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February 28, 2025 | The Case for Financially Self-Sustaining Cities: A Conservative Vision for Growth | Opinion Editorial by Creator & CEO, Michiana.TV | INSouthBend.TV | VisitSouthBend.TV
In cities across America, a stark contrast in leadership philosophies is emerging—one that defines their trajectory either toward self-reliance or perpetual dependency. Conservative leadership champions financial independence, fostering economic resilience through entrepreneurship, job creation, and private-sector-driven innovation. Meanwhile, liberal governance often perpetuates a reliance on federal grants and funding, keeping communities tethered to bureaucratic handouts rather than empowering them to thrive.
The advantages of a city becoming financially self-sustaining cannot be overstated. When a city prioritizes economic independence, it attracts businesses, promotes local investment, and cultivates a tax base that fuels long-term growth. Infrastructure, education, and essential services are sustained through productive economic activity rather than unstable federal aid. This model encourages accountability, as local leaders are compelled to manage resources efficiently rather than depending on Washington to bail them out.
In contrast, cities that cling to federal funding often stagnate under policies that incentivize underachievement, low expectations, and systemic dependency. Liberal governance, with its focus on social programs over economic empowerment, keeps communities reliant on external aid, stifling ambition and discouraging self-sufficiency. Instead of fostering an environment where businesses can flourish and residents can achieve upward mobility, these cities entrench a culture of dependence, reducing incentives for both personal and regional economic growth.
The conservative approach to municipal governance is solution-driven: lower taxes to attract investment, reduce regulatory burdens to spur entrepreneurship, and invest in infrastructure through sustainable revenue generation rather than federal lifelines. By doing so, cities can chart their own course, free from the unpredictability of shifting federal priorities and political bargaining.
For too long, cities have been trapped in a cycle of federal dependency, with liberal leaders content to manage decline rather than inspire progress. It’s time to embrace a vision of self-sustaining growth—one that rewards initiative, encourages responsibility, and ultimately creates a more prosperous future for all citizens.
February 28, 2025 | Mayor James Mueller Showcases the City's Financial Dependence on Federal Grants
Since South Bend became a sanctuary city under Mayor Pete Buttigieg, it has increasingly relied on federal grants just to function. Even something as simple as community park improvements—like those at Kennedy Park—require outside funding, showcasing the city’s financial dependence. Now, under Mayor James Mueller, the city is facing a reckoning. His dire warnings about the future of federal grants reveal an unsettling truth: South Bend cannot sustain itself without Washington’s handouts.
For conservatives, Mueller’s rhetoric is alarming. Instead of projecting confidence or outlining solutions to regain financial independence, he merely laments the possibility of losing federal aid. He offers no roadmap to escape the DEI-driven welfare state established by “Mayor Pete” Democrats. This isn’t governance—it’s economic servitude.
Programming an entire city to rely on federal assistance for survival, productivity, and basic services is nothing short of a crime against humanity. True leadership fosters self-sufficiency, not dependency. ‘America First’ isn’t just a slogan—it’s a philosophy that champions human dignity by ensuring local communities can stand on their own. A city that cannot support itself is a city in decline, and South Bend deserves better.
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February 28, 2025 | Mayor James Mueller Showcases the City's Financial Dependence on Federal Grants
Since South Bend became a sanctuary city under Mayor Pete Buttigieg, it has increasingly relied on federal grants just to function. Even something as simple as community park improvements—like those at Kennedy Park—require outside funding, showcasing the city’s financial dependence. Now, under Mayor James Mueller, the city is facing a reckoning. His dire warnings about the future of federal grants reveal an unsettling truth: South Bend cannot sustain itself without Washington’s handouts.
For conservatives, Mueller’s rhetoric is alarming. Instead of projecting confidence or outlining solutions to regain financial independence, he merely laments the possibility of losing federal aid. He offers no roadmap to escape the DEI-driven welfare state established by “Mayor Pete” Democrats. This isn’t governance—it’s economic servitude.
