Displaying items 1-10 of 22 in total of The Political Spotlight with the tag "transparency".
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#679 | We Do What We Do Because It’s Right! | The Political Spotlight
June 8th, 2026 | 1 hr 45 mins
accountability, anderson, communication, delaware county, democrats, doing what's right, fight the fight, government, indiana gop 5th district, indiana state democratic party, indiana state republican party, local, madison county, muncie, national, politics, public servants, republicans, state, state parties, transparency, truth, what it's all about, why it matters, you are needed to help in the fight
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey reminds the audience why he fights the fight! Why it matters! What it's all about... and, more importantly, why YOU are needed to help in the fight! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#677 | End of the Week Review (Sunday 05.31.26 - Thursday 06.04.26)! | The Political Spotlight
June 4th, 2026 | 1 hr 46 mins
"acting" mayor of muncie jeff howe's pay, accountability, arrest of former delaware county emergency medical services (ems) office manager meagan coutinho, communication, corruption, delaware county, director of the muncie redevelopment commission, fraud, indiana politics, local politics, muncie indiana, muncie mayor dan ridenour's surgery, pay rasie, recently appointed deputy mayor, temporary transfer of power, the delaware county commissioners' meeting, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey recaps the past week in the 677th episode of 'The Political Spotlight'. The Delaware County Commissioners' and Muncie City Council's meetings on Monday, June 1, 2026... Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour's surgery and the temporary transfer of power to Jeff Howe, the recently appointed Deputy Mayor and current Director of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, who is serving as "Acting" Mayor during Ridenour's absence... The arrest of former Delaware County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) office manager Meagan Coutinho... Questions about "Acting" Mayor Jeff Howe's pay... And more! #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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#670 | It Costs to Not Be Corrupt! & Indiana's INTERESTING GOP Convention! | The Political Spotlight
May 26th, 2026 | 2 hrs 21 mins
accountability, ai, beau bayh, blythe potter, communication, david shelton, delaware county auditor ed carroll, delaware county commissioners meeting, delaware county council meeting, delaware county indiana government, diego morales, ems issues, endorsements, fiscal issues, fraud, greg ballard, indiana politics, indiana's 2026 gop convention, jamie reitenour, jim banks, lauri shillings, local delaware county republican party, local government, local leadership, open gov, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, secretary of state indiana, spending, the cost of fighting corruption, todd rokita, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey examines the "cost" of fighting fraud and corruption in Delaware County, as outlined by Delaware County Auditor Ed Carroll during the Delaware County Council meeting earlier today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Then, Bilbrey discusses his continued frustration with his interactions — or lack thereof — with the local Delaware County Republican Party as he looks ahead to what promises to be an interesting State Republican Convention, to be held Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, 2026. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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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
May 18th, 2026 | 2 hrs 17 mins
1200, 1200 citizens, 3-0 vote, accountability, broader implications, broader plan, commissioner shannon henry, commissioner sherry riggin, commissioner stephen brand, commissioners meeting, corruption, defeat this proposal, delaware county commissioners, delaware county government, huge victory, no further action, no more r's & d's, only you's & me's, ordinance 2026-8, political dynamics, proposed cumulative capital development fund tax, proposed new tax fails, public comment, public hearing, speaking out, stay engaged, tactical pause, tax burden, too easy, transparency, win for the people
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
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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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#662 | Delaware County Commissioners Want MORE Taxes! What Say You? | The Political Spotlight
May 14th, 2026 | 1 hr 59 mins
a light on the darkened path, a voice of reason amid the chaos & corruption, accountability, commissioners meeting, communication, conservative republican, cumulative capital development fund, delaware county, delaware county commissioners, first amendment, fourth amendment, government spending, indiana politics, muncie, newly proposed property tax increase, priorities, property taxes, public hearing, real accountability, real conversations, real issues, rinos, shannon henry, sherry riggin, stephen brand, tax increase, taxpayers, transparency
