app02 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:29:22 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Political Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Tax Burden” https://thepoliticalspotlight.fireside.fm/tags/tax%20burden Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 The Political Spotlight is a politically driven opinion, news, and entertainment program. The Political Spotlight is your comprehensive guide to all things "political" at the local, state, and national levels. Our mission is to identify and eliminate corruption in government and politics while defending the United States Constitution. The message is clear: the old, corrupt way of doing business IS OVER! Our goal is to empower all citizens with the knowledge and motivation to stay informed and get involved. The team includes Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, and Brandon Rudd. 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Our mission is to identify and eliminate corruption in government and politics while defending the United States Constitution. The message is clear: the old, corrupt way of doing business IS OVER! Our goal is to empower all citizens with the knowledge and motivation to stay informed and get involved. The team includes Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, and Brandon Rudd. Join the discussion and help change the world, one conversation at a time! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ LIVE episodes of The Political Spotlight air on YouTube, Rumble, X, and Facebook: Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight . . . Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight . . . Audio-only episodes are available at the following Home Link: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm . . . 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Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) tpsprogram@gmail.com #720 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | The Political Spotlight https://thepoliticalspotlight.fireside.fm/720 3f04145c-d2ac-45c2-a097-b5643f0b7dc5 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) 720 #720 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 | The Political Spotlight full Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) It's a full reunion on Episode #720 of The Political Spotlight, with Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Co-Host Brandon Rudd, and Producer Kate Thornburg all back together. The team takes a close look at Indiana State Representative J.D. Prescott's House Bill 1288, his proposal to fundamentally restructure Indiana's property-tax system and move toward a sales-tax-driven funding model. Bilbrey, Rudd, and Kate examine the plan's potential pros—but especially its significant risks: statewide collection and redistribution of sales-tax revenue, rural-versus-urban funding disparities, dependence on Indianapolis, economic downturns, local-government accountability, school funding, existing referenda, and whether eliminating property taxes actually reduces government costs or simply shifts the tax burden elsewhere. Indiana has a real property-tax problem. But does HB 1288 solve it—or replace one deeply flawed system with another? #ThePoliticalSpotlight 1:52:59 yes <p>The weed eaters must be strung!</p> <p>The trains must have all made it to the stations on time!</p> <p>And it's clearly not February!</p> <p>Because this 720th episode is officially a reunion of The Political Spotlight — 3!</p> <p>Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey...</p> <p>Producer Kate Thornburg...</p> <p>&amp; NONE OTHER THAN THE:</p> <p>PURDUE-ED-U-CATED, ENGINEER-IN', WEED-EATER-STRINGIN', PUN-LOVIN', PROBLEM-SOLVIN', SON OF A GUN, BRANDON RUDD...</p> <p>ARE ALL IN THE HOUSE FOR THIS BIG-TIME EPISODE!</p> <p>And now that all of that is out of the way, shall we? We shall... let's roll!</p> <p>On this 720th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Co-Host Brandon Rudd, and Producer Kate take a hard look at Indiana State Representative J.D. Prescott’s House Bill 1288 — a proposal Prescott has been pushing across Indiana, trying to sell Hoosiers on "HIS PLAN" to fundamentally dismantle Indiana’s property-tax system and move the state toward a sales-tax-driven funding model.</p> <p>This, as you should know, is not a pro-Prescott show, nor is it an endorsement of HB 1288. That said, Bilbrey, Brando, and Producer Kate will attempt to present the pros and cons of the plan! It's just that the team firmly believes there are far more cons than pros!</p> <p>The question the audience needs to consider is whether this plan could create a whole new set of problems for Indiana while trying to solve the very real property tax problems Hoosiers already face.</p> <p>Under the proposal, Indiana would move toward statewide collection and redistribution of sales tax because individual counties—particularly rural counties—might not generate enough sales tax revenue on their own. The proposed distribution formula would rely heavily on population, with a portion tied to roadway miles.</p> <p>That immediately raises serious questions.</p> <p>What happens when local government becomes increasingly dependent on funds collected and redistributed through Indianapolis?</p> <p>Which counties become net contributors, and which become net recipients?</p> <p>What happens during an economic downturn when consumer spending — and therefore sales tax revenue — falls?</p> <p>Does replacing property taxes actually reduce the cost of government, or simply shift where government gets its revenue?</p> <p>What happens to local accountability when the link between local taxpayers, local spending, and local government becomes less direct?</p> <p>How much additional pressure would this place on Indiana’s sales tax — already paid every day by working Hoosiers?</p> <p>There are also serious questions about schools and existing voter-approved referenda. HB 1288 would allow existing referendum obligations to continue through a separate recapture mechanism while prohibiting new referenda.</p> <p>Prescott himself has acknowledged that discussions across the state have uncovered additional problems, gaps, and flaws that still need to be examined.</p> <p>That is exactly what this program is about.</p> <p>Property taxes are a serious problem in Indiana. But eliminating one unpopular tax does not automatically lead to better, smaller government, lower spending, stronger local control, or a fairer system.</p> <p>In this episode, The Political Spotlight examines what HB 1288 proposes, where the plan could go wrong, who could end up paying more, how it could reshape the relationship between state and local government, and why Hoosiers should look very carefully before replacing one deeply flawed tax system with another.</p> <p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p> <p>VIDEO version of Ep 720: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/pW1tzv9i5hA" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtube.com/live/pW1tzv9i5hA</a></p> <p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p> <p>Subscribe: <a href="https://bit.ly/subTPS" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/subTPS</a><br> Become a Member: <a href="https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS</a><br> Merch: <a href="https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch</a></p> <p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p> <p>The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE<br> (Sunday — Thursday at 9 p.m. ET)</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a></p> <p>Audio Podcast: <a href="https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm</a><br> &amp; All Other Podcast Hosting Sites</p> <p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p> <p>Connect with The Political Spotlight team on social media:<br> Facebook 1: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318</a><br> Facebook 2: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318</a><br> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:tpsprogram@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">tpsprogram@gmail.com</a></p> <p>━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━</p> <p>🚨🚨🚨<br> 'The Political Spotlight'<br> LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)<br> Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey<br> Produced by: Kate Thornburg &amp; Brandon Rudd<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318</a><br> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:tpsprogram@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">tpsprogram@gmail.com</a><br> © 2026 Mud Creek Studio.<br> —</p> The Political Spotlight, Government, Politics, Commentary, Accountability, Politics, Conservative, Liberal, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Communication, Transparency, Constitution, Common Sense, Freedom, The weed eaters must be strung!