Programming an entire city to rely on federal assistance for survival, productivity, and basic services is nothing short of a crime against humanity. True leadership fosters self-sufficiency, not dependency. ‘America First’ isn’t just a slogan—it’s a philosophy that champions human dignity by ensuring local communities can stand on their own. A city that cannot support itself is a city in decline, and South Bend deserves better.
February 23, 2025 | UPDATE: Todd Rokita, Indiana Attorney General Sues SJC Sheriff | The People AGREE
2,176 Comments (as of 2:33am, 022325) | The People are IN Agreement
IN Overwhelming Agreement That South Bend & Michiana Invites, Welcomes, & Encourages Legal Immigrants & All Americans to VISIT. LIVE. WORK. & JOIN The South Bend & Michiana Community.
The "Mayor Pete" Era Leadership in South Bend, Indiana have their own agenda - one that is out of touch with South Bend Voters, out of line with The America First Movement, and out of date with the Image of The City of South Bend & its Residents.
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February 22, 2025 | South Bend School Corporation State of Finances | Michiana Observer
South Bend School Corporation | State of Finances
Michiana Observer
February 20, 2025 6:35pm
What is Happening with SB School Finances?
Here is what wasn’t happening while Kareemah Fowler was CFO as revealed in the last school board meeting:
~ No physical inventory was taken for all those years so we have no idea what may have been taken and there was no record for insurance purposes
~ No Internal Manual for accounting procedures which is required for some Federal Grants
~ Funds were not spent out of the correct accounts.
~ State Board of Account Audits were not being completed
~ Pay rates were not correct. Some were paid as Certified Teachers when they were not. Some have been teaching for years without certification.
~ Outsourced services ended up costing more
~ There were no double signatures and proper paper trails for cash transactions such as stipends
~ Receipts are missing on some credit card charges and other expenses
~ Close to 900K was spent on new furniture for the new Administration Building at Brown
~ School Board was not getting their financial questions answered
~ Esser (Covid) funds were spent on things that could have been Federally reimbursed, so that money could have been spent on things the district needed and instead was wasted
What is the good news? The new CFO Ahnaf Tahmid is working on the following:
~ State Board of Accounts is now up to working on the 2022-2023 school year financial records
~ There is now a one-stop page on the website to access financial information
~ The School Board is getting questions answered
~ Regular public updates are occurring
~ Physical Inventory will be taken of district assets
~ Internal Manual is being written
~ There is now a two-signature requirement for cash payments and receipts are required
~ Cost analysis is being done for various areas
~ Contract negotiations have been going smoothly
~ Grants are being more closely audited
~ Keeping Cash reserves at proper limits
What is on the horizon?
~ Working with State Board of Accounts to complete audits and be current
~ Working on new financial dashboards to assist both the Board and the Pubic about spending
~ Working on projections in case State and Federal funding is decreased--especially Title 1
~ Planning for adjustments when Referendum funds are no longer available
What does Michiana Observer think needs to be done?
~ After analyzing the 2024 personnel positions downloaded from the DLGF website, it is our opinion that there are not enough paraprofessionals, nurses and grant writers and there are too many in management/administration positions.
~ Because of the downsizing, reorganization needs to happen to make finances more balanced
~ Find ways to reduce energy costs
~ Utilize AI both in the schools and at the administrative level
~ Have a grant committee to do ongoing research to bring in more funding
~ Get more creative about funding. Other school districts make money off solar on their buildings and have continuing education classes. Look at what others are doing and look at all the ways Notre Dame funds their schools. Notre Dame even has farms to supply food to the students. Their sustainability practices reduce costs and positively impact on the environment.
~ Analyze all vendors where over twenty-five thousand is spent
~ Analyze the transportation costs
~ Go back and analyze all the payments to “Community Partners” for the time Ms. Fowler was CFO
~ Go back and analyze all stipends, cash transactions and credit cards.
A SPECIAL THANKS to the SBCSC Financial Team who is working hard to bring the financials up to proper standards and beyond.
