We hope that today’s “IS IT TRUE” 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 the 2017 SBOA Audit Report has just been posted on the SBOA website! …the audit shows that the City has been operating in the red 10 months of the year audited?  …soon as we can link it to the City-County Observer we shall post it on our site for your reading pleasure?  …it looks like our prediction that this audit will be interesting is correct?

IS IT TRUE the Rotary Club will be hosting a Prosecutorial candidate forum today at noon in the Walnut A and B at the Tropicana Executive Conference Center?  …following introductory remarks by the Prosecutorial candidates, there will be a question and answer session, led by the mediator Nick Wideman from the University of Southern Indiana?  …we have just been informed that Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann may not attend this event but his political opponent Stan Levco will?  …we also been told that Mr. Hermann Chief Deputy Gary Schutte will speak on Mr. Hermann behalf at this important political forum if Mr. Hermann can’t attend?

IS IT TRUE it looks like the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor race is turning out to be one heck of a political barn burner? …we are being told by those in the know that this race is to close to call?

IS IT TRUE could a political solicitation by an employee of the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor office on behalf of Nick Hermann during normal working hours would be considered to be a violation of the Hatch Act? …it’s been alleged that passive aggressive insinuations directed at fellow employees not willing to “volunteer” to help with a political campaign that their jobs may be in jeopardy could also violate the Hatch Act? …we been told that the person doing the solicitation walked around with a clipboard asking for names of campaign volunteers? …that employees request to investigate this situation have not been successful and that investigation of this matter, has not been opened? …..the City-County Observer respectfully request that the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Nick Hermann look into the above allegations to determine if they have any validity?

IS IT TRUE  that last year the newly appointed Executive Director of ECHO Housing told City Council he did an extensive search to locate a list of current ECHO Board of Directors members but couldn’t find any? …at a recent City Council, the Executive Director of ECHO Housing announced that they have appointed a new Board member but failed to give his name? …can anyone help us to identify the newly appointed members of the ECHO Housing Board Of Directors?

IS IT TRUE that the Honorable Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge for Vanderburgh County David D. Kiely is running unopposed for re-election?  …we feel that he should be unopposed because he has done an outstanding job as the Circuit Court Judge for Vanderburgh County?  …we recommend that you give him a complimentary vote on election day?

IS IT TRUE that the following Vanderburgh County Superior Court Judges are also running for re-election as unopposed candidates?  …they are the Honorable-Margaret Lloyd (Chief Judge), Honorable-Brett Neimeier, Honorable Robert J. Tornatta, and the Honorable Wayne S. Trockman? …although they are running unopposed for re-election we urge you to give them a complimentary vote by pulling their lever because they are doing a great job for the citizens of this community?

IS IT TRUE that the Jacksonville Icemen (formerly the Evansville Icemen) are the only undefeated team in their conference at 5 and 0 and are ranked third (3rd) out of 27 teams in attendance in the ECHL.? …we send the Jacksonville Icemen owner Ron Geary big congrats?  …it looks like the City of Evansville made a major mistake when that forced the Evansville Icemen to move to Jacksonville, Fla?

An interim study committee at the General Assembly recently voted 9-0 to recommend lawmakers approve sports gambling?   …this proposal will be considered when the legislature meets in January?  …if sports gambling passes in Indiana it was have a major negative impact on Ellis Park in Henderson, Ky?

IS IT TRUE that all good things must come to an end and it is becoming increasingly possible that the current embodiment of Thunder on Ohio was known as Thunderfest may be on its last stand due to financial shortfalls relative to the cost to put this festival on?…after two years with the weather this year being the absolute best that it could be it is still expected that the revenue fell well short of the cost?…this time it is the Evansville Convention and Visitors Bureau that is going to be left holding the bag with what could end up to be well into six figures of losses?…hanging onto an outdated event that has now broken the financial back of at least 3 organizations is irrational and it is time to bite the bullet and kiss the thunder boats goodbye for the last time?

IS IT TRUE we are told that many patrons of Ellis Park are disappointed that the current owners of Ellis Park (Saratoga Gaming of New York) haven’t invested money to professionally pave and stripe the main parking lot, install proper exterior security lighting and signage, install a first-class exterior digital (on-premise sign) located next to the highway?

Today’s “Readers Polls” question is: If the election was held today for the Knight Township Trustee who would you vote for?

FOOTNOTES: Our Publisher is now quieting resting at home and is beginning to show some positive progress. We would also like to thank the many people for the get well cards, phone calls, personal visits and prayers on behalf of Ron.  It looks like your support is helping him turn the corner.

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