Castner's False Facts about Goodnight
posted by Greg Goodnight for Mayor at 2:04 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2007
Andy Castner's Confused About Greg Goodnight's Record, and He's Hiding from His Own.
In a recent ad, purchased by the Castner Campaign for Mayor, Mr. Castner broke his promise to run a clean and honorable campaign. The Greg Goodnight for Mayor campaign is focused on bringing new ideas and a positive message about real change to the people of Kokomo.
Here are the facts about Greg Goodnight, and his record of standing up for the people of Kokomo time and time again.
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "increased city property taxes 180 percent over the past three years."
It was Andy Castner who as Finance Chair of the City Council personally approved a budget that contained the infamous $6.6 million-dollar error and authorized $5.2 million dollars of deficit spending.
As a City Councilman, Greg Goodnight looked out for taxpayers by demanding that the State rescind an unnecessary $8 million dollar tax increase that Mayor McKillip had secretly requested from the state. (Resolution 2456, February 15, 2005) Democratic Council President Bob Hayes called the Council's successful actions "one of the proudest moments I have ever had on the City Council. I am proud of you, and I hope the citizens of Kokomo will be proud." Working together and under Democratic leadership, the Council that Andy Castner now smears saved Kokomo taxpayers over $8 million. Andy Castner chose not to attend the Council's meeting.
Where's Andy Castner been for the last three years? Not standing up to Matt McKillip. Not fighting for Kokomo families. Missing in action. And now he's trying to divide and smear the only Democratic leaders that fought for us when it really mattered.
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "increased spending without significantly upgrading services or manpower over the past three years."
While he was Finance Chairman of the City Council, Greg Goodnight crafted the first budget in over a decade that actually cut spending---by $15,027,406 dollars. (2005 budget year appropriation: $68,050,500; 2006 budget year appropriation: $53,023,094.)
When Andy Castner was President of the Council, spending grew every single year. (See attachment.) Andy Castner's never cut a budget. Not one.
Where's Andy Castner been for the last three years? Not standing up to Matt McKillip. Not fighting for Kokomo families. Missing in action. If we can't trust Andy Castner to fight for us when it really matters, when can we?
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "has no problem spending EDIT funds of things like roundabouts and flowers, i.e. beautification." Castner says that he "will spend EDIT funds only on direct economic development and job growth."
Goodnight supported a resolution in opposition to the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Boulevard and Park Road. (Resolution 2473, adopted Oct. 17, 2005.) Further, Goodnight requested that the Mayor "postpone the roundabout project and take a conservative approach due to the economic and fiscal situation of the city." Goodnight then supported an oversight measure to establish procedures for the appropriation of EDIT funds and end years of mayoral abuse, "vehemently opposing the administration's stance." (Resolution 2495, October 16, 2006.) Castner did not attend the meeting.
When Andy Castner was a City Councilman, he authorized the spending of EDIT funds on projects other than "direct economic development and job growth" time and time again. Castner voted to use $6 million of Economic Development Income Tax dollars to fund Kokomo Beach. (Ordinance 6194, June 26, 2001.) Castner voted to spend $700,000 in EDIT funds on the Streetscape project. (Ordinance 6132, August 10, 1999; Ordinance 6159, April 25, 2000; Ordinance 6222, March 26, 2002.) Castner voted to spend $200,000 in EDIT funds on sidewalk replacement. (Ordinance 6132, August 10, 1999; Ordinance 6159, April 25, 2000.)
Andy Castner "promises to cut property taxes and user fees over the next four years."
As a City Councilman, Andy Castner increased user and sewage fees. "We have no choice," Castner said, "the rate increase has to be done to meet government requirements." (Kokomo Perspective, April 14, 1999.)
Andy Castner says he had "a proven record of fiscal restraint and responsible government."
While Andy Castner was Council President, Kokomo's budget grew every single year. It wasn't until Greg Goodnight was Finance Chair in 2005 that the Council passed its first budget in over a decade that actually cut spending---by over $15 million dollars.
And Castner rubber stamped a composting plant that cost upwards of $20 million dollars and which is now being used as a storage warehouse. That's not fiscal restraint. That's reckless.
