tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post7900740160328901884..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-29008013315240519342013-01-14T09:24:56.452-05:002013-01-14T09:24:56.452-05:00The snobbery involved with the mid-north proposal is amazing. Barth clearly says it is to keep well to do people in Marion County. <br /><br />It is not about revitalization - this area is seeing more investment the old fashioned capitalist way than most areas of Indy. These folks want it to invigorate faster. They want more tony places to dine and mingle. <br /><br />They want to be treated differently - that they get to keep their tax dollars and spend them on public art, park improvements, and to fulfill promises Ryan Vaughn made to a favorite developer. Oh, and if it really gets going, Mapleton-Fall Creek can get some, too.<br /><br />But the Meadows TIF - its just one of the most crime ridden areas full of poor people who desperately need a grocery store. <br /><br />What would you choose - help those who do not need help, or help those who do?Had Enough Indy?https://www.blogger.com/profile/09673791504434523246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-17709317727240907792013-01-13T19:06:18.421-05:002013-01-13T19:06:18.421-05:00Ms Scales is a true representative. TIFS have become schemes exceeding bonafide intent. Broad Ripple &quot;needs&quot; a TIF?Pete Boggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12948800585492289789noreply@blogger.com