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09 Nov
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Reader questions town’s spending for dispatch software

Reader questions town’s spending for dispatch software

I support body cameras as they keep both officers/citizens safe and hold them accountable. This is a good idea.

The Geobase dispatching software is modern, efficient, and a step in the right direction. However, I have a question as to why we are spending that money. Morgan County already has Geobase as well as all the cool toys that go with it. They’ve been wanting us to join the county dispatch for a long time, however Mooresville continues to resist. That means we could have already had access to these tools, along with the other agencies that have already joined with Morgan county.

The county dispatching system can already do all the new and super-efficient geo-location, and skills-based dispatching. Taxpayers already funded it at the county level, so why are we being asked to fund it again? I’m curious how much money the Town of Mooresville could save by simply joining with Morgan County dispatch vs buying all this themselves?

Hopefully the Mooresville Town Council will at least present to us a cost/benefit analysis of joining with Morgan County vs rebuilding this system for Mooresville, before deciding one way or another on this proposal.

~ By Danny Lundy | Letter to the Editor | Published November 8, 2021 in The Reporter Times

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Morgan County Libertarian Party
22 Oct
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Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals approves sign variance

Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals approves sign variance

MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances for signage during its Thursday meeting.

Board members unanimously approved a developer’s request to place a temporary sign at the site of a future housing development known as Grand Oaks.

Ross Holloway, of Holloway Engineering, appeared on behalf of the Stewart Home Group, which is planning the 196-home housing addition on a 90-acre plot of land on East Hadley Road just south of Kerrington Estates.

Holloway said the temporary sign will be four feet wide and eight feet tall and will be used to alert potential homebuyers to the proposed development. The sign will remain up until permanent signage is completed as part of the first phase of construction, Holloway said.

Home prices in the development are expected to range between $245,000 and $350,000 and will address the demand for affordable housing in Morgan County, Holloway said at a previous meeting.

Board OK’s new CVS signage

Board members approved a request from CVS pharmacy to put up new signage at its store on Ind. 67. near the intersection with S. Indiana Street.

Mistie Nigh, who appeared on behalf of the retail pharmacy, said the company is in the process of updating signage at all of its stores nationwide with their new logo. She said the new sign will be larger than the current one.

The board unanimously approved the variance.

The next meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the Mooresville Government Center, 4 E. Harrison St, Mooresville.

~ By Peter Blanchard | Reporter | Published October 15, 2021 in The Reporter Times

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Libertarian Party of Indiana
17 Oct
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2021 Regional Affiliate and Campaign Training

Representatives from the National Libertarian Party came together with state and county affiliates in Indianapolis to conduct an intensive, in-person, educational sessions over Campaigns and Affiliate Leadership.

Our Morgan County affiliate had several participants, including Kristin Alexander, MCLP Secretary and candidate for Madison Township Advisory Board, Chris Gault, MCLP Vice Chair/ Political Director and Danny Lundy, MCLP Chair.  Thank you for your commitment to LevelUp as an individual, team and party.

Support our mission to seek a principled and innovative approach to local government, inclusive communication with the public, and accountability for our officials.

Learn more at https://lpin.org/contribute/membership

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11 Oct
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Run For Office in Morgan County!

Have the passion for a principled & innovative government, but no experience campaigning? NO PROBLEM!

The award-winning Morgan County Libertarian Party has your back. Learn what it takes to run a campaign, meet new people in your community, and most importantly have fun. These elections are 12 months away. Reach out today. Don’t delay! Morgan County Seats up for election in 2022 are:

Morgan County Commission District 2

Morgan County Council District 1, 2, 3, 4

County Assessor

County Auditor

County Clerk

All Township Board seats

All Township Trustee Seats

Brooklyn Clerk

Brooklyn Town Council

Monrovia Clerk

Monrovia Town Council Districts 2, 4

Mooresville Town Council Districts 1, 5

Morgantown Clerk

Morgantown Council

Paragon Clerk

Paragon Town Council

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10 Oct
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Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival

We enjoyed connecting with our Morgan County friends in Martinsville at the Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival. We learned through the world’s smallest political quiz that attendees overwhelmingly want a smaller government and more freedom.

Learn more at MorganLPIN.org
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29 Sep
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Sign approved for Poston Road Elementary

Sign approved for Poston Road Elementary

The Martinsville Board of Zoning and Appeals approved a special exception variance for Green Sign Company, LLC, to install a sign with an electronic message display at Poston Road Elementary School.

The variance was needed due to the sign’s close proximity to residential areas.

A neighboring resident on Ohio Street asked the board to consider setting parameters for when the sign would be illuminated.

The board agreed to approve the application with the stipulation that the sign will not be illuminated from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

The next meeting of the Board of Zoning and Appeals will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 26, at Martinsville City Hall, 59 S. Jefferson St.

~ By Peter Blanchard | Reporter | Published September 19, 2021 in The Reporter Times

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16 Sep
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LPIN State Chair Urges Fair and Open Redistricting; Not Politics As Usual.

The Libertarian Party of Indiana has worked on redistricting all summer. On September 16th, our state chair, Evan McMahon testified at the statehouse on behalf of the many Hoosiers demanding open and transparent redistricting. He urged representatives to keep communities together and not make this a political issue.

Visit rethinkredistricting.com and urge your respective representatives to delay the vote on these maps until all parties have proper time to review this proposal in order to make recommendations on both the maps themselves and a fair process.

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12 Sep
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Monrovia & Eminence Festivals

We had a wonderful time at both the Monrovia and Eminence Harvest Festivals. It is always fun to meet people and see where they land on the world’s smallest political quiz. We enjoyed speaking with everyone who came by our booths.

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05 Sep
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Paragon Homecoming Festival

Tonya Millis and William Henry joined our Morgan County Libertarian team at the Paragon Homecoming Festival. Despite rain, everyone that came out had a wonderful time.

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31 Jul
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Camp Fritsche 2021 Scavenger Hunt

We were honored to participate (and win) the 2021 Camp Fritsche scavenger hunt to help voluntarily raise money for a good cause.

This event raised funds to preserve the Memorial Stone sent from Out Post Fritsche in Afghanistan honoring the leadership and sacrifice of SSG Wm Ryan Fritsche who was KIA during a battle on July 27, 2007, near Kamu Afghanistan. The stone now rests in the Morgan County Veterans Memorial in Martinsville, IN but is in need of preservation efforts. 

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