Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 September 2002 — Page 3

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2002

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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POLITICAL TALK

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the liability and cost of building an people said they wanted a civilian readditional facility. The County Option view process for the sheriff’s departincome Tax was created to hind public ment, and there is a big difference safety in Marion County, not just the between my opponent and me on this

cityofIndianapolis,butalsothecounty. subject.

The council about eight or nine years

to do my job, that’s all I’m asking because the biggest review board happens evety four years (with the election of sheriff).

What is the difference (between you and your opponent on the civilian

review process)?

ago took from the County Option Income Tax the homestead credit that amounts to about $ 15 to $ 18 million a year. If you take away the homestead credit with the exception of seniors—

so people on fixed income are not hurt ,, , . ,, by and dedicate that money back „ 1 k^l answer people and to public safety where il was designed ' ? g'T. toV> and mfee Ihe County O&on r?'J? CC ' Vll f“'' l r IX>se .!fT V Income Tax to . 07 percent (a^Ol ^r T increase) you raised about $35 million ^ 0,1 ’ in additional revenue to amodize the nulrerlhanarevtewboarilwamtobe debt ofthe new facility. pmacuve, nM teacuve, and meet wtdt What Is vour take on the those membets on a regular basts m wnal B yrotr utKe on me that pmblems don't fester and things state of sheriftfoommunhy ga fot j,, jte simBie or covered 5> relations as it relates to without ^ knowing about them. A African Americans? council appointed advisory board will An ** or#on get the diversity and bipartisanship we

I don’t want to put it as a white or need.

Black thing. I demand that people be ^chnoldor tre^^v#^ son^m^pqople , , p^ a^cwlibility to the who get into public service forget who department, and I am not afraid of the servant is. The public servants work public scratiny. The process provides a for citizens and that message comes platform for people to express their from the top. I’m a strong believer of concerns about what we do. My oppocommunity policing— where you get nent wants to appoint a 29-member out and leam who the people are you advisory panel that is politically appatrol. I’m optimistic we will have a pointed, now what’s up with that? We good relationship with the community, need a process where civilian review The buck stops with me if people are board appointments come fiomdiffernot treated properly. en t segments of society, if it doesn’t Schnoidor there is nocredibility. Second, the state I think the sheriff department srela- Legislature has to give us authorization tionshipisgood. Ithinkthey treatBlacks t o even have a civilian review boaid.

fairly. I think justice is the key word and

Yes. What is the one area citizens would like to see improved in the department?

It goes back to community policing, that goes hand in hand with how the department is perceived. I plan to enhance the sheriffdepartment’scommunity policing initiatives.

Havingthatcivilianreviewprocess included. What is the one thing you want voters to know about you?

p I wulMiem ttrivok at my credendals inftlnjjjcatmy managerial, budgeting and law enforcement experience. I’ve been there and done it all. I’ve spentalotoftime in drag enforcement, making the largest heroin seizure in state history. I know how officers and deputies feel. I’ve got the knowledge and that’s the difference.

Would you lobby for such a

position?

you can be fair and create an injustice,

if not careful.

But one of the big concerns in the

community is the civilian review pro- Tm interested in having accountcess. Based on polls taken and inter- acuity and that's why I want to create views conducted, 80 percent of local ^ board. Give me a chance

As a U.S. marshal I was a federal “sheriff.” I know lawenforcement and how to work with people to get things done. I want to make it clear that I want to be the sheriff for all the people, not just Black people or inner-city resi-

dents, but all the people.

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Mike Davis to receive Bank One Major Taylor Award

Special to The Recorder Coca-Cola Circle City Classic organizers have announced that Mike Davis, men’s basketball coach at Indiana University, has been named the 2002 Bank One Marshall “Major” Taylor Award winner. Named in honor of the prominent Indianapolis cyclist, Marshall “Major” Taylor, the accolade is a tribute to African-American athletes, coaches, athletic administrators and officials who have made significant local and national contributions to youth while encouraging excellence in future generations. •Previous award winners include Olympic gold medal winners Jackie Joyner-Kersee (1998) and the late Florence Griffith Joyner (1994); legendary Grambling State football coach Eddie Robinson (1990) and Dan Boggan (2001), senior vice president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Davis will be presented the award at the Indianapolis Colts Classic Coaches Luncheon Friday, Oct. 4 at 11 am. at the Indiana Convention Center Sagamore Ballroom. The luncheon also feamres comments from the classic’s two participating teams' head coaches — Alabama A&M’s Anthony Jones and Southern’s Pete Richardson. “He’s been recognized by so

many organizations as one of the most focused people on the character of his athletes,” said James Perkins Jr., chairman of the Major Taylor Award Committee. “That is so important in today’s world of sports.” In addition to Davis’ work and accomplishments on the basketball court, where he led the Hoosiers to a national runner-up finish in the 2001-02 season, Davis is active in a number of community organizations, including Indiana Black Expo and the Eastern Star Church of Indianapolis. Davis’ hometown of Fayette, Ala., held “Mike Davis Day” on July 20. Organizers arranged two receptions to raise money for the Mike Davis Community Center, which will include a basketball court in Fayette; Davis has pledged to match every dollar raised. “I’m so flattered to receive this award, especially when you look at the impressive list of past winners,” said Davis. “My family and I are very blessed to be here in Indiana It’s a special place for college basketball, and I am honored to be a part of it” The 19th Coca-Cola Circle City Classic features Alabama A&M University and Southern University. The two Div. 1-AA historically Black colleges compete at the RCA Dome Oct. 5. Ticket orders for the

classic are available through Ticketmaster by calling (317) 2395151 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $10 to $40.

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