Clark Co. residents will elect three council at large seats on Election day 2016. Three candidates from the Dem, Rep. and the Libertarian parties will vie for the seats on the council. The candidates include two current Democratic council members Kevin Vissing and Joe Hubbard running for re-election.With the current financial situation facing Clark Co. these council positions are important positions to fill, as the council is the fiscal body of county government and guardians of our tax dollars. The BatBlog believes both incumbent candidates (Vissing and Hubbard) deserve and have earned re-election. Their experience and time spent handling budget concerns in their first term gives them an advantage over the other candidates. This current council has for the most part done an excellent job handling the budget crunch the past few years.
The BatBlog's other endorsement goes to Libertarian candidate Kelley Curran. Ms. Curran has been active locally in the community for several years and has shown the kind of interest, intelligence and caring of community that would make her an excellent councilperson. Kelley will have a difficult battle ahead as Libertarian Party hasn't reached the prominence or the financial backing enjoyed by the two major parties.
The influx of domination by the GOP here in the county recently will make the Republican candidates tough competition for all three seats and these could be close races across the board, The BatBlog believes in the best interest of all Clark Countians Kevin Vissing, Joe Hubbard , and Kelley Curran are the right choices for the these county council positions...Be sure to Vote !!! and vote for Kevin , Joe and Kelley...
What has Kevin (give the judges everything) Vissing accomplished during his tenure. Seems to me every law suit the county has settled in the last several years had something to do with the courts screwing up. Why does the council not stand up to them?
ReplyDeleteHopefully Kevin will answer this himself but here's my take...First of all it's not the council's place and they don't set policy for the judges or any dept. in county government...
DeleteThe council is to maintain budgets and be the fiscal(monetary) part of government. Due to mistakes made by previous councils the money allocated to the county isn't sufficient to run efficiently.
During these constraints Kevin and the current council have managed well under tough circumstances. They have denied requests for more funding to keep the budget in line as much as possible...I think Kevin will tell you he has learned a lot during his term and his experience and knowledge is real valuable to taxpayers going forward...
The Council sets the budget and appropriates funds. We try to keep all department heads to stay within their budgets. The council generally sticks together on all votes.
DeleteCan anon be more specific where the Republican majority led council has been led by councilman Vissing to give in to the judges?
The judges can mandate any time they want. So the council has to follow a fine line on their budget.
DeleteThank you, sir.
ReplyDelete-Kelley
Wouldn't vote for the obstructionist Curran if she was the only candidate.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all Kelley isn't an obstructionist, she is much involved in community matters like the local homeless committee and cares about Clark Co. . She is very intelligent and would be a good overseer of our tax dollars making sure they are spent wisely. I don't agree with everything Kelley stands for (national politics mainly) but I am smart enough and savvy enough about local politics to know she would well represent us on the Co. council...
DeleteIs there a republican candidate you would support?
ReplyDeleteLibertarians are obstructionist by there very nature.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Kelley, Kevin and Hoe are the best choices, HT.
ReplyDeleteThe BatBlog has supported and voted for many Republicans over the years...In this race the GOP has some good candidates as well. The endorsements of Joe , Kevin, and Kelley was well thought out
ReplyDeleteThe BatBlog has supported and voted for many Republicans over the years...In this race the GOP has some good candidates as well. The endorsements of Joe , Kevin, and Kelley was well thought out
ReplyDeleteAgree HT... voted yesterday, for all 3!
ReplyDeleteCare to share your presidential vote Snowman ??? LOL
DeleteIt looks like Perry Smith is by far the most experienced,
ReplyDeletehonest, and knowledgeable candidate.
I am voting Perry as my first choice for the council!
There's good experience and bad experience Anon., I think Smith along with M. Snelling were on the council that created the big snafu that caused the state to lower the budget for Clark Co. a budget that is impossible to maintain....
DeleteThank you, snowman!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love my Dem caucus!!!
The Democrat ticket of Perry Smith, Kevin Vissing, and Joe Hubbard
ReplyDeleteis by far the best three selections.
Vote for them on election day.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with vote for Mr. Hubbard and Ms. Curran but I think Mr. Vissing has a conflict as his girlfruend works for one of the judges.
ReplyDeleteHow would that be a conflict? I have no direct capabilities to affect any one employee. If I did, I would recuse myself. County Government is different than city council. We are just fiscal. I am just one of 7 voters on the council.
DeleteFarm Fence Post Hole Digger said:
ReplyDeleteClark County Clerk Susan Popp has worked with the Indiana General Assembly
to change the law and voting process that caused the voter confusion
that led to the contested city at-large races in 2015.
Having to vote separately for each individual
in the Clark County Council At-Large race
now helps to reduce the confusion was that was present
in the city at-large race in 2015.
No straight ticket voting is allowed for the at-large council races
and each candidate must be voted for separately
in order to have a vote count.
No "Straight Ballot Votes" for the at-large candidates are allowed.
A voter may vote for none, one, two, or three
from among the nine competing candidates of the three parties.
Thanks to farm post hole diggger. I appreciate the the nice remarks!
DeleteFarm Fence Hole Digger Person said:
ReplyDeleteRemember, love is important and does not disqualify!
It ENHANCES!
Is there just one person with a significant other
working in the courthouse or city hall?
If Mr. Vissing does have a girlfriend working in government, that is really cool!
What the World needs now is MORE love, and LESS vindictive hatters.......
It looks like Mr. Vissing will be easily re-elected and he is very well qualified.
"What the World Needs Now is Love" by Jackie DeShannon
Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUaxVQPohlU
Perry,Kevin,Joe are my picks, absolutely not Kelley. She can't be trusted
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with having a hot Blondie in local government
DeleteFormerly hot. Now there's just the occassional good hair day.
DeleteWorthy of your trust to tell the truth, but not worthy of your trust to make a souffle.
Or cake.
Or cookies.
Maybe a grilled cheese.
After a few tries.
Farm Fence Post Hole Digger said:
ReplyDeleteI have noticed a Republican headquarters on Eastern Blvd. in Clarksville.
Do the democrats have a headquarters and a "turn out the vote" effort
for Clark County?
There are calls being made from Floyd County
into Clark County from the Democrats there to attempt to energize the vote.
The "Smart Money" says that Trump, Bayh, Gregory, and Yoder(9th District)
appear to have good leads in the polls.
What is the story on the other state level races?
Any Bat Blog info?
Attorney General.
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Kevin, what about Perry?
ReplyDeleteI think Kevin was just talking about current elected council persons. No offense to Perry. Perry is very well known, and will do fine in the election.
DeletePerry's comments in the N/T election guide show he is living in an alternate universe...
DeleteDoes Utica qualify as an alternative universe?
Deleteyes
DeleteA friend recently searched for the Dems' HQ. She couldn't find one.
ReplyDeleteWe found another Republican HQ. It is on Spring Street in Jeffersonville
Deletein the 400 block. Where is the Democrat HQ?
Why can't Kelley be trusted?
ReplyDeleteWhat did she do?
She seems very engaged and up to date on the issues.
Shouldn't the Libertarian candidates be considered?