The trains must have all made it to the stations on time!

And it's clearly not February!

Because this 720th episode is officially a reunion of The Political Spotlight — 3!

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey...

Producer Kate Thornburg...

& NONE OTHER THAN THE:

PURDUE-ED-U-CATED, ENGINEER-IN', WEED-EATER-STRINGIN', PUN-LOVIN', PROBLEM-SOLVIN', SON OF A GUN, BRANDON RUDD...

ARE ALL IN THE HOUSE FOR THIS BIG-TIME EPISODE!

And now that all of that is out of the way, shall we? We shall... let's roll!

On this 720th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Co-Host Brandon Rudd, and Producer Kate take a hard look at Indiana State Representative J.D. Prescott’s House Bill 1288 — a proposal Prescott has been pushing across Indiana, trying to sell Hoosiers on "HIS PLAN" to fundamentally dismantle Indiana’s property-tax system and move the state toward a sales-tax-driven funding model.

This, as you should know, is not a pro-Prescott show, nor is it an endorsement of HB 1288. That said, Bilbrey, Brando, and Producer Kate will attempt to present the pros and cons of the plan! It's just that the team firmly believes there are far more cons than pros!

The question the audience needs to consider is whether this plan could create a whole new set of problems for Indiana while trying to solve the very real property tax problems Hoosiers already face.

Under the proposal, Indiana would move toward statewide collection and redistribution of sales tax because individual counties—particularly rural counties—might not generate enough sales tax revenue on their own. The proposed distribution formula would rely heavily on population, with a portion tied to roadway miles.

That immediately raises serious questions.

What happens when local government becomes increasingly dependent on funds collected and redistributed through Indianapolis?

