Of Parking Garages, Dense Development and Jim Brainard’s Ponzi Scheme
By Andy Davies
/ January 23, 2020
Ponzi [pon-zee] noun A swindle in which a quick return, made up of money from new investors, on an initial...
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City Hall being used for private profit at taxpayer expense?
By Andy Davies
/ January 21, 2020
Recent events have demonstrated a new low for the ethically challenged administration of Carmel mayor Jim Brainard and beg the...
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‘Strong Towns’ Author: Local Governments Bear The Weight of Imprudent Growth
By Rick Smith
/ January 14, 2020
The outlook is not good for the nation's cities if current trends continue. (Podcast on site) That's according to Charles...
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Hotel Carmichael Mock ups
By Rick Smith
/ January 13, 2020
Opening May 2020, Hotel Carmichael will emerge as Carmel’s first lifestyle boutique hotel. Follow along as we reveal sneak peeks...
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The Rent is too damn high!
By Rick Smith
/ January 12, 2020
Latest About Events Podcasts Community The Book Join the Movement The Paradox of Persistent Vacancies and High Prices November 27,...
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Lotteries, a tax on people who can’t do math?
By Eric Morris
/ January 11, 2020
I noticed my good friend Carmel Bruce Kimball is touting a potential lottery for the socialistic-private...
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Economic Development as if Citizens and Small Business actually matters!
By Rick Smith
/ January 11, 2020
Things Carmel could have done other than borrowing $1.36B for E.D. and Developer incentives that should be unnecessary in the...
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Dan McFeeley drinking beer and being rude for a $8,000+/month
By Rick Smith
/ January 10, 2020
Dan McFeeley was a writer for the Indy Star who ingratiated himself with Mayor Brainard through repetitive superlatives. He romanced...
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Is Carmel Social Media a City site or not?
By Rick Smith
/ January 9, 2020
The number of Councilors that use the site for both self and business promotion and the banning of accepted members...
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A Former Derivatives Analyst gives the true state of Carmel’s current finances
By Rick Smith
/ January 7, 2020
Derivatives Analyst gives 2020 update on Carmel finances and S&P rating. This chart would represent the impact of the...
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