Comments on Advance Indiana™: Ballard's Controller Bails As Indianapolis' Budget Meltdown Begins

The press release today from the Mayor's offic...

2010-09-14T20:30:58.771-05:00

The press release today from the Mayor's office didn't leave that impression. It reads:

The following is a statement from Mayor Greg Ballard on the Departure of Controller David Reynolds:

“David Reynolds’ talent and integrity will be greatly missed not only in the Controller’s Office, but throughout my administration. The architect of three balanced budgets, David has the respect of his peers and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. The taxpayers of Indiana will benefit from his expertise in his new position at the Indiana State Senate.”

I saw on twitter that Reynolds is staying on until...

2010-09-14T19:23:36.565-05:00

I saw on twitter that Reynolds is staying on until the budget is approved by CCC then making the move to the State.

So, where's that "fluff" that Ballar...

2010-09-14T18:59:54.635-05:00

So, where's that "fluff" that Ballard sent Reynolds to find?

Scary headline, and there is no end in sight to th...

2010-09-14T13:25:32.673-05:00

Scary headline, and there is no end in sight to the economic crisis that is engulfing the USA.

That's a shame. I have a lot of respect for Re...

2010-09-14T13:04:41.709-05:00

That's a shame. I have a lot of respect for Reynolds. I heard just a few days ago that Jason Dudich, the number 2 guy in the Controller's office, already left.

This could be a problem with a serious lack of continuity.

I really liked that Reynolds targeted revenues to beef up the fund balances, which can serve as a cushion going forward. Hopefully the next person will not raid every last penny...