A FEW DAYS BEFORE XMAS
There are only a few things to report on this Friday before Christmas.
The funeral for Congresswoman Julia Carson is this weekend. A horse drawn carriage will carry the Congresswoman from her home on 25th and Park to Capitol. She will lie in repose until 10 p.m. at the Statehouse Rotunda. Speakers will include Governor Mitch Daniels and her grandson, City-County Council Member Andre Carson.
The head of the Indianapolis Housing Agency says he hopes to have a signed agreement soon with the owners of Phoenix apartments. The northeast side apartment complex has been the site of numerous crimes, including the death of three-old Tajanay Bailey. Bud Meyers says something may be worked out later today. The city has sued the complex’s owners, RCM Phoenix Partners, for more than $300,000 in welfare payments. Meyers their main goal isn’t so much money, but to improve the quality of life of the residents in the complex.
Don’t be surprised to see the Ballard administration start naming top appointments next week. Sources say Ballard should have a list of top nominees this weekend and make his decisions after Christmas.
Enjoy your weekend.
