It's Official....Martina "Tina" Webster for Clark County Assessor

Congratulations to Martina "Tina" Webster who completed her requirements to be a Level 3 Certified Assessor and thereby becoming officially the Republican candidate for the Clark Co. Assessor's office in the fall election. Ms. Webster who has worked in the real estate field for 15 years has the perfect set of credentials, experience, know how and determination to make a great Clark Co. Assessor.

 I know a lot of taxpayers are confused and frustrated with the current Clark Co. reassessment process and are equally frustrated  with obtaining answers to their questions by the current office. I have confidence that Ms. Webster will be more than willing to share her knowledge and help taxpayers with their problems and questions when elected.

I also feel confident Ms. Webster will bring youthful energy, integrity and honesty to this office when elected....It's time for a change.... vote for Martina  "Tina" Webster this fall for Clark Co. Assessor...

To view Martina's press release and more about her campaign visit her web site ...martinawebster.com 

He Lies.....

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller on his website claims "Greg Zoeller fights justice for all"....He lies !!!
Zoeller has continuously used his position to advance HIS OWN religious beliefs, and in the process has stepped on the rights of  gay Indiana residents across the state, those whom he was elected to protect, the legal rights as he is all Indiana residents.

Today he filed requesting a stay on the court order that declared gay marriage ban in Indiana is illegal putting his religious beliefs ahead of the rights of gay Hoosiers....An interesting story in the Indianapolis Star details how Zoeller puts his personal prejudices and obsessions above the rights of our fellow state residents for the story CLICK HERE...

We need to remember this when Mr. Zoeller is up for re-election....

This and That

Glad to see the gay marriage ban over turned ...kudos to the judge who did it....

Lets leave Iraq alone they've been fighting since time began ...lets let them exterminate each other if that's what they choose....

Thought I'd choke on the fluff piece written by Dale Moss in the N/T on Galligan.....

Hope Hillary runs and wins the 2016 presidential race...it's time for a woman president and Hillary has the qualifications, smarts and toughness it takes...

Does anybody really care about the World Cup (soccer)

Nominations for the Jeffersonville "Wall of Fame"

City officials are thinking about creating a Jefferersonville "Wall of Fame" at the entrance to the city on 10th St. This could be a difficult task considering Jeff is pretty much devoid of famous people other than those that are famous within Jeff itself. The BatBlog believes the obvious first choice for the wall of fame  would be Gary "Cowboy" McGowan. Everybody in Jeff knows of Cowboy, loyal fan of local high school teams,  attends community events, and all round good dude....The BatBlog nominates "Cowboy" for the Jeffersonville "Wall of Fame"


***note*** If HT is nominated he will decline and if elected he will not serve...HT is already on the Pekin "Wall of Fame" and one "Wall of Fame" is enough for anyone...

Some Last Thoughts on the Homeless Ordinance

 Just a couple of last thoughts on the "Homelesss" ordinance which is exactly what it is no matter what city attorney Les Merkley says. He's the one who wrote the poorly worded statute that not only effects the homeless it was intended to, but property owners as well....Since we haven't heard differently we can only assume Merkley wrote it on the direction of Mayor Mike Moore and it was overwhelmingly adopted by the Jeff City Council. Neither party (council or mayor) had the nerve or conviction of decency to consult with the homeless task force appointed to give input on matters dealing with the homeless. Of course some of the spineless members of the Council after some public criticism (not their consciences) are talking about taking another look at the ordinance.

   Whatever it takes the council either crawfishing away from their original vote or Mayor Moore coming to his senses, this law needs to be changed. The earlier proposed shelter in downtown would be a prudent move in a compromise that would benefit both parties the City and the homeless, but if past actions by the zoning board are any indication the shelter won't happen.

  If neither the law is changed or the shelter built then we can safely assume the City wants no part of helping the homeless out. They want the homeless gone even if it comes down to jailing them which the new ordinance allows. The Council and mayor both need to quit hiding behind their fake sense of compassion they express but never act on. Quit being cowards and say what you mean instead of trying to be politically correct on one hand but  never do anything to help the problem with the other...

We've already see plenty of political posturing let's see if anyone will actually step forward and come up with a plan....what are the City leaders ashamed, embarrassed, or regret of seeing a homeless person  ???  I'm not and would like to those elected officials not ashamed either......

Dumb and Dumber...Jeffersonville Style

  According to NHBSM (Not honest but stupid Mike) one half of Jeffersonville's Dumb and Dumber team, Councilman Dennis Julius (the other half)  had the "wool pulled over his eyes" in voting FOR the recent no camping ordinance that was adopted by the Jeffersonville City council. The ordinance was aimed at the local homeless population hoping that said ordinance would keep the homeless from congregating at the new Big Four Landing and Park. According to Not Honest Mike, Julius didn't realize the "impact it would have on the area's homeless"

The BatBlog thinks that Mr. Julius has no business running for mayor if he doesn't understand what he's voting for or understand the implications of his vote. Everybody in Jeff except Mr. Julius seems to have understood that the sole intention of this ordinance was to keep the homeless out of the new park. Now after a public outcry about the ordinance Mr. Julius wants to crawfish away from his original stance. The BatBlog doesn't know what the Dummer move was by Mr. Julius , claiming he didn't understand what he was agreeing to or hanging out with NHBSM in the first place. Either one has the BatBlog seriously doubting Mr. Julius' qualifications, judgement and ability to be mayor.

 As for Not Honest Mike in typical NHM fashion he has now flip flopped on the homeless. Just a couple weeks ago he trashed the the homeless task force for not appearing at a City Council meeting. Now he is a champion for their cause...what a phoney...Everyone knows the only reason NH is now standing behind the homeless is because Mike Moore's city attorney drew up the ordinance. As everyone knows Moore was another  NH Mike classic flip flop....

 It appears NHBSM may be once again buddying up to a Jeff mayoral candidate in order to score a political position like in elections past. The BatBlog has a word of advice for Mr. Julius don't insult the intelligence of local voters with your crawfishing and beware of NH he'll flip on you like he has done the last two mayors....beware be very aware....

Do the Right Thing Mike Moore ....Veto the Camping Ordinance

**************************************UPDATE********************************On the Clark County Chatter NHBSM is posting that Mayor Mike Moore is responsible for the ordinance written by the City attorney.... How about it Mayor Moore ??? Did you tell Merkley to write up the ordinance ?? Man up and let us know.....
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The BatBlog sends out a request to Jeffersonville mayor Mike Moore to do the right thing and veto the recent camping ban passed by the City Council. This is a poorly written piece of legislation that is damn near unconstitutional, that infringes on the property rights of all property owners in Jeffersonville. Send this ordinance back to the drawing board, confer and discuss with the "homeless task force" for something that is acceptable for all those concerned, most notably the homeless...

One other thing tell your City attorney Les Merkley not to insult the intelligence of the citizens of Jeffersonville by saying this not a "homeless issue." Everyone knows who was targeted and the whole issue behind this ordinance was to keep the homeless out of the new downtown park and Big Four landing area.

After vetoing this ordinance mayor Moore, try and exert some of your political prowess and leadership in an attempt to make a day center/shelter happen somewhere downtown where the homeless congregate. Be proactive dealing with this issue instead of having foolish ordinances that skirt the real problem. And finally make amends with Paul Stensrud - Exit0 and the homeless task force and have their input that effects theses unfortunate people. Remember without the grace of God and  good fortune that could be you, I, or anyone in the same predicament as these poor , homeless souls.....