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Question answered on legal role of city redevelopment commissions

September 2, 2010
By Press Release

Attorney General issues legal advisory opinion on ability of boards to borrow and bond   INDIANAPOLIS — City redevelopment commissions and redevelopment authorities don’t need additional city council approval to borrow money or issue bonds in most instances, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller concluded today in a legal advisory opinion.   The attorney general’s...
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Two former sheriffs join Democratic sheriff’s candidate at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

August 19, 2010
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Two former sheriffs join Democratic sheriff’s candidate at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner

Pictured from left: U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth, Johnson County sheriff’s candidate Houston Gaines, former Johnson County Sheriff Tom Pritchard at the Johnson County Democratic Party’s Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. Johnson County sheriff’s candidate Houston Gaines shared the podium with a former sheriff–Rep. Brad Ellsworth–at Saturday’s Democratic Party fund raiser in Greenwood. And in the audience...
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Advise from an old pro..

May 5, 2010
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Advise from an old pro..

 Woody Burton suggested to these 3 sheriff candidates, (L. to R. Dehart, Cox, Pfifer), “You all have a lot to offer the public and you should work together in the future.” The photo says their off to a good start.
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Todd Rokita’s Campaign through Franklin

May 3, 2010
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Todd Rokita’s Campaign through Franklin

Todd Rokita said, “I campaigned here at Don & Donas for both my runs at the Secretary of State office and I didn’t want to jinx it by not coming by and seeing the people of Franklin.” Several local folks spent time discussing the local issues with Rokita, including Ken Austin and Joe Abban,...
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Indiana Secretary of State – Todd Rokita swings through Franklin

May 1, 2010
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Indiana Secretary of State – Todd Rokita swings through Franklin

 FRANKLIN, Ind – Monday morning Todd Rokita the Indiana Secretary of State and candidate for Congressional District 4 will be at the D & D Club on East Jefferson Street at 7:45 for breakfast with local mayoral hopeful candidate (2012) Brian Alvey.  After breakfast Rokita will be moving to Benjamins Coffee house on East...
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Letter to the Editor

April 30, 2010
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To the Editor      I encourage everyone to vote in the primary election on May 4.  I especially suggest that each person vote in the primary election of the political party whose candidates they are likely to support in the November general election.  There is at least one competitive election in the Democratic primary...
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Candidate Night at the Legion

April 15, 2010
By Larry Cheek, Editor
Candidate Night at the Legion

 Thursday April 15, 2010 most of the County Candidates for the next election attended a “meet the candidate” night at the Franklin American Legion.  Each candidate was given 5 minutes to speak and after they all had a turn there was a short break and the public was able to ask questions of any...
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Meet Your Candidate Night

April 14, 2010
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The Franklin American Legion is sponsoring a “Meet your candidate night” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15th, 2010. Johnson County Candidates have been invited to attend. Everyone welcome!
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PUBLIC NOTICE

April 9, 2010
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PUBLIC NOTICE:  Special Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting  The City of Franklin, Indiana’s Board of Public Works and Safety (the “Board of Works”) will hold a meeting Tuesday April 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., local time, in the Council Chambers of Franklin City Hall, 70 East Monroe Street, Franklin, Indiana, to discuss...
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Indy Connect to continue public input meetings through April

April 9, 2010
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INDIANAPOLIS—Due to strong interest in earlier public meetings, Indy Connect, Central Indiana’s Transportation Initiative, will continue its series of meetings through April to get feedback on a draft regional transportation plan. Residents and other local stakeholders will have the opportunity to speak with transportation experts about the draft regional plan and provide input and...
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A Users Guide

April 8, 2010
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You must be Registered and Logged In to Submit Questions.  This is Free. You will select the candidate you wish to ask a question, scroll down to leave a reply and submit your question. The candidate will respond when possible, please recognize these guys have jobs and will only be able to respond during...
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Ask Candidate Bill Pfifer

April 8, 2010
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Ask Sheriff Candidate Detective Sergeant Bill Pfifer a Question.
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Todays Feature

Desire to relieve pain for family leads to success!

By Sherri Coner Eastburn    When Theresa Barnes McCarty graduated from Franklin Community High School more than 30 years ago, she planned to spend...
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Weekly Glance

  • Penrod Arts Festival more on Sat, Sep 11
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Sep 20
  • Nineveh Heritage Festival more on Fri, Oct 08 03:00 PM
  • Senior Program - Council on Aging more on Tue, Oct 12 04:30 PM
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Oct 18
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Nov 15
  • Franklin Telecom Council Meeting on Mon, Dec 20

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