This Time It’s Not Gossip and Rumor
Hobnobbing
I did the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Hobnob Wednesday night. It’s a political event where candidates and the public get together. I came across a lot of people I know who listen to the program. I think the most interesting item though was the “debate” between Melina Kennedy and Carl Brizzi. Both looked good for the audience and both had somewhat snappy lines. However the underlying tone definitely shows this race is about to get ugly. Democrat Kennedy unveiled a new add, which the GOP says she’s going negative. Did Kennedy go negative? Did she cross into the Neutral Zone (apologies to Star Trek fans) Who knows? Who cares? Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war.
Hold Your Liquor (License that is)
The folks who want the alleged bar and restaurant in the Carson Center at Fall Creek may only get half of what they want. A hearing on the bar’s liquor license is about a month away and at least one of the three voting members has said they will vote “no.” Which means the folks who want the bar would need all three remaining votes to get the liquor license. By the way to the best of everyone I spoke with, no one can think of a time when a government facility had a license to serve alcohol when it’s primary purpose was to provide government services. The RCA Dome, Conseco and other such places are primarily entertainment facilities so they don’t count. From my conversations with state and local officials, no one seemed crazy about setting this precedent. I think I know a few people who will probably need a drink about now.
Corner Incompetence
RTV 6’s Jack Reinhart has more today on more incompetence in the Marion County Coroner’s Office. With all the news coming out of the corner’s office lately, if you have loved one about to die, I recommend moving them out of Marion County. If they were already dead, I’d still do it.
