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“IS IT TRUE” DECEMBER 16, 2019
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?
IS IT TRUE that is no greater ambassador of goodwill than a homegrown non-partisan community newspaper? Â …that local newspapers can serve as a “Community Watchdog” by sounding the alarm when the citizen’s rights are being violated? …we realize that a community can have no greater ambassador of goodwill than one which keeps its citizens informed about their accomplishments, failure, and triumphs?
IS IT TRUE that some of our elected officials seemly forgotten that the first amendment to the U. S. Constitution states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the rights of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievance”?
IS IT TRUEÂ we wonder if local attorney Charles Berger ever receive the information he requested from the EVCS?
IS IT TRUE we hope that members of the Evansville City Council will defer any decision concerning increasing the proposed monthly “Single -Stream” recycling fee to 25% for City residents at this evening’s Council meeting? Â …City Council members should take a little more time to study this issue? Â …that “business 101” always warns that one should never negotiate under pressure?
IS IT TRUE we wonder if any of our readers have seen any “Street Sweepers” in action during the last 6 months? Â …if so, did anyone observe the “Street Sweepers” deposit any water on the roadway while sweeping the streets?
IS IT TRUE that Democrat Amy Back is posturing to run for the Vanderburgh County Council At-Large seat? Â …that Amy has an impressive resume that makes her uniquely qualified to serve on the Vanderburgh County Council? Â …if she decides to run for the Vanderburgh County Council seat she will make one heck of a candidate?
IS IT TRUE that many small-town Mayors across the country are suffering from a new political disorder called “Buttigieg Derangement Syndrome (BDS)”?… “Buttigieg Derangement Syndrome” is what causes small town Mayors to look in the mirror and start singing “Hail to the Chief” because this political disorder makes them believe because they have been elected Mayor in places that have no national visibility at all that they can follow Mayor Pete’s path to become President of the United States?
IS IT TRUE when small-town politicians that preside over an increasing crime rate and a mediocre economy get national attention, every pissant politician who rides in parades hearing “Hail to the Chief” in their own mind catches “Buttigieg Derangement Syndrome”?…that this political disorder may be contagious enough to infect the thinking of current Mayors too?…it may already have done so?
IS IT TRUE last week we posted that” the owner of the City-County Observer was recently approached by a group of local financially successful business investors asking him to consider publishing a printed Sunday newspaper on their behalf for the Evansville/Vanderburgh County area? …that the real truth is that they would really like to outright purchase the City-County Observer?
IS IT TRUE to our surprise we received four (4) unsolicited inquiries of individuals from people that are interested in purchasing the City-County Observer? …the owner of the City-County Observer told them that his criteria to sell to potential buyers is that they must pledge to remain an “Independent Non-Partisan Community Newspaper†that encourages “Good Public Policyâ€?
IS IT TRUEÂ that the 3rd District County Commissioner Cheryl Musgrave (R) is running for re-election and will have over $100,000 in the bank by December 31st? …Commissioner Musgrave, will also make history by becoming the first female to ever be elected three (3) times as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner?
IS IT TRUE that 1st District County Commissioner Ben Shoulders (D) is running for re-election and will have over $125,000 in the bank by December 31st?…that Commissioner Shoulders will be the first person to win re-election as a District One Commissioner since Rick Borries in 1992?
IS IT TRUE we are told that Deputy Treasurer Dottie Thomas is gearing up to announce her intentions to run for the Vanderburgh County Treasurer position during the next election cycle? Â …that Dottie has a solid reputation of serving the taxpayers in a non-partisan manner? Â …Dottie Thomas is extremely likable and hard working?
IS IT TRUE that today’s “Readers Poll” question is: What are the chances of former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel being elected Indiana Attorney General?
