Archive for the ‘Indianapolis/Marion County’ CategoryBallard in the SpotlightMonday, August 18th, 2008This is an interesting time for Greg Ballard. The Indianapolis Mayor stepped up with his first budget proposal last week, a document that was also his first major policy initiative. At the same time it was a circumstance that forced the Republican to take political stances (cutting the Democratic Sheriff's budget) and put him ... Airport Opening Delay DiscussedFriday, August 1st, 2008The scheduled grand opening of the new Indianapolis International Airport may wait until after Election day. The Airport Authority board this morning discussed moving the October 28th event to November 11th. The reasons are not clear. If the move is made, will they reset the countdown clock in the old terminal, or ... Imitation, flattery, and accuracyThursday, July 31st, 2008Ed Treacy used the term "Accidental Mayor" in reference to Mayor Greg Ballard 9 times in the speech he gave upon his return as Marion County Democratic Chairman. Now there is some sputtering on the Internet about the origin of the phrase "Accidental Mayor" and its accuracy. Pride forces me to claim credit. On ... Ballard vs. Peterson revisitedThursday, July 24th, 2008The spin machines are in full motion for both Republicans and Democrats in Marion County in anticipation of Mayor Greg Ballard's first budget. Budgets are always political documents but this one will be more political than usual based on the buildup. Look for new accounting methods and the exposure of what ... O’Connor out, Treacy back inFriday, July 18th, 2008The deal is done. Mike O'Connor will make a formal announcement later today that he is through as Marion County Democratic Chairman. Ed Treacy will return to the post and Terry Thurman (a previously aspiring county chair) will support him. A caucus to re-elect Treacy can take place as early as July ... Weir Cook Memorial DriveTuesday, July 15th, 2008Look for the Indianapolis Airport Authority to act on Friday with regard to the request to give the airport a new name. Expect the request to change the name from Indianapolis International to be denied. Instead, supporters of a memorial to flying ace Weir Cook will get two smaller victories. The drive from ... Officers Out of BoundsTuesday, July 8th, 2008The Marion County Democrats want to blame Mayor Greg Ballard for problems in IMPD and that's to be expected. The recent arrests of officers for selling guns, prostitution, and other crimes could well become a political problem for the Mayor. But don't you think he could spin this whole thing his ... IFD in San FranciscoMonday, June 9th, 2008My San Francisco vacation took me to a little Italian sidewalk cafe across from Washington Square. While enjoying the weather I noticed a group passing by and saw that one of them was in a t-shirt labeled Indianapolis Fire Department. With a second look I spotted Greg Harris, the IFD ... Super CityTuesday, May 20th, 2008Its time for some quick political analysis on what winning the 2012 Super Bowl bid means. Mayor Greg Ballard can take credit for winning a bid where Bart Peterson failed, and because the game comes after the next election, he can run on it in 2011 without knowing if its a ... “Just Being a Good Democrat”Saturday, May 17th, 2008Woody Myers has no interest in fueling speculation about what he might run for next. Dr. Myers called from Washington where his son graduates this weekend to say that there is nothing to speculation about a run for mayor or a desire to be named Jill Long Thompson's running mate. Much ... 
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