I guess he'll be livin' in Indy after all

[AwakeAtLast]

Donations will fix up governor's residence

By John Tuohy
[e-mail]
February 26, 2005

Gov. Mitch Daniels announced today that more than 20 private contractors have agreed to donate their services to repair the governor's residence at in the Meridian-Kessler area.

The volunteers, combined with donations, will free taxpayers from picking up any of the costs, Daniels said.

An estimated $2.6 in repairs and redecorating are needed at the mansion, which was built in the 1920s, but Daniels didn't know how much of that the volunteers would get done.

"Hundreds of thousands of dollars," Daniels said.

Daniels said he would seek donations from the public to pick up any leftover costs. He said he and his wife, Cheri, would make the first donations.

more... http://www.indystar.com/articles/9/225362-5129-092.html


What I am wondering is why are these companies willing to donate goods and services all of a sudden? It's not like this residence has suddenly come into disrepair. Hmmmm.... :eyes:

[shesemsmom]

1. When Gov. O"Bannon died, the house was in the process of

a complete remodel. They had moved out for this to be done and it was as I understood it a complete restore or near to. She told the Kernans to move in upon completion as she would not be. So what the heck is with all this

[hippiechick]

2. It probably needs the upgraded GOP Super Security System

... and underground Bunker so Mitch and his cronies can spy on the good folks who were stupid enough to elect him.

And uh, yeah ... 'donations' ? Is that a thinly-veiled way of saying 'the Governor is open to your bribes, please route them to the Mansion' ?

This man scares me more and more every day.

[AwakeAtLast]

3. Exactly!

Funny that during the previous renovation no one bothered to "donate", or if they did, it was not accepted or covered by the media.

He must have wanted that Carmel residence *so* badly. Awww shucks.

:D

[LiberalFighter]

4. Maybe the donations will actually be used for his Carmel home

paying for the mortgage.