Comments on Advance Indiana™: Brewer Removes Homestead Exemption Following Advance Indiana Reports Questioning Residency

Is it possible Brewer has a master's from the ...

2015-02-21T16:15:45.553-05:00

Is it possible Brewer has a master's from the Harvard Extension School with a concentration in History?

http://www.extension.harvard.edu/degrees-programs/master-liberal-arts/fields-concentration/history

"In the history concentration of the Master of Liberal Arts Program, you study the primary sources and historiography of cultural, economic, intellectual, political, and social developments. You focus on problems of historical significance throughout the world and time."

"The government field helps individuals prepare for or enhance a career in such fields as research, teaching, writing, diplomacy, politics, the law, the military, banking, insurance, journalism, or management."

If this is the degree Brewer has, it would be a M.L.A., not a M.A.

This distinction is not small.

Further curious: * The History Department does no...

2015-02-21T16:08:17.616-05:00

Further curious:

* The History Department does not offer a terminal master's program.

http://history.fas.harvard.edu/graduate-programs

In rereading this passage in the IBJ "A New ...

2015-02-21T15:44:43.063-05:00

In rereading this passage in the IBJ

"A New York native, Brewer has an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a master's in history from Harvard University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg Business School."

I was struck by the unusual attainment of a master's in History. At Arts & Sciences programs at major research institutions, it is uncommon to earn a master's degree. Usually, a master's degree is only awarded as a courtesy if you drop out of the Ph.D. program.

Harvard's admissions policy for graduate History is customary in the discipline:

"History
Admissions

The dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences admits candidates to the Graduate School for advanced study in history only upon the recommendation of the History Department. The department considers applications only for the PhD degree. Strong preference will be given to applicants who are adequately prepared to meet the language requirements for the doctorate. The GRE General test is required. For a complete listing of the elements of a complete admissions application, consult the Prospective Students page."

http://www.gsas.harvard.edu/programs_of_study/history.php

To Anon 258, Indy politics has a ridiculous SLATIN...

2015-02-21T15:31:25.704-05:00

To Anon 258, Indy politics has a ridiculous SLATING process where those who are chosen by the idiot leadership of the party, NOT what voters REALLY want, give us the clowns to vote on. Sadly, those who have earned their "turn" are not the solution for success.

It is both parties, but the dems seem to realize they lead a bunch of sheep where the GOP voters are a little more free thinking.

Does Ms. Adande have a chance at winning the prima...

2015-02-21T14:58:37.098-05:00

Does Ms. Adande have a chance at winning the primary in May?

I'm kinda new to Indy politics, can anyone pro...

2015-02-21T14:58:03.212-05:00

I'm kinda new to Indy politics, can anyone provide a background on Mr. Brooks? He seems to be involved somehow in about every shady local government deal.

I almost forgot to note the crimson mailbox. Scho...

2015-02-21T14:56:33.541-05:00

I almost forgot to note the crimson mailbox.

School pride, indeed.

A nice view of the Brewer ancestral manse. http:/...

2015-02-21T14:54:23.619-05:00

A nice view of the Brewer ancestral manse.

http://tinyurl.com/mpt6yu5

Dad's one smart cookie: "H. Peers Brewer...

2015-02-21T14:41:19.561-05:00

Dad's one smart cookie:

"H. Peers Brewer
Senior Banking & Finance Consultant

Peers Brewer is a commercial banker with extensive experience in US and international markets. His career began with Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company and extended through the acquisition of Chemical Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank. Within that time frame, he held numerous assignments, beginning as a security analyst for the banking, financial and insurance industries; followed by managing the investor relations department, strategic planning for the bank, financial modeling, managing relationships with international insurance companies and risk management for the bank.

International consulting assignments have been held in Tblisi, Seoul, Skopje, and Ulaan Baatar.

Mr. Brewer was the first General Manager of the Crimson Finance Fund, based in Pristina. The Fund is a short term lender to small and medium sized companies and entrepreneurs in Kosovo. The Fund primarily addresses the needs of customers whose financing is not easily accommodated within traditional banking practices. Mr. Brewer holds academic degrees from Colgate University (AB – History), Harvard University (BD – Theology), and New York University (PhD – Economics). He speaks Russian and Macedonian."

Imagine the pressure of trying to live up to the reputation and expectations of this kind of father.

I met Jocelyn-Tandy years ago during a campaign an...

2015-02-21T14:21:30.097-05:00

I met Jocelyn-Tandy years ago during a campaign and she came off as a complete nut-burger.

As for the Mr & Mrs. Brooks I say YUCK! What a matched set.

How would they receive Charlie White, were he to a...

2015-02-21T14:04:38.185-05:00

How would they receive Charlie White, were he to attend this hearing?

By waiting after 12/31 to remove the homestead tax...

2015-02-21T11:30:33.875-05:00

By waiting after 12/31 to remove the homestead tax exemption, Brewer will receive it on his 2014 Pay 2015 property taxes.

This news vindicates all those who believed that J...

2015-02-21T11:08:28.218-05:00

This news vindicates all those who believed that Jocelyn-Tandy Adande nailed it - as certainly as Advance Indiana often nailed it- that the Homestead Exemption issue was the "hook" and that one of Indy's newer residents Chuck Brewer was on the wrong side of the law.

I have little doubt attorney David Brooks advised Chuck Brewer to remove that homestead exemption as quickly as possible because, again, that exemption is the hook that leads to so many questions about so many residences and voting records.

Anyone who knows attorney David Brooks understands how much political influence he wields behind the scenes, how many judges he knows and helped put in place, and how many people he has as chess pieces on the board to return favors. Who approved the "R" Election Board appointees in the past? David Brooks was a key player in those appointment decisions. I have little doubt Mr. Susan Brooks is preparing the groundwork for a slap on Chuck Brewer's wrist and the outcome of the hearing next week may, sadly, be already determined.