HATCHET JOB BY THE NEWS-SENTINEL- AGAIN

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Allen County Council at-large (vote for three)

DUTIES: The seven-member council is the county's financial body, responsible for establishing and overseeing the budget and for approving tax "phase-ins" and other economic development incentives. Its three at-large members represent the entire county, not individual districts.

ANNUAL SALARY: $16,455

TERM: Four years, beginning Jan. 1
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"Also on the ballot is Democrat David Christopher Roach." 
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The County Council is the lowest level of government on the ballot, but its work is some of the most important for taxpayers. Decisions made by the council affect all of us in our daily lives. The quality of their efforts directly affects the quality of our lives.
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yea- like  $8 bucks an hour; part time; $16K a year.
basically for a democrat- having to rubberstamp or be over ridden by the REPUBLICAN MAJORITY- for routine purchases; budget items and Personnel  PAY/ BENEFITS ETC MATTERS
ITS HARDLY "ROCKET SCIENCE" at all.
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EDITORIAL BOARD DIDNT BOTHER TO email me; telephone mne; mail me; nothing. INVITE ME TO ANY INTERVIEWS; DIDNT USE ANY OF THE OTHER GOOD PHOTOS THEY HAVE ON FILE- THIS SPURIOUS ONE- TAKNE  AS A "BY THE WAY"- SOUVENIR PIC;
NO COMMON INFORMATION- NOTHING.
COMPLETE HATCHET JOB. AGAIN.
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STACKING THE DECK; RIGGING THE SYSTEM BY BIASED UNFAIR MEDIA.
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http://www.news-sentinel.com/opinion/Editorial--Our-choices-for-County-Council
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Editorial: Our choices for County Council

Monday, October 24, 2016 3:18 PM

The County Council is the lowest level of government on the ballot, but its work is some of the most important for taxpayers. Decisions made by the council affect all of us in our daily lives. The quality of their efforts directly affects the quality of our lives.

Six candidates are seeking three at-large seats on the council. Our recommendations are for two Republicans and one Democrat:

• Republican incumbent Roy Buskirk. He is the epitome of the tight-fisted penny-pincher. But he doesn’t do it in a way that impedes or obstructs progress. He truly does watch out for the taxpayers’ best interests, and he has a line-item knowledge of the county’s budget. We would urge him to always be open to at least hear new ideas.

• Republican newcomer Eric Tippman, IPFW chemistry professor. New ideas won’t be a problem for him. He intends to “pay attention” so he can “see things differently” and thinks government officials should “revisit everything.” His outlook is a nice complement to Buskirk’s.

• Democratic newcomer Morrison Agen, owner of Neat Neat Neat Records. It takes a special kind of faith to run a vinyl store in the digital day and age, and to do it by committing to downtown is outstanding. Council could use a little ideological diversity, and Agen would provide it.

Also on the ballot are Republican incumbent Bob Armstrong and Democrats Palermo Galindo and David Roach.

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http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Six-seeking-three-at-large-seats-on-GOP-dominated-County-Council
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spurious photo taken when i was "off guard" by news-sentinel editor on a bad day.
swell.
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Six seeking three at-large seats on GOP-dominated County Council

David Roach

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By Kevin Leininger, kleininger@news-sentinel.com

Monday, October 24, 2016 12:01 AM

It's so hard for a Democrat to win a county-wide race that nobody is even challenging Republican candidates for First District Commissioner, treasurer, coroner and surveyor on the Nov. 8 ballot. The race for Allen County Council's three at-large seats is another story, however, with a full complement of candidates from each party seeking election to the seven-member body that currently has only one Democratic member.

Morrison Agen says the county would benefit if that ratio changes in Democrats' favor.

"I knew it would be hard from the start. I may be the only candidate who decided to run because of a Facebook post," explained Agen, who responded to a friend's lament about unopposed Republicans and decided he'd "give them a run for their money. We should have ideological diversity on council, which could lead to real discussion of issues. Sharon (Tucker, council's lone Democrat) needs back-up. Too often council seems like a rubber stamp."

The self-confessed "political junkie" promised to bring a sense of curiosity to the council table about such issues as budgeting and economic development incentives. Too often, Agen said, council approves incentives without following up to make certain companies actually keep their promises about investment and jobs. "I'd fight for accountability. Do you really need to bring in 150 jobs paying $10 an hour?" he asked.

Agen said he would scour departments' budgets line-by-line to ensure the county operates as efficiently as possible. He also wants to exert more direct control over spending instead of allowing the three Commissioners to decide how thousands and even millions are spent. He favors alternative sentencing for non-violent offenders when appropriate to reduce jail costs and overcrowding. "I'd like to make (offenders) contributing, tax-paying members of the community," he said. "I'm an extremely good on-the-job learner."

Palermo Galindo first came to Fort Wayne 22 years ago when a friend working for General Motors transferred here from Chicago and invited him to check it out. "I decided to stay and make it my city. Fort Wayne is affordable and a good place to raise a family," he said. Galindo says he could make it even better on council by working to boost the economy and reaching out to groups that often have little interaction with county government.

