Displaying 2 items of The Political Spotlight with the tag "township government".
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#754 | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
October 21st, 2026 | 2 hrs 11 mins
2026 candidate interview series, 2026 election, 2026 general election, board election, board meetings, board of works, candidate interviews, citizen engagement, citizen oversight, citizen power, east central indiana, election coverage, government accountability, government meetings, henry county, henry county indiana, henry county township trustees board, indiana politics, local elections, local government, muncie, muncie board of works, muncie indiana, muncie parks board, parks board, political candidates, township government, township trustees
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begins by reviewing two recent Muncie government meetings: the Muncie Parks Board meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and the Muncie Board of Works meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Bilbrey then heads to Henry County, where a concerning situation is unfolding involving the Henry County Township Trustees Board, its meetings, and the upcoming board election. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Finally, Bilbrey turns to The Political Spotlight's "2026 Candidate Interview" series and discusses what's ahead as election coverage kicks into high gear. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#732 | Sunday, September 13, 2026 | The Political Spotlight
September 13th, 2026 | 1 hr 58 mins
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey looks ahead to a busy week in local politics — starting with the Muncie City Council meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026. Bilbrey previews what to expect, shares his thoughts on several issues likely to shape the meeting, and offers a broader look at the current state of Muncie City Council leadership. How will the council conduct itself during the meeting? How will current leadership address the issues at hand? What should citizens expect from the council as the budget season and the city's day-to-day operations continue? Only time will tell! From there, Bilbrey turns to the ongoing issues involving Delaware Township Trustee Denise Thornburg and Attorney John Brooke. A lot is going on in Delaware Township, and Bilbrey breaks down the latest developments, the personalities involved, the broader questions about local government, legal strategy, and accountability, and how strange the situation has been. Then the show heads south to Henry County, where Bilbrey offers commentary on the two sheriff candidates and what voters should watch for as the race unfolds. Finally, as election season approaches, Bilbrey outlines how The Political Spotlight plans to cover candidates from across the region and beyond. #ThePoliticalSpotlight