Really Good Gossip
It’s amazing what happens when all your political friends (Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians) all get in one room full of alcohol, food and good will. You get good gossip. Let the games begin…
City Budget Blues
Mayor Bart Peterson and Governor Mitch Daniels are currently negotiating how of the city will get back in alcohol excise taxes. The city says its owed $13 million in back taxes. The state is offering nearly $7 million.
Speaking of money, state officials say the responsibility for finding $10 million in operating expenses for the new Lucas oil stadium is the city’s responsibility. They say the agreement clearly spells out those duties. Stay tuned.
Carmel Performing Arts Center
I found out tonight the Carmel Performing Arts Center is over-budget. It’s over budget to the tune of $35 million. Originally the Center was to cost $85 million, now it’s $115 million.
Good News and Bad News for Kennedy
You would think that a WISH-TV News poll showing Democratic Candidate Melina Kennedy in a statistical tie with Republican incumbent Carl Brizzi would be good news. However, some key Democratic operatives say it’s not a good measure of the race, although everyone admits it will be close.
Also the IPD Fraternal Order of Police is putting out a statement saying Kennedy has been attending officer roll calls and the officers have been forced to listen to her campaign statements on government time. This can’t be good.
Raising the Bar for Government
My good friend Matt Tully, Indy Star Columnist, will have a great piece Wednesday on the Carson Center bar controversy. He names even more politically connected individuals. This can’t be good either.
