“IS IT TRUE” NOVEMBER 30 2023

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IS IT TRUE that we are told the voters all over America are in the mindset to get rid of the tax and spend politicians?  …it looks like Evansville, Ind is no exception?

IS IT TRUE that local Government officials are doing for people that they can do for themselves?

IS IT TRUE that several people find it extremely interesting that Robert’s Park wasn’t mentioned on either of the Evansville Redevelopment Commission’s proposed project lists?

IS IT TRUE that we were told by several political insiders that we may be seeing four (4) new faces on the 2024 Evansville City Council?

IS IT TRUE that we have been told that the current Mayor, City Controller and City Council members have known about the serious City Employee Health Care plan deficit for many years and have done anything significant to correct the problem?  …we hope that the new Mayor and City Council members will put out a competitive bid.to find an affordable Healthcare policy that meets the healthcare needs of our hardworking City employees?

IS IT TRUE that “Lease/Rental  Revenue Bonds” have quietly been used on several other capital projects throughout Evansville during the last several years?

IS IT TRUE that we find it interesting that several Evansville City Council members called the “Lease/Rental Revenue Bonds” creative financing?  …we find

…that members of our current City Council recently approved a 9 million dollar loan to update the Ford Center by using the naming rights of city streets as collateral to purchase “Lease Revenue Bonds”?  …we wonder how many city streets have been sold and how much money has the City collected from the sale/naming rights of our city streets.  … many people feel that the above method to finance a 9 million dollar loan for the Ford Center isn’t creative but downright stupid?

IS IT TRUE that we have been told by credible sources that the recently adopted 2024 city budget has the following monies earmarked for 9 (nine) members of the Evansville City Council: $192,158 in salaries, $212,090 in health insurance, $10,000 in travel and 0 in the past, and $32,541 in PERF?  …that many taxpayers feel this is an impressive stipend for a part-time gig?  …did we say that current members of the Evansville City Council were responsible for making this financial decision?

IS IT TRUE that many City and County taxpayers are shocked to hear that Evansville and Vanderburgh County elected officials donated 300,000 dollars each to help fund EREP marketing activities?  …we are also told that Warrick and Posey counties donated $60,000 each to EREP marketing activities.

IS IT TRUE we are extremely disappointed that the Evansville City Controller and the President of the Evansville City Council both called Mayoral candidate Micheal Daughty a lair during a recent political gathering?  …that all we can say to both individuals is that Mr. Daudhty’s figures shouldn’t considered to be a lie since he got them from the City Controller’s office?

IS IT TRUE that we are told that several members of the local Chamber Of Commerce are wondering how much membership money their Board of Directors spend on the “National Job Search” to replace the outgoing CEO/President of the Chamber?

IS IT TRUE that  CHIEF DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY WINSTON LIN is doing a remarkable job in his position?

IS IT TRUE that we have been told that the Evansville Redevelopment Commission has developed a list of priorities for Evansville? …that The Priorities List for 2023 are: Fifth & Main Street  Karges Work Force Housing  Activate the Riverfront  Jacobsville Master Plan Update  Design Review Guidelines Refinement  Bond Street Property/ Evansville “Front Door” “?  …we wonder where they are getting the money to pay for these proposed projects.   …that it is important to point out that some of the above projects have already begun.

IS IT TRUE that the additional Evansville Redevelopment Commission’s “Potential Projects Lists” for 2023 and beyond are: • 4th and Main Park and new Affordable Housing Developments • Riverside Drive Pedestrian and Transportation Improvements • Historic Lighting – continued in Arts District • Development of Bond Street property – new Affordable Housing Project • Assist with potential READI Grant Projects • Burkhardt Road TIF area infrastructure development?  …that we wonder where the Evansville Redevelopment Commission is going to get the money for these proposed projects.

IS IT TRUE that several people find it extremely interesting that Robert’s Park wasn’t mentioned on either of the Evansville Redevelopment Commission’s proposed project lists?