"I've made good connections with several communities working for the mayor's office the past seven years. That has given me a pulse on the community," he said. "I look at the big picture and focus on efficiency and ways to avoid duplication of services."

Galindo said his effectiveness is seen in the fact that, during his tenure as president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, membership grew 233 percent. He would work with Republicans to build relationships that would boost economic development and entrepreneurism, and said his contacts in city government would serve the county well as it considers whether to expand an expiring agreement under which the city returns a portion of its county wheel tax revenue in exchange for the county's maintenance of bridges. Fort Wayne's Sister City programs could also provide economic development opportunities, he said.

"We should have more meetings with the city. We're not working in silos," he said. "I've always wanted to run for office. As a naturalized citizen, its a way of giving back."

Robert Armstrong is fond of saying he "represents the taxpayers, not the tax-spenders," and believes his priorities if re-elected prove it.

With the city's enactment of a wheel tax on top of the county's tax, city residents are now paying twice for road maintenance. He would like the city and county to work together to minimize the tax impact on residents and to coordinate maintenance efforts.

He remains skeptical of the city's proposal for a new downtown arena and doesn't want it built "on the back of taxpayers." Contrary to claims made by supporters, the arena would not promote economic development but "economic recreation."

What would help create jobs, he said, would be a program to attract and train more construction workers in Allen County. He's discussed the idea with Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and the Fort Wayne Community Schools and believes the idea is gaining support.

"We've got to get rid of the 'union vs. non-union' thing," he said. "Not everybody wants to work in a shirt and tie." He's open to the county's continued involvement in creating "shovel-ready" industrial sites and perhaps even so-called "shell" buildings, which could be occupied quickly by companies looking to expand or relocate.

"But I won't waste your money," he promised.

Roy Buskirk is seeking re-election despite ongoing treatment for cancer because "there are some projects I would like to finish." Perhaps at the top of the list is the ongoing effort to streamline the city-county business-permit process, in which Buskirk has taken a leadership role since its inception in 2011. Although there's still room for improvement, a recent survey showed that about 82 percent of people seeking permits called the quality of service they received "excellent."

He wants to work with state officials to improve funding for roads and said city and county officials will meet after the first of the year to discuss extension of the deal to share wheel-tax revenues that will expire at the end of 2017. If no agreement is reached, he said, the county may stop maintaining bridges within the city. He's also open to the possibility of taxing bicycles to help maintain trails.

Buskirk would like to see the county grow its $12 million rainy day fund so it is better-equipped to sustain an economic downturn. "It's been a life-saver," he said. Buskirk also supports the county's ongoing investment in "shovel-ready" sites and, possibly, the construction of "shell" buildings to attract jobs.

"I have experience and always look out for working people," Buskirk said, promising that if his illness ever makes him unable to perform his duties, "I will resign."

When City Council debated the elimination of the tax on new business equipment a couple of months ago, Eric Tippmann was in the audience to urge caution. He'd analyzed the proposal and concluded the benefits might not justify the cost. Those analytical skills would serve County Council well, he said.

"I have an ability to distill massive amounts of information," he said. "I do gardening, and not everything thrives in water. Money is not a blanket solution," said Tippmann, who is studying public policy at IPFW so he can hit the ground running if elected.

Government's proper role, he said, is to foster conditions that allow people to believe they "can succeed through their own determination and grit." He believes the county's support of shovel-ready industrial sites could help create the jobs needed to accomplish that goal.

Tippmann said he has visited thousand of homes while campaigning for the office and discovered few understand what County Council does. "People should pay attention," he said. "If someone can take your money, you should know what they do."

Also on the ballot is Democrat David Christopher Roach.

Allen County Council at-large (vote for three)

DUTIES: The seven-member council is the county's financial body, responsible for establishing and overseeing the budget and for approving tax "phase-ins" and other economic development incentives. Its three at-large members represent the entire county, not individual districts.

ANNUAL SALARY: $16,455

TERM: Four years, beginning Jan. 1

Morrison Agen, Democrat

AGE: 41

OCCUPATION: Owner of Neat Neat Neat Records and Music

EDUCATION: Chesterton (Ind.) High School

FAMILY: Single

CONTACT: gowithmo2016@gmail.com

Palermo Galindo, Democrat

AGE: 47

OCCUPATION: Community liaison, city of Fort Wayne

EDUCATION: High school in Texas, IPFW

FAMILY: Married, three children

CONTACT: palermoga@gmail.com

David Roach, Democrat

Robert A. Armstrong, Republican

AGE: 56

OCCUPATION: Allen County Solid Waste District, councilman since 2009

EDUCATION: Northrop High School

FAMILY: Widowed, one son

CONTACT: homerun1604@frontier.com

Roy Buskirk, Republican

AGE: 72

OCCUPATION: Retired right-of-way buyer, councilman since 2002

EDUCATION: Lafayette Center High School, International Business College

FAMILY: Married, three children

CONTACT: rabuskirk@frontier.com

Eric Tippmann, Republican

AGE: 43

OCCUPATION: Chemistry professor, IPFW

EDUCATION: Bishop Dwenger High School, IPFW, Purdue University, Ohio State University

FAMILY: Married, three children

CONTACT: votetippmann.com


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from:		David Roach <dcroach60@gmail.com>
to:		Kevin Leininger <kleininger@news-sentinel.com>, nbethea@news-sentinel.com, David Roach <dcroach60@gmail.com>
date:		Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 4:57 PM
subject:		"dept of CORRECTIONS" mis spelled my name
mailed-by:		gmail.com
:		Important mainly because it was sent directly to you.

