Displaying items 1-10 of 37 in total of The Political Spotlight with the tag "muncie mayor dan ridenour".
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#708 | Onward to August 2026 - This Way to Fall & Other Topics! | The Political Spotlight
July 31st, 2026 | 1 hr 44 mins
accountability, august 2026, brad fisher, city of muncie, communication, community building, controller's office, councilor jerry dishman, councilor nora powell, councilor ro selvey, crash, fight off tech gremlins, hit by a suspect in a stolen vehicle, indiana state police, industry neighborhood, local politics, lynn police department, lynn town marshal, maci atkinson, mayor's administration, mayor's office, mckinley neighborhood association, mckinley overlay district controversy, muncie city council, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director george-jeffrey howe, officer killed in the line of duty, ordinance 9-26, override veto, police chase, public meetings, randolph county, resolution 8-26, special friday night show, spike strips, transparency, upcoming muncie city council meeting, vehicle pursuit, veto, wayne scaife, winchester
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey attempts to fight off the "tech gremlins" in this "SPECIAL" 708th "FRIDAY NIGHT" episode of the show! Bilbrey uses this to explain what's going on with the show, since we've been off more than on lately. A SOLUTION IS IN THE WORKS!!! And if things are running smoothly, he will try to get through a bit of prep for the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting and beyond! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#707 | July 29, 2026: We're Back, Ballin' Bigger Than Ever! Let's Roll! | The Political Spotlight
July 29th, 2026 | 2 hrs 3 mins
34-year-old woman, accountability, and subsequently left that facility, battery, brad fisher, breaking news, charged with theft, city of muncie, communication, community building, community service, controller's office, councilor jerry dishman, councilor nora powell, councilor ro selvey, crash, dismissed, false informing, hit by a suspect in a stolen vehicle, indiana state police, industry neighborhood, inpatient treatment facility, local politics, lynn police department, lynn town marshal, maci atkinson, mayor's administration, mayor's office, mckinley neighborhood association, mckinley overlay district controversy, multiple warrants, muncie city council, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director george-jeffrey howe, officer killed in the line of duty, operating a vehicle with a schedule i or ii controlled substance, ordinance 9-26, override veto, pleaded guilty, police chase, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic drug, possession of marijuana, public meetings, randolph county, resisting law enforcement, resolution 8-26, sentenced to probation, spike strips, transparency, unlawful possession of a syringe, vehicle pursuit, veto, wayne scaife, winchester
We're back, ladies and gentlemen! It's time for the 707th episode of The Political Spotlight! Let's roll! There is so much going on in the City of Muncie, Indiana... and Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey has so much to say! Let's get into this! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#706 | Muncie, Indiana: Meetings, Meetings, & More Meetings! | The Political Spotlight
July 23rd, 2026 | 2 hrs 48 mins
accountability, administration’s bond counsel, city attorneys, city of muncie, committee members, communication, controller's office, councilor jeff green, councilor jerry dishman, councilor sara gullion, highly anticipated public service subcommittee meeting, important concerns remain unresolved, local politics, makeup meeting, mayor's administration, mayor's conference, mayor's office, mayor's secretary shareen wagley, mckinley neighborhood association, mckinley overlay district controversy, muncie board of public works meeting, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie government, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director george-jeffrey howe, muncie sanitary district meeting, ordinance 9-26, proposed fire department project, public meetings, resolution 10-26 and 11-26, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines two days of Muncie public meetings, unresolved transparency concerns, notable absences, and the ongoing controversy over the McKinley Overlay District. From the Public Service Subcommittee to the Redevelopment Commission, Bilbrey asks whether city officials are providing the accountability citizens deserve. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#705 | Canceled for Lack of a Quorum or Lack of Leadership? | The Political Spotlight
July 21st, 2026 | 2 hrs 8 mins
audience feedback, cancellation of public board meetings, city of muncie, city of muncie government, continuing trend, housekeeping matters, lack of a quorum, lack of leadership, local politics, muncie city parks board meeting, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie parks department, muncie politics, the program's future
In this 705th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines a continuing trend in Muncie city government: the cancellation of public board meetings. For example, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Muncie City Parks Board meeting was canceled for a “lack of a quorum.” Bilbrey discusses the cancellation and shares additional information he recently uncovered about the Muncie Parks Department. Bilbrey then invites the audience to provide feedback on some housekeeping matters regarding the program's future. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#704 | Muncie's Financial Folly! & Del-Co Commissioners Mtg (07.20.26)! | The Political Spotlight
July 20th, 2026 | 2 hrs 21 mins
2nd amendment, city of muncie, commissioner shannon henry, commissioner sherry riggin, commissioner stephen brand, community update, delaware county, delaware county commissioners meeting, delaware county government, delaware county politics, ed vs fred, financial folly, george-jeffrey howe, local politics, long period of silence, muncie city council, muncie city government, muncie fire department, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, proposed fire station 5 project, public services committee, questions and answers, recaps, ridenour administration
