Displaying items 31-40 of 48 in total of The Political Spotlight with the tag "city of muncie".
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#692 | That Time of Year (June 30, 2026)! | The Political Spotlight
June 30th, 2026 | 1 hr 18 mins
a complete disaster! summertime 2026, acting mayor george-jeffrey howe, banger, chinwag, city of muncie, communications director amber greene, it's that time of year, local politics, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie politics, ordinance 9-26, record requests, resolution 8-26, tech issues, technical problems
It's that time of year! Summertime, 2026, and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey explains what it means while having a chinwag with the audience! (Tuesday, June 30, 2026). ...this episode turned into a complete disaster! Not all of them can be bangers! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#687 | The IN-GOP Convention Is Over! Tuhey Pool Problems! Res 8-26! | The Political Spotlight
June 21st, 2026 | 1 hr 50 mins
city of muncie, current acting mayor george-jeffrey howe, david shelton, diego morales, gop establishment, indiana, indiana politics, indiana secretary of state candidate, indiana state republican party convention, jamie reitenour for indiana, local politics, max engling, muncie, muncie city council, muncie controller's office, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, pool closed, pool problems, press release, resolution 8-26 part 1 deadline, state politics, tuhey pool, tuhey pool season
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the Indiana State Republican Party Convention held this past weekend in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Of course, the results favored the Indiana GOP Establishment! From there, Bilbrey turns to the issues facing the City of Muncie's Tuhey Pool. On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the City of Muncie praised employees for their work around the pool and noted that the Tuhey Pool season was going wonderfully. But then came Saturday, June 20, 2026, just two days later. The pool closed early due to insufficient staffing, and now The Political Spotlight is aware of even worse issues facing Tuhey Pool. Lastly, Bilbrey discusses the upcoming deadline for the first part of Resolution 8-26, which concerns the City of Muncie's Controller's Office and the City Council. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#676 | Money Is the Root of All Politics! Politics Is a Synonym for Evil! | The Political Spotlight
June 3rd, 2026 | 2 hrs 15 mins
$200, $30, 000, 000.00 bond, acting mayor jeff howe, arrest of former delaware county emergency medical services (ems) office manager meagan coutinho, board of works, city of muncie, claims, conflict of interest, delaware county government, delaware county indiana, delaware county jail, deputy mayor jeff howe, director of the emergency management agency, director of the muncie redevelopment commission jeff howe, how was this possible, husband john coutinho, indiana, indiana state police, local politics, muncie indiana, new raise, no one knew, official misconduct, paid leave, probable cause affidavit, recently appointed deputy mayor, theft, theft from delta high school girls golf booster program, theft from the delaware county government
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the probable cause affidavit for the arrest of former Delaware County EMS office manager Meagan Coutinho, who faces six felony charges tied to alleged thefts from Delaware County government, Delaware County EMS, and Delta High School's golf booster program. Bilbrey examines allegations that more than $200,000 was taken over four years and poses the question many residents are now asking: How was this possible? The episode also explores county oversight, the paid leave status of Coutinho's husband, Delaware County EMA Director John Coutinho, and the broader implications for public trust. Plus, Bilbrey highlights a potential salary increase for Muncie's acting mayor and redevelopment director Jeff Howe that may have escaped public attention. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#646 | Tim Hollems (R) Candidate for Delaware Co Circuit Ct Judge! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 22nd, 2026 | 2 hrs 4 mins
accountability, attorney, board of works, carl malone, circuit court 5, city controller, city of muncie, controversy, court, craig wright, delaware county, election 2026, fired, george folley, indiana department of child services, indiana politics, indiana state board of accounts, indiana state police, judge, juvenile court magistrate, law enforcement, lawyer, malfeasance, master commissioner, mayor dan ridenour, misfeasance, nikki eckerson, nonfeasance, park superintendent, parks department, republican, special investigation, timothy hollems
Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Tim Hollems, a Republican candidate for Delaware County Circuit Court 5 Judge, to the show. Hollems has served as a master commissioner in the Delaware County, Indiana, court system for the past nine years. Before becoming a master commissioner, he served as an attorney for the Indiana Department of Child Services for more than 10 years. He has practiced law for nearly 30 years. He is a 1997 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and graduated from the Indiana Judicial College in 2021. Hollems and his wife have lived in Muncie since 2003, raising their two children in the community. Bilbrey and Hollems discuss the campaign, Hollems' views on the current state of Delaware County's judicial system, and his plans for the Court if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey discusses the State Board of Accounts' report on the Special Investigation into the City of Muncie Parks Department in greater detail. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#645 | SBoA Investigation of the City of Muncie's Parks Department! | The Political Spotlight
April 21st, 2026 | 2 hrs 19 mins
accountability, board of works, carl malone, city controller, city of muncie, controversy, craig wright, fired, george folley, indiana politics, indiana state board of accounts, indiana state police, malfeasance, mayor dan ridenour, misfeasance, nikki eckerson, nonfeasance, park superintendent, parks department, special investigation
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey steps away from the candidate interviews for this 645th episode of the show to examine the State Board of Accounts' Report on its Special Investigation into the City of Muncie's Parks and Recreation Department. Bilbrey has covered this investigation over the past few weeks while awaiting the report's public release. The Political Spotlight has been on this story every step of the way since April 13, 2020. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#638 | Landon Dean (D) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 13th, 2026 | 1 hr 51 mins
