Lafayette Resident Challenges Taxpayer Funding for 'No Kings' Marches, Citing Political Affiliation
A Lafayette resident, Cindy Pratt, has publicly challenged the use of taxpayer funds for security at 'No Kings' marches in downtown Lafayette, Indiana. During a Tippecanoe County Council meeting, Pratt argued that these events, organized by Greater Lafayette Indivisible, are political rallies rather than protests and should therefore not receive public funding for security. She highlighted that other political events, such as a speech by Governor Mike Braun, required the organizing party to cover security costs. Pratt asserted that Greater Lafayette Indivisible is a national organization, originating from a 2016 document titled 'Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda,' and receives funding from liberal and progressive organizations like George Soros’ Open Society Foundation and the Tide Foundation. She contended that these funding sources and the group's origins indicate a political agenda, making the events ineligible for taxpayer-funded security. Lisa Dullum, president of Greater L...
