Indianapolis homeless advocates are pushing for a sales tax increase for programs they say will help combat the problem.  In a draft copy of a report slated t to be released this week, the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP) says a one-eighth percent increase in the Marion County’s sales tax would generate $9.6 […]

Now that the election is over we move into the speculative phase of what’s next for the Indianapolis City-County Council.  Democrats are getting ready to assume control of the body come January 1, and while they have a 16-13 majority, they do not control the Mayor’s office which will make their agenda tough to push […]

Now that Democrats are getting ready to assume control of the Indianapolis City-County Council one of their tops priorities will be a “stronger” smoking ban.  Note the language; they say they want a “stronger” ban as opposed to a “total” or “comprehensive” ban.   Part of the logic for this is that there is absolutely no […]

Today is Veteran’s Day so I’m taking a little break from blogging.  I’ll have more this weekend on the new make up of the Indianapolis City-County Council and the “stronger” smoking ban everyone is talking about.  You may also want to pick up a copy of  “The Cheat Sheet” on my other blog (IndyPolitics.Org).  It’s […]

So how did Marion County Democrats manage to lose the highest office a county where they have an inherent 10-point advantage over Republicans?  That question is being asked in today Democratic circles and there apparently is a lot of blame being passed around and not a lot of responsibility being picked up. Their candidate, Melina […]

When Greg Ballard first got elected Mayor of Indianapolis in 2007 he was dubbed by one of my media colleagues as “the accidental mayor.”  The logic behind the name was that Ballard only beat incumbent Mayor Bart Peterson because of high property taxes, crime and a 65-percent County Option  income tax increase.  Fast forward four […]

This is the day we have been waiting for. Election Day!  No more commercials.  No more spin.  No more candidates.  Now the people get to have their say. I’ll be updating updating throughout the day on Twitter and Facebook.  Follow or friend  me for the latest.  And watch us tonight, starting at 6 p.m. on […]

You knew it was bound to happen.  Less than 24 hours before the polls open there were charges of voter intimidation and misleading poll workers.  This all took place at an “emergency” hearing of the Marion County Election Board. Marion County Clerk Beth White said voters have received misinformation regarding their polling places, the GOP […]

With about 24 hours to go before the polls open, I’m going to take a pass on commenting on the candidates for Mayor and instead let two other people do it.  One is a Melina Kennedy supporter and the other a Greg Ballard supporter, both are good friends. I think the race is close and […]

The following is a guest blog post by Bill Smythe the owner of Claude & Annie’s near the old airport terminal. Let me give you some advice! That phrase makes me cringe when I hear it during my normal workday setting behind the bar at either of the (2) Claude & Annie’s locations I own. […]