Some local activists are furious over the thought that Mayor Greg Ballard is considering selling some of the city’s smaller parks (2 acres or less) to developers. Despite the fact this is part of an effort for the city to get its arms around the more than 6,000 parcels of land it owns, and the […]

Last month I did a state-by-state analysis of the Presidential race using data gathered from Pollster.com.  Since we’re expecting Vice-Presidential picks this week, including keeping an eye on Evan Bayh, here’s a breakdown on where the candidates are.  Remember, if there is less than a 3-point difference between the candidates, I consider it a tie. […]

More Hoosiers were out of work in July as the state’s unemployment rate went from 5.9 to 6.3 percent. And while higher than the national average of 5.7 percent, Indiana is still doing better than it’s neighbors; Illinois – 7.3 percent, Kentucky – 6.7 percent, Ohio – 7.2 percent, Michigan – 8.5 percent. What’s more […]

I ran into Marion County Democratic County Chairman Ed Treacy this week.  I would like to say it was a pleasant, cordial yet somewhat lively meeting. I would like to say that. I had invited Ed on my radio program to debate GOP County Chairman Tom John on the Mayor’s budget. I never got a […]

Here’s this week’s edition of Capitol Watch. We are working the bugs out. Enjoy.

Indianapolis Parks Director Joe Wynns is stepping down.  Wynns tended his resignation yesterday and his last day will be September 12.  In an interview Wynns said it was time to move on and had nothing to do with his public criticism of park budget cuts.  In a public statement the Mayor’s office said, “Joe Wynns […]

If you’ve tried to get a hold of someone at the Mayor’s Action Center, you probably have had an issue or two.  Wait times have been ridiculously long, if you get to someone at all.  The Ballard administration is looking at privatizing the MAC line.  A decision hasn’t been made yet, but they have received […]

For anyone who still doubts Indiana is a swing state in the November election, check this out. John McCain surrogate and possible VP candidate Rob Portman is Indianapolis today for an  economic summit, State Fair visit and evening rally in Fishers. DNC Chairman Howard Dean is Indianapolis tomorrow for a voter registration drive. Congrats Hoosiers, […]

From the Office of Mayor Greg Ballard:  At approximately 1:30 p.m. yesterday (Monday) Mayor Greg Ballard was admitted to Community East Hospital with chest pains and shortness of breath. Doctors ran an EKG and the Mayor underwent a stress test, the results of both tests were normal. The Mayor was released from the hospital at […]

Reaction to the Mayor’s budget address was predictable.  Republicans called it turning around the ship of state and putting things in the right direction.  Democrats called it voodoo economics that short changes public safety.  Neighborhood groups like the Marion County Neighborhood Association took a wait and see approach.  And the township assessors promised to fight […]