Matthew Kelty was first to sign up for the May primary election. Kelty is campaigning as a Republican candidate against one of his fellow Republicans, Nelson Peters. Kelty was flanked by family, friends and supporters while Nelson held a press conference flanked by uncontested appointed officials and colleagues from his party.
Republicans like to present a unified front even at a time when some of its leadership is under scrutiny for questionable and inappropriate behavior.
But the picture of party's klannishness get skewed with Kelty entering the primary race. Kelty's as an alternative provides an opportunity to question loyalty by value conscious republicans on their corrupt political leaning practices. However, the media is attempting to muzzle the lively debate by suggesting ground rules for Kelty if he is to get coverage in his run from the partisan local print media, to me it seems.
The Journal Gazette suggestion to Kelty or other candidates that is not wise to raise the issue of irresponsibility by the City Government for using tax dollars( even if the tax dollars are property tax dollars (TIF) for investment in Harrison Square that could be used elsewhere or on other things to improve the city. Who cares as long as the city can market the logo of Rooms for Dreams on key rings.
Second warning, if Kelty or the unknown Democratic candidate or candidates(more about this later) should dare speak out against the field of hope, Kelty or the other candidate better have an alternative for improving the dying downtown. If not, they better just zip it, suggest the article.
Third, because there is the need for the county dollars for this field of mission impossible, consolidation is a mandate during this campaign. Well maybe not the newspaper exact wording, but I am sure the meaning is consolidation is a must by the county. Even going so far as to suggest that the candidates "should have specific plans to improve communications and seek efficiencies."
Fourth, a property tax control board is inevitable, but the candidate should at least parrot outrage at the possible abuse in favor of the county government. But, who cares the county is running the show.
Fifth, remember that no matter your belief, just remember, the County Council will ultimately make the decision skewed toward their constituents, not the elected Mayor.
Sixth, the voters are unimportant and have the least say about who gets elected or what is best for Fort Wayne Indiana, we just need their tax dollars.
And last but not least, the Democrats don't have a rat's behind of a change for finding a viable candidate among their constituents. Sounds a little arrogant to me, but I'm just reading the paper. And if the Dems do field a candidate or two,it is just some inactive window dressing puppet or puppets pulled out pretending to give the public a two party system in Fort Wayne. Sad huh, for the second largest city in Indiana.
Geez, and all this time, I thought the Democrats was a rainbow coalition. It must have been the National Democratic Party tha's an inclusive party and our local democratic party was mimicking we are the world theme, just to siphon off votes. Wow, I am so looking forward to Campaign 2007 according to the newspaper rules of engagement.
