As Perry takes over TA Travel Center as general manager, there have been some things brought to light that I simply wasn’t aware of. I lived in Seymour 10 years or so, and guess I had my head in the sand (or clay since it’s Jackson County).
Here’s what I learned:
He was told tornado buses regularly drop off homeless people that have no where to go. These people attempt to sleep right up next to the facility, and of course, that creates a business challenge. I’d never even HEARD of a tornado bus, so I looked it up…
Tornado Bus Company states: “We are a Hispanic owned and operated bus line. Tornado Bus Company operates bus services in Seymour, Indiana, primarily departing from the TA Travel Center – Seymour. We offer routes connecting to cities like Indianapolis, Chicago, and Cincinnati, often running 3 times a week.“
Jackson County, Indiana isn’t the best place to be homeless right now…
Even I’m tired of winter — and I’m the girl that LOVES snow. I’ve had enough now, and I feel awful for those who don’t have a warm place to sleep. That doesn’t mean I can’t understand the challenge of businesses that can’t allow people to just throw down a sleeping bag and snooze at the front door.
So is Seymour, Indiana a sanctuary city?
Not officially. Indiana has had a statewide ban on sanctuary policies since 2011. In short, Seymour is not legally recognized as a sanctuary city; rather, it has been the subject of a state review to ensure it isn’t operating as one under state immigration laws.
Does it FEEL like a sanctuary city to residents?
Many say yes. Yes, it does.
Now you know: Cancún didn’t exist until 1970, its location was chosen using early computer models to identify a suitable place for a new resort city. The area had only three residents at the time.