We had some problems this weekend with the blog but we have worked them all out. Post away. I spent most of this weekend attending the Midwest Republican Leadership Conference. It’s a gathering of Republicans from across the Midwest where they talk issues and strategy and get visits from presidential candidates. The last time it […]

You’ve heard about Indianapolis Public Schools letting kids out early because of the heat. Now while I could break into my story of “when I was their age…” but I won’t. I have no desire to see kids swelter in unsavory conditions in 100+ degree temperatures, but I really think a lot of this could […]

I had an opportunity yesterday to take a closer at the video of the incident involving IMPD Officer Adam Chappell and the 17-year old he’s accused of hitting and kicking. Chappell has been charged with misdemeanor battery for his reported actions. Like many of you I watched the tape on my computer. The video is […]

The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has filed misdemeanor battery charges against IMPD officer Adam Chappell. Chappell is accused of kicking a 17-year old male during Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. You can watch the video clip here. I’ve looked at it several times this morning and I don’t see what the officer did to have […]

I ran into Indiana State Senator Luke Kenley at lunch yesterday. I asked him how the property tax hearings were going and he told me they were getting a lot of ideas and jokingly asked me if I had any? So in typical Abdul fashion I offered up my own. I told him since property […]

When I read about this on some local blogs, I didn’t believe it at first. Frugal Hoosiers and Indy Undercover reported the city of Indianapolis spent thousands of dollars on solar-powered trash cans. According to the company that makes the trash cans, it’s a bargain because the cans don’t have to be emptied as often […]

I’ve been spending time looking out the fallout of now former City-County Council Member Patrice Abduallah’s resignation due to the fact that he did not live in his district. What is so disturbing about this is that it is turning out how many important individuals had knowledge of the problem but no one did anything […]

Marion County city officials want to know what you think about the government they’re running. If you click here, you can go to the city’s website and fill out a survey and let them know what you think is important. This will help them craft the budget. I personally think you should do it. This […]

Today has not been a great day for Marion County Democrats. City-County Council Member Patrice Abduallah formally tendered his resignation today, admitting he did not live in his district. Abduallah admitted he did not live in his district as reported here. He said he was devested at the decision, but proud to have served. Meanwhile […]

I will freely admit to engaging in some speculation right now so take this with a big grain of salt. City officials say outgoing Councilor Patrice Abduallah’s votes were valid and there is case law to prove it. They haven’t cited the cases yet, but one they may to try cite a case involving U.S. […]