Alexandria, Indiana — once a peaceful town defined by family values and small-town trust, Alexandria now finds itself at the center of a disturbing and far-reaching crisis — one rooted in contaminated water, financial mismanagement, and political betrayal. At the heart of it all stands Mayor Todd Naselroad, a name now synonymous with scandal, cover-ups, and the collapse of public trust.
A Baby in the Hospital — and a City in the Dark
The scandal came to light after a local baby was hospitalized with E. coli poisoning, sparking alarm across the community. The source? The city’s drinking water. Despite dangerously low chlorine levels—some as low as 0.029 mg/L, far below the legal minimum of 0.2 mg/L—Mayor Todd Naselroad publicly declared the water “safe to drink.”
Residents began boiling water, families fell ill, and fear spread. But what turned outrage into fury was a leaked video showing an IDEM official calling a 0.09 mg/L chlorine reading “good,” violating both state and federal health standards.
Ten Million Dollars Vanish — But Not Into Clean Water
As the public health crisis deepened, another shocking layer emerged. A road project initially budgeted at $1.05 million inexplicably exploded to $10 million — with more than $2.3 million labeled as administrative and planning fees. Even more troubling: funds were siphoned from water, sewer, and stormwater departments to cover the costs.
While citizens begged for clean, safe drinking water, their money was being funneled into a road that few asked for and even fewer understood. The Mayor Todd Naselroad scandal was no longer just about bad water — it became a question of corruption, misappropriation, and betrayal.
Human Toll: Illness, Pain, and Fear
The emotional and physical damage cannot be overstated:
- One woman became so ill her adult son had to travel from Kentucky to care for her.
- A man urinated blood for over a week.
- Multiple residents were diagnosed with E. coli and H. pylori, both linked to contaminated water.
Retaliation against the Truth-Tellers
One whistleblower, Peters of SCROOGE LLC, publicly exposed the full extent of Alexandria’s water contamination. But instead of praise, he faced corporate retaliation. Checkout.com, his payment processor, terminated his merchant account and imposed a 25% rolling reserve.
A representative from the company was recorded admitting the reason: “Ding Ding Ding was a huge story. Checkout’s reputation was hurt. They cannot afford that exposure.” Peters has since filed a $10 million lawsuit citing economic sabotage and retaliation.
Citizens Demand Justice — but Are Still Waiting
Outraged and organized, the Concerned Citizens of Alexandria have demanded
- The resignation of Mayor Todd Naselroad
- A full state audit
- Public release of all water testing data
- Restructuring of the Water Department
- Intervention from Governor Brauns
To date, no resignations have been submitted. No public apology has been made. No accountability shown.
Conclusion: The Damage Is Done, but the Fight Isn’t Over
The Mayor Todd Naselroad scandal is more than a political misstep. It is a systemic failure that put lives at risk, drained public funds, and betrayed an entire community.
What began with a poisoned glass of water has become a symbol of something far worse — a government that abandoned its people, and a mayor who told them to drink it anyway.
