Displaying items 21-30 of 47 in total of The Political Spotlight with the tag "muncie city council".
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#672 | Muncie's Failed Transparency! Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How? | The Political Spotlight
May 28th, 2026 | 1 hr 46 mins
acting mayor jeff howe, arrested, cancer diagnosis, city clerk, city councilor jeff green, communications director amber greene, emails, escalating republican party infighting in madison county, formally charged, indiana, last-minute leadership shakeup at muncie city hall, local politics, mrc, muncie city council, muncie city hall, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment director jeff howe, newly named deputy mayor jeff howe, private ems, prosecutor, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, ronald d elliot jr, secretary shareen wagley, serious criminal allegations against a former muncie firefighter, sex crimes, under indiana code 36-4-5-8
Muncie politics grows more complicated as Mayor Dan Ridenour's upcoming 6-8-week medical absence from the city raises new legal and transparency questions. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the designation of City Council President Jeff Green as Acting Mayor, including when the transfer of authority takes effect, potential compensation, dual-office concerns, and whether constitutional issues could arise. Plus, Bilbrey discusses serious criminal allegations against a former Muncie firefighter and breaks down escalating Republican Party infighting in Madison County. Real issues. Real conversations. Real accountability. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#671 | Muncie's Packed Council Agenda Creates Questions Ahead of Meeting! | The Political Spotlight
May 27th, 2026 | 2 hrs 7 mins
accountability, agenda, another expensive fire station construction project, appropriations for the muncie city police department, cancer diagnosis, city councilor jeff green, communication, controversial decision, controversial resolution, council investigation, financial operations, huge, indiana politics, interim mayor, internal controls, local government, local leadership, medical treatment, muncie city council, muncie mayor dan ridenour's planned absence from city government, muncie's controller's office, ordinances, public hearing, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, regularly scheduled meeting, resolutions, spending, the city's direction, transparency
Episode 671 of 'The Political Spotlight' breaks down the packed agenda for the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting on June 1, 2026. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines controversial proposals involving fire station funding, police appropriations, and a possible investigation into the City Controller’s office — all unfolding during Mayor Dan Ridenour’s planned medical leave. A must-listen episode for anyone concerned about transparency, accountability, and Muncie’s future. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#664 | Fighting the New Tax! Bad Attitudes, Failures, & ODL Violations! | The Political Spotlight
May 17th, 2026 | 2 hrs 46 mins
1200, 1200 citizens, accountability, bad attitudes, camping, city hall, commisisioners meeting, commissioner shannon henry, commissioner sherry riggin, commissioner stephen brand, communications director amber greene, corruption, danatics, delaware county commissioners, indiana public access counselor, indiana’s open door law, local government, mayor dan ridenour, mayor's assistant shareen wagley, misconduct, muncie city council, muncie mayor, muncie parks, north shore, open door law complaint, open door law violation, poor treatment, prairie creek reservoir, proposed cumulative capital development fund tax, public hearing, ridenour administration, sycophants, tax burden, transparency, white-hot spotlight
Episode 664 of The Political Spotlight covers several major issues affecting Muncie and Delaware County. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses an upcoming public hearing on the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax, growing complaints about treatment by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour’s administration, and ongoing problems at Prairie Creek. Bilbrey wraps up with a major transparency victory after the Indiana Public Access Counselor ruled that the Muncie City Council violated Indiana’s Open Door Law. Join Bilbrey as he demands accountability and keeps the spotlight on local government corruption and misconduct. #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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#621 | Muncie's Drone Station! + Park Board Mtg! + The Randy Update! | The Political Spotlight
March 16th, 2026 | 1 hr 59 mins
2026 election season, comic relief, delaware county commissioners, delaware county indiana, drone base, drones, henry county indiana, henry county sheriff john m. sproles, interlocal agreement, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie park board, muncie police department, prairie creek reservoir, republican candidate randy a. howard
