Displaying 5 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "councilor dale basham".
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#691 | The Non-Meeting Meeting! | The Political Spotlight
June 28th, 2026 | 1 hr 34 mins
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On this 691st episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the so-called Muncie City Council Public Service Committee meeting—"non-meeting" last Friday, June 26, 2026. The "meeting" left council members and the public with more questions than answers. For the second time in one week, the Ridenour Administration has stuck its middle finger up to the council and the citizens of Muncie. The question now is what to do. At some point, something has to give. Bilbrey discusses this and more in this episode. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#628 | Responsibility, Another Tort Claim, and Our Offer! | The Political Spotlight
March 29th, 2026 | 1 hr 59 mins
bilbrey's offer, communications director amber greene, councilor dale basham, delaware county, henry county, henry county sheriff, indiana politics, john m. sproles, mayor dan ridenour, muncie, muncie city council meeting, new castle, public records request, randy howard, tort claim notice
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begins this 628th episode by talking about the City of Muncie, Indiana. Bilbrey discusses the upcoming City Council meeting set for Monday, April 6, 2026. He also covers the responsibilities citizens have when participating in politics and government. Next, Bilbrey highlights the latest developments in the ongoing chaos surrounding the current election for Sheriff of Henry County, Indiana. Finally, Bilbrey shares a generous offer made to two different groups in Henry County, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#543 | Disrespect Toward Taxpayers! | The Political Spotlight
October 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 50 mins
2026 budget process, anderson, city clerk, city council, city council meeting, commissioners pass ordinance to cary guns, councilor dale basham, councilor nora powell, county council, delaware county, disrespect toward taxpayers, emails, grant county, indiana politics, investigative powers, local politics, madison county, marion, mayor, muncie, muncie city council, muncie mayor dan ridenour, resolution #17-25
The system is designed so that, regardless of who is in charge, the type of government, or the situation, it allows or even encourages elected and appointed public servants to be disrespectful toward taxpayers. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a few odds and ends as he waits for the big meeting for the City of Muncie on Thursday, October 16, 2025. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#542 | Access, Emails, and an Investigation! | The Political Spotlight
October 14th, 2025 | 2 hrs 6 mins
2026 budget process, board of works, city attorney, city clerk's office, city of muncie, councilor dale basham, emails, executive assistant shareen wagley, investigatory powers, muncie city council, muncie city fire department, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, open door complaint, open door laws, open door violation, public access counselor, record requests, resolution 16-25, resolution 17-25
Counting down the minutes, hours, and days until the Muncie City Council meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey updates everyone on the Public Access Complaint, reviews some emails, and shares his desire for the City Council to investigate the Resolution 16-25/17-25 fiasco! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#539 | Ctrl+c, Ctrl+v, Ctrl+narrative | The Political Spotlight
October 8th, 2025 | 1 hr 48 mins
2026 budget, accountability matters, city council attorney dan gibson, councilor brandon garrett, councilor dale basham, councilor nora powell, executive assistant shareen wagley, indiana politics, muncie city council, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, no mea culpa, political corruption, public access, rachel clark, resolution 16-25, resolution 17-25, signatures, the bilbrey & clark show, transparency
When mistakes happen, most people apologize — but not in Muncie politics. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey exposes the latest chaos from Mayor Dan Ridenour’s administration and his Executive Assistant Shareen Wagley, with insight from former EMS Chief Rachel Clark of 'The Bilbrey & Clark Show.' #ThePoliticalSpotlight