President Trump to Evansville for the sole purpose to endorse than Senatorial candidate Mike Braun was indeed a politically partisan event? …today’s “Readers Poll” ask who should be responsible to pay for the $100,000 overtime pay for security costs incurred by the city taxpayers this politically partisan event?

IS IT TRUE that last Friday’s the Vanderburgh County Election Commission met to look at about 60 provisional ballots that were rejected for various reasons? …Mr. Hatfield gained five (5) votes after the Election Commission reviewed the military and provisional ballots?…after all said and done the Vanderburgh County Election Commission officially certified the margin of votes between Jeff Hatfield and Mike Duckworth in the Vanderburgh County Commission race?  …Jeff Hatfield received 29,005 votes and Mike Duckworth received 28,781 votes? …that the margin of victory for Mr. Hatfield was exactly 224 votes?

IS IT TRUE that we are told that Mr. Duckworth is considering asking for a recount of the votes cast on November 6, 2018, midterm election but hasn’t made up his mind yet?  …Mr. Duckworth has two weeks after the Nov. 6 general election to file for a recount? …If Duckworth doesn’t file for a re-count the GOP Chairman of Vanderburgh County could file a recount petition on his behalf this Friday?  …we have seen many “Hail Mary” passes in football?  …it looks like the loser in the race for County Commission may be considering a “Hail Mary” recount of the votes casts in the race for Vanderburgh County Commission?  …in conclusion, we are told by people in the know that the “Fat Lady Has Sung” because the Vanderburgh County Election Commission has officially certified the election results of the 2018 midterm election?

IS IT TRUE we are told that the defeated Republican primary candidate for the Vanderburgh County Commission, Steve Hammer may be tabbed for a key position in Senator Mike Braun administration?  …that Mr. Hammer helped spearhead Mike Brauns successful campaign for the United States Senator?

IS IT TRUE everyday members of our local law enforcement work many scenes of shootings several times every week?  …they also chase and apprehend suspects fleeing the scene of the shootings? …we are proud of our man and women in blue for help keeping our community safe from bad people?…the next time you see our first responders please give them a “thumbs up” for doing a great job in protecting us?
IS IT TRUE that for the last several years the State of Indiana has been coming down on the Vanderburgh County Commissioners and the Vanderburgh County Council for having too many people in the relatively new but inadequate jail on the north side?…our elected officials are not only under scrutiny for ridiculous levels of overcrowding but they are getting political heat for not agreeing on a financial plan with respect to fixing the problems?…the problems are of course driven by having a minimum of 20% overcrowding for the capacity the jail was meant to house?…there are not even enough beds for every prisoner to have one and there are only enough toilets to make it a requirement that 12 prisoners must share a toilet?…the same goes for showers as there is a shower shortage of the same magnitude?…understaffing is at critical levels and there is no current financial plan in site to fix the problem?
IS IT TRUE last year the Vanderburgh County Commissioners voted on to change the City/County employees medical clinic provider? …the County Commissioners approved to hire a locally owned medical company named Tri-State Community Clinics (TSCC) to be the new health care provider for the County/City employees? …we wonder if their decision to hire TSCC has proven to be a wise decision?
IS IT TRUE that the Ford Center has never performed up to its expectations?  …one of the main reasons why not is because it may have been built in the wrong location? …also losing paying venues like the Evansville Icemen and the University of Evansville ladies basketball certainly didn’t help the bottom line?  …we hope that the soon to launched professional “ARENA FOOTBALL” team will turn out to be a positive economic move for the Ford Center? …could it be time for the Evansville Sports Corporation to see if they can attract  “PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING” on a monthly basis at the Ford Center?
IS IT TRUE that the system of governance called Communism just celebrated its 100th birthday last year?…it was just pointed out that in its 100 years of existence that Communism has been responsible for the death of 100 million people?…isn’t that a legacy worth fighting against ever infesting the minds of Americans even if it is called by another name?
IS IT TRUE that the Executive Director of SWIRCA & MORE, Rhonda Zuber is doing one heck of a job for this most worthy community organization?
Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Who do you feel should pay the $100,000 overtime pay incurred by the Evansville Police Department for security provided during President Trump visit?
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6 COMMENTS

  4. I know you’re putting a spin on who should pay to have Trump put Evansville on the political map. Just remember it’s a lot less than the millions wasted on the Ford Center.

  5. Who is charged for extra security when other presidential candidates, concert events, other dignitaries come to town?

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