Taking a Stand: Reorganization opportunity - 14 News, WFIE, Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro

Taking a Stand: Reorganization opportunity

Posted: Updated:

  • 14 Headlines

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:30:38 GMT
    It happened around 2:30 this morning at the kangaroo express on south kentucky. You can see a heavy police presence at the scene. Officers say a white male in his late 20's, early 30's walked into the
    Officers say  the suspect walked into the gas station, implied he a weapon and demanded cash.

  • Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
    LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over...

  • Chrysler says it has resolved its differences with the government and will recall older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.
    After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
    •   
VANDERBURGH CO., IN -

The great American writer Mark Twain once said, "I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one."

I think we've had that same experience a time or two, and we've probably regretted those chances that we missed or didn't take when they came our way.

Citizens of Vanderburgh County and Evansville have a unique opportunity this year to take an important step for our children and future generations. We will have the chance to unify our city and county governments by voting "Yes" on the plan for reorganization. This opportunity is rare, and one we don't want to miss. It's our chance to make our home an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.

Between now and election day on November 6th, you are going to hear a lot about the referendum. If you're watching me right now, you've also heard from opponents to the plan for reorganization. Their arguments are certainly spirited, but they rely on misinformation and pessimism. Unfortunately, they are making a case that will hold us back.

In the months ahead, we'll make a positive case for reorganization based on economic growth, job creation and sustaining our quality of life. We'll seize this opportunity because it is about possibility, growth, and reaching for an even brighter future and if you share that same vision, please join us by voting Yes on the referendum.