Bloomington City Council passes resolution regarding war in Gaza
They did not seem to feel working toward solutions on decreasing violent crime in Bloomington was worthy of their dedication. They did not feel that working to untangle the infrastructure nightmare in town was important this month. They did not feel that dedicating extra time to reversing the decreasing number of Police Officers on the force was a priority. They did not believe their time needed to be spent collaborating with business or education leaders to spark innovation in the way our city operates . . . but they did make the time to involve themselves in the politics of the Middle East.
Bloomington City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday evening to approve a resolution which will be sent to Indiana’s political representation, stating their desire for a ceasefire in Israel’s war against the terrorist organization Hamas. That’s right, all 9 of our elected representatives to Bloomington’s City Council believed that they could take time away from the business of the city, with which they have been charged to operate, to weigh in on foreign affairs.
Additionally, their masking of the incredibly antisemitic action of acting to impede the Jewish State of self-determination and to defend itself from generations of attack by destroying the terrorist organization of Hamas, once and for all, through a few mentions of ‘condemning antisemitism’, goes to show just how out of touch these officials are from the reality that their action has brought an affirmation of an already growing anti-Jewish sentiment within our community. Although it should have been already recognized, it was etched in stone through the hours of public comment, including some of the most horrendous comments one could ever imagine coming from the mouths of those living in Bloomington.
The hate which was spewed, amplified through the actions of this Council was scarry to hear. The desire for our members of City Council to morally compass themselves has a costly price. The (hopefully) unintended consequences of their actions have already been felt.
The measure will likely be vetoed by Mayor Thomson, as she has previously stated that she would not sign resolutions “that do not directly impact the business of our city.”
And good for Mayor Thomson, doing the right thing, as unpopular as that might be right now! Although, just about 100 days into her term, she would be placing herself inside of a steel cage bout with what has been described as the most extremist-to-date Bloomington City Council. The Council would only require 2/3 vote to override the veto, a number they have, and this could be a costly political battle for the Mayor . . . however, a very honorable one which is MUCH NEEDED!
Added shame, is that the resolution which brought, and will continue to propel so much hate, was adopted just minutes from the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
*South Central Indiana News has not provided a copy of the resolution with this story because of its overlying antisemitic nature, and it offers numbers and a tone which are inaccurate and inappropriate.
Indiana State tax penalties for late payment
The deadline to file your Indiana Individual income taxes is Monday, April 15. If you need more time, you can request an extension of time to file. Otherwise, if you don’t file or pay any taxes owed by this deadline, fees and penalties may be charged.
Tax penalties
- Failure to pay tax: 10% of the unpaid tax liability or $5.00, whichever is greater. Penalty is imposed on payments that are required to be remitted electronically but are not.
- Failure to file a state tax return (preparation by DOR): 20% of the unpaid tax liability. This penalty is imposed only if you do not file a tax return within 30 days of department notification of an unfiled return and, as a result, DOR files a tax return for you.
- Failure to file a state tax return; with fraudulent intent to evade tax; filing a fraudulent return: 100% penalty (not $100 as mentioned in the previous incorrect newsletter)
- Faulty payment (e.g., bad check): Flat fee of $35.00
- Failure to file an information return: $10.00 penalty for each failure to timely file, up to $25,000 per calendar year. Penalty is also imposed if the information return is required to be filed electronically but is not.
- Underpayment of estimated tax: 10% of the underpayment for that period.
- Find more information on tax penalties.
Indianapolis Indiana Charities offer opportunity to get involved
Indianapolis Indians Charities, Elements Financial and Indy RBI are partnering up to support young ballplayers in need this week… and they need your help! Since 1996, Indy RBI, the Indianapolis affiliate of Major League Baseball’s RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) initiative, has provided 25,000 boys and girls ages 3-18 the opportunity to play baseball and softball. However, over 35% of these Indy RBI participants cannot afford to cover the necessary costs to play ball. Now through Sunday, April 7, it takes only $25 to improve the life of not only one, but two ballplayers in need. With all donations up to $5,000 being matched by Elements Financial, the impact of your donation will be doubled!
Indiana Fever Draft Party!
This Week in Hoosier History
1841 – President William Henry Harrison died at the White House after one month in office. He had served as Governor of the Indiana Territory.
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