“IS IT TRUE” FEBRUARY 4, 2019

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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 that last week the Vanderburgh County Democrat Party held a big-ticket political fundraiser that was a sellout? ….that County Commissioners Ben Shoulders and Jeff Hatfield co-hosted this extremely successful “Political Fundraiser ” to help raise money for the candidates running in the upcoming city election?  …it looks like the Vanderburgh Democratic party of the past is back with new vigor and vitality?… County Commissioners Ben Shoulders and Jeff Hatfield did a masterful job in their Co-Masters of Ceremonies duties?  …we were told that this event raised a ton of money for those that are seeking for a seat on City Council?

IS IT TRUE that several current City Council and candidates for the Evansville Council were introduced to those attending the ‘Democratic party “Political Fundraiser”? …everyone that was introduced to the crowd received a warm round of applause except for Councilwomen Connie Robinson?  …when Mrs. Robinson was introduced those in the attendance gave her an arousing standing ovation for her 24 years of service to the people of this community?  …we are told when Connie Robinson retires from City Council she will immediately start saving souls with her newly ordained minister husband?

IS IT TRUE we are told that tonights Haynes Corners Arts District Board of Directors meeting should be extremely interesting?  …tonight’s Haynie Corner Arts District (HCAD) Board Meeting will be at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Evansville Brewhouse?  …this meeting is opened to the public?

IS IT TRUE that based on the number of black tire marks on the curbs on North Main Street the city should encourage a new tire business to locate there?

IS IT TRUE that one of our staff members overheard a comment made by a high ranking official with the Winnecke Administration say “that the census numbers don’t support building a new grocery store in the North Main Street area”?

IS IT TRUE that opening night for the AMAZONIA at Mesker Park Zoo will be held on February 9th, 2019?  …we are told that the Orchids shall be in full bloom?

IS IT TRUE we wonder why the former Piegon Township Trustee signed a 10-year lease on the office building that currently houses the Trustees office?  …we hope that this new lease contract will require the landlord to do some extensive renovations on this very old building? …also hope that the landlord will be required to bring this building in compliance with all local and State building codes and handicap ordinances?

IS IT TRUE that sometimes when hard times come knocking small businesses and even large ones have to economize and cut back on some expenses?…last week the Ford Center that has advertised with the City-County Observer for nearly 4 years decided to cancel their ad?…no reason was given to us for their for this action?

IS IT TRUE that everyone is aware of the paltry attendance at Evansville Thunderbolts hockey games, and the excessively priced maintenance and utility costs associated with the sole source contract with Dave Rector and the Vanderburgh County Building Authority, one could easily surmise that there could be possibility of a cash flow problem “Down on Main Street”?

IS IT TRUE that the Business Development Officer of the Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union Tim Ethridge is doing an outstanding job in promoting this excellent corporate citizen?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Are you excited about the diverse group of individuals running for a seat on the 2019 City Council?

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  1. The $16 million built too narrow N. Main Street is a monument to DMD incompetence.

  2. “IS IT TRUE that sometimes when hard times come knocking small businesses and even large ones have to economize and cut back on some expenses?…last week the Ford Center that has advertised with the City-County Observer for nearly 4 years decided to cancel their ad?…no reason was given to us for their for this action?”

    Belt tightening and profit taking by the new operators (they don’t own it, it’s a leased operation) of the local casino (Eldorado). Advertising in Nashville has been cut back, casino comps have been cut back, slot machines have been tightened, restaurant prices increased, restaurant hours and days open have been reduced, staffing has been reduced, floor supervisors have been switched to dealers. Maintenance items are not being addressed
    This has resulted in a major number of players leaving the local casino and heading to French Lick and Horseshoe near Louisville to gamble.
    It’s all about the new operators trying to improve their bottom line. If the new operators don’t see a quick improvement in their ROI you can expect to see this property back on the market in 1 to 2 years

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