Comments on Advance Indiana™: Ballard Plays Politics With Funding Of Libraries And Pork Barrel Projects

Thanks for the above reminder that Ballard already...

2010-05-12T14:18:18.942-05:00

Thanks for the above reminder that Ballard already squandered the 28 million of tax money from the federal government, that was to be spent on the abhondoned housing problem in Indianapolis, AI. Why is not the local paid media focusing on this, I ask.

Matt, I previously stated on this blog I supported...

2010-05-12T13:48:45.452-05:00

Matt, I previously stated on this blog I supported the sale without the cash payment. Let's pass on all of the savings to the ratepayers. If Ballard thinks we aren't spending enough on streets and sidewalks, then he can propose a fee related to transportation to pay for it. The City acts as if there won't be any transportation projects funded without that money. The City spends tens of millions on these projects annually and gets substantial federal funding to boot, a lot of that as of late. And what happened to the $28 million the feds gave him for abandoned housing? There's nothing to show for it. Why? Because he pissed away all the money giving it to organizations controlled by Olgen's friends.

Gary, I was wondering, under what conditions would...

2010-05-12T13:19:01.473-05:00

Gary, I was wondering, under what conditions would you support a utility sale? Or do you think a lease is preferable? Or do you think there are efficiencies that the city hasn't even looked into yet?

I touched the hot stove and got burned. I worked ...

2010-05-12T12:02:02.314-05:00

I touched the hot stove and got burned. I worked day and night in 2007 to help these SCOUNDRELS get elected.

It's the last time.

This corruption would not happen if we elected Libertarians.