To learn more about Greg Goodnight and his plan to "Invest in People" go to www.greggoodnight.com.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2007
Andy Castner's Confused About Greg Goodnight's Record, and He's Hiding from His Own.
In a recent ad, purchased by the Castner Campaign for Mayor, Mr. Castner broke his promise to run a clean and honorable campaign. The Greg Goodnight for Mayor campaign is focused on bringing new ideas and a positive message about real change to the people of Kokomo.
Here are the facts about Greg Goodnight, and his record of standing up for the people of Kokomo time and time again.
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "increased city property taxes 180 percent over the past three years."
It was Andy Castner who as Finance Chair of the City Council personally approved a budget that contained the infamous $6.6 million-dollar error and authorized $5.2 million dollars of deficit spending.
As a City Councilman, Greg Goodnight looked out for taxpayers by demanding that the State rescind an unnecessary $8 million dollar tax increase that Mayor McKillip had secretly requested from the state. (Resolution 2456, February 15, 2005) Democratic Council President Bob Hayes called the Council's successful actions "one of the proudest moments I have ever had on the City Council. I am proud of you, and I hope the citizens of Kokomo will be proud." Working together and under Democratic leadership, the Council that Andy Castner now smears saved Kokomo taxpayers over $8 million. Andy Castner chose not to attend the Council's meeting.
Where's Andy Castner been for the last three years? Not standing up to Matt McKillip. Not fighting for Kokomo families. Missing in action. And now he's trying to divide and smear the only Democratic leaders that fought for us when it really mattered.
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "increased spending without significantly upgrading services or manpower over the past three years."
While he was Finance Chairman of the City Council, Greg Goodnight crafted the first budget in over a decade that actually cut spending---by $15,027,406 dollars. (2005 budget year appropriation: $68,050,500; 2006 budget year appropriation: $53,023,094.)
When Andy Castner was President of the Council, spending grew every single year. (See attachment.) Andy Castner's never cut a budget. Not one.
Where's Andy Castner been for the last three years? Not standing up to Matt McKillip. Not fighting for Kokomo families. Missing in action. If we can't trust Andy Castner to fight for us when it really matters, when can we?
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "has no problem spending EDIT funds of things like roundabouts and flowers, i.e. beautification." Castner says that he "will spend EDIT funds only on direct economic development and job growth."
Goodnight supported a resolution in opposition to the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Boulevard and Park Road. (Resolution 2473, adopted Oct. 17, 2005.) Further, Goodnight requested that the Mayor "postpone the roundabout project and take a conservative approach due to the economic and fiscal situation of the city." Goodnight then supported an oversight measure to establish procedures for the appropriation of EDIT funds and end years of mayoral abuse, "vehemently opposing the administration's stance." (Resolution 2495, October 16, 2006.) Castner did not attend the meeting.
When Andy Castner was a City Councilman, he authorized the spending of EDIT funds on projects other than "direct economic development and job growth" time and time again. Castner voted to use $6 million of Economic Development Income Tax dollars to fund Kokomo Beach. (Ordinance 6194, June 26, 2001.) Castner voted to spend $700,000 in EDIT funds on the Streetscape project. (Ordinance 6132, August 10, 1999; Ordinance 6159, April 25, 2000; Ordinance 6222, March 26, 2002.) Castner voted to spend $200,000 in EDIT funds on sidewalk replacement. (Ordinance 6132, August 10, 1999; Ordinance 6159, April 25, 2000.)
Andy Castner "promises to cut property taxes and user fees over the next four years."
As a City Councilman, Andy Castner increased user and sewage fees. "We have no choice," Castner said, "the rate increase has to be done to meet government requirements." (Kokomo Perspective, April 14, 1999.)
Andy Castner says he had "a proven record of fiscal restraint and responsible government."
While Andy Castner was Council President, Kokomo's budget grew every single year. It wasn't until Greg Goodnight was Finance Chair in 2005 that the Council passed its first budget in over a decade that actually cut spending---by over $15 million dollars.
And Castner rubber stamped a composting plant that cost upwards of $20 million dollars and which is now being used as a storage warehouse. That's not fiscal restraint. That's reckless.
To learn more about Greg Goodnight and his plan to "Invest in People" go to www.greggoodnight.com.