NOTE: The Board has hired an independent investigator. If you know of either financial or other concerning issues, you are urged to contact them. Our tax dollars are meant to educate and better the students of our community, not line people’s pockets. You may report anonymously.
WHAT DO YOU THINK NEEDS TO HAPPEN?
#SBCSC #SouthBend #SchoolBoard #budgets #teachers #transportation #audits #CFO #funding
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February 21, 2025 | Question Of The Day | Opinion Editorial by Creator & CEO, Michiana.TV | IndianaGOP.TV
Question of the Day:
What Value Does Your Chamber Membership Provide?
South Bend Regional Business Owners—whether you operate a small shop, a growing enterprise, or a large-scale company—does your chamber membership truly benefit your business? Or are you merely paying an annual fee for the privilege of being listed in a directory, receiving occasional networking invites, and fielding sales pitches for costly ribbon-cutting ceremonies?
For those with conservative business values, it’s time to ask: Where is your money going? Are your membership dues fueling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that ultimately reinforce Democratic leadership in South Bend? Does your chamber’s political alignment truly represent your business values and economic priorities?
Business owners should be strategic about their affiliations. Supporting a chamber that indirectly funds policies and programs you disagree with means investing in an agenda that may not align with your business’s best interests. Your dollars matter, and your membership should serve to grow your enterprise, foster meaningful engagement, and align with your principles—not fund political narratives that run counter to your mission.
Now is the time for conservative business leaders to take a hard look at their networks, advertisers, and partnerships. Ensure that your investments are supporting initiatives that align with your values, strengthen your business, and contribute to the community in ways that make sense for you—not just the prevailing political leadership in South Bend.
Disclaimer: Michiana.TV does not endorse, speak for, or represent any business in Michiana. No business was harmed in the writing of this editorial—because businesses should stand on their own merit, represent their own values, and be conscious of their affiliations.
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February 20, 2025 | Indiana D.O.G.E | Making Indiana Great Again!
February 19, 2025 | Mayor Pete Era Leadeship is ALIVE in South Bend, Thanks to SBR Chamber Jeff Rea
JEFF REA: The Legacy Caretaker of "Mayor Pete" Era Leadership
We now know where SBR Chamber CEO, Jeff Rea, came up with his opinion rant about "yellers" , "wreckers" , and "burning the house down."
If you believe Democrats are working for everyone, with everyone, and being proactively inclusive in South Bend, let us share a few emails with you!! They certainly are not. They burn American Opportunity to the ground with their policies and bureaucracy.
We hardly heard a word from "Mayor Pete" during the past 4 years... He sure has a lot to say now, as a "complainer" and "yeller."
"It’s open microphone night at public meetings. The public comment portion of meetings has been hijacked by a process that rewards those who complain loudly and share the most extreme accusations, all hoping to generate a news story from the local media. Public meetings have lost decorum and have become more like a sporting event, full of cheers and boos. I encourage you to check out the circus in person or virtually." - Jeff Rea
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February 16, 2025 | The Way it is IN South Bend. Leadership IN Control, not INclusive.
DO YOU AGREE?
Should the self proclaimed "Experts" have the ONLY voice to create policy, decide who does and does not belong, and make decisions for Our Community - without the opportunity for everyone to BE HEARD?
IS Your Community Leadership Empowering ALL, or are they working to silence any opposition, including those who are now considered the "Yellers" & "Wreckers" of Our Community by the most influential businessman in Michiana???
"It’s open microphone night at public meetings. The public comment portion of meetings has been hijacked by a process that rewards those who complain loudly and share the most extreme accusations, all hoping to generate a news story from the local media. Public meetings have lost decorum and have become more like a sporting event, full of cheers and boos. I encourage you to check out the circus in person or virtually.
Gone are the days of making a phone call, sending an email, or having a meeting to discuss a concern. What good would those things do? There wouldn’t be an audience. Instead, wouldn’t it be more fun to get a broader group riled up as the wreckers share their loud opinions or agendas? We need more builders!"
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