Which counties become net contributors, and which become net recipients?

What happens during an economic downturn when consumer spending — and therefore sales tax revenue — falls?

Does replacing property taxes actually reduce the cost of government, or simply shift where government gets its revenue?

What happens to local accountability when the link between local taxpayers, local spending, and local government becomes less direct?

How much additional pressure would this place on Indiana’s sales tax — already paid every day by working Hoosiers?

There are also serious questions about schools and existing voter-approved referenda. HB 1288 would allow existing referendum obligations to continue through a separate recapture mechanism while prohibiting new referenda.

Prescott himself has acknowledged that discussions across the state have uncovered additional problems, gaps, and flaws that still need to be examined.

That is exactly what this program is about.

Property taxes are a serious problem in Indiana. But eliminating one unpopular tax does not automatically lead to better, smaller government, lower spending, stronger local control, or a fairer system.

In this episode, The Political Spotlight examines what HB 1288 proposes, where the plan could go wrong, who could end up paying more, how it could reshape the relationship between state and local government, and why Hoosiers should look very carefully before replacing one deeply flawed tax system with another.

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]]> The weed eaters must be strung!

The trains must have all made it to the stations on time!

And it's clearly not February!

Because this 720th episode is officially a reunion of The Political Spotlight — 3!

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey...

Producer Kate Thornburg...

& NONE OTHER THAN THE:

PURDUE-ED-U-CATED, ENGINEER-IN', WEED-EATER-STRINGIN', PUN-LOVIN', PROBLEM-SOLVIN', SON OF A GUN, BRANDON RUDD...

ARE ALL IN THE HOUSE FOR THIS BIG-TIME EPISODE!

And now that all of that is out of the way, shall we? We shall... let's roll!

On this 720th episode of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Co-Host Brandon Rudd, and Producer Kate take a hard look at Indiana State Representative J.D. Prescott’s House Bill 1288 — a proposal Prescott has been pushing across Indiana, trying to sell Hoosiers on "HIS PLAN" to fundamentally dismantle Indiana’s property-tax system and move the state toward a sales-tax-driven funding model.

This, as you should know, is not a pro-Prescott show, nor is it an endorsement of HB 1288. That said, Bilbrey, Brando, and Producer Kate will attempt to present the pros and cons of the plan! It's just that the team firmly believes there are far more cons than pros!

The question the audience needs to consider is whether this plan could create a whole new set of problems for Indiana while trying to solve the very real property tax problems Hoosiers already face.

Under the proposal, Indiana would move toward statewide collection and redistribution of sales tax because individual counties—particularly rural counties—might not generate enough sales tax revenue on their own. The proposed distribution formula would rely heavily on population, with a portion tied to roadway miles.

That immediately raises serious questions.

What happens when local government becomes increasingly dependent on funds collected and redistributed through Indianapolis?

Which counties become net contributors, and which become net recipients?

What happens during an economic downturn when consumer spending — and therefore sales tax revenue — falls?

Does replacing property taxes actually reduce the cost of government, or simply shift where government gets its revenue?

What happens to local accountability when the link between local taxpayers, local spending, and local government becomes less direct?

How much additional pressure would this place on Indiana’s sales tax — already paid every day by working Hoosiers?

There are also serious questions about schools and existing voter-approved referenda. HB 1288 would allow existing referendum obligations to continue through a separate recapture mechanism while prohibiting new referenda.

Prescott himself has acknowledged that discussions across the state have uncovered additional problems, gaps, and flaws that still need to be examined.

That is exactly what this program is about.

Property taxes are a serious problem in Indiana. But eliminating one unpopular tax does not automatically lead to better, smaller government, lower spending, stronger local control, or a fairer system.

In this episode, The Political Spotlight examines what HB 1288 proposes, where the plan could go wrong, who could end up paying more, how it could reshape the relationship between state and local government, and why Hoosiers should look very carefully before replacing one deeply flawed tax system with another.

