We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUEâ€Â 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?
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IS IT TRUE that 50% of things we worry about never happen?…that 30% of things we worry about isn’t important? Â …we should only worry about the 20% that directly affects us?
IS IT TRUE we would like to give a special shoutout to local TV Channel 14 for doing a phenomenal job in providing the general public with accurate and non-bias reporting about the Coronarovius crisis?
IS IT TRUE we give Dr. James Porter, President of Deaconess Hospital five (5) cheers for going on television and providing us with accurate and helpful medical updates during this time of crisis?
IS IT TRUE due to the COVID-19 crisis Governor Holcomb signed an Executive Order 20-05  that excused us from being charged a property tax penalties for 60 days.?  …we are told the majority of Vanderburgh County residents may defer paying their property taxes on time since there won’t be a penalty for paying their taxes late?
IS IT TRUE it time that Mayor Winnecke, President of County Council, and the President of the County Commission to openly discuss the current status of the Coronavirus? …they need to stress that the deadly Coronavirus is at our footsteps and tell us how they are going to fight it head-on? …we hope that they will announce that they intend to immediately enforce Governor Holcomb’s “Stay At Home” order?
IS IT TRUE this is not a time to withhold information that has to do with the Coronavirus and the danger because it poses a serious risk to the health of the general public?…any elected official worth a day’s pay would recognize this and should make the appropriate announcements about this threat to the general public? Â ….during this time of crisis, we need leaders with political guts and not glory seekers?
IS IT TRUE if you continue to conduct your personal business as normal you could catch this deadly virus and could conceivably become very sick or even die?
IS IT TRUE we give first responders, nurses, doctors, law enforcement, health professionals, delivery persons, hospital administrators, national guard, clergy and grocery store owners and their employees five (cheers) for brave things that they are doing to protect us during this time of crisis?
IS IT TRUE we watched Governors Andrew Como (NEW YORK), Andy Beshear KENTUCKY), J.B. Pritzker (ILLINOIS) speak in detail on how to protect people from the Coronavirus? …they are brutally direct, honest, well informed and well-spoken? …they understand how deadly this virus can be and how to take it head-on? Â … it’s also obvious that they are putting ordinary citizens, first responders and health professionals above profits?
IS IT TRUE we been told that many people are extremely disappointed in the way that Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is conducting his news conferences? Â …he comes off uninformed and very tentative? Â …it’s time for him to surround himself with people with the political guts, charisma, management skills and the vision to stand up and take the Cornoravius head-on?
IS IT TRUE yesterday Berry Global announced on Wednesday they will temporarily lay off approximately 600 employees for one week beginning April 3, 2020?  …foodservice products for the restaurant industry have seen a decrease in demand was the main reason for the unexpected lay-off?  …we are told that the employees shouldn’t be surprised to hear that the lay-offs may be longer than originally announce?
IS IT TRUE we give five cheers (5) to Vanderburgh Commissioner Ben Shoulders for helping people in need during lunchtime?  … he help with the “Feed Evansville†program last week by preparing lunches for EVSC kids and families during their ‘spring break’?…..Mr. Shoulders also provided a food truck for the First Responders, Confinement Officers and Deputy Sheriffs last week during lunch?
IS IT TRUE that Mayors should coordinate with local governments to ensure that they are speaking with one voice?
IS IT TRUE that Mayors need to find out what their powers would be under a state of emergency?
IS IT TRUEÂ during times like these Mayors must be transparent and honest with their constituents? Â …if they aren’t they better not run for re-election?
IS IT TRUE that Mayors should finally realize that the day of telling their constituents to wash their hands and don’t panic is over? …that Mayors should now tell their constituents to wash their hands, social distancing, self-quarantine yourself if you feel sick, honor the “Stay At Home” order and don’t panic?
IS IT TRUE that Mayors should do an inventory of area nonprofits and foundations so they can figure out who can take part in there relief and planning efforts?
IS IT TRUE that Mayors should communicate with people responsible for schools that have a plan for childcare and nutrition as a result of school closings?
IS IT TRUEÂ during times like these “all non-essential” gatherings for any reason should be banned”?
IS IT TRUE that the bond between the Evansville Police Department and the people of Evansville is a strong bond and has been for many years?…the last thing that members of the EPD would want to unknowingly spread this contagion among the good people of River City?
IS IT TRUEÂ don’t be surprised to hear that the County Council will decide to use most of the allocations of COIT funds from 2018, 2019 and 2020 to build a new addition to the Vanderburgh County jail?
IS IT TRUE when the people fear the Government we have Tyranny! Â When the Government fears the people we have Liberty?
IS IT TRUE our “READERS POLLS†are non-scientific but trendy?
Today’s “Readers Poll†question is: Should our locally elected officials conduct public briefings concerning their plans to fight the Coronavirus?
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I applaud the CCO for there honest, and thought-provoking articles. I don’t always Agee with them, as they promote the New York Governor and Mayor they were late to the party and have not been as transparent as they should have been.
Keep up the good work, I find no local print media to challenge your publication, and few broadcast that offer the thoughtful challenge.
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