John Barth for City/County Council » John in the News

Up in Smoke? Democratic Council Leaders Respond to Ballard Veto Threat

votebarth — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:41:12 +0000

Today the Mayor’s spokesman announced to the Indianapolis Star that the Mayor would veto the strongly supported, bi-partisan Proposal 18 which strengthens and expands smoke-free establishments to include bars, bowling alleys, restaurants and hotel rooms. Read the response from City/County Council leaders here: Veto_Response_Release2-9-12

Indianapolis Star Endorsement

votebarth — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:31:34 +0000

The Indianapolis Star has endorsed John for City/County Council At-Large! The Star’s endorsement can be read in full below.

As published in the Indianapolis Star on October 26, 2011:

City government shouldn’t think just about helping neighborhoods, says Democratic candidate John Barth. It also should tap into their power.

An active member and former president of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association, Barth tells of a successful effort to remove parking meters from the 38th and Illinois streets area a few years ago, based on neighborhood association canvassing of merchants who said the machines hurt business.

As a civic activist and as a political candidate, Barth has continued knocking on the doors of residents and city officials alike. Recently, he helped lead a remonstrance that persuaded the city and the Army Corps of Engineers to rethink a controversial flood wall project along the Central Canal.

A health-care compliance executive with deep family roots in the city, he stresses education, jobs and economic development as well as neighborhood attention. He says the mayor’s office and City-County Council need to broaden their vision in areas such as mass transit and long-term financing of infrastructure, and declares that the community will buy in if it is honestly informed as to costs and benefits.

Barth is his own best example of an informed and involved resident. His elevation to the council would make it more responsive to both big ideas and block-level concerns.

John Brings Attention to Neighborhood Issue

votebarth — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:11:33 +0000

John participated in a press conference with Mayoral Candidate Melina Kennedy aimed at bringing attention to the plan to construct a flood wall along the East side of the White River Canal that threatens the beauty of the mid-north neighborhoods and could affect access and use of the Central Canal. John strongly supports Melina’s position “to stop this proposal from advancing until there is further review and discussion.” Good planning requires interactive input from neighbors and John will be attending upcoming meetings to work to find a solution that works for the whole community. The event was covered by both Channel 13 and the Indianapolis Star.

Venita J. Moore Named Barth Campaign Treasurer

votebarth — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:50:29 +0000

The “John Barth for City/County Council” Campaign is pleased to announce that Venita J. Moore, CPA, MBA has joined the campaign as treasurer. “I am fortunate to have someone with Venita’s amazing skills and experience join my campaign team,” said John of the former state cabinet official and small business owner. Read the campaign’s press release, in PDF, here: BarthPressRelease

New Article About John’s Campaign

votebarth — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:59:33 +0000

Thanks to the Butler-Tarkington News, Jan/Feb 2010 edition, for the great article about John’s campaign.

Here is the article, in PDF: BarthCampaignArticle