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Monday, August 3, 2015

The Power of the People and Social Media...

 
The power of the people aided by the insurgence and popularity of social media was never so evident as in the past several months. We the people are having our voices heard thru Facebook, the Clark County Chatter and hopefully influenced a little bit by the Jeffersonville - Clark Co. Blog (the BatBlog,) Concerned and empowered citizens are speaking out on key issues and are making a difference.

   Cases in point are the Greater Clark Co. School referendum where GCCS is asking for over 100 million dollars to revamp the Clark Co. (specifically Jeffersonville school system.) Already GCCS has changed course of closing downtown elementary schools due to the uproar and in a large part the Facebook page opposing the plan. The BatBlog feels the whole referendum is doomed to failure this fall when it goes on the ballot. Due mainly to social media , thru the sources named above that have informed and educated voters of their lack of confidence in the administration and school board to do the right thing and to spend educational tax dollars wisely.

  Another case is the Jeffersonville Parks Authority's (city council) proposed Woehrle soccer/ sports complex where initial plans had over 3 million dollars earmarked for a facility that is in a poor location, has poor roads leading to it and frankly not many people were interested in. Again thru social media concerned taxpayers raised their voices over wasted dollars and while apparently the new complex will still be built, it will be a scaled down quite significantly about 1/3 of the original plans.

  The Hwy. 62 median landscape disaster "the mess in the middle" is another example where citizens realized from the beginning this was a colossal mistake and waste of OUR hard earned money, Through local social media it was brought to the forefront and now thankfully is coming to an end and will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.

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The BatBlog has been on top of these issues from the start voicing opposition and hopefully playing a small part in making a difference...On a smaller scale but equally important the BatBlog (through readers tips) has exposed the rampant drug usage in the Clark Co. jail which is now being addressed by the new sheriff's administration. Small issues like special treatment for individuals like Joe Renck's parking space in a no parking zone  (The Story) have been addressed and rectified also the high grass in Allison Brooke Park. As well we have exposed self proclaimed "city watchdog' NHBSM for what he is..



Continue what we've started ...politicians read Facebook the CCC and thie BatBlog everyday....report to hoosiertaxpayer@outlook.com...

We have made a difference and will continue as long as we  "Remain Vigilant"
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Yep. Power to the People!!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Ooh!
    And I hear Washington Co has voted against Regional Development Authority/Regional Cities Initiative 6-1 this morning.

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  3. Concerned VoterAugust 3, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/b4d9f795da78064843bd72d0c6e3123612b83981/c=65-0-2603-1908&r=x513&c=680x510/local/-/media/2015/08/03/USATODAY/USATODAY/635741877109165502-080315indyWebOnly-tom-brady-hillary-clinton.jpg

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  4. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    An informed populace is harder to control. Control knowledge and you control the people. That is why our forefathers made certain that the free expression of ideas and dissemination of information were protected actions.

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  5. hoosiertaxpayerAugust 4, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Well said Russell !!!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 4, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Nothing like whinny ass posters bitching…

    Is that you again Fetz? Enough with the Whinney, although I think you meant Whiney. And the KOOL-AID comments have been your book ends for too long.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 4, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    That escalated quickly!

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  8. wooAugust 5, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    HT,
    You may not agree with everything that happens on the Chatter, but there have been many folks that have worked hard to make sure there there was a place for citizens to voice their concerns.

    Thank you for recognizing it for what it is.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 5, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Woo..

    Unless you disagree with Q. I got banned after I told him his personal attacks on HT was a bit much. So its free as long as you do what he says.

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  10. hoosiertaxpayerAugust 5, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Woo I know and appreciate that people like yourself, GG and others that have contributed to a real community asset the CCC. There are many good friends and people who without compensation have contributed to it's success.

    Under the right leadership I could see it returning to it's original vibrancy and uniqueness....unfortunately it is continually dominated and being allowed to be a personal mouthpiece by an individual with a personal grudge and vendetta which is something I pointed out early on only to be expelled for, but I was ultimately proven right.

    Thank you as well for your contributions and being a poster who calls out the disruptive and vengeful element(s) and sets them straight...

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