Dave AskinsAug 13, 2024

7 months into term, Bloomington mayor gives update, ‘throwing back the curtains’ on inherited problems from previous administration

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2024/08/12/7-months-into-term-bloomington-mayor-gives-update-throwing-back-the-curtains-on-inherited-problems-from-previous-administration/

@bloomington_in

#BloomingtonIN #Mayor #Transition #FormerMayor #KerryThomson

7 months into term, Bloomington mayor gives update, ‘throwing back the curtains’ on inherited problems from previous administration

Kerry Thomson, John Hamilton, Jessica McClellan, Jeff Underwood, Lisa Abbott, Doris Sims, John Zody, Anna Killion-Hanson, Reedy Financial, Wessler Engineering, Crowe LLP, CFC Properties, Bloomington, Monroe County, State Board of Accounts, HUD, Bloomington Housing Authority, Summit Hill Community Development, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Osage Place Neighborhood, Group Equity Cooperative Housing, Showers West, mayor report, city funds, commercial checking account, fraud protection, outdated signatories, financial lapses, audit, operational efficiency, controller's office, public safety bond, police union contract, collective bargaining, employee compensation, salary study, pay grades, infrastructure, capital projects, drinking water plant, road maintenance, fire logistics, training facility, police department, public safety, workforce housing, affordable housing, rental units, housing initiatives, development projects, UDO, city council, city administration, mayor’s office, housing affordability, fiscal oversight, financial management, city budget, employee retention, municipal finance, infrastructure repair, capital planning

The B Square
Dave AskinsDec 1, 2023

Bloomington mayor-elect Kerry Thomson names most top staff picks, cascade of caucuses could result

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/12/01/bloomington-mayor-elect-kerry-thomson-names-most-top-staff-picks-cascade-of-caucuses-could-result/

@bloomington_in

#KerryThomson #BloomingtonIN #Mayor #DepartmentHead #Deputy #Announcement

Bloomington mayor-elect Kerry Thomson names most top staff picks, cascade of caucuses could result

Gretchen Knapp , Jessica McClellan, Kurt Zorn, Beverly Calender-Anderson , Margie Rice , Jane Kupersmith , Andrew Cibor , Sharmaine Pechac , Rick Dietz , Tim Street , Mike Diekhoff , Jason Moore , Adam Wason , John Langley , Scott Robinson, John Zody, Vic Kelson, Kerry Thomson, Catherine Shaw, Alex Crowley, Beth Cate, David Henry, caucus, Catherine Smith, treasurer, auditor,

The B Square
Dave AskinsNov 16, 2023

Bloomington mayor-elect asks current mayor not to make strategic choices impacting beyond year’s end

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/11/16/bloomington-mayor-elect-asks-current-mayor-not-to-make-strategic-choices-impacting-beyond-years-end/

@bloomington_in

#Mayor #Mayor-Elect #KerryThomson #JohnHamilton #BloomingtonIN #Transition

Bloomington mayor-elect asks current mayor not to make strategic choices impacting beyond year’s end

letter, Kerry Thomson, mayor-elect, mayor, John Hamilton, Showers West, transition, city council, Bloomington, Dave Rollo, Susan Sandberg, Matt Flaherty, 3rd Street, police station, sale, renovation, construction contracts, bid, CIB, capital improvement board, convention center expansion

The B Square
Dave AskinsSep 10, 2023

Showers West police-fire expansion update: Out for bids in November, construction start in 2024

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/09/09/showers-west-police-fire-expansion-update-out-for-bids-in-november-construction-start-in-2024/

@bloomington_in

#CityHall #Showers #BloomingtonIN #JohnHamilton #KerryThomson #Police #Fire #Architect

Showers West police-fire expansion update: Out for bids in November, construction start in 2024

Bloomington city council, Showers West, Susan Sandberg, Kerry Thomson, Sue Sgambelluri, StudioAXIS, Hoefer Welker, Paul Post, Jim Sims, work session, police headquarters, Ron Smith, Dave Rollo, Chris Hagan,

The B Square
Ben FultonMar 26, 2023

From the Kerry Thomson mayoral campaign: "A driving force in..no multiplexes in single-family neighborhoods and only a limited number of duplexes being allowed in these same neighborhoods."

So it sounds like Kerry will be another advocate for rich people in their fancy neighborhoods. That's unfortunate, but at least she hasn't come out as directly opposed to bike infrastructure like Sandberg. Hobson's choice.

#BloomingtonIN #KerryThomson

Ben FultonMar 9, 2023
Just got an email from the Kerry Thomson campaign touting her accomplishments in blocking the elimination of single-family zoning and building lots of Habitat for Humanity houses. I wonder how far the city had to sprawl to get those built while still making sure the rich people got to keep their fancy plots? #BloomingtonIN #UrbanPlanning #KerryThomson
Dave AskinsMar 3, 2023

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/03/03/poll-wide-open-race-for-bloomington-mayor-with-a-month-to-go-until-early-voting-starts-3/

#LocalPolitics #Poll #Bloomington #Mayor #KerryThomson #DonGriffin #SusanSandberg #ApprovalRating

Poll: Wide-open race for Bloomington mayor with a month to go until early voting starts

Bloomington, mayor's race, who will win the Bloomington mayor's race, Don Griffin, Susan Sandberg, Kerry Thomson, poll, Public Policy Polling

The B Square
Dave AskinsFeb 26, 2023

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/02/26/column-in-bloomington-serving-as-mayor-is-a-big-job-so-get-ready-to-vote/

#BloomingtonMayor #2023Elections #Vote #StrongMayor #WeakMayor #CandidateForums #DonGriffin #SusanSandberg #KerryThomson

Column: In Bloomington, serving as mayor is a big job, so get ready to vote

2023 municipal elections, 2023 elections, elections 2023, mayor's race, Kerry Thomson, Susan Sandberg, Don Griffin, voter registration, candidate forums, candidate profiles.

The B Square
Dave AskinsFeb 23, 2023

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/02/22/it-has-begun-3-bloomington-mayoral-candidates-speak-at-first-forum2/

#DonGriffin #KerryThomson #SusanSandberg #Bloomingon #Election2023 #CityElections #CandidateForum #Growth #Transportation

3 Bloomington mayoral hopefuls speak at first forum

Monroe County Democrats' Club, Aver's Public House, Kerry Thomson, Don Griffin, Susan Sandberg, mayor, 2023 election, 2023 election, Who is running for mayor of Bloomington?, growth, transportation, 7-Line, housing, affordable housing, attainable housing, elected officials

The B Square
Ben FultonFeb 12, 2023

Ordered a Kerry Thomson yard sign a couple of weeks ago. Wonder if I'll get it.

Not sure if Thomson is really going to be on the right side of the density and transportation issues that Bloomington has, but anyone would be better than the horrible Susan Sandberg, and Don Griffin hasn't raised much cash yet.

#BloomingtonIN #HoosierMast #KerryThomson