Madison Free Press

Submitted by
Name: Delivering the truth

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I want people who have lived in this City for a very long time think about what I am about to write. Suddenly, Courtney has got all these projects going. Courtney has only been a Mayor for five years. His experience in public service before he got elected was being the leader of the local Republican Party. My question is where did the funding come from? Where did the knowledge come from on how to get the funding?

Think back twenty years ago, Don't you think the combination of Al Huntington Mayor, State Representative Markt Lytle, Commissioner Julie Berry, and the lifetime of contacts that Spence Schnaitter had at the time wouldn't have completed similar projects if they had the resources? Whether you like or dislike these people. You gotta admit this group really cared about Madison or atleast putting there name on a couple of these projects would have done wonders for there egos. If they could have gotten there hands on this type of funding to complete various projects. I'm 100 percent positive they would have done it. This group collectively had many many years of experience in all levels and facets of government. Yet, this new wonder Mayor can get so many projects going, funded, and almost completed in such a short time.

Just one last point, the group from twenty years ago, they had clerk treasurers like Bev Armstrong and Auditors like Fred Koehler who could show us the money anytime anyone inquired. It's amazing Courtney has all these skills to get these projects off the ground. But he doesn't have the skills to show us what these projects cost the everyday taxpayer.

Just a little food for thought about my hometown Madison, Indiana.

Added: April 29, 2024 09:17:45 AM

Submitted by
Name: ??
From: Madison
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Yes everyone knew she was leaving, I couldn't believe that she won again. So now you get another Bob follower maybe this one will know how to do their job.
As far as the inn keepers tax and VMI wasting the money that's malarkey. They don't have money to waste. Get over it.

Added: April 28, 2024 11:34:19 AM

Submitted by
Name: Captain America

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What about all the idiots that voted for her in the first place? Not like no one knew she was moving. Quit voting along party lines you bunch of lemmings. :!cry:

Added: April 27, 2024 03:14:23 PM

Submitted by
Name: Jimbo

Comments:
Increasing the Inn Keeper’s tax will only lead to more wasteful spending by VMI on salaries and expense accounts.

Added: April 27, 2024 04:31:04 PM

Submitted by
Name: Barb

Comments:
Miss Rampy’s resignation falls squarely at the feet of mayor Courtney and the Republican Party. They clearly knew she would not finish her term when she decided to run for election.
I think it’s time the state comes in and does a deep audit of the city’s finances.
I wish people would realize the dirty doings of this party. They even eat their own.

Added: April 26, 2024 05:44:48 PM

Submitted by
Name: Eyes wide open
From: Madison

Comments:
Courtney has lots of sycophant followers but they will never be able to explain why he has had such an incredible turnover within his administration. Ho hum, 6 park directors, 6 building inspectors, 3 clerk treasurers, multiple turnover of staff. This guy is a fake leader folks and his whole staff is in on his little secret society, the ones that still hold on for their paycheck. Will the new clerk treasurer be all in for the secrecy? Probably so, because it's Bob's caucas and what Bob wants, Bob gets.

Added: April 26, 2024 07:42:42 PM

Submitted by
Name: admin

Comments:
From Tami- for those who do not know Katie Rampy finally resigned after years of not performing her clerk duties as well as ignoring public records requests. In addition Rampy lives outside Madison- in fact she doesn’t even live in the community. Let’s hope the republicans don’t appoint another dishonest and non performing person who has no respect for transparency and laws governing public officials. Tjh

Added: April 26, 2024 04:02:38 PM

Submitted by
Name: Hiring practices
From: deputy

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Just found out that the new coach has a criminal history. Do the schools not check for this? First was the junior high softball coach, and now a high school coach. Not to mention all the other previous employees who have background problems. They probably need to do a little bit better screening next time

Added: April 25, 2024 09:24:24 AM

Submitted by
Name: HJ
From: Hanover
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Sounds to me like the employees leaving dont like all of the new things that are happening over there. I wonder if they don't pay enough or more likely the people dont like change. Everything ive heard is that the place is running better than it has in years. Wish they would run trains at night in madison though and not block the crossings during the day.

Added: April 24, 2024 09:14:15 AM

Submitted by
Name: JH
From: Madison

Comments:
Hey w3. I believe it's adam or something like that.

Added: April 23, 2024 04:14:08 PM