Displaying items 1-10 of 24 in total of The Political Spotlight with the tag "delaware county indiana".
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#759 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 28th, 2026 | 1 hr 58 mins
2027 muncie mayoral race, 2027 municipal election, board of works, businessman gary myers, campaign announcement, citizen engagement, citizen involvement, citizen power, city government, delaware county, delaware county indiana, east central indiana, emergency meeting, gary myers, government accountability, government transparency, henry county, henry county indiana, henry township, henry township advisory board, indiana politics, local elections, local politics, makeup meeting, mayoral candidate, muncie, muncie board of works, muncie indiana, muncie mayor, muncie politics, muncie southside, muncie southside wrestling, municipal politics, october 28 2026, political announcement, public comment, redress government
In Episode #759 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the first major development in the 2027 Muncie mayoral race. Well-known businessman and former Muncie Southside wrestling standout Gary Myers has announced plans to run for mayor, becoming the first person to publicly declare an intention to enter the 2027 race. The announcement quickly spread across Muncie and Delaware County, though the rollout caused confusion after Myers' original post limited comments, disappeared, and was later explained as an accidental deletion. Bilbrey shares his initial thoughts on Myers entering the race, what it could mean for Muncie politics, and why this announcement may also mark the beginning of a new chapter in how The Political Spotlight approaches local politics going forward. From there, Bilbrey reviews the Muncie Board of Works meeting held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and checks in on the Henry Township Advisory Board's emergency makeup meeting, where all board members were present, and a township resident showed up to "redress" the board. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#757 | Monday, October 26, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 26th, 2026 | 1 hr 23 mins
2026 election, 2026 general election, absentee ballot, absentee voting, academy of model aeronautics, ama, body camera footage, citizen engagement, citizen involvement, citizen oversight, citizen power, data center controversy, data center town hall, data centers, delaware county, delaware county indiana, dog shooting, east central indiana, election concerns, election day, government accountability, government transparency, hoosier voters, indiana elections, indiana politics, local government, mail in ballot, mail voting, midterm election, muncie, muncie indiana, muncie police, muncie police department, police accountability, police body camera, public records request, unanswered questions
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey is back in the studio after attending the AMA/Data Center Town Hall in Delaware County. The event was livestreamed here on The Political Spotlight. In this 757th episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey examines what happened at the AMA/Data Center Town Hall. Where does everything stand? Were any new details learned? What questions remain unanswered? And, most importantly, what happens next? With the 2026 midterm general election just over a week away, Bilbrey has MAJOR concerns about Hoosiers who have requested mail-in ballots. If you have requested an absentee ballot by mail in Indiana, you will want to hear this discussion. This is an IMPORTANT topic you will not want to miss! Lastly, Bilbrey has an update on his request for records related to the Muncie Police body camera footage of the officer who shot a dog that was acting aggressively. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#753 | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 20th, 2026 | 2 hrs 1 min
Land Use, citizen engagement, citizen involvement, citizen power, commissioner stephen brand, data center controversy, data centers, delaware county, delaware county commissioners, delaware county indiana, development projects, east central indiana, economic development, facts vs rumors, government accountability, government transparency, indiana politics, infrastructure, local government, local politics, local rumors, misinformation, muncie, muncie indiana, october 19 2026, political rumors, private property, property rights, public participation, public records, stephen brand, zoning
In Episode #753 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey takes a closer look at the growing data center dispute in Muncie and Delaware County. As the debate intensifies, Bilbrey argues that citizens are being hit with a mix of facts, rumors, misconceptions, misinformation, and, in his view, obfuscation from those in power. His message: get involved—but get educated first. Bilbrey reviews the controversy's current state, including remarks made by Delaware County Commissioner Stephen Brand at the end of the October 19, 2026, Commissioners' meeting, while emphasizing that many important questions remain unanswered. The goal is to cut through the noise, separate fact from rumor, identify what we actually know, and focus attention on what citizens should watch next. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#749 | Monday, October 12, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 12th, 2026 | 1 hr 28 mins
2027 election, 2027 mayoral race, breaking news, citizen engagement, citizen power, city hall, dan ridenour, delaware county, delaware county indiana, delaware county politics, east central indiana, government accountability, indiana politics, local government, local politics, mayor dan ridenour, mayor retirement, muncie, muncie city hall, muncie indiana, muncie mayor, muncie mayoral race, muncie politics, municipal elections, political announcement, political breaking news, political developments, third term
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down major political news from Muncie, Indiana, after Mayor Dan Ridenour announced he will not seek a third term in 2027. Mayor Ridenour says he will retire at the end of his current term on Friday, December 31, 2027, ending his tenure as Muncie mayor. Bilbrey shares his thoughts on the announcement, the timing, and what it could mean for Muncie and Delaware County politics, City Hall, and the 2027 mayoral race. Bilbrey also hits a few other political odds and ends that have been circulating and deserve a moment in the spotlight. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#748 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 11th, 2026 | 2 hrs 1 min
2026 election, appearance of impropriety, candidate interviews, citizen oversight, citizen power, county owned vehicle, delaware county, delaware county indiana, delaware county republican party, deputies on paid leave, east central indiana, government accountability, government transparency, henry county, henry county indiana, henry county merit commission, henry county prosecutor, henry county sheriff department, indiana politics, john sproles, lame duck sheriff, local candidates, local government, local politics, local republican politics, merit commission, paid administrative leave, political accountability, political candidate series, political controversy, political fallout, prosecutor office, public accountability, public servants, republican party chairman, sheriff john sproles, sheriffs department, sproles watch, taxpayer accountability, taxpayer money, tim overton, unresolved investigation, vehicle sale
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the latest political drama in Delaware and Henry Counties. In Delaware County, Bilbrey focuses on Republican Party Chairman Tim Overton and what Bilbrey views as a series of poor decisions creating controversy, confusion, and political fallout for Overton and those around him.
