IS IT TRUE? December 3, 2010

IS IT TRUE that there are now 709 days remaining in the two years that the EPA had given the City of Evansville to present an acceptable solution to the Combined Sewer Overflow problem?…..that this plan is an expensive and complex endeavor that needs immediate attention to avoid the embarrassment and expense of another round of fines?

IS IT TRUE that the consolidation committee had another sparsely attended meeting at USI last night?….that there are no notes, minutes, or summaries of either meeting posted on the consolidation committee’s Facebook page?….that if the Arena has its own webpage to distribute information that the consolidation committee should do the same?….that consolidation is a bigger and more important decision than the Arena?…that the attitude of this committee thus far with respect to clear and timely news releases makes the ECVB look good?….that there were some discussions last night about why the County may be asked to pick up pension obligations incurred by the City of Evansville in the future?…that even yesterday there was no posting in the Civic Center advising of the meeting?

IS IT TRUE that there have been many ideas for uses for Roberts Stadium that do not involve demolition or little league ball fields?….that once upon a recent moon an interested private party expressed an interest in purchasing Roberts Stadium?…that a preliminary appraisal was conducted?….that there was no interest in selling by the City of Evansville?….that Democratic Candidate for Mayor Rick Davis is open to the possibility of having Roberts Stadium’s useful life extended if the right idea comes along?…that the ideas already put forward are a natatorium (swimming meets), an events center, a giant flea market, and a tier 2 concert center?….that maybe, just maybe Evansville can support a pristine Arena and Roberts Stadium when innovative minds are energized?

IS IT TRUE that the near future of Roberts Stadium may just be a campaign issue in the race for Mayor of Evansville?…that the “Walk to Victory” door knocking campaign that Mr. Davis is starting should spend a good amount of time in Evansville’s 3rd Ward that Roberts Stadium is in?…that a supportive neighborhood is the key to the success of whatever eventually materializes at Roberts Stadium?….that candidates walking in neighborhoods and listening to taxpayers will do Evansville more good than marching elephants down Main Street will ever do?