I and many others, not dependent on the Brainard administration for our livelihood, have experienced the disregard for the truth that has come to symbolize Jim Brainard’s later years in office. His campaign has sunk to a new and obviously desperate low with the latest hit piece attacking Fred Glynn. Brainard’s campaign makes the totally […]
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A message from Fred Glynn
To the Citizens of Carmel: On May 2, 2019, a dishonest and misleading mailer began hitting your mailboxes from Mayor Jim Brainard which includes many false accusations including financial misconduct. As is typical with career politicians – this is nothing more than a desperate attempt to cling to power. We are disgusted that a 24-year […]
(UPDATE) Has Jim Brainard’s failing campaign thrown in the towel?
In perhaps the final gasp of a failing re-election campaign, Jim Brainard’s campaign organization sent out a negative hit-piece focused upon his opponent, Hamilton County Councilor Fred Glynn. In a new low and a sign of how desperate Brainard’s campaign has become as voters are trending to Glynn by a growing margin, this mailer makes […]
Your vote: Your right. Your obligation. Your community’s need.
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” – Abraham Lincoln “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, […]
When the Messengers get in the way of the Message
As the campaign of Carmel’s incumbent mayor Jim Brainard begins a last-minute all-out media blitz in an increasingly desperate attempt to gain support, it is resorting to all manner of means in order to promote their candidate. The problem is that, in their zeal to do so, the tone and methods used are turning Carmel […]
Is a last-minute media blitz an acknowledgement by the Brainard campaign that they are in deep trouble?
As the final days count down toward the upcoming May 7th municipal primary election, Carmel’s incumbent mayor Jim Brainard and his campaign apparatus are pulling out all of the stops in an all-out media blitz to make sure you vote for him. This blitz includes many different mailings sent out on his behalf, full-page advertisements […]
Why does support for incumbents appear so weak outside of Carmel’s central core?
One week from today, those Carmel voters that have not already cast their votes via early or absentee ballot will do so at the polls. They will be choosing between two visions of leadership that will impact our one common future as a community. To be sure, a grassroots movement of voters has grown into […]
Mary Sue Rowland comments with application to Noblesville and Carmel
former Mayor of the City of Noblesville and served 3 terms on Noblesville Common Council A word to the voters of Noblesville Posted By: Mary Sue Rowland April 26, 2019 Guest Columnist Having spent nearly 20 years in public service, as Mayor of Noblesville for eight years and three terms on the Common Council, I […]
What are Doug Haney, Mayor Brainard and all the Incumbents hiding?
On April 1, 2019 a records request for the Statement of Economic Interest was acknowledged by Doug Haney. To date Doug and Mayor Jim Brainard have shielded those reports. What good are Statements that may show conflicts of interest after the election? Prior to this a written request was sent to each candidate requesting […]
Can you believe anything Douglas Haney says?
“Citizen” Doug Haney wrote the following Letter to the Editor: This question is asked because he is making accusations about something that occurred 3 years ago. Why did Haney wait to report it? Certainly, any competent counsel would have at the very least counseled the Mayor that there was a tremendous risk to the City […]