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Today’s City Council Meeting
AGENDA
| I. | INTRODUCTION |
Agenda Attachment:
| II. | APPROVAL OF MEETING MEMORANDUM |
Memo Attachment:
| III. | REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
| IV. | SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY |
| V. | CONSENT AGENDA:Â FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE R-2019-32 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 8230 Burch Park Drive Petitioner: Jason Barisano Owner: David R. Patterson Requested Change: M2 to M1 Ward: 5 Elpers Representative: Jason Barisano, Lamar Architecture & Design, LLC. R-2019-32 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE R-2019-33 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 601 W. Tennessee Street Petitioner: Phillip R. Hooper Owner: KR Properties LLC Requested Change: M2 to R2 Ward: 6 Brinkmeyer Representative: Phillip R. Hooper R-2019-33 Attachment:
| VI. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
| VII. | REGULAR AGENDA:Â SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS |
A. ORDINANCE G-2019-16 An Ordinance to Vacate a Public Right of Way in Evansville, Indiana, Being All That Part of Hillcrest Terrace Lying South of Block Four (4) and North of Block Three (3) in Alberta Place No. 2, An Addition to the City of Evansville, As Per The Plat Thereof, Recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 236 in the Office of the Recorder of Vanderburgh County, Indiana and Bounded on the East by Walker Avenue and on the West by the CSX Transportation Right-Of-Way. Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 Notify: Thomas Keith, Andy Easley Engineering, Inc. G-2019-16 Attachment:
B. ORDINANCE G-2019-17 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.125.010 (Social Status of African American Males) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Weaver Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 G-2019-17 Attachment:
C. ORDINANCE G-2019-18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.05-090 of the Evansville Municipal Code to Increase Curbside Refuse Collection Fees Sponsor(s): Brinkmeyer, Elpers Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 G-2019-18 Attachment:
D. ORDINANCE G-2019-19 An Ordinance Creating Chapter 10.60 (Regulation of E-Scooters) of the Evansville Municipal Code Sponsor(s): Mercer Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 G-2019-19 Attachment:
E. ORDINANCE G-2019-20 An Ordinance Granting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2020 (Dave’s Taxi Service) Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 G-2019-20 Attachment:
F. ORDINANCE G-2019-21 An Ordinance Granting Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for the Operation of Taxicabs for the Year 2020 (Yellow Checker Cab Company) Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: ASD Chair Mosby Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 G-2019-21 Attachment:
G. ORDINANCE G-2019-22 An Ordinance to Vacation of Certain Public Ways or Public Places Within The City of Evansville, Indiana, Commonly Known as a Portion of South Frederick Street Between East Walnut Street and Lloyd Expressway Sponsor(s): Mosby Discussion Led By: Public Works Chair Adams Discussion Date: 12/16/2019 G-2019-22 Attachment:
H. ORDINANCE R-2019-26 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 257 259 E Mulberry Street Petitioner: Sarah Schuler Owner: Albion Fellows Bacon Center Requested Change: C1 & R2 to C1 Ward: 4 Weaver Representative: Sarah Schuler, VPS Architecture R-2019-26 Attachment:
I. ORDINANCE R-2019-28 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 200 and 206 Washington Avenue Petitioner: Evansville Brownfields Corp. Owner: Evansville Brownfields Corp. Requested Change: R4 to C2 w/UDC Ward: 4 Robinson Representative: Carolyn Rusk, Evansville Brownfields Corp. R-2019-28 Attachment:
J. ORDINANCE R-2019-29 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 217 W. Franklin Street Petitioner: Richard Mills Owner: Schneider Properties LLC Requested Change: R4 to C4 w/UDC Ward: 3 Melcher Representative: Richard Mills, Mills-Wallace R-2019-29 Attachment:
K. ORDINANCE R-2019-30 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 1571 Wedeking Avenue Petitioner: Ruth Brinkley Owner: Doris A. Kissel Requested Change: R1 to R3 Ward: 3 Melcher Representative: Ruth Brinkley R-2019-30 Attachment:
L. ORDINANCE R-2019-31 An Ordinance to Rezone Certain Real Estate in the City of Evansville, State of Indiana, More Commonly Known as 3314 Washington Avenue Petitioner: Theresa L. Weber Owner: Theresa L. Weber Requested Change: R1 to R2 Ward: 3 Melcher Representative: Kristine Beauchamp R-2019-31 Attachment:
| VIII. | RESOLUTION DOCKET |
| IX. | MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS |
A. THE NEXT MEETING of the Common Council is Monday, January 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
B. ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
| X. | COMMITTEE REPORTS |
ADJOURNMENT
Commentary: Impeachment Then, Impeachment Now
Commentary: Impeachment Then, Impeachment Now
By John Krull
TheStatehouseFile.comÂ
INDIANAPOLIS – My Republican friend was so certain.
