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MOURDOCK: Bring solid Hoosier values to bear on the process
September 1, 2012
Richard Mourdock / Special to IBJThere’s a lot of sincere talk these days about compromise. Most Hoosiers honestly struggle with the question of whether
we need to get tough on Washington and firmly stand our ground against business as usual or “compromise” and strike
the middle ground. It’s a fair and natural dilemma.
MoreWINSTON: Invest in young African-American males
September 1, 2012
Robin Winston / Special to IBJI am the parent of a seventh-grader who looks forward to this school year with excitement, hope and a sense of optimism. Unfortunately,
many of her peers do not share those thoughts. I am particularly concerned about African-American males.
MoreHOWEY: Incensed voters shoving pols to the exits
August 18, 2012
Brian A. Howey / Special to IBJYou say you want a revolution? You believe we need constitutional term limits?
MoreSWAYZE: Coats is key figure in federalism battle
August 18, 2012
Sue Swayze / Special to IBJAs pressure mounts from states pushing back on federal decisions and mandates, representation by their congressional delegations
becomes increasingly important.
MoreBENNETT: Sweeping reforms empower local districts to succeed
August 18, 2012
Tony Bennett / Special to IBJWhen I took office in 2009, the Indiana Department of Education set high expectations for our children. My staff and I set
ambitious goals for student achievement: improving ISTEP+ pass rates and high school graduation rates, having more students
taking Advanced Placement exams, and increasing the number of college credits and technical certifications students earn in
high school.
MoreRITZ: 'Reforms' strip essence of public school system
August 18, 2012
Glenda Ritz / Special to IBJThe definition of reform is to “make changes in a system to improve it.” The “reforms” under the Indiana
Department of Education are not changes to improve our education system.
MoreMUTZ: Break up the school building monopoly
August 18, 2012
John Mutz / Special to IBJIndiana school corporations no longer have a monopoly on public school programming because the charter movement has given
families a choice. But charter schools do not have financial support from state or local government to build, remodel or lease
locations for their schools.
MoreBECK: Still lagging on early childhood education
August 18, 2012
Lara Beck / Special to IBJWhen Melina Kennedy ran for mayor of Indianapolis last year, childhood education was a cornerstone of her campaign. The issue
caught the attention of parents, employers, educators and the media, and Kennedy made a compelling case for investing in our
community’s human capital.
MoreSTYRING: Daniels could turn the tide at Purdue
August 18, 2012
Bill Styring / Special to IBJNearly everyone claims to have a strategic window into Mitch Daniels’ head. In truth, no one, including me, knows his
plans for Purdue University when he assumes the presidency. Perhaps he, himself, isn’t entirely certain at this point.
MoreRIVERA: On to the next huge sporting event
August 18, 2012
Angel RiveraAccording to @IUBloomington, the Twitter account of my alma mater Indiana University, our alumni have won 50 gold medals throughout
Olympic history.
MoreMAHERN: Ballard's lieutenants serve him poorly
August 18, 2012
Louis Mahern / Special to IBJDear Mayor Ballard: You need to talk to your guys. They are not giving you the best advice.
TAFT: Invest through TIFs for brighter future
August 18, 2012
Bill Taft / Special to IBJThe disagreement between Mayor Ballard and City-County Council Democrats over the use of tax increment financing sounds like
a wonky tax policy debate, but behind this conflict are far more fundamental questions of how we use our city’s resources
to prepare for its future.
MoreWAGNER: Local politics transcend partisanship
August 18, 2012
Jennifer Wagner / Special to IBJEveryone loves to say that all politics is local, and it’s largely true that people get the most riled up about things
they see or that affect them on a daily basis.
MoreMYERS: A good mayor takes a cause too far
August 18, 2012
Woodrow Myers / Special to IBJI like Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City. He says what he thinks and thinks about what he says.
MoreBONIFIELD: Government needs best, brightest, too
August 18, 2012
Jake Bonifield / Special to IBJGovernment, perhaps even more than most private-sector industries and business models, is reliant upon human capital to thrive.
Even as the tenor of most modern discourse on government has to do with its size, the people behind it are the single most
important element in successful public policy.
MoreVANE: Help more veterans start businesses
August 18, 2012
Robert Vane / Special to IBJIn an economic climate that can at best be deemed uncertain, and at worst catatonic, it is critical that the public and private
sectors encourage and aid small-business entrepreneurs.
