Stories tagged with "accountability"

It's time to change the way we view the role of the clergy by indystar

A Lutheran pastor was fuming. “I can’t believe the number of clergy who think they are entitled to jobs,” she said. Whether they are newly ordained or veterans... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Child advocates plan rally, memorial service in Indianapolis by Tim Evans

Advocates for children and families today planned a rally outside a local office of the Indiana Department of Child Services to demand greater accountability. The rally was set for... – Nov 06, 2009 at 1:58 PM in Communities

Dean Terry Hoover by indystar

Hoover, 59, has spent 22 years working for Indianapolis Public Schools. Her job is one of the school’s most grueling. From the start of the school day until well after the... – Oct 09, 2009 at 10:05 AM in News

Higher rates in wake of new card rules put squeeze on consumers by indystar

Ann has $10,000 in credit-card debt. She was paying on it regularly — and on time — at an interest rate of 7.15 percent. “Then all of a sudden, when I received my... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

It's not harassment, it's seeking justice by indystar

After reading Michael Kor’s Aug. 27 letter (“Politically motivated fight comes out of left field”), I was filled with bewilderment. He accuses U.S. Attorney... – Sep 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Dropping out of Race to the Top by indystar

Today’s lesson is about irony. Example: When teachers unions and other defenders of the educational status quo — who spent years blasting a Republican president for... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Simple steps to fix complex school problems by indystar

Regarding the interesting, well-written and informative columns by Eugene White, Derek Redelman and Dennis Ryerson in Conversations July 12, perhaps the vexing problems of the... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

New Indiana license plate honors POWs by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — A new auto license plate to honor Indiana veterans who are listed as POWs or missing in action will be available to motorists next year. Proceeds from the new... – May 21, 2009 at 2:16 PM in Communities

Fishers continues weighing city/town issue by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers’ City/Town Study Committee is nearing the end of its assignment. The group has heard several presentations on municipal government topics, from legal differences to... – May 14, 2009 at 5:55 PM in Fishers

Panel to talk about accountability in municipalities by Carrie Ritchie

Tonight, the Fishers City/Town Study Committee will hear about accountability in municipalities from three government officials and a journalist. Panelists are Diana Cordray,... – May 13, 2009 at 2:50 PM in Fishers

Discussion continues on city vs. town issue by indystar

Fishers — Fishers’ City/Town Study Committee cannot seem to determine whether having a mayor would be a benefit of switching to a city. Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and... – May 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Fishers

Fishers weighs mayor question by Carrie Ritchie

Fishers’ City/Town Study Committee cannot seem to determine whether having a mayor would be a benefit of switching to a city. Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas and Terre Haute City... – Apr 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM in Fishers

Kick out the friends, relatives, political cronies by indystar

Much has been said of and about the Capital Improvement Board. I have not, however, heard or read much about who the board is and whom they are accountable to. The CIB is in the... – Apr 28, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Playing silly games with taxpayer money by indystar

The Colts pay $250,000 annually for the use of the newest stadium that we citizens have paid for. What percentage is that of only one player’s salary? In fact, is it possible... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Internet, community groups can keep eye on government by indystar

Recent events highlight the need for increased openness and transparency in government. These steps could be implemented to enhance transparency:Increased use of the Internet:... – Dec 29, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Opinion

Bi-Partisan committee formed to change "Town" to "City" by indystar

A bi-partisan political action committee made up of concerned citizen volunteers living in and around the Fishers area, has been organized. The CityYES Political Action... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Communities

Critic of IPS bond request wrongly blames teachers by indystar

I have to voice my dismay at Mark Wentworth's letter of Nov. 14, in which he complains about the Indianapolis Public Schools' bond issue and asks for accountability from the... – Nov 21, 2008 at 2:06 AM in Opinion

Clerk criticized after ballots found on shelf by indystar

Marion County GOP Chairman Tom John on Monday said the discovery of 446 uncounted absentee ballots in the county clerk's office provides more evidence that the election was... – Nov 18, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Communities

GOP: Missing ballots show election miscues by indystar

Marion County GOP Chairman Tom John today said that 446 uncounted absentee ballots found in the county clerk's office provides more evidence that the election was poorly... – Nov 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM in News

Easy to OK IPS bond issue if you're not footing bill by indystar

The Indianapolis Public Schools referendum once again pitted the taxpayers against the non-taxpayers. It's difficult to believe that a mayor lost his job over high property... – Nov 14, 2008 at 2:10 AM in Opinion