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David Roach <dcroach60@gmail.com>	4:57 PM (39 minutes ago)
to Kevin, nbethea

HEY! 
the tabloid rule- is you're going to say or write what you will; but spell my name right.

Democrat David Christopher Road raised and spent $90. 
http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Agen-tops-in-county-council-cash--but-two-candidates-fail-to-file-reports
PLEASE CORRECT THIS ERROR.
THANK YOU.
DAVID CHRISTOPHER  ROACH
THATS "ROACH"  for the literacy and spelling challenged Its Irish, and Wales and France FYI.

OH- and speaking of VETTING CANDIDATES-
WELL- RRISON AGEN( thats wnat it says on his signs lol-
is clearly a carpetbagger- moved here just a few years ago.
AND MrTippmann-
1- his "nickname doesnt conform with the STEVE SHINE RULE  or the Allen county election board - "ET" isnt "bob; etc. lol
2- Mr Tippmann has some plaigiaizing accusations on google
google "eric tippmann and e-mail extortion"
He was investigated; and acquitted; but still- IS THERE SOME "THERE" THERE? why dont you asak him?
AND= what does a CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR know about  Allen county govt when hes obviously been out of the country for so many years? In WALES- home of My Ancestors)-
Ive studied Govt Finanance; Public policy; urban economics and ive been closely studying fort wayne and allen county government for decades-
so im uniquely qualified for this 8 dollar and hour/ 16K a year part time job-
approving paperclip purchase; copier and printer paper and ink cartridges; oil gas and repairs for the county motorpool;
WHAT ABOUT AL THE MILLIONS OF CASH GOING TO aadp; ETC?
and so on? keeping the lights on and the buildings heated, and so on?
well_that is all.

for someone who stated" we need to ask more questions and do more VETTING  of our politicians and backgrounds well- YOU are full of hot air my friend.
OH- IM A NAVY VETERAN; SO I WILL BE ADVOCATING FOR STILL MORE CASH FOR THE VETERANS OFFICE IN ALLEN COUNTY AS WELL.

David Christopher Roach
lol

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David Roach<dcroach60@gmail.com>
to:		Kevin Leininger <kleininger@news-sentinel.com>, David Roach <dcroach60@gmail.com>, khubartt@news-sentinel.com, mchristman@fortwayne.com, lmorris@news-sentinel.com
date:		Mon, Oct 24, 2016 at 5:30 PM
subject:		2016 HATCHET JOB- THX AGAIN SCHMUCKS
mailed-by:		gmail.com
:		Important mainly because it was sent directly to you.

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David Roach <dcroach60@gmail.com>	5:30 PM (8 minutes ago)
to Kevin, khubartt, mchristman, lmorris

http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local/Six-seeking-three-at-large-seats-on-GOP-dominated-County-Councilcap lock so you dont have to squint; you bunch old sleazy tabloid geezers
WITH SO MANY OTHER PICS ON FILE; AND NO INVITE OR EMAIL FOR A PHOTO; OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION-
THX FOR THE SHABBY TREATMENT OF
A NAVY VETERAN WITH A COUPLE'A MEDALS FOR DEFENDING AND PROTECTING = YOUR RIGHTS=
USING A SPURIOUS  HEY BY THE WAY PHOTO-
WHEN AGAIN- ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS SEND ME AN EMAIL; ETC.
TOTAL LACK OF JOURNALISTIC PROFESSIONALISM BY THE NEWS SENTINEL - THE OTHER MAIN STREET TABLOID

OH-  and its not MY fault that LEO MORRIS'S  media photo looks like some rain-coated pervert peeper.
tee hee!

Leininger looks like a undertaker; and Hubartt- well-  LOSER!

so- dont blame me-I VOTED FOR ROACH
OH_ I suppose i should say thank you for not calling  me a perennial gadfly?
or any of the other bullying epithets you have used throughout the decades in an insidious defamation; libel campaign to sow seeds of  lies /dis/mis/information and propaganda lurking in your archives and your
DoSSIERS  you are keeping on me?
oh- I KNOW- someone told me all about them-both daily tabloid media offices.
sigh-
little I can do about it.
Ever see the movie TALK RADIO by Oliver stone
Im sure there plenty of those sorts who are looking for rotten liberal media and lying bullies to seek out and get acquainted with.

peace!
KARMA!
and have a wonderful day.
David Christopher Roach

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