accountability, chief, city of muncie, controversy, democrat, election 2026, fired, george folley, hcsd, henry county sheriff's department, indiana politics, indiana state board of accounths, knightstown police department, landon dean, mayor dan ridenour, middletown police department, nikki eckerson, parks department, sgt
Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Landon Dean, Democratic candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Dean, who is currently serving in his third year as Chief of the Middletown, Indiana, Police Department, retired from the Henry County Sheriff's Department after a 27-year career, during which he held numerous roles. Dean has also served as the interim Chief of the Knightstown, Indiana, Police Department for the past year. He helped rebuild and restaff the department and, just today, Monday, April 13, 2026, announced that he will step down from that interim position at the next Knightstown Council meeting. Dean ran for Sheriff twice, once more than twenty years ago and again in 2022, losing to the current Sheriff, John M. Sproles. Bilbrey and Dean discuss the campaign, Dean's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and Dean's plans for the county if elected. After the interview with candidate Landon Dean, Bilbrey then examines serious information he has been hearing from sources about the City of Muncie's Parks Department. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#637 | Ryan Webb (R) Candidate for Delaware County Council! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 12th, 2026 | 2 hrs 17 mins
accountability, america's councilman, city of muncie, communication issues, communications director amber greene, controversy, delaware county council, district 4, election 2026, former at-large councilor, indiana american water company, indiana politics, lost by 68 votes, mayor dan ridenour, prairie creek reservoir, republican, running for re-election, ryan webb, transparency, water issues
Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Ryan Webb, Republican candidate for Delaware County Council in District 4, to the show. Webb, a former At-Large Delaware County Councilor who served from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2024, lost his bid for re-election by 68 votes in November 2024. He is now seeking re-election to the same Council as the Councilor for District 4, a seat currently held by Republican Jim Mochal. Mochal was appointed to the seat after the death of longtime District 4 Councilor Jane Lasater, who died while in office in April 2023. Bilbrey and Webb discuss the campaign, Webb's thoughts on Delaware County's current state, and his plans for the county if he is re-elected. With Webb's interview over, Bilbrey examines the recent 'water issue' in the City of Muncie and the backlash against Muncie's Communications Director, Amber Greene, for her continued approach to engaging with citizens both on and off the clock. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#634 | The LONGEST Monday (04.06.26) After Action Report! | The Political Spotlight
April 6th, 2026 | 1 hr 49 mins
2026 election cycle, city councilor dale basham, city of muncie, delaware county, delaware county commissioners meeting, delaware county sheriff's department, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, indiana politics, live q&a session, mayor bob mccoy, muncie city council, primary election, tuesday may 5, voter registration deadline, winchester
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the busy day that was Monday, April 6, 2026. In this 634th episode, Bilbrey recaps the key moments from both the Delaware County Commissioners meeting and the Muncie City Council meeting, highlighting the ups, downs, and decisions that could impact the City of Muncie and Delaware County. Next, Bilbrey examines the first of three 'LIVE Q&A sessions' that Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles is broadcasting to Henry County residents. How did he do? Did he answer questions honestly, or did he stick to his typical games of misdirection and obfuscation? Plus, don’t forget — today (Monday, April 6, 2026) is the last day to register to vote in Indiana, making this a crucial moment for civic participation. The DEADLINE is 11:59 p.m. There’s a lot happening politically, and if you want clear, local insight you can trust, 'The Political Spotlight' is where you need to be. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#627 | 3'fer: Henry County... Madison County... & The City of Muncie! | The Political Spotlight
March 26th, 2026 | 2 hrs 52 mins
candidate jonathan culp, city county lease agreement, city of muncie, city of muncie board of works meeting, communications director amber greene, county councilor shannon thom, drone base, henry county, indiana, madison county, madison county election board meeting, mayor dan ridenour, mouthwash talk show, muncie police department, randy "tweedle-dee" howard, re-election announcement, sheriff john m. sproles
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a lot in this 627th episode... From Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles announcing his bid for re-election to Bilbrey's thoughts on Republican Candidate Randy Howard's performance on the Mouthwash Talk Show, to Madison County's Election Board meeting concerning complaints filed against Republican Candidate for Sheriff, Jonathan Culp, and ending with the silent Muncie Board of Works meeting where Mayor Dan Ridenour once again pushed through something the City Council wanted more information on. Bilbrey covers a LOT in this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#618 | Delaware County Theft! / Prairie Creek Follow Up & More! | The Political Spotlight
March 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 43 mins
2026 election, city of muncie, dcems, delaware county, delaware county commissioner shannon henry, delaware county government, delaware county prosecutor eric m hoffman, delaware county republican party chairman tim overton, former delaware county ems office manager meagan r. coutinho, henry county sheriff, indiana state police, mayor dan ridenour, muncie park board, prairie creek reservoir, randy coward, randy howard is a joke, theft, theft investigation, yard signs
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the recent theft allegations against the office manager of Delaware County, Indiana, EMS. This has led to her separation from the Delaware County Government and an investigation by the Indiana State Police. Bilbrey tries to explain why this is a common occurrence. He then updates the audience on the Prairie Creek Reservoir situation, monitors potential severe weather, and discusses news he heard about the Delaware County Republican Chairman, Tim Overton. #ThePoliticalSpotlight