Indiana

The Madness of Mike Young

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

It took a while, but I knew I would eventually figure out why a “conservative” Republican like State Senator Mike Young would oppose government reform.

At first I thought it really was a tax issue, until I discovered that Wayne Township has the highest tax rate for fire service in Marion County and consolidation would only lower it.  

So with that said said, Young’s opposition has nothing to do with taxes and everything to do with the Wayne Township Trustee’s office.  That position is currently being held by David Baird, who by the way has no clue as to how his township is going to function once the tax caps fully kick in next year.  But Young in his infinite political genius thinks the Republicans can win back that seat in 2010 so he opposes consolidation because he thinks his party will get it back.

Please note, Baird won in 2010 by promising to raise taxes to provide more poor relief.  And Since Mike Young can’t do math, I need to remind him that 6 out of the 7 Wayne Township Board members are Democrats and he is on a fools errand.

When I asked several Democratic and Republican officials about Young’s plan, the consensus was “He’s delusional and living in fantasy land.” 

No argument here.

*FYI - I’m hearing Marion County Fire Consolidation is not dead yet and will resurface as an amendment to legislation heading over to the House of Representatives and it also has bi-partisan support. Stay Tuned.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on February 26, 2009 (boomark / email).