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Indiana, Is it Just Another ATM?

Mitt Romney was in town yesterday raising money for his Presidential campaign. He had his fundraiser at the Columbia Club. I’m told he did pretty well. John Edwards raised $75,000 his last trip. Rudy Giuliani made $250,000. Hilary Clinton may be coming on May 5 and Lord knows how much she’ll raise? It’s got me thinking that for most of these candidates, Indiana is an ATM machine.

Let’s face it. The primary is in May, long after the primaries in the bigger places. It’s a state that hasn’t voted for a Democrat for President since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. And it only has 11 Electoral votes. I’m actually surprised they show up at all.

I guess the good news in all this is on the Republican side. With Governor Mitch Daniels supporting John McCain, Secretary of State Todd Rokita endorsing Mitt Romney and Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi backing Giuliani, we can’t say Indiana won’t have a connection to the White House if one of those guys becomes President.

Posted: 04|6|07 at 7:32 am by Abdul Hakim-Shabazz
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  • Cop

    FOP Lodge 86

    CONTRACT TABLE TEAM

    April 6, 2007

    2007 IMPD Tentative Contract Agreement

    Your FOP table team has just concluded a series of negotiation sessions for the first IMPD contract and has reached a tentative agreement. Upon passage terms and conditions of this agreement will be effective January 1st, 2007.

    Ø Term of Contract- 4 years (2007 – 2010)

    Ø Salary increases

    2007 2008 2009 2010

    0% 3% 4% 5%

    Ø Substantial longevity increases (included on base pay) Increase

    Current (20 yr patrolman salary w/ longevity) $53,271

    Upon passage $54,639 $1368

    2008 $56,279 $1640

    2009 $58,999 $2720

    2010 $62,935 $3936

    Total increase for 20 yr patrolman $9,664

    Ø The city will contribute to your AUL deferred compensation retirement account a $1 to $4 match with a maximum city match of $20 per pay in 2008, $25 per pay in 2009, and $37.50 per pay in 2010.

    Ø Overtime Compensation will be retained at premium level, same as former IPD policy (better than FLSA).

    Ø Insurance rates will remain the same for 2007.

    Ø Retiree insurance rates will remain the same for 2007.

    In 2008, the city will match 2 for 1 the contributions to retiree insurance pool. FOP will manage the funds and will have the ability to create and manage pool contributions for over 65 retirees.

    Ø Beneficial change in vacation schedules

    Ø Add PA days for former IPD officers on accrued sick time plan

    Ø Change in ATO bank

    Ø Merit ranks in SWAT, EOD, Negotiators, and K9 will receive special duty pay that is currently being paid to Range, Mounted Patrol, TAP Observers, and Motorcycle personnel.

    Ø Detective and field duty pay has been secured for all merit ranks serving in those positions.

    Ø College incentive pay for post-graduate degree

    Ø Equalized benefits for Patrolman FTOs

    Ø Shift bid for patrolman has been secured throughout the length of the contract.

    Ø Other contract language changes that benefit our members have been negotiated and will be explained fully in informational meetings.

    Members will be receiving a mailing early next week announcing information meeting dates, times, and locations, as well as, voting procedures.

    Fraternally,

    Aaron Sullivan

    President / FOP 86

  • Dan Canan

    Mitt’s efforts in Indiana need CPR…campaign staff have had problems collecting enough signatures for the 2008 primary….

    Romney Campaign Staff have traveled to the 8th & 6th congressional districts to collect enough signatures…

    Mitt may be feeling a backlash from Indiana’s typically conservative voters and their reluctance to support a candidate who continues to morph on his values.

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