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VIDEO version of Ep 720: https://youtube.com/live/pW1tzv9i5hA

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]]> #665 | "No More R's & D's... Only You's & Me's!" Del Co's CCDF Tax is DOA! | The Political Spotlight https://thepoliticalspotlight.fireside.fm/665 3dfe952e-e551-4376-9c15-1163ca5c1020 Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) 665 #665 | "No More R's & D's... Only You's & Me's!" Del Co's CCDF Tax is DOA! | The Political Spotlight full Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) Episode 665 of The Political Spotlight breaks down the Delaware County Commissioners’ 3-0 vote to take no further action on the proposed Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax, following strong public opposition at the public hearing on Monday, May 18, 2026. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines whether this was truly a victory for taxpayers or part of a larger political strategy, covering citizen concerns, the potential impact of the tax, the decision’s implications moving forward, and what residents should watch for next in Delaware County government. #ThePoliticalSpotlight 2:17:13 yes <p>A “huge victory” for the citizens of Delaware County, or a tactical pause within a broader plan for those in the Delaware County government?</p> <p>Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines every angle of the day's events in this 665th episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' Bilbrey dives into the public hearing of the Delaware County Commissioners that took place at 9 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 18, 2026). After several citizens voiced concerns, all opposing the county’s move to create a new tax, the Delaware County Commissioners voted 3-0 to take NO FURTHER ACTION on Ordinance 2026-8, which would establish a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax in Delaware County.</p> <p>A WIN FOR THE PEOPLE, RIGHT!?</p> <p>Well, that's just it... Honestly, Bilbrey is questioning just how easy it was to defeat this proposal.</p> <p>What you’ll see in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><p>A walkthrough of the events leading up to the vote and the 3-0 decision to “take no further action.”</p></li> <li><p>Who spoke up, what concerns they raised, and how those concerns were addressed (or not).</p></li> <li><p>What a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax is supposed to do, and what “no further action” means for the county’s budget and services.</p></li> <li><p>The broader implications for taxpayers, local governance, and future political dynamics in Delaware County.</p></li> <li><p>The questions to watch for moving forward, and how residents can stay engaged.</p></li> </ul> <p>Share your thoughts in the comments! Was this a clear-cut victory for the citizens of Delaware County? Or was this all part of a bigger plan?</p> <p>Share this episode with every Hoosier you know!</p> <p>=========================</p> <p>VIDEO version of Ep 665: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/nuM3f78Om7I" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtube.com/live/nuM3f78Om7I</a></p> <p>============================</p> <p>Subscribe: <a href="https://bit.ly/subTPS" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/subTPS</a><br> Become a Member: <a href="https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS</a><br> Merch: <a href="https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch</a></p> <p>============================</p> <p>The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE<br> (Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a></p> <p>Audio Podcast: <a href="https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm</a><br> &amp; All Other Podcast Hosting Sites</p> <p>============================</p> <p>Facebook 1: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318</a><br> Facebook 2: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318</a><br> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:tpsprogram@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">tpsprogram@gmail.com</a></p> <p>============================</p> <p>🚨🚨🚨<br> 'The Political Spotlight'<br> LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)<br> Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey &amp; Brandon Rudd<br> Produced by: Kate Thornburg<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318</a><br> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:tpsprogram@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">tpsprogram@gmail.com</a><br> © 2026 Mud Creek Studio.<br> —</p> The Political Spotlight, Government, Politics, Commentary, Accountability, Politics, Conservative, Liberal, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Communication, Transparency, Constitution, Common Sense, Freedom, A “huge victory” for the citizens of Delaware County, or a tactical pause within a broader plan for those in the Delaware County government?

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines every angle of the day's events in this 665th episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' Bilbrey dives into the public hearing of the Delaware County Commissioners that took place at 9 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 18, 2026). After several citizens voiced concerns, all opposing the county’s move to create a new tax, the Delaware County Commissioners voted 3-0 to take NO FURTHER ACTION on Ordinance 2026-8, which would establish a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax in Delaware County.

A WIN FOR THE PEOPLE, RIGHT!?

Well, that's just it... Honestly, Bilbrey is questioning just how easy it was to defeat this proposal.

What you’ll see in this episode:

  • A walkthrough of the events leading up to the vote and the 3-0 decision to “take no further action.”

