IS IT TRUE SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

IS IT TRUE that the Vanderburgh County Commissioners delivered their annual “State of the County” update speeches at Rotary Club this week? …that their presentations were well-received by all attendees?  …many items were discussed such as infrastructure, historic road projects, public safety, tourism, and economic development?  …that it’s obvious Commissioners Hatfield, Musgrave, and Shoulders are working together very well?  …we been told that this week “State Of The County” update was most informative, thorough and productive?

IS IT TRUE that the First Ward City Council race is shaping up to be extremely interesting? …that candidate Tim O’Ryan (R) has a fundraiser coming up hosted by a long list of Republican officeholders including State Reps, Mayor, City Councilmen?

IS IT TRUE that the City-County Observer launched a speaker series in May of 2019 called the Living Outside the Box series?…this speaker series was named after a book by the same name that was written by Joe Wallace who has served as a content contributor to the CCO for roughly 10 years now?…this speaker series has promoted numerous business interest and each one draws bigger crowds?…this month the speaker will be John Dunn who is one of the legacy entrepreneurs in greater Evansville, Indiana?…a capacity crowd is expected to see Mr. Dunn discuss his personal philosophies on business and life?

IS IT TRUE that on October 25^th, the CCO will host  their annual “Community Achievement Awards” luncheon at Tropicana-Evvavsville and it is going to be much larger than normal to hold what is expected to be a record-setting crowd?…the keynote speaker will be announced soon and it is a man of accomplishment in both the business and political world?…this keynote speaker is seen often on television and will be recognized by all?…it is now confirmed that Joe Wallace will be in attendance and is enthusiastically looking forward to visiting his former home and meeting the esteemed speaker?… Wallace will be available to autograph his books for any attendees who buy one or bring one that they already have with them?

IS IT TRUE since his book was published in April, Mr. Wallace has visited many California cities, Dallas, Denver, Evansville, Charlotte, New York City, Phoenix, Newark, Philadelphia, Rome, Florence, Athens, Ephesus, and Madrid as an author?  …Living Outside the Box has not only launched as a #1 Category seller on Amazon but now has readers in 41 American states plus the countries of Japan, Mexico, Canada, France, England, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Spain?…one speaking event drew approximately 5,000 people and he is looking forward to a little rest and relaxation during a weekend in Evansville?

IS IT TRUE we are told that a candidate for the Evansville City Council will be requesting that the Evansville City Controller provide him with an accounting breakdown of all Invoices and Unrecorded Liabilities for 2017, 2018 and 2019?

IS IT TRUE we wonder if anyone in city government can explain to us the rationale of increasing the Local Option Income Tax and taking away some of our Homestead Tax Credit while spending $750,000 on Penguin exhibit at the Zoo?

IS IT TRUE we look forward to City Controller Russ Lloyd Jr giving members of the Evansville City Council a detailed and accurate breakdown on how much it will cost the city taxpayers to subsidize the Evansville Thunderbolts during the 2020 hockey season?

IS IT TRUE it’s obvious that the City of Evansville doesn’t have a revenue problem but they do have a spending problem?