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey highlights the "Financial Folly" by Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour in relation to the Mayor's most recent "community update" from Friday, July 17, 2026, which references the Muncie Fire Department's proposed plans for a new Fire Station 5. Then, Bilbrey recaps the Delaware County Commissioners meeting from Monday, July 20, 2026. There were key details from the meeting that citizens of Delaware County need to be aware of. Lastly, Bilbrey shares what he believes is the start of what will likely be a long period of silence from the Ridenour Administration, as he attempts to get answers to several important questions concerning the City of Muncie! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#702 | The Ridenour Administration Looks Ahead! Current Questions Remain! | The Political Spotlight
July 15th, 2026 | 2 hrs 11 mins
city of muncie, community update, delaware county commissioners, delaware county government, delaware county health department, deputy mayor, doc peterson, financial aspects of the muncie fire department's proposed station 5 project, former acting mayor george-jeffrey howe, health officer, howe controversy, howe's veto of ordinance 13-26, ken hudson, local politics, looking ahead, mckinley neighborhood, muncie board of works, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission director, new member, ordinance 13-26, ridenour administration, ridenour's first day back as mayor, special emergency meeting, upcoming public services committee meeting
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey follows up on Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's first day back as Mayor! He's looking ahead, and the Administration is pushing the message that "all is well." However, Bilbrey just isn't buying it. In the 702nd episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey covers key developments from the Muncie Board of Works meeting, including the latest appointment to the board. Next, Bilbrey reviews the Mayor's first community update, which includes additional commentary on the veto of Ordinance 13-26. Bilbrey offers further thoughts on the issue. From there, Bilbrey shares the latest updates on the upcoming Public Services Committee meeting. This is the second attempt to obtain answers to questions about the financial aspects of the Muncie Fire Department's proposed Station 5. Of course, questions still remain about the ongoing controversy surrounding George-Jeffrey Howe, his contracts, and his current titles and duties at the City of Muncie. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#697 | Put On Notice! | The Political Spotlight
July 8th, 2026 | 2 hrs 33 mins
acting mayor, city council investigation, city councilor sara gullion, city of muncie, deputy mayor, george-jeffrey howe, indiana, local politics, muncie board of works, muncie city council, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, muncie redevelopment commission, newsman and author rick yencer, procedural irregularities, public services contract, put on notice, ridenour administration, the first and second addenda, transparency and accountability
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey recaps the Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Muncie Board of Works meeting, during which questions about the City's contracts with George-Jeffrey Howe went unanswered. After procedural concerns were raised and Rick Yencer asked how much Howe is being paid, the Board offered no response and ended the meeting just over 10 minutes after it began. Combined with comments from Muncie City Councilor Sara Gullion earlier in the week, Bilbrey examines what these events reveal about transparency and accountability, and why the Ridenour Administration may now be on notice. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#696 | The BIG Recap of the Commissioners & City Council Mtgs (July 2026)! | The Political Spotlight
July 7th, 2026 | 3 hrs 44 mins
circle jerk, city controller, city of muncie, communications, delaware county, delaware county auditor ed carroll, delaware county commissioner shannon henry, delaware county commissioner sherry riggin, delaware county commissioner stephen brand, delaware county commissioners, delaware county politics, fire station 5, fred vs ed, joke, local politics, monthly meeting, muncie city council, muncie fire department, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, ordinances and resolutions, political posturing, public hearing, resolution 8-26, tabled, tax abatement committee meeting, transparency, vote of no confidence
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey recaps the Delaware County Commissioners' and Muncie City Council meetings, both held on Monday, July 6, 2026. In the 696th episode of The Political Spotlight, Bilbrey breaks down the key discussions, votes, and decisions from both meetings while offering in-depth analysis and commentary on the issues that matter most to Delaware County and the City of Muncie. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#695 | Upcoming Commissioners & City Council Mtgs & An Email From Sproles! | The Political Spotlight
July 5th, 2026 | 2 hrs 8 mins
chief deputy sheriff, city controller, commissioners, county attorney, county auditor, county council, delaware county commissioners' meeting, delaware county politics, henry county politics, lame duck, let's roll, local politics, muncie city council meeting, muncie fire department, muncie mayor dan ridenour, muncie politics, sheriff john sproles
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey kicks off what will definitely be a busy week with several great episodes. This 695th episode looks at the upcoming Delaware County Commissioners' meeting (Monday, July 6, 2026, at 9 a.m.) and a very busy Muncie City Council meeting (Monday, July 6, 2026, at 630 p.m.). Bilbrey will share his thoughts on the agendas for both meetings, including the items on those agendas. Bilbrey wraps up the episode by sharing an interesting email exchange he had over the holiday weekend with Henry County's lame-duck sheriff, John Sproles. It's time to get back to work! Let's Roll! #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