IS IT TRUE? October 10, 2011 Special Afternoon Edition
IS IT TRUE that we would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the young educated lady who had a spat with Vectren over the mistake that they made on her bill and then have with a friendly demeanor demanded that she pay for their mistake?…that she reports that there is no resolution?…that she has turned off her power and made her move to Chicago and is pleased to be in an apartment where all utilities are included?…that she reports that her attempts to contact them have resulted in being put on hold for 45 minutes and that she can’t take any longer than that during her lunch hour on a brand new job?…that she went online and checked the box asking for a call from Vectren and that the one time they called was during her work day so she could not answer?…that this system of correcting an error in favor of a ratepayer is not making a good impression on her either?…that not having enough people to deal with calls in 5 minutes either implies an insufficient staff or a very large number of dissatisfied customers working in the dispute resolution department of Vectren?
IS IT TRUE that while Vectren may not have time to assign someone answer the call of a young professional who may just get some bill relief from them that they have plenty of time and transportation to have face-to-face meetings with every member or candidate for the Evansville City Council that is willing to speak with them?…that even new division President and former Congressman Brad Ellsworth is on the task of communicating with these present and aspiring elected officials?…that the Evansville City Council will be voting to officially extend an invitation to Vectren to send its CEO Carl Chapman to speak before them on October 24th to explain their rate schedules, the latest request for an increase, and just life in Evansville in general?…that we hope that Vectren will accept this offer and will speak until each and every member of the City Council understands their business model?
IS IT TRUE that as we have previous reported Council Members John Friend and Connie Robinson and 6th Ward Democratic candidate Al Lindsey are not speaking with Vectren one-on-one preferring to gather their information in a public meeting rather than behind closed doors with a team of tutors?…that all three of these people have signed one of the petitions?…that we have confirmed that Democratic at-large candidates Connor O’Daniel and Jonathan Weaver have had one on one discussions with Vectren?…that Mr. O’Daniel reported learning much about the dense pack technology in his meeting and being treated with respect?…that there were several questions that he asked for which there were no answers offered and that he has not yet decided to sign any petition?…that Mr. Weaver has stated that he will be signing a petition but made no statement regarding his meeting with Vectren officials?…that Dr. H. Dan Adams has previously issued a paper on his position and that we do not have anything to report regarding Councilwoman Missy Mosby’s position?
IS IT TRUE that a very similar petition has been posted online by 2nd Ward Republican Candidate E. Lon Walters and that Republican Party Chairman Wayne Parke has signed it?…that 5th Ward Republican Candidate Brent Grafton while declining to sign a petition put forth by his opponent did publish a very informed position paper with some very pointed questions for Vectren to answer?…that Mr. Grafton has also declined opportunities for a private meeting with the Vectren team?…that we are not certain about other Council members or candidates but that we welcome their dialog and reports on their meetings with Vectren officials?
IS IT TRUE that we thought there had been enough private meetings behind closed doors in Evansville for non-security related issues to last a lifetime?
The combined intellects of Brent Grafton and Dan Adams may well exceed the total for the entire Civic Center as presently constituted.
Evansville would be incredibly fortunate to have BOTH of those gentlemen on the council.
Yes Brent Grafton who wants to put a lock and damn system on Pigeon Creek. Sounds like a beautiful mind if you ask me.
It had a dam years ago about 300 yards east of stringtown road when a grist mill was operating there.
To Editor: You got anything to report on Rick Davis meeting with Vectren, Rick’s disposition to sign or not sign one of the several petitions, or whether Rick took a contribution from the Vectren PAC?
No we do not know the details of his meeting. The donations we will learn about on October 21st for all.
Oh Davis took their money allright and in true Davis fashion, bit the hand that fed him. Hope Scott Danks has his rabies shots, he maybe next.
So in the twisted logic of the machine, Vectren’s money was supposed to buy Rick’s vote (or at least his acquience)?
Well, that is how it worked with Weinzapfel these last 8 years, so I guess I can’t blame you for being confused.
Must be really lonely for you in Louisville Andrew for you to post repeatedly on here.
No confusion or misunderstanding of local politics on my part, Andrew. I’ve seen all these guys in action and know their standard operating procedures real good. You’re the one in for a disappointment or at least a real eye opener.
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