This 27 year old son of immigrants was elected this week as the new Mayor of Terre Haute, IN. After upsetting a past candidate in the primary, he defeated a popular 4 term incumbent with nearly 60 percent of the vote. In this exclusive interview, learn more about Brandon Sakbun, his vision and dreams for Terre Haute along with the surprise phone call he received Thursday from our Vice President.
On this Policy and Politics with Dave Crooks, Dave's special guest is Brandon Sakbun Democratic nominee for Mayor of Terre Haute. Brandon faces 4 term Republican Mayor Duke Bennett.
On this week’s episode of Policy & Politics is Joe Etling and Todd Thacker, President of the Vigo County Council. Joe & Todd update listeners on the latest economic developments in and around Vigo County. They also discuss the latest in local, state and national politics.
The Indiana General Assembly approved a project by Wabash Valley Resources, LLC to construct a Billion dollar facility north of Terre Haute designed to manufacture Fertilizer and collect and capture carbon and store it in the ground in our area. They also plan to build an 11 mile pipeline and may need to use eminent domain to secure easements. Many residents are opposed to the project and have attended recent meetings in New Goshen and Universal.
On this Policy and Politics with Dave Crooks, guests are Kerwin Olson of the Citizens Action Coalition and Clate CT Sanquenetti a local resident and creator of Concerned Citizens against Wabash Valley Resources. Learn more about this controversial project from those opposed.