Then it's back to Henry County, where a #SprolesWatch is officially in effect. Bilbrey examines questions surrounding a previously county-owned vehicle now apparently being offered for sale from the property of lame-duck Sheriff John Sproles' parents, while stressing that the situation may ultimately prove to be legitimate. Bilbrey also revisits the still-unresolved case of two Henry County Sheriff's Department deputies on paid leave for more than five months, asking how long taxpayers will continue paying the bill and why the matter remains unresolved. He also raises concerns about the Henry County Merit Commission. To close, Bilbrey lays out his vision for the upcoming Political Candidate Series on The Political Spotlight and previews what viewers can expect in the week ahead. #ThePoliticalSpotlight -
#742 | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 30th, 2026 | 1 hr 56 mins
2027 muncie budget, budget oversight, budget review, citizen oversight, citizen power, city budget, city council leadership, clerk treasurer kerry sayre, delaware county, delaware county indiana, delaware county republican party, east central indiana, finance committee, government accountability, government spending, government transparency, indiana politics, kerry sayre, local government, local politics, local republican party, muncie, muncie city council, muncie finance committee, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, october 5 2026, political influence, prairie creek reservoir, prairie creek reservoir budget, public meetings, public records, public records request, randolph county, taxpayer money, voa, volunteers of america, winchester, winchester house, winchester house controversy, winchester indiana, winchester politics
In this 742nd episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reviews the third and final meeting of the Muncie City Council's Finance Committee, held Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Bilbrey highlights several revealing moments from the discussion of the proposed 2027 budget for Prairie Creek Reservoir. He also offers more on the Delaware County Republican Party and what he views as its ongoing effort to influence Muncie City Council leadership ahead of the October 5, 2026, meeting. Finally, the spotlight returns to Winchester, Indiana, where Bilbrey reviews public records he received from City Clerk-Treasurer Kerry Sayre and explains what they reveal about the VOA "Winchester House" disaster. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#741 | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 29th, 2026 | 1 hr 43 mins
2026 general election, 2027 muncie budget, bob mccoy, budget meeting, candidate questions, citizen engagement, citizen power, city council leadership, city council meeting, city government, clerk treasurer kerry sayre, david bockover, delaware county, delaware county indiana, delaware county republican party, democratic sheriff candidate, east central indiana, finance committee meeting, government accountability, government transparency, henry county, henry county indiana, henry county sheriff, indiana politics, kerry sayre, local elections, local politics, local republican party, mayor bob mccoy, muncie, muncie city council, muncie finance committee, muncie indiana, nora powell, official facebook page, political influence, public meetings, public records request, randolph county, sara gullion, sheriff election, social media controversy, winchester, winchester indiana
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers political developments across Muncie, Winchester, and Henry County. Bilbrey begins with an unusual Delaware County Republican Party social media post promoting the upcoming October 5 Muncie City Council meeting—something he views as more than a simple reminder and possibly part of a broader effort to influence Council leadership. He then shares responses from Muncie City Councilors Nora Powell and Sara Gullion on the recent Finance Committee meetings and previews the committee’s final budget meeting on September 30, 2026, ahead of the proposed 2027 budget reaching the full Council on October 5, 2026. Next, Bilbrey returns to Winchester, where he discusses the response to his public-records request about control of the city's official Facebook page and the controversial post that angered residents. Finally, he heads to Henry County, sharing questions sent to Democratic sheriff candidate David Bockover as TPS continues its 2026 election coverage. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#737 | Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 22nd, 2026 | 2 hrs 11 mins
2027 muncie budget, 313 south meridian street, budget meetings, budget review, citizen oversight, city budget, city council leadership, city of muncie, county commissioners meeting, dan ridenour, delaware county, delaware county commissioners, delaware county indiana, east central indiana, energy development, finance committee meeting, government accountability, government spending, government transparency, indiana politics, letter of intent, local government, local politics, mayor dan ridenour, muncie, muncie budget, muncie city council, muncie finance committee, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, nuclear energy, nuclear power, nuclear reactors, public meetings, public notice, public service, randolph county, randolph county indiana, ridenour administration, small modular reactors, smr, smrs, taxpayer money, voa, volunteers of america, winchester, winchester city council, winchester government, winchester house, winchester indiana, winchester politics
