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A State Farm employee has announced he is running for Bloomington City Council in Ward 9. Roger Bedeker said in a news release he will focus on reducing taxpayer burden, promoting economic development, addressing aging infrastructure, and keeping residents safe.
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The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved a new Tax Increment Finance [TIF] district located around the downtown area, a new project labor agreement for public works projects and outlined several new priorities to address housing.
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Bloomington City Manager Jeff Jurgens says people cannot sleep along Constitution Trail. He tells WGLT there have been "numerous complaints" and it's a public safety concern. But, many have nowhere to go.
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A third candidate has entered the race for mayor of Bloomington. Ward 6 Council member Cody Hendricks made his announcement at the electrical workers union hall on Tuesday. He joins current Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe and former State Rep. Dan Brady in the race.
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The mayor of Bloomington won't yet say whether District 87 schools will get a cut of potential revenue created by the proposed tax increment financing district, or TIF, for the downtown area.
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The Bloomington City Council held a public hearing Monday concerning the proposed new Tax Increment Finance district concentrated around the downtown area. A TIF district diverts any new taxes generated by an increase in property values back into redevelopment of the area.
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A majority of Bloomington city council members want to offer some financial relief to home builders to help jumpstart construction, according to city manager Jeff Jurgens.
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The Bloomington City Council discussed a possible resolution Monday that would set priorities and give direction to city staff and officials in their efforts to address housing issues in the city.
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The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved the purchase of the former site of Owen Nursery to house its Public Works Department that has long needed a new home.
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The Bloomington City Council on Monday approved plans to annex land on Washington Street to allow construction of a community-scale solar energy project. Members also waived the formal bidding process for a resurfacing and pavement preservation program to update streets and sidewalks.