Indiana

Look Out

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

I’m looking out for a few items today.  Here’s what they are…

• IMPD could release information regarding the alleged beating of 15-year old Brandon Johnson as early as tomorrow.  My sources tell me the officers involved could face discipline ranging from a reprimand to termination.  In addition, expect the call for the creation of a citizens panel to help the Department craft training policy and build better relationships with the community.
• The next move to transfer the city’s water and waste water utilities is in the hands of the GOP. AWOL Democrats Frank Short and John Bayt finally showed up for the Waterworks Board and split their vote on the proposal.  However, Republican Dan DeMars abstained from voting saying he wanted more time to study the plan.   Since there was no majority to approve or deny the measure, the Board will take up the measure again.  There’s a proposal before the Council that would remove the Board’s authority to approve the deal and transfer it to the Public Works Board.
• Frank Anderson is expected to file for the State Senate to run against Republican Jim Merritt.  Anderson is term-limited from running again for Sheriff.  If  Anderson does run, I wonder if he answer any all questions regarding  his health, physical and otherwise.
• Mark Souder should audition for Sunset Boulevard.  His recent Facebook rant sounds like something out of Gloria Swanson.

That’s all I’m looking for today.  If you see something, let me know.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on June 09, 2010 (boomark / email).