"We don't like the idea of spending $270,000 on a tennis court when we don't have money for projects taxpayers in New Albany really care about like:
* Hiring more Fireman
* Ambulance Service
* Pot Holes
* Sewers
* Aging police cars
We are outraged with Mayor Garner and Indiana State Representative William C. Cochran (D) trying to force a Council decision to spend Hotel Tax money on something that is not a high priority.
Is Indiana State Representative William C. Cochran (D) on the IUS payroll?
Why did the City Controller run the Legal Ad to accept bids on the Tourist Bond before the required approval by the City Council?
Is this legal?
The City Council should ask for a detailed report on the signs by cost, location, and subject.
The Council needs to do alot of research before approving this bond.
Council Members ask yourself "If this project is not costing the taxpayers why is it being brought before the Council for approval?
What guarantee do we have there will be enough Hotel Taxes collected to cover this bond?
City of New Albany has had:
* 8 years of Doug Englands - mismanagement
* 4 years of Regina Overton - wasteful spending
And now 3 years of James Garner's strong arming the Council to make quick decisions.
And Jimmy continues using his typical stupid phrases like:
* "This is only the first reading"
* "We can fill in the blanks later"
* "11th hour do or die proposals"
Is this the way to run a city?
Thus, for New Albany, the question is not whether "IUS Tennis Courts" would be nice -it would be for IUS students. The fundamental question is whether it is worth the $270,000 it will cost. At this point, there is every reason to believe this project would be, quite simply, a waste of money.
We at Freedom of Speech feel it is time for our city government to do what is best for all the people.
Instead of for the mayor's personal political agenda!