April 25, 2007
Andy Castner's Confused About Greg Goodnight's Record, and He's Hiding from His Own.
In a recent ad, purchased by the Castner Campaign for Mayor, Mr. Castner broke his promise to run a clean and honorable campaign. The Greg Goodnight for Mayor campaign is focused on bringing new ideas and a positive message about real change to the people of Kokomo.
Here are the facts about Greg Goodnight, and his record of standing up for the people of Kokomo time and time again.
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "increased city property taxes 180 percent over the past three years."
It was Andy Castner who as Finance Chair of the City Council personally approved a budget that contained the infamous $6.6 million-dollar error and authorized $5.2 million dollars of deficit spending.
As a City Councilman, Greg Goodnight looked out for taxpayers by demanding that the State rescind an unnecessary $8 million dollar tax increase that Mayor McKillip had secretly requested from the state. (Resolution 2456, February 15, 2005) Democratic Council President Bob Hayes called the Council's successful actions "one of the proudest moments I have ever had on the City Council. I am proud of you, and I hope the citizens of Kokomo will be proud." Working together and under Democratic leadership, the Council that Andy Castner now smears saved Kokomo taxpayers over $8 million. Andy Castner chose not to attend the Council's meeting.
Where's Andy Castner been for the last three years? Not standing up to Matt McKillip. Not fighting for Kokomo families. Missing in action. And now he's trying to divide and smear the only Democratic leaders that fought for us when it really mattered.
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "increased spending without significantly upgrading services or manpower over the past three years."
While he was Finance Chairman of the City Council, Greg Goodnight crafted the first budget in over a decade that actually cut spending---by $15,027,406 dollars. (2005 budget year appropriation: $68,050,500; 2006 budget year appropriation: $53,023,094.)
When Andy Castner was President of the Council, spending grew every single year. (See attachment.) Andy Castner's never cut a budget. Not one.
Where's Andy Castner been for the last three years? Not standing up to Matt McKillip. Not fighting for Kokomo families. Missing in action. If we can't trust Andy Castner to fight for us when it really matters, when can we?
Andy Castner claims that Greg Goodnight "has no problem spending EDIT funds of things like roundabouts and flowers, i.e. beautification." Castner says that he "will spend EDIT funds only on direct economic development and job growth."
Goodnight supported a resolution in opposition to the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Boulevard and Park Road. (Resolution 2473, adopted Oct. 17, 2005.) Further, Goodnight requested that the Mayor "postpone the roundabout project and take a conservative approach due to the economic and fiscal situation of the city." Goodnight then supported an oversight measure to establish procedures for the appropriation of EDIT funds and end years of mayoral abuse, "vehemently opposing the administration's stance." (Resolution 2495, October 16, 2006.) Castner did not attend the meeting.
When Andy Castner was a City Councilman, he authorized the spending of EDIT funds on projects other than "direct economic development and job growth" time and time again. Castner voted to use $6 million of Economic Development Income Tax dollars to fund Kokomo Beach. (Ordinance 6194, June 26, 2001.) Castner voted to spend $700,000 in EDIT funds on the Streetscape project. (Ordinance 6132, August 10, 1999; Ordinance 6159, April 25, 2000; Ordinance 6222, March 26, 2002.) Castner voted to spend $200,000 in EDIT funds on sidewalk replacement. (Ordinance 6132, August 10, 1999; Ordinance 6159, April 25, 2000.)
Andy Castner "promises to cut property taxes and user fees over the next four years."
As a City Councilman, Andy Castner increased user and sewage fees. "We have no choice," Castner said, "the rate increase has to be done to meet government requirements." (Kokomo Perspective, April 14, 1999.)
Andy Castner says he had "a proven record of fiscal restraint and responsible government."
While Andy Castner was Council President, Kokomo's budget grew every single year. It wasn't until Greg Goodnight was Finance Chair in 2005 that the Council passed its first budget in over a decade that actually cut spending---by over $15 million dollars.
And Castner rubber stamped a composting plant that cost upwards of $20 million dollars and which is now being used as a storage warehouse. That's not fiscal restraint. That's reckless.
To learn more about Greg Goodnight and his plan to "Invest in People" go to www.greggoodnight.com.