In this 621st episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the latest updates on the Muncie Police Department's effort to install a "drone charging station" at the old Delaware County Building. He then reminds viewers of the upcoming Muncie Park Board meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.) and encourages those concerned about the Prairie Creek Reservoir issue to attend. Finally, Bilbrey shares an update on Henry County's Comic Relief, Randy Howard! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#614 | Muncie City Council Meeting (03.02.26) Recap! | The Political Spotlight
March 3rd, 2026 | 2 hrs 42 mins
accountability, chief nate sloan, communication, council president jeff green, council rules, drones, first amendment, interlocal agreement, march 2026, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council, muncie city police department, muncie indiana, ordinance 6-26, resolution 4-26, transparency, win for the citizens
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey offers his commentary and analysis of the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026. The meeting was once again long; however, the tone was markedly different! Honestly, this meeting was a WIN for transparency, accountability, and communication, and for the citizens of Muncie! This meeting should be a teaching moment for Muncie's elected and appointed officials, as well as its citizens! The takeaway is: The Council WILL DO what is right IF the citizenry stands up and forces them to! For the citizens, this shows, yet again, that all it takes is a bit of action. For Muncie's officials, specifically the city council, it proves that the people WILL speak! Now, we just need to get to a point where the council does the right thing without needing the citizenry to hijack several meetings in a row! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#603 | Drinking Water From a Firehose! | The Political Spotlight
February 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 59 mins
city councilor nora powell, delaware county politics, election 2026, election filings, former councilor jeff robinson, henry county politics, indiana politics, madison county politics, muncie city council, op-ed, ordinance 6-26, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has a lot going on and a lot to discuss with the audience. It's that time of year again! From the City of Muncie and an ordinance that should have passed twice already but didn't, so it has been refiled, to a LOT of filings for political office in this 2026 election season, to a former City Councilor's OP-ED about the current insanity among the Muncie City Councilors... and, of course, there is always nonsense going on in Madison and Henry Counties. There just isn't enough Bilbrey or the team to go around, and there is NEVER enough time in the day! That said, it is time for some of the very best political commentary on the face of the planet, so let's get to it! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#598 | The February 2026 Muncie City Council Meeting - REVIEW! | The Political Spotlight
February 3rd, 2026 | 2 hrs 34 mins
chairman tim overton, council president jeff green, councilor nora powell, delaware county republican party, first amendment, mayor dan ridenour, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie politics, new rules, public outcry, sh*t show, transparency
Well, the February 2, 2026, meeting of the Muncie City Council was a straight-up shit show! LIKE HONESTLY, THERE ARE NO WORDS! But you know that's not true! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey ALWAYS has words, and he's here in this 598th episode to offer the best analysis and commentary on what happened at the meeting! He also shares a couple of quick thoughts on the Delaware County Commissioners meeting held earlier today, Monday, February 2, 2026. So grab your favorite snacks and a drink, and let's rock this thing! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#586 | HCSD Doing What They Do! & Disorderly Muncie! | The Political Spotlight
January 11th, 2026 | 2 hrs 21 mins
arrest, audit, bad leadership, delaware county, disorderly conduct, first amendment, gop chairman tim overton, henry county, indiana, muncie city council, muncie mayor, muncie politics, new rules, plain clothes, record request, republican party, resisting law enforcement, sheriff john m. sproles, traffic stop, unlawful stop
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers a worrisome traffic stop by the Henry County, Indiana, Sheriff's Department on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Only ten days into the new year, and Sheriff John M. Sproles' team has already gone viral for stupidity! And then Bilbrey, again, covers the "extremely disorderly" City of Muncie, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#580 | The Blind & The Ignorant! | The Political Spotlight
December 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 38 mins
2nd amendment, attempted burglary, burglary, fleeing man, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie politics, ordinance 3-26, self-defense, the blind & the ignorant
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey shares more of his thoughts on the recent shooting in Muncie, Indiana, and the nonsense spreading throughout the community as a result. He also discusses Ordinance 3-26 in more detail. The Muncie City Council will consider it at its meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026. Only 2 days left in 2025, as of the broadcast of this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight