If UNIGOV becomes a reality in Marion County, I guarantee that the axe will
begin to fall on ALL Indiana Township Trustees - we must NOT let this
happen........... Granted all Township Trustees are not good, but which
becomes the lesser of the evils? For the most part, Township Trustees are
an essential part of our local government, and if we let our local
government go by the way side, does anyone really think that the state can
do better? I say more needs to be done to support our local government, and
educate them on their duties.
Donna Tauber
----- Original Message -----
From: <LindaKen2048(a)aol.com>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 3:30 PM
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] Indy Works proposal
I sent INPCRP a copy of questions I sent to the city regarding
cemeteries
under the Indy Works Proposal. Indy Works is Mayor Bart's plan to to end
the
Township government system in Marion County. All township duties,
except
the
school systems, would be consolidated under the city/county UNIGOV.
The
reason for
this is the city/county financial problem due to the current economy,
and
things that were not dealt with over the last 30 years
I am a township trustee. I think Mayor Bart Peterson wants to consolidate
government for one reason....money. Townships are financially stable,
city
government is not. Each year we have to budget and stay within our
budget.
If we don't have enough money to maintain our township cemeteries, do you
think under the Mayor's plan we will? Volunteer fire departments will be
hurt
the most. I just don't trust this plan. Linda
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