Third Time’s a Charm
Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson is smiling today. Seven Republicans joined the House Democrats and voted for Indy Works, Part III; Fire Consolidation. The measure got out of the House by a vote of 58-39. The bill goes over to the Senate where James Merritt is reported to be the sponsor. This is the Mayor’s third attempt at this and I will give him credit. If you can’t beat ’em, wear them down. A win by attrition is still a win. Now it will be interesting to see if members of his own party, who control six of the nine townships in Marion County will be willing to give up some of that power. With Washington Township notwithstanding, anyone want to guess what that likely answer will be?
