#516 | City of Muncie 2026 Budget Review! | The Political Spotlight

In this 516th episode of 'The Political Spotlight,' Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the proposed 2026 budget for the City of Muncie. This is the budget that Mayor Dan Ridenour and his Administration have submitted to the City Council for their review and possible passage. The Council, which was previously under Democratic control (6 to 3), is now controlled by the Republicans (5 to 4) due to Councilors Brandon Garrett and Jerry Dishman both switching parties from Democratic to Republican in July and August 2025. Bilbrey reviews the proposed budget and shares his thoughts on what he expects to happen during the subsequent four Finance Committee meetings and two City Council meetings. In keeping with the episode's theme — the proposed 2026 budget, taxpayer money, and meetings — Bilbrey highlights an interesting find on the agenda for the upcoming September 8, 2025, City Council meeting. Bilbrey examines Resolution 16-25, a resolution promoted by the Ridenour Administration. Bilbrey believes the resolution is out of line and should NOT be passed at this time. Will you agree with him or the Mayor? And lastly, it appears that the City Councilors are experiencing issues with their emails again... THE NEVER-ENDING STORY!!! Tune in - this will be an essential meeting for all who will be watching the City's upcoming budget meetings. Proposed 2026 budget for the City of Muncie, presented by Mayor Dan Ridenour to the City Council. NO CHANGES have been made to this specific budget! If or when changes are made and a budget is passed, an updated copy of the budget will be reviewed and included in the description of that episode. Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/179-h5KjT4OF-1D44pnocoCgOmaFj0gDu?usp=sharing . . . ============================ VIDEO version of Ep 516: https://youtube.com/live/gVKT8cf3Bzg . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a review! Dig our content? Subscribe to the show! ============================ The Political Spotlight Airs LIVE (Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. ET) YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight Audio Only Podcast Link: https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm & all other hosting sites. ============================ Become a Member of the YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/MembershipTPS ============================ Get Your OFFICIAL Show Merch: https://bit.ly/Spotlight_Merch ============================ Connect with us on social media: Facebook 1: https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 Facebook 2: https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight Twitter: https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE ============================ Connect with us via email: [e-mail] ============================ SUBSCRIBE . . . LIKE &/or REVIEW . . . & SHARE THE SHOW . . . ============================ 🚨🚨🚨 'The Political Spotlight' LIVE Sunday - Thursday @ 9 p.m. (ET) Hosted by: Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Brandon Rudd Produced by: Kate Thornburg https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight https://rumble.com/c/ThePoliticalSpotlight https://ThePoliticalSpotlight.fireside.fm https://www.facebook.com/Bilbrey318 https://www.facebook.com/PoliticalSpotlight318 https://www.tiktok.com/@ThePoliticalSpotlight https://x.com/BilbreyLIVE Email: [e-mail] © 2025 Lighthouse Studio. —