In Episode #737 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines three local-government meetings across East Central Indiana. First, Bilbrey breaks down the September 22, 2026, Muncie City Council Finance Committee meeting, where the council began reviewing the proposed 2027 city budget. He questions who knew about the meeting, how councilors and citizens were informed, and what he describes as continued political gamesmanship by the Ridenour Administration and Council leadership. Bilbrey also explains why he considers the meeting a MOCKERY of the budget-review process. Next, Bilbrey turns to the September 21, 2026, Delaware County Commissioners meeting and the county's letter of intent regarding nuclear energy and small modular reactors (SMRs). Lastly, it's back to Winchester, Indiana, where the former Volunteers of America (VOA) Winchester House facility at 313 South Meridian Street was discussed during the September 21, 2026, Winchester City Council meeting. Bilbrey discusses the latest developments there and what he's done since the previous episode. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#735 | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 17th, 2026 | 1 hr 27 mins
2027 election cycle, 2027 elections, Indianapolis, anderson indiana, board of works, candidate recruitment, citizen engagement, citizen involvement, citizen oversight, citizen power, city of muncie, county government, dan ridenour, delaware county, delaware county indiana, democratic candidates, east central indiana, elected officials, george jeffrey howe, government accountability, government leadership, government reform, government transparency, henry county, henry county indiana, indiana politics, jeff howe, libertarian candidates, local candidates, local elections, local government, local leadership, local politics, madison county, madison county indiana, marion county, mayor dan ridenour, muncie, muncie board of works, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission, municipal government, new castle indiana, political accountability, political campaigns, political candidates, public meetings, public office, public servants, public service, randolph county, randolph county indiana, redevelopment commission, republican candidates, run for office, running for office, winchester indiana
In Episode #735 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey focuses on what he sees as a growing breakdown of public service and citizen engagement across East Central Indiana and beyond. Bilbrey briefly reviews the September 16 Muncie Board of Works meeting before turning to the September 17 Muncie Redevelopment Commission meeting, examining its decision-making, accountability, and the roles of Mayor Dan Ridenour and Jeff Howe. From there, the discussion broadens to local government across Muncie/Delaware County, Anderson/Madison County, Winchester/Randolph County, New Castle/Henry County, and Indianapolis/Marion County. Bilbrey argues that too many public officials have forgotten whom they serve while too many citizens remain disengaged. With the next local election cycle beginning in 2027, Bilbrey challenges citizens who believe local government needs better leadership to get involved—organize, campaign, challenge incumbents, and consider running for office as Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, or otherwise. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#729 | Tuesday, September 08, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 8th, 2026 | 2 hrs 24 mins
2026 election, 2026 general election, campaign behavior, campaigns, candidate responsibility, candidates, citizen oversight, city of muncie, county budget meetings, county council meeting, delaware county, delaware county budget, delaware county government, delaware county indiana, east central indiana, elected officials, government accountability, government spending, government transparency, henry county, henry county government, henry county indiana, henry county politics, henry county sheriff, henry county sheriff's office, indiana elections, indiana politics, local government, local politics, madison county, madison county council, madison county government, madison county indiana, madison county politics, mckinley neighborhood, mckinley neighborhood muncie, muncie, muncie budget, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie politics, political candidates, proposed 2027 muncie budget, public meetings, public office, public servants, randy howard, taxpayer money
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey returns from the Labor Day holiday for Episode #729 of The Political Spotlight as the program gets back on track heading toward the 2026 general election. Bilbrey begins in Muncie and Delaware County, previewing the City of Muncie's proposed 2027 budget, ongoing county budget discussions, and the developing McKinley Neighborhood situation—both stories that will receive deeper attention in future episodes. From there, the spotlight moves to Henry County, where Bilbrey discusses concerns involving a former employee of the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Then comes a broader discussion about candidates, campaigns, and the responsibility that comes with seeking public office. What should someone understand before filing to run? What does a candidate's behavior tell voters about how that person might act once entrusted with public power? Bilbrey uses the latest developments involving Randy Howard to dig into those questions. Finally, the program heads west to Madison County, where a heated County Council meeting reminds viewers why citizens should pay much closer attention to local government. Madison County's council is the county's fiscal body and holds regular public meetings. #ThePoliticalSpotlight