  • Who spoke up, what concerns they raised, and how those concerns were addressed (or not).

  • What a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax is supposed to do, and what “no further action” means for the county’s budget and services.

  • The broader implications for taxpayers, local governance, and future political dynamics in Delaware County.

  • The questions to watch for moving forward, and how residents can stay engaged.

Share your thoughts in the comments! Was this a clear-cut victory for the citizens of Delaware County? Or was this all part of a bigger plan?

Share this episode with every Hoosier you know!

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]]> A “huge victory” for the citizens of Delaware County, or a tactical pause within a broader plan for those in the Delaware County government?

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines every angle of the day's events in this 665th episode of 'The Political Spotlight.' Bilbrey dives into the public hearing of the Delaware County Commissioners that took place at 9 a.m. this morning (Monday, May 18, 2026). After several citizens voiced concerns, all opposing the county’s move to create a new tax, the Delaware County Commissioners voted 3-0 to take NO FURTHER ACTION on Ordinance 2026-8, which would establish a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax in Delaware County.

A WIN FOR THE PEOPLE, RIGHT!?

Well, that's just it... Honestly, Bilbrey is questioning just how easy it was to defeat this proposal.

What you’ll see in this episode:

  • A walkthrough of the events leading up to the vote and the 3-0 decision to “take no further action.”

  • Who spoke up, what concerns they raised, and how those concerns were addressed (or not).

  • What a Cumulative Capital Development Fund Tax is supposed to do, and what “no further action” means for the county’s budget and services.

  • The broader implications for taxpayers, local governance, and future political dynamics in Delaware County.

  • The questions to watch for moving forward, and how residents can stay engaged.

Share your thoughts in the comments! Was this a clear-cut victory for the citizens of Delaware County? Or was this all part of a bigger plan?

Share this episode with every Hoosier you know!

=========================

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]]> #664 | Fighting the New Tax! Bad Attitudes, Failures, & ODL Violations! | The Political Spotlight https://thepoliticalspotlight.fireside.fm/664 5ae4942c-c40b-47a5-abc2-a73af6bec234 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political Spotlight) 664 #664 | Fighting the New Tax! Bad Attitudes, Failures, & ODL Violations! | The Political Spotlight full Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Kate Thornburg, & Brandon Rudd (The Political 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 2:46:13 yes <p>In this 664th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers four major issues affecting the citizens of Muncie and Delaware County.</p> <p>First, Bilbrey focuses on tomorrow’s important public hearing, which will take place at the start of the Delaware County Commissioners meeting (9 a.m.). The hearing will address the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax. Citizens are strongly encouraged to attend and make their voices heard before another tax burden is imposed on the people of Delaware County.</p> <p>For those wishing to attend, the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting and public hearing will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Room 309A on the 3rd floor of the Delaware County Building at 100 West Main Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305.</p> <p>Next, Bilbrey delves into growing concerns about members of Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's administration, as well as what many citizens call unacceptable attitudes and poor treatment by city employees. Complaints continue to mount as more residents come forward, frustrated by how they are being treated by City Hall.</p> <p>Bilbrey will also discuss the ongoing problems at Prairie Creek and why many citizens believe the situation reflects a serious failure of leadership and accountability by the mayor’s office. That said, the mayor's most ardent supporters somehow continue to see everything as a win and can't understand how others, not in control of the situation, could let things get so bad!</p> <p>Finally, Bilbrey breaks down a major victory for government transparency. The Indiana Public Access Counselor has ruled in favor of TRANSPARENCY and 'The Political Spotlight' team after we filed an Open Door Law complaint against Muncie City Council members for their actions at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025. The ruling found that the City Council violated Indiana’s Open Door Law.</p> <p>Join the conversation as Bilbrey exposes the issues, demands accountability, and keeps the white-hot spotlight on corruption and misconduct across local, state, and national government.</p> <p>=========================</p> <p>VIDEO version of Ep 664: <a href="https://youtube.com/live/irYb3-3NUgE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtube.com/live/irYb3-3NUgE</a></p> <p>============================</p> <p>Subscribe: <a href="https://bit.ly/subTPS" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/subTPS</a><br> Become a Member: <a href="https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS</a><br> Merch: <a href="https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch</a></p> <p>============================</p> <p>The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE<br> (Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET)</p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a></p> <p>Audio Podcast: <a href="https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm</a><br> &amp; All Other Podcast Hosting Sites</p> <p>============================</p> <p>Facebook 1: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318</a><br> Facebook 2: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318</a><br> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:tpsprogram@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">tpsprogram@gmail.com</a></p> <p>============================</p> <p>🚨🚨🚨<br> 'The Political Spotlight'<br> LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET)<br> Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey &amp; Brandon Rudd<br> Produced by: Kate Thornburg<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318</a><br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318</a><br> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight</a><br> <a href="https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE" rel="nofollow noopener">https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:tpsprogram@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">tpsprogram@gmail.com</a><br> © 2026 Mud Creek Studio.<br> —</p> The Political Spotlight, Government, Politics, Commentary, Accountability, Politics, Conservative, Liberal, Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Communication, Transparency, Constitution, Common Sense, Freedom, In this 664th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers four major issues affecting the citizens of Muncie and Delaware County.

