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| City-County Council President Maggie Lewis |
Well, if you believe Abdul-Hakim Shabazz over on Indy Politics, she may run for Mayor in 2015.
On Monday, Lewis was the beneficiary of a fundraiser hosted by the following big current and former hitters in Marion County and Indiana politics: Former Mayor Bart Peterson, State Senator Greg Taylor, Dave Corbitt, Carl Drummer, Adairius Gardner, Lacy Johnson, Melina Kennedy, Dave Lewis, Frank Short, and Joe Smith. Top level contribution was $1,000.
I haven't talked to President Lewis about the possibility, but there's no reason to believe that she couldn't run and win. At this point, it's just rumor and innuendo, but it definitely makes sense for Lewis to run. She is well-loved, smart, politically savvy, sharp-as-a-tack, and has an impressive resume. I have always been impressed with her.
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| City-County Council Vice President Brian Mahern |
Mahern has a big fundraiser of his own coming up on Thursday at his dad's house, hosted by Auditor Billie Breaux, Assessor Joe O'Connor, Surveyor Debbie Jenkins, Sheriff John Layton, Treasurer Claudia Fuentes, Recorder Julie Voorhies, Chairman Ed Treacy, Former Rep. Bill Crawford, Constable Tony Duncan, Councillor Vernon Brown, Councillor Pam Hickman, Chip Garver, Chris Gibson, Greg Hahn, Lacy Johnson, Ed Mahern, Amy and Les Miller, Andy Miller, Joel Miller, Kevin Murray, Frank Short, Becky Smith, David Suess, Kip Tew, Heather Willey, and Unite! Here. Top level for this one is $500.
2015's election cycle will definitely be one to watch even now.
2 comments:
It's not unusual for the leader of the party on the council to help fundraise for the entire group. As far as Maggie Lewis running for Mayor, she's signing her death warrant by backing millions more for the Pacers and supporting tax increases for the CIB.
Maggie Lewis will never be mayor after her CIB vote for a $10 million gift to the Pacers while the CIB and city/county budget are both a complete mess.
No doubt Simon will throw a couple dollars her way to say thanks.
I say, thanks for nothing!
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