Night of the Living Ed
Although it may have seemed like a good idea when Bart Peterson was Mayor some City-County Council Democrats may not vote tonight for fire consolidation between IFD and Perry Township.
My sources tell me Marion County Democratic Chairman Ed Treacy is apparently pressuring Council Democrats to vote “no” even though most of them voted for consolidation involving Washington and Warren Townships.
I know Treacy is upset that Marion County Dems won’t have a broad based tax increase to hang around Greg Ballard’s neck, so I guess this would be the best he could do.
It would have been nice though had Ed picked something that would make his fellow Democrats look less like hypocrites should they vote “no” tonight.
*UPDATE*
I checked the Council record from the past two fire consolidation votes. Washington Township passed 17-10 in the Summer of 06 and Warren Township passed 21-8.
The Democrats voting for Washington Township consolidation, who are still on the Council include Brown, Gray, Mahern, D., Mansfield, Moriaty Adams, Nytes, Oliver and Sanders.
Democrats voting in favor of the Warren Township consolidation were Bateman, Brown, Gray, Mahern, Mansfield, Moriarty Adams, Nytes, Oliver and Sanders.
Here’s a copy of the ordinances and the vote breakdowns for your reading pleasure.
*4:35 p.m. UPDATE*
I just got a call from Chairman Ed Treacy denying he’s pressuring Council Democrats to vote against consolidation. To quote Treacy, “You’re a lying mother*******!”
*9:00 p.m. UPDATE*
The Council passed consolidation 20-9. Who’s laughing now?