First, Bilbrey focuses on tomorrow’s important public hearing, which will take place at the start of the Delaware County Commissioners meeting (9 a.m.). The hearing will address the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax. Citizens are strongly encouraged to attend and make their voices heard before another tax burden is imposed on the people of Delaware County.

For those wishing to attend, the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting and public hearing will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Room 309A on the 3rd floor of the Delaware County Building at 100 West Main Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305.

Next, Bilbrey delves into growing concerns about members of Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's administration, as well as what many citizens call unacceptable attitudes and poor treatment by city employees. Complaints continue to mount as more residents come forward, frustrated by how they are being treated by City Hall.

Bilbrey will also discuss the ongoing problems at Prairie Creek and why many citizens believe the situation reflects a serious failure of leadership and accountability by the mayor’s office. That said, the mayor's most ardent supporters somehow continue to see everything as a win and can't understand how others, not in control of the situation, could let things get so bad!

Finally, Bilbrey breaks down a major victory for government transparency. The Indiana Public Access Counselor has ruled in favor of TRANSPARENCY and 'The Political Spotlight' team after we filed an Open Door Law complaint against Muncie City Council members for their actions at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025. The ruling found that the City Council violated Indiana’s Open Door Law.

Join the conversation as Bilbrey exposes the issues, demands accountability, and keeps the white-hot spotlight on corruption and misconduct across local, state, and national government.

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]]> In this 664th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey covers four major issues affecting the citizens of Muncie and Delaware County.

First, Bilbrey focuses on tomorrow’s important public hearing, which will take place at the start of the Delaware County Commissioners meeting (9 a.m.). The hearing will address the proposed cumulative capital development fund tax. Citizens are strongly encouraged to attend and make their voices heard before another tax burden is imposed on the people of Delaware County.

For those wishing to attend, the Delaware County Commissioners' meeting and public hearing will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Room 309A on the 3rd floor of the Delaware County Building at 100 West Main Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305.

Next, Bilbrey delves into growing concerns about members of Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's administration, as well as what many citizens call unacceptable attitudes and poor treatment by city employees. Complaints continue to mount as more residents come forward, frustrated by how they are being treated by City Hall.

Bilbrey will also discuss the ongoing problems at Prairie Creek and why many citizens believe the situation reflects a serious failure of leadership and accountability by the mayor’s office. That said, the mayor's most ardent supporters somehow continue to see everything as a win and can't understand how others, not in control of the situation, could let things get so bad!

Finally, Bilbrey breaks down a major victory for government transparency. The Indiana Public Access Counselor has ruled in favor of TRANSPARENCY and 'The Political Spotlight' team after we filed an Open Door Law complaint against Muncie City Council members for their actions at the City Council meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025. The ruling found that the City Council violated Indiana’s Open Door Law.

Join the conversation as Bilbrey exposes the issues, demands accountability, and keeps the white-hot spotlight on corruption and misconduct across local, state, and national government.

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