by Karl Tatgenhorst on December 7, 2012
The counties leaders are currently disputing over who has control of certain income tax monies (County Economic Development Income Tax). See, taxes are addicting to politicians who want to do so much more than the job calls for and need funding to do so. So, as the fiscal body and the executive body duke it out for control over it, they are starting to seek help from the judicial body.
Since it is clear that the checks and balances are not being respected by all (in fairness, I think the commissioners interpretation of the law sounds right) why don’t they check the oft forgotten fourth body of county politics… the voters?
by Karl Tatgenhorst on November 29, 2012
As I have delved more and more into the “hows and whys” of our political system, I find myself truly desiring change. Advocating a position, sharing information about that position and voting for that position are great ways to participate. However, I feel that I truly want to be more participatory. Perhaps it is the reading of many of our founding documents that stirs me to action, perhaps it is a former soldiers attempt at offering service. Whatever it is, it is a real and burning desire to be a part of that which shapes and is shaped by our social landscape. That being said, I have approached local affiliate of the Indiana State Libertarian Party and made it known to them that I wish to run for County Council in 2014. I hope that my friends, regardless of their political leanings, will keep reading to find out how this goes. I have had supportive feedback thus far from the party but is not yet official with them. It is my hope that the preparation for this race, the race itself and any subsequent action will provide my friends with an idea of how the local government functions as well as how their actions affect your own personal liberties.
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