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Riecken Releases Plan For Transparency In Evansville

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Evansville- Today State Representative and candidate for Mayor Gail Riecken released her plan for a more transparent city government.  “Evansville residents deserve a city government that is open and transparent, allowing for more information sharing, open discussion and actions that instill trust and honesty”, said Riecken.

The Riecken Administration will accomplish this through these policies:

  • Whistleblower ordinance. I will propose an ordinance that will protect city workers who report problems with city government so that actions by a city official cannot be retaliatory.
  • Responsible bidder ordinance. I will propose an ordinance that sets guidelines for securing service contracts, making sure the city gets the best bids possible for quality services through an open and competitive process.
  • Open and consistent public dialogue. I pledge to make scheduled bi-monthly appearances at city council meetings for an open discussion of projects and issues.
  • Quarterly reports on city finances. I pledge that reports on the status of city finances will be given by my controller or myself quarterly. We will provide this information at city council meetings and on the internet with discussion from the city council.
  • Public Review of Budget.  Once the proposed city budget is finalized my administration will give the public an opportunity to ask questions and have input.
  • Open discussion of State Board of Accounts audits. Without violating Indiana statute and when legally public.  I pledge that the audit process and audit reports for the city and water & sewer department will be discussed in a public forum with city council by the controller or the designated departmental staff.
  • Expanded Traveling Town Hall sessions. I will expand the content of these to include information on the general state of city finances, progress on projects and issues discussions. While the public will still have every opportunity to relay problems or concerns to the appropriate department heads, my administration will play a more active role in using the Traveling Town Hall to inform the public of city operations.

IS IT TRUE MAY 19, 2015

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IS IT TRUE that Ivy Tech has dropped two of their key Engineering courses for lack of enrollment numbers? …by doing so, it has made the entire Engineering program at IVY Tech NONE ACCREDITED? … henceforth any course credit earned in Engineering at Ivy Tech will not be able to transfer to other colleges or Universities until further changes are made?  …we are certain that under the new direction of Chancellor Weinzapfel, these changes can and will be made.?  …already we have seen additional agreements with other University’s with more to follow.?  …we encourage the Chancellor to forge ahead with the good work?

IS IT TRUE that Posey County Democrat Chairman Ed Adams sent out a reminder to the Women’s Club concerning a meeting on Tuesday. the 19th at Weinzapfels at 6:00, so they will be planning their upcoming events for the next few months? …Ed announced they are still needing prizes for the golf scramble on June 6th. Ed asked they finalize their foursomes and be prepared to have a great day with fellow Democrats?   …we posted this item in hopes the Vanderburgh Democratic Party would get an idea on how to promote a successful golfing event?

IS IT TRUE that Tri-State Voices Co-Host Cheryl Musgrave, a long-time former Republican Officeholder and Republican Appointee of former Governor Daniels may have her title changed or amended to Republican/Tea Party Representative?  … Cheryl will be the featured Speaker at the Tea Party Meeting this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Browning Room of the Downtown Library?

IS IT TRUE that the Civic Center Switchboard is closed between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm every day for lunch? …If you are trying to reach any city or county offices, don’t expect help during this period.? …with the influx of all of the Warrick County employees, a more laid back approach has been adapted?

IS IT TRUE the City and County are getting their budget information together and will soon be presenting these budgets to their respective Council’s?  …It seems like this process just ended?  … It will be interesting to follow both units of government in that the City Council will have four of its members in a lame duck capacity, while the County Council will have four of its members readying themselves for next year’s election?

IS IT TRUE that we are always seeking new sources of information, tips, news stories and inside gossip for our daily IIT.?  …please send your info to the citycountymole@gmail.com

Please take time and vote in todays “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted the current City County Observer TRI-STATE VOICES TV show for you’re viewing pleasure.

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Motorists Traveling US 41 & I-64 in Gibson County Tomorrow Afternoon Should Expect a Brief Delay

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Tuesday afternoon, May 19, at approximately 3:15, hundreds of motorcycles participating in the “Run for the Wall” will be making a rest stop at the Flying J truck stop located at US 41 and CR 1250 South.  The motorcyclists left Ontario, CA, on May 13 and are riding to visit “The Wall” in Washington D.C.

Indiana State Police and Gibson County Sheriff’s Department will be shutting down the north and southbound lanes of US 41 near I-64 when the motorcycles exit I-64 to northbound US 41. The motorcycles will then turn west onto CR 1250 South into the Flying J truck stop.  Troopers anticipate the highway to be closed for approximately 15 minutes.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. the SB lanes of US 41 at CR 1250 South and EB I-64 at US 41 will be shutdown to allow the motorcyclists to safely enter US 41 and then EB I-64 to their next destination.  US 41 SB and I-64 EB lanes will be closed for approximately 15 minutes.

Emergency traffic will be allowed through during the closures.  Motorists should plan ahead and expect brief delays.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY FELONY CHARGES

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Below is a list of felony cases that were filed by the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, May 15, 2015

Melvin Buchannan          Dealing in Marijuana-Level 6 Felony

Kristina Reynolds            Dealing in Methamphetamine-Level 2 Felony

Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor

Brandy Wolfe                    Trafficking with an Inmate-Level 5 Felony

Possession of Methamphetamine-Level 6 Felony

Possession of Paraphernalia-Class A Misdemeanor

Darian Duncan                  Carrying a Handgun without a License-Level 5 Felony

Criminal Recklessness-Level 6 Felony

Theft of Firearm-Level 6 Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

Nathan Kiper                     Operating a Vehicle as an Habitual Traffic Violator-Level 6 Felony

Nicholas Martin               Dealing in a Synthetic Drug or Synthetic Drug Lookalike Substance-

Level 6 Felony

Possession of Marijuana-Class A Misdemeanor

Brandon McKinney         Battery Against a Public Safety Official-Level 5 Felony

Resisting Law Enforcement-Class A Misdemeanor

Upcoming events for Ford Center and Victory Theatre

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Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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State Police will Increase Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

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To help ensure the safety of all motorists during the Memorial Day weekend, Indiana State Police will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) and SWDUIEP (Statewide Driving Under the Influence Project). Troopers will be specifically looking for drivers who speed, follow too closely, make unsafe lane changes, drive aggressively and fail to buckle up or to properly restrain children. Troopers will also be aggressively looking for impaired drivers.

Indiana State Police will also be participating in the Click it or Ticket enforcement campaign through May 31. The campaign will include not only the Indiana State Police, but more than 250 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

Indiana State Police encourage all motorists to observe the following safety tips:

• Make sure you’re well rested before traveling.

• Avoid tailgating. Remember the two-second rule

. • Obey posted speed limits and always use turn signals when turning and making lane changes.

• Make sure everyone is properly buckled up.

• Never drink and drive. If you’re going to consume alcohol, make sure you have a designated driver.

The Indiana State Police would like everyone to remember that driving comes with important responsibilities to yourself, to your passengers and to other drivers.

Daily Off Topic Forum May 18, 2015

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HILLARY THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

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