Monday Morning Musings
Here are some things to munch on this morning…
Will Ballard C.I.B.?
- Expect a plan to be unveiled today from Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on eliminating the Capital Improvement Board’s $47 million shortfall. Details are unclear at this time but expect the Mayor to offer up a menu of options that gets him to that $47 million figure.
Delay, Not Denial
- If Indiana lawmakers do nothing to help close the C.I.B. shortfall this year that may not necessarily be a bad thing. There is discussion of floating the city a loan to get it though it’s deficit for one year and taking that time to do a thorough examination of the finances of all the parties involved and coming up with a workable solution that solves the funding problem long term. Stay tuned for that one.
CCC Stuff
- Look for the City-County Council to vote tonight on a proposal that would have lobbyists register with the City. Look for a proposal to be introduced at tonight’s meeting that would to push back the deadline for Councilors to file their statements of economic interests until July.
Evans for Mayor?
- I’m hearing another name being tossed around into the ring for Mayor. This time it’s City-County Councilor Jose Evans of Pike Township. Although Evans is a freshman councilor he has strong ties to 7th District Congressman Andre Carson which could give him a leg up in a crowded primary.
