Kokomo Politics

Originally Posted by notinkokomo

Back on August 13, the Kokomo Tribune announced local government plans to develop and operate a government taxi-cab service - displacing private business that already provides public-assistance transportation throughout Howard County.

Friend?

NIK requested, and quickly received, quite a lot of information regarding the City's Proposals and planning in this venture.

Mr. Larry Ives, Director of the Kokomo / Howard County Governmental Coordinating Council answered

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Someone here recently suggested that Kokomo adopt a new anthem as championed by the sometimes-appearing-clueless Mayor. It was further suggested someone design a bumper-snicker... so here it is:



The anthem's theme was "Wow..Really...Wow!".

This clever bit of phraseology pokes fun at quotes brought forward in the Kokomo Perspective recently.

Well, I thought it was about time someone ...

In recent weeks, the Kokomo Perspective has published several articles that serve to shed some light on problems within the KPD.

The controversy began with twin suspensions... and later demotions, it seems... of two very experienced and well-educated senior Police officers after they took evidence of department wrongdoing to Federal authorities.

The two officers have now been sitting at home for several months while a supposed 'inquiry' takes place and waiting their turn ...