Through Every Change, Our Duty Remains
When national commentators discuss public service, the conversation almost always gravitates toward Washington, D.C. Author Michael Lewis recently touched on this during a thought-provoking interview…
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From Dark Roast to PSL: There's Room for Both
Every September, a familiar ritual plays out at our local coffee counters across Greensburg. As the morning air turns crisp, the menu boards shift, and suddenly, the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) takes…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Local Tax Investment – Part 2: Coping with State Mandated Change
In the last column, I shared how the tax system collects and distributes funds and how our organization dedicates more than 60% of its funds to the Greensburg Police and Fire Departments. We touched…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Tax Investment; a Multi-Part Series
This time of year always brings up the conversation about taxes. It is tax season for income, property, and tax refunds that may be coming to some. The discussion usually spirals out of control over…
Read MoreProtecting the Service You Expect: Why SB 238 Matters to Greensburg
When our community is impacted in any fashion—including the latest and largest winter storm—everyone on our team is involved. Our teams from the City of Greensburg and Decatur County worked…
Read More2025 in Review: Building a Legacy, Looking into 2026
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the milestones that we, the City of Greensburg, have achieved together as a community. 2025 has been a year of historic momentum for…
Read MoreRiding Shotgun: A Mayor’s Perspective
As Mayor, I have the privilege of seeing the Greensburg community from many angles—from budget meetings to city hall discussions, to ribbon-cutting ceremonies. But recently, I joined two of our team…
Read MoreBuilding More Than Houses in Honduras
It’s one thing to provide a house; it’s another to help build a home, a community, and a future. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of seeing that distinction firsthand on my second mission…
Read MoreStrengthening Ties: Why Relationships with Japan Matter
Earlier this month, I represented our city, community, state, and nation as a member of the Indiana delegation at the 55th Annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest United States-Japan Association and the…
Read MoreBeyond the Badge: Why Handshakes and Hot Dogs Are Our Best Public Safety Tool
For most of us, an interaction with public safety personnel—a police officer, a firefighter, a paramedic—happens on what is likely one of the worst days of our lives. We see flashing lights in our…
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