In Episode 662 of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down a proposed property tax increase in Delaware County tied to the new “Cumulative Capital Development Fund” and explains why the upcoming public hearing could have major consequences for local taxpayers. Bilbrey examines what the fund would support, why local officials are pursuing the increase, and what citizens can legally do to oppose it ahead of the May 18th Commissioners meeting in Muncie, Indiana. #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#660 | - Mother's Day! - The Latest on Knightstown! - & More! | The Political Spotlight
May 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 50 mins
2026 primary election, 4th amendment, accountability, arrested for speaking, can i buy an "i" please pat, certify election results, communication, data centers, election board, emails, first amendment, gateway park, happy mother's day, henry county, henry county clerk, high street park, hobart indiana, indiana, knightstown, mother, mothers, muncie parks, muncie sign, no "i", plan commission meeting, special election, special meeting, transparency
Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey wishes a very happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there doing it large! Of course, he also wishes the mothers in his life a special Mother's Day! Then Bilbrey provides a brief update on the Knightstown situation he discussed in episode 659. If you haven't watched that episode yet, you should definitely go back and watch it. Lastly, Bilbrey offers a glimpse at a few things the team is currently looking into, including an arrest at a local meeting in Hobart, Indiana, as well as the scuttlebutt about the newest addition to the City of Muncie Parks, "Gotta Love Munc e!" #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#652 | Sheri Chafin (R) Candidate for Delaware County Assessor! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 28th, 2026 | 2 hrs 57 mins
accountability, boss hog of liberty show, candidate forum, certification, chief deputy assessor, communication, delaware county assessor, delaware county prosecutor's office, election 2026, harrison township advisory board, henry county sheriff john m. sproles' breaking news, indiana politics, knightstown, property taxes, republican, sheri chafin, transparency, unknown federal investigation, upcoming muncie city council meeting
Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Sheri Chafin, Republican candidate for Delaware County Assessor, to the show. Chafin is a lifelong Delaware County resident and currently serves as Chief Deputy Assessor for Delaware County, where she has worked for the past 16 years. Prior to joining the Assessor's office, she worked in the Delaware County Prosecutor's office for five years. She has also served on the Harrison Township Advisory Board for 12 years. Bilbrey and Chafin discuss the campaign, Chafin's views on the state of Delaware County, and her plans for the county Assessor's office if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey discusses a candidate forum he attended earlier in the evening in Knightstown, Indiana. He then covers follow-up news about Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles' "Breaking News" from the Boss Hog of Liberty show, and he finishes with information about the upcoming Muncie City Council meeting! #ThePoliticalSpotlight
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#644 | David Williams (R) Candidate for Delaware County Council! & More! | The Political Spotlight
April 20th, 2026 | 2 hrs 20 mins
accountability, bingo, controversy, delaware county council, delaware county republican party, district 1, election 2026, henry county sheriff, indiana politics, lawsuits, live q&a session, precinct committeeman, republican, sheriff john m. sproles, sproleswatch2026, state delegate, transparency
Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes David Williams, a Republican candidate for Delaware County Council, District 1, to the show. Williams was born and raised in Delaware County and currently serves as an elected precinct committeeman for the Delaware County Republican Party. He also served as a State Delegate at the 2024 Republican State Convention and ran for Delaware County Council At-Large in 2024, but came up short. He has filed to run again in this election, seeking the Delaware County Council District 1 seat. Bilbrey and Williams discuss the campaign, Williams' views on the state of Delaware County, and his plans for the Council if elected. After the interview, Bilbrey discusses the second of three 'LIVE Q&A sessions' that Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles is broadcasting to Henry County residents. He also talks about the BINGO game viewers could play LIVE during Sproles' event. This session was definitely different from the first, but Bilbrey had a hard time pinning down what was truly going on. What do you think was happening? And the end of the session was something out of this world... WOW... just wow! You do not want to miss this episode! #ThePoliticalSpotlight