Archive for Commentary

Why Bargersville should support the merger

by: Jody Veldkamp March 1, 2010

For some reason the majority of the residents of Bargersville, especially those who have been recently annexed, still seem to stand firmly in opposition to the merger of the remaining unincorporated area of White River Township and Greenwood.  Why would they oppose a tax cut? If the reorganization plan is approved by the voters residents of [...]

Politically Homeless

by: Jody Veldkamp February 28, 2010

Tonight (Sunday, February 28) I attended my first Lincoln Day Dinner, as the guest of a candidate that I was introduced to by a neighbor and turned out to be someone I could strongly support for their office. The event was well organized, well attended, and full of a lot of qualified, and maybe a [...]

Killing the school referendum message?

by: Jody Veldkamp February 20, 2010

Editors note: The following is a letter we received from Dr. Dick Huber. It is presented unedited. Your comments are welcome.
When deliberating the referendum issue and a special election, please remember that sometimes it’s not about what you want, but how you go about getting what you want.  Sometimes the message dies because the messenger [...]

School board member says resident is “completely outrageous and wrong”

by: Jody Veldkamp February 16, 2010

It seems lately every time you turnaround in Johnson county someone wants “just a little bit” of your money by increasing your taxes for “a good cause”. It may be reorganization with Greenwood, more than doubling the size of the county jail, or money for schools.  Many times I have heard “I’m on a fixed [...]

Motivation & Triangulation

by: Dann Veldkamp February 9, 2010

What motivates White River Township Trustee Jay Marks? He battles the Township Board. He watches the political scene like a hawk watches a field mouse. He’s quick to express his opinion (something I can appreciate) and will always let you know where he stands. But lately I’ve been wondering why he chooses to stand where [...]