Tag Archives: Evansville
Voters Sheet for Nov 6
November 6 – Election Day – CORE2012 is recommending that you vote for candidates who expressly oppose city-county reorganization. Remember we sent out a survey asking the candidates if they supported (YES) or did not support (NO). Some answered and
Rick Davis on Reorganization
Dear Vanderburgh County resident: On Nov. 6, 2012, local voters will be asked a very important question: Whether or not to “reorganize” — meaning consolidate — our current City of Evansville and Vanderburgh County governments. This question directly impacts me,
Functional Consolidations – Not Political Merger
So far, CORE has worked on disclosing data from city-county consolidations from around the U.S. That data is overwhelming telling Evansville and Vanderburgh County that merger promotes higher taxes, government inefficiency, and has no effect on economic development. In its
Economic…what???
Detailed academic research shows that reorganization causes no improvement in regional economic development results. Consolidation is not an answer to economic growth. Why, then, is Evansville proposing it, under the promise of economic development? Past studies provide likely answers, in
Less Power to the People
Supporters of consolidation have listed their “Top 10 Reasons Why Yes! Is Best.” Their website does not permit discussion, so we’re resorting to it here. This is an ongoing series. We’ve already looked at arguments related to costs, government representation,
Mailer Grasping at Straws
A recent Yes! on Reorganization mailer states the following “problem:” “Evansville’s population has declined each census since 1960 and stands a real risk of losing its spot as the state’s 3rd largest city.” It then proposes a “solution:” “Reorganization will
Strike Five
Supporters of consolidation have listed their “Top 10 Reasons Why Yes! Is Best.” Their website does not permit discussion, so we’re resorting to it here. By the way, this is an ongoing series. We’ve already looked at their arguments related
Misleading Mailer
A recent Yes! on Reorganization mailer states the following “problem:” “If we don’t act now to reorganize and unify in a smart way, planning will soon focus solely on annexation alternatives.” It then proposes a “solution:” “Unlike in annexation, reorganization
Kansas City Consolidation Propaganada
The former Mayor of Kansas City Kansas has painted a glowing picture of how prosperous her city has become since consolidation with Wyandotte County. She is now, by invitation, busy touting the good fortunes that lie ahead if Evansville/Vanderburgh County
The Wrong Approach
Supporters of consolidation have listed their “Top 10 Reasons Why Yes! Is Best.” Their website does not permit discussion, so we’re resorting to it here. By the way, this is an ongoing series. We’ve already discredited their arguments related to
