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#701 | Ridenour's Return & The Veto! | The Political Spotlight
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July 15, 2026
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1:59:38Now PlayingMuncie Mayor Dan Ridenour is returning to City Hall tomorrow (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) after a 43-day medical absence. Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey wonders whether his return was always planned for now or if he is coming back early, because from the outside looking in, things seem to be unraveling.
Bilbrey reviews the court filings that ended the Mayor's temporary absence and terminated George-Jeffrey Howe's role as "Acting Mayor." It is also important to examine what Howe's title(s) and responsibilities will be moving forward. Bilbrey also questions whether the timing of Ridenour's return is an attempt to halt any investigation into the procedural irregularities surrounding Howe's contracts and the nearly $66,000 in payments made to Howe under these questionable circumstances.
Then, Bilbrey shares his thoughts on "Acting" Mayor Howe's veto of Ordinance 13-26, which established the McKinley Neighborhood Overlay District. The Muncie City Council passed the ordinance on July 6, 2026, in three separate 8-0 votes (Councilor Brandon Garrett was absent). It received support from affected property owners, neighborhood residents, and other stakeholders.
Bilbrey explains why he believes the veto was nothing more than political game play and discusses what property owners, neighborhood residents, other stakeholders, and City Councilors can do to fix this situation.
Tune in to the very HOT 701st episode of The Political Spotlight as Bilbrey dives deep to give you the very best in political commentary!
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