“Impeachment will backfire on the Democrats,†he said. “Just like it did on us when we tried it with Clinton.â€
My friend isn’t the only one who thinks that way. Many of his fellow Republicans and more than a few Democrats feel that impeachment will boomerang on whoever tries it.
John Krull, publisher, TheStatehouseFile.com
Because that’s what they’ve been told for years.
The conventional wisdom is that impeachment hurt Republicans and helped Democrats 20 years ago.
Maybe yes.
Maybe no.
It is true that during the impeachment battle involving President Bill Clinton two decades ago that Clinton’s poll numbers were strong throughout.
But after that, things become more complicated. That’s the way it is with history. Its lessons rarely are clear or simple.
That’s why anyone using history as a guide should do so with caution. History is good for explaining how we got to the moment we’re experiencing. It’s less good at predicting what will come in the days ahead.
That is particularly true when it comes to comparing Clinton’s impeachment and trial in the U.S. Senate and the similar fate that now is inevitable for President Donald Trump.
There are parallels between the two situations, to be sure.
America during Clinton’s presidency was, like America now, a divided land led by a man who exacerbated the divisions. Clinton, like Trump, was a leader who inspired fierce devotion or fiery opposition, with little in between. And Clinton’s impeachment, like Trump’s, was largely partisan warfare.
Beyond there, things get murkier.
When Republicans sought to impeach Clinton two decades ago, he enjoyed public approval ratings of more than 60 percent. At one point, during the impeachment battle, Clinton’s public approval number climbed to higher than 70 percent.
At no point did public approval for his impeachment climb above 44 percent.
Trump, on the other hand, so far is the first president since modern polling began to never achieve a public approval number at or above 50 percent while in office. And the poll numbers supporting his impeachment and removal from office hover just on either side of 50 percent.
This is where things get interesting.
While Clinton’s numbers stayed strong all through his impeachment crisis, they dropped as soon as his trial in the U.S. Senate ended and he was acquitted.
That’s because the focus of the national discussion changed. It stopped being about whether a U.S. president should be removed from office. And it started being about whether the American people approved of how Clinton had conducted himself.
It turned out that many people who thought impeachment too drastic a remedy for the problem also really didn’t like the way Clinton had dishonored the presidency. Once the threat of his removal was passed, they felt free to say so.
When the next election rolled around, even though America was enjoying the sort of peace and prosperity that generally rewards the party in power, Clinton’s vice president, Al Gore, lost the White House to Republican George W. Bush.
Gore blamed his defeat on the lingering resentment over Clinton’s moral and ethical lapses – what pundits at the time referred to as “Clinton fatigue,†exhaustion with all the drama surrounding a president who had to be the center of attention everywhere and all the time.
Does that sound like anyone else we know?
Let’s be clear. There were other factors that led to Gore’s defeat. He was not an electrifying candidate. And the Electoral College, then as now, gave disproportionate weight to rural, conservative voters in presidential elections – which is why Gore lost the race even though he captured more popular votes than Bush did.
But the reality is that fighting to protect Bill Clinton had costs for Democrats. What should have been a slam-dunk election for them turned out to be a nail-biter, one that they lost.
Does that mean Donald Trump’s impeachment will prove to be a disaster for Republicans?
Not necessarily.
But it does mean that the outcome to this moment in our national story is a lot less clear than some like to think.
History is just that.
History.
FOOTNOTE: John Krull is the director of Franklin College’s Pulliam School of Journalism and publisher of TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students.
HELP US REACH OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GOAL– GIVE BACK TO LE ALUMNI
As 2019 draws to a close, we at LE are grateful for an amazing year full of people and community connections.  This year brought a significant change for LE—we updated our name! “Leadership Everyoneâ€Â fully upholds our mission of diversity and inclusion, recognizing our wide net of influence and desire to include all people.  Also this year, we honored over 175 Celebration of Leadership nominees, welcomed 71 individuals as LE Alumni (a third of which received scholarships), began training volunteers for Regional VOICE and facilitating visioning sessions, and supported the region through our commitment to the betterment of our community.
Building on our previous VOICE success, Leadership Everyone is currently initiating Regional VOICE in five counties—Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Henderson! This regional effort will include visioning and strategic action on a large scale. We had great success with VOICE in Evansville, and we can’t wait to see how this project will build and unite the whole region. You are invited to join us!
With plans for an incredible 2020, we ask you to join us with your generous financial support that will ensure our change-making work continues into 2020 and beyond.