MoreFARGO: Thankful for the Chick-fil-A tempest
August 18, 2012
Anthony L. Fargo / Special to IBJI was hesitant to weigh in on the Chick-fil-A controversy, but I decided not doing so would be chicken. (Sorry—couldn’t
resist.)
MoreKRULL: Health care law now a reality for pols
August 18, 2012
John Krull / Special to IBJMitch Daniels’ letter inviting the candidates who want to succeed him as governor to weigh in on how Indiana should
implement parts of President Obama’s health care reform law demonstrates at least two things.
MoreSOUDER: Pence's, Daniels' populist subtleties
August 4, 2012
Mark Souder / Special to IBJSteve Goldsmith was one of the brightest men to run for governor of Indiana but he lacked a populist touch.
MoreSHELLA: Why the Democrats ousted Pat Bauer
August 4, 2012
Jim Shella / Special to IBJHe lost the majority in 2010 and staged two failed walkouts in 2011 and 2012. That was part of it.
MoreVAUGHN: Daniels won't admit costly FSSA mistake
August 4, 2012
Julia Vaughn / Special to IBJWith the Purdue University job awaiting him, Gov. Daniels is apparently taking a Rube Goldberg approach to state government.
MoreODLE: Black males see American Dream fade
August 4, 2012
Samuel L. Odle / Special to IBJThe political season is nearing full swing and inevitably taxes will take center stage.
MoreKANE: Racist thoughts still tinge Black Expo
August 4, 2012
Chelsea Kane / Special to IBJIt has been unfortunate to hear the criticisms and judgmental rumblings regarding the decorum of expo visitors and tourists
over the past few years.
MoreEARLY: Don't confuse Donnelly as a switch-hitter
August 4, 2012
Rex Early / Special to IBJMickey Mantle played baseball for the New York Yankees, where he hit 536 home runs. He was one of the greatest switch-hitters
in baseball.
MoreRESKE: Law brought huge protections but needs improvement
August 4, 2012
While the top priorities for Congress must be improving our economy and creating jobs, it is also important to ensure the
implementation of the Affordable Care Act does not lead to counterproductive results.
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So the Mayor adds another non value added layer to having a vehicle towed? Whereby the City Government RECIEVES AN ILLEGAL KICKBACK FROM A LGOISTICS COMPANY THAT SUBS THE WORK TO LOCAL TOW COMPANIES? What is the service the City performs for receiving the "tribute"? This is RICO!!!!! What a corrupt and unnecessary layer. What a dirtbag Mayor and his cronies.
Owner occupied housing. Clear enough?
So people think I am paranoid. It's from experience in dealing with puds requested by developers who make major donations themselves to representatives, have nice fund raisers for those running for office and hide through pac's. then there are the public relation firms. You will note some pr comments below. You there Clyde Lee? My opinion. Commercial along 421, great. Multifamily housing, terrible idea that will change the town. Senior condos or zero lot line homes west, great. I suggest keeping all entries to commercial areas at 421. All entries to owner occupied on sycamore. Will keep the traffic on sycamore down some. Two other things. You can't trust what will be there in 10 years. Steve builds quality stuff, but areas change over time. Look at the changes at the wall mart center at 86th and 421 over the last 10 years. Look at the apartments and neighborhoods behind St Vincent's. Raintree properties WILL decrease in value if commercial and multifamily goes in near. It has already been happening around the bridges area. The houses that have been sold recently are way below market. Several deals not closed due to the Illinois construction and the whole unsurety of the bridges. It's pretty simple, Zionsville will approve the whole thing because the city council has been groomed over a LONG period of time for this. I might even suggest some are in their position as a result of this.
Esta, do you have a dog in this fight? You seem to really want to knock anyone against this project. No, I didn't move to Indiana for the architecture. I moved here for that red barn in the field. The horses and fields of corn. A place that is NOT overdeveloped. There are plenty of nearby places in Indianapolis that could be REDEVELOPED instead.
RKW - OK, we get it, you're paranoid. The question is, are you paranoid enough? Greg - Yes, Pittman(s) is (are) at it again. They are developers, they build things. It's what they do. So when you go to work tomorrow, Greg, you're at it again too. Cliff - Really? You moved to Indiana for its progressive architecture? That's like moving to England for the cuisine. Zionsvillain - The house you moved to was once a field or woods. I'm willing to bet folks were upset when that ground was plowed under and a house was built. But I guess now that you are in, everything should stop? "My house was OK, but the next one is sprawl." SE Guy - Please don't paint us with such a wide brush. Most reasonable Zionsville residents welcome planned, measured development.