Why give?  Simple. With your support we can:
- Continue to provide retreat scholarships for those unable to meet the cost
- Expand VOICE into the five surrounding counties
- Sustain our mission of transforming community
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Indiana Repertory Theatre. (photo: Zach Rosing) Creativity is the secret to a thriving economy.According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the production of all arts and cultural goods in the U.S. added $764 billion to the economy in 2015, including a $21 billion international trade surplus—a larger share of the nation’s economy than transportation, tourism, and agriculture. The nonprofit arts industry alone generates $166.3 billion in economic activity annually—spending by organizations and their audiences—which supports 4.6 million jobs and generates $27.5 billion in government revenue. One organization contributing to that staggering figure and working hand-in-hand with its community is the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT). In 2017, the IRT presented The Curious Incident of the Dog in he Night-Time. Based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, this Tony Award-winning play tells the story of an autistic teen’s courage and growth as he solves a neighborhood mystery. The IRT was one of the first regional theatres granted rights to the play, and was the very first production to cast the leading role of Christopher with an actor who identified on the autism spectrum. Speaking with Playbill actor Mickey Rowe expressed how important his casting was towards creating opportunities for performers who are on the spectrum. This national attention raised local awareness of the production and its subject matter, allowing the IRT to work within our community and better serve audiences with differing sensory needs. The theatre consulted with Access and Inclusion expert Talleri McRae, as well as the Autism Society of Indiana, Anthem, Hands on Autism, and others. With their assistance, we were able to craft a theatre-going experience for a wider audience base, including preparatory materials for attending the theatre, designated quiet areas, hand-held manipulatives, and full sensory-friendly performances. One of the most moving moments to reflect the benefits of these efforts occurred during a post-show discussion, during which a student on the autism spectrum asked Mr. Rowe, with awe, how he was able to be married, have children, and perform in a professional play. This student had never envisioned a future in which such seemingly commonplace relationships and opportunities were available to someone who is autistic, and the example set by Mr. Rowe and this production opened up exciting new possibilities for many people around the country. As you’re going your holiday shopping this November, consider gifting arts and cultural experiences to your friends and family!
Midwestern songwriters John Davey and Eric DeLong perform at River City Coffee + Goods Shop local and drink coffee at this creative business to watch.When River City Coffee + Goods opened in 2016, they wanted to provide a place for local makers to showcase their high quality, handmade goods. They knew that Evansville was a great place to live with so many talented people and wanted to give the community a unique shopping experience to showcase those talented makers! River City carries products from over 60 artisans including locally made soap, leather goods, Evansville branded merchandise, locally grown flowers, stationery and a gift for every occasion. River City’s vision for connecting others who share a passion for our community can be seen best in their Meet the Maker pop-up’s, trivia nights, workshops and daily in the café.
Art available for purchase inside the Indiana Artisan location in Carmel, Ind. Support 100 Indiana Artisans all in two convenient locations.Metalsmithed jewelry, handmade wood instruments and hand-turned wood bowls, both quirky and stately pottery, elegant and whimsical glasswork, hand-stitched leather notebooks, hand-painted silk scarves, handwoven rugs, and handmade furniture join small batch barbecue sauces, mustards, a wide variety of cookies made by the Sisters of St. Benedict’s Monastery Bakery, turtles as big as your hand, thick and thin noodles, a great variety of hand-ground pastas, apple butter and applesauce, honey, wine truffles, and more!
A young mural designer at work in Putnam county. Project made possible in part by CreatINg Places. Friends tell friends about funding.We’re here for a good alliteration and sharing opportunities to help bring the arts to communities across our state. Take a look at what we’ve rounded up for you this month.
Start prepping for your IAC Arts Project Support grant application – applications will open mid-December. Communities and organizations have used this special funding for a number of things from murals to performing arts series in local parks. The opportunities are endless! Contact your Regional Arts Partner to bounce around some ideas. |
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I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as the representative for House District 76, and I strive to represent the values and voice of our community at the Statehouse. I am always appreciative of the feedback provided by citizens in our area. Please take my legislative survey to provide your thoughts on a number of issues that could be discussed during the legislative session. [Click here to complete my legislative survey.] Keeping you updated on what’s going on in state government is always a top priority. I look forward to hearing from you and I pledge to continue working